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Welcome to episode 167 of the Decide Your Legacy podcast, "All Leaders are Afraid, " In this powerful conversation, host Adam Gragg is joined by Tara Jost, owner at Higgins Group, and Kelsey Torkelson, brand relations director at Decide Your Legacy, to tackle a topic every leader faces but few openly discuss: fear. Adam opens up about his own insecurities and explains why vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but a source of empowerment—especially for leaders.Together, the trio explores how fear manifests in leadership, from avoiding tough conversations to the stress of making decisions that impact others' lives. You'll hear real stories about facing hard moments, why accountability matters at all levels, and how great leaders act despite their fears. Plus, they're sharing three practical tools you can use right away to identify, confront, and move through fear—whether you're leading a business, a family, or your own life.If you've ever struggled with indecision, worried about letting others down, or wondered how to break through a paralyzing fear of failure, this episode is packed with candid insights and actionable advice to help you lead courageously.3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leaderhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/how-to-create-positive-productive-workplace/7 Benefits of Being Courageoushttps://decideyourlegacy.com/7-unexpected-benefits-to-facing-your-fears/4 Ways You're Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each Onehttps://decideyourlegacy.com/5-things-that-make-work-suck/10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendencyhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/one-big-relationship-mistake-most-people-make/How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choiceshttps://decideyourlegacy.com/make-good-decisions-part-1/COURSES:Shatterproof Yourself CHAPTERS:00:00 "Facing Fear Empowers Leadership"03:13 Embracing Balance and Growth07:42 Leaders' Universal Struggles and Fears11:02 Solo Advocate for Accountability13:10 Fear of Conversations and Isolation19:17 Overpowering Fear as a Leader20:44 Empowering Choices Over Negativity25:31 "Effective Conversations Over Email Challenges"28:20 Resistance to Change: Accountability Challenges31:11 "Empowerment and Accountability Strategy"34:25 Overcoming Fear with Accountability37:24 Home Stress and Apology Modeling41:05 "Conquer Fear with Commitment" Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!
TIME STAMPS[01:27] Where are the biggest opportunities[02:30] Learning to lose[07:20] Self discovery and leveling up[09:05] Prioritizing self care[11:28] Value of stillness and meditation[12:31] Digital health and the crypto-space[13:39] Customer validation and building up ideas[15:36] Future of crypto and healthcare[18:15] Cold emailing[19:58] Courage overpowering fear[23:05] How to instill self confidence[28:00] Asking for help[31:00] Building new skills[33:55] Combating limiting beliefs[38:40] Importance of routines and rituals[42:55] Create your own reality[46:00] Live the best version of yourself[50:30] Dealing with bad moments[57:00] The Universe rewards valueWhere you can support Greg MonterrosaPersonal WebsiteTwitterInstagramLinkedInThe Milk Room InstagramStartup Boost LA TwitterLACI TwitterThe Venture City TwitterReferences throughout the episodeLearning to LoseNFTBitcloudBitcloutClubhouseCode AcademyCourseraTokenRichard Branson
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Did you know that fear is an emotional response that causes us to stop, hold us back, so we can avoid something we believe could harm us? FEAR is the number one challenge most of us face today? Fear comes in different forms, fear of the unknown, fear of success and failure and much more. Do you know how to overpower unnecessary fears that holding you back? Facts: - Fear can lead to lack of self-Esteem. - It can prevent you from living a fuller, happier and successful life. My guest today Michael Luckman had written a book about this topic. Michael is here to share with us his own personal experience with fear. Michael Luckman is the Author of “Overpowering Fear Defeating the #1 Challenge in Sales and Life! With forty plus years as a salesperson, marketing pioneer and sales trainer, Michael Luckman is a picture of success. In Overpowering Fear Michael opens up his life and lessons learned to help others uncover their fear block and overpower them to be able to enjoy life full of confidence, success and abundance. You don’t necessary have to overcome fear, you just can’t let it stop you. It’s your life, so why don’t you live it your way? Schedule you free call with Coach Rea today: http://MeetMe.so/CoachRea For more info. on Michael, go to: http://www.OverPoweringFear.com
Michael Luckman, a successful and dynamic speaker, trainer and coach, is the author of Overpowering Fear. In it, he opens up his life and the lessons learned to help his readers and students uncover their own fear blocks and overpower them, in order to enjoy lives filled with confidence, success and abundance. Overpowering Fear is Michael’s real world journey through a career filled with amazing achievements – including the launch of the first electronic toy and inventions like the cartridge video game system, the electronic keyboard and the see-through advertising product seen on vehicle wraps. Michael also “gets real” about the personal defeats that came when fear, uncertainty and doubt clouded even one of the brightest minds in business. Join us this Friday to discover how to overpower your fear and move into the abundant life you deserve!
David Essel Alive! - Positive talk radio that broadcasts live every Saturday 6-9pm EST on XM Satellite Radio Channel 168
"Living Fearlessly" almost sounds cliche. We hear it all the time. However, unless you are completely static in your life you are going to be in some stage of managing fear in your life. Fear is an indicator of growth. Cassie and I will be talking about fear as a friend, not a foe, both in the most vulnerable parts of your personal life and in your professional life. Our guest today is Michael Luckman. With forty-five years as a salesperson, marketing pioneer, entrepreneur and sales trainer, Michael Luckman is today, a successful and dynamic speaker, trainer and coach. In Overpowering Fear he opens up his life and the lessons learned to help his readers uncover their own fear blocks and overpower them, in order to enjoy lives filled with confidence, success and abundance.
David Essel Alive! - Positive talk radio that broadcasts live every Saturday 6-9pm EST on XM Satellite Radio Channel 168
David Essel Alive! - Positive talk radio that broadcasts live every Saturday 6-9pm EST on XM Satellite Radio Channel 168
With forty plus years as a salesperson, marketing pioneer, entrepreneur and sales trainer, Michael Luckman is today a successful and dynamic speaker, trainer and coach. In Overpowering Fear he opens up his life and the lessons learned to help his readers uncover their own fear blocks and overpower them, in order to enjoy lives filled with confidence, success and abundance. Overpowering Fear is Michael’s real world journey through a career filled with amazing achievements –including the launch of the first electronic toy and inventions like the cartridge video game system, the electronic keyboard and the see-through advertising product seen on vehicle wraps. In working with and training thousands of salespeople, Michael came to the conclusion that those who reach the top in sales are those who have learned to overpower their fears and do whatever is necessary to gain the business. Told with humor as well as deep personal truth, Michael’s life story and his “Luckman’s Laws” help readers take an equally brave and fruitful look at their own journeys.
Listen to Part 2 of my interview with Michael Luckman, author of the book Overpowering Fear.
Did you know that fear is an emotional response that causes us to stop, hold us back, to avoid something we believe could harm us? FEAR is the number one challenge most people face today? Fear comes in different forms, fear of the unknown, fear of success and failure and much more. Do you know how to overcome unnecessary fears that holds you back? Fear can lead to lack of self-Esteem and prevent us from living a fuller, successful life. My guest today Michael Luckman had written a book about this topic of fear, he is here to share with us his own personal experience on how to overcome fear. Michael Luckman is the Author of “Overpowering Fear Defeating the #1 Challenge in Sales and Life! With forty plus years as a salesperson, marketing pioneer and sales trainer, Michael Luckman is today a picture of success. In Overpowering Fear Michael opens up his life and lessons learned to help others uncover their fear block and overpower them to be able to enjoy life full of confidence, success and abundance. http://www.OverPoweringFear.com http://www.CoachingByRea.com