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At 29 years old, Brandon Dawson was on top of the world. He had taken his company public, stood on the American Stock Exchange floor, and rang the bell. He felt unstoppable until his private equity investors sold his company against his will. Most people would have quit, but Brandon learned from this setback, cracked the code to scaling, and went on to build and sell his next company for $151 million. Today, he helps business owners do the same through Cardone Ventures, a $500 million business he co-founded. In this episode, Brandon joins Ilana to share insights on scaling a business against all odds, why 97% of businesses fail, and how to be in the top 3%. Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. With over 30 years of experience, he helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls. In this episode, Ilana and Brandon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:47) From College Dropout to Top Sales Performer (03:45) Selling Everything to Start a Business (05:48) Getting Kicked Out of His Own Company (09:08) Surviving the Early Years of Entrepreneurship  (12:31) Turning Leadership Failures into Billion-Dollar Lessons (16:08) The $151 Million Exit That Made Employees Millions (21:57) Scaling a Family Business Without the Chaos (25:22) Staying Unstoppable in the Face of Hate (32:12) Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail and How to Avoid It (39:41) Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. As CEO of Sonus Corporation, he grew it to over 1,400 locations and raised $58 million before investors took control and sold the company against his wishes. He later founded Audigy Group, scaling it from $500,000 to $35 million before selling it for $151 million. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls. Connect with Brandon: Brandon's Website: https://bdawson.com Brandon's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson  Resources Mentioned: Brandon's Book, Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Figure-Mindset-Zero-Million-Worth/dp/B0C8G8CTQC  The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/Levels-Leadership-Proven-Maximize-Potential/dp/1599953633  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins, Morten T. Hansen: http://amazon.com/Great-Choice-Uncertainty-Luck-Why-Despite/dp/0062120999  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

A strong team culture can significantly enhance your practice's productivity and retention. But how do you build one that attracts top performers and drives sustainable growth? Discover the strategic frameworks that transform average teams into growth engines for your practice. Join host Kalem Mackey, CFP®, BPC, Executive Vice President at C2P, and guest, Josh Friberg, a highly skilled exchange facilitator, as they reveal how elite advisory firms use culture to accelerate acquisitions, boost client retention, and create sustainable competitive advantages. Whether you're leading a small team or managing multiple locations, this episode delivers proven systems for building a culture that becomes your firm's most valuable asset.Resources:Books:Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Greg PapasanSlow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal NewportWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win  by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't  by Simon SinekThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell  Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyThe 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney by Chris McChesneyPodcast: Episode 115: Supercommunicators with journalist Charles DuhiggVideo:Big Think+ interview with Cal NewportStatistics:Remote work productivity increases 22% on average when properly managed and supported80% of team members select flexible scheduling over additional compensation when given the choice

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Living Out Your Values takes effort at times because life throws us curveballs and just seems to get a bit crazy at times. However, there are benefits to having values and writing them down and this is a great exercise to do with your family that can offer a lot of benefits.   I recently reviewed the book “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter. This book is amazing and really opens your eyes to the power of your brain and the things that have been programmed into your brain that impact everything you do in life. I would highly recommend you picking up your very own copy of this book, and here is a direct link to the book on Amazon… order it today! A Great Book on Self Talk: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself'” by Shad Helmstetter, https://amzn.to/3YdshaO     John Maxwell's latest Bestseller… Highly Recommended by Paul “High Road Leadership: Bringing people together in a world that divides.” By John C, Maxwell, https://amzn.to/3YgxMWi   **To learn more about how Paul can walk you and your team through a 12-week High Road Leadership Mastermind, contact him at Paul@CLCTeam.com and put “High Road Leadership” in the subject block.   Other John C. Maxwell Books: * “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You.” https://amzn.to/4eY62LB * “Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.” https://amzn.to/480yZEd * “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.” https://amzn.to/3BNlMT2 * “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential.” https://amzn.to/3YbC7tD * “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message.” https://amzn.to/3U1sdsh * = Available in 8-week guided online Mastermind Group. Contact Paul at Paul@CLCTeam.com     Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, and I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on, and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be.    Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for a group of leaders to norm or be consistent? Well, it's because every leader is unique and has their own style and way of leading their team. By coming together and forming a bond in your organizations leadership team, you can begin norming better than ever before. I use the DISC assessment with every client and team I work with and have found it to be a real game-changer for the entire team. This is certainly no different when you have a group of leaders together. In order for them to work together in unison, they have to begin by knowing each other very well. That's where the DISC comes in, so I will mix the DISC behavioral styles in throughout this series. I am a DISC Certified Trainer and Consultant and have worked with behavioral styles for over 20 years. I am certified through the John Maxwell Leadership Team and have worked with hundreds of teams. If you are interested in having me work with your team leaders or if you want to purchase a DISC assessments for yourself and your team, please contact me via email at Paul@CLCTeam.com If you want to dive in deeper, here are some great books to read and study about the behavioral styles: “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson https://amzn.to/47XcCQa “Full Spectrum Success: Living and Leading in True Color” by Jacob Adamo https://amzn.to/3ZXMAdG “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/4ezf6Xr   “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer. https://amzn.to/4gZngd2   “Personality PLUS” by Florence Littauer. https://amzn.to/3U1LycK   Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Today is a special day for me and I want to pay tribute to my biggest fan; my wife Jen.   I recently reviewed the book “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter. This book is amazing and really opens your eyes to the power of your brain and the things that have been programmed into your brain that impact everything you do in life. I would highly recommend you picking up your very own copy of this book, and here is a direct link to the book on Amazon… order it today! A Great Book on Self Talk: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself'” by Shad Helmstetter, https://amzn.to/3YdshaO     John Maxwell's latest Bestseller… Highly Recommended by Paul “High Road Leadership: Bringing people together in a world that divides.” By John C, Maxwell, https://amzn.to/3YgxMWi   **To learn more about how Paul can walk you and your team through a 12-week High Road Leadership Mastermind, contact him at Paul@CLCTeam.com and put “High Road Leadership” in the subject block.   Other John C. Maxwell Books: * “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You.” https://amzn.to/4eY62LB * “Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.” https://amzn.to/480yZEd * “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.” https://amzn.to/3BNlMT2 * “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential.” https://amzn.to/3YbC7tD * “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message.” https://amzn.to/3U1sdsh * = Available in 8-week guided online Mastermind Group. Contact Paul at Paul@CLCTeam.com     Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, and I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on, and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be.    Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for a group of leaders to norm or be consistent? Well, it's because every leader is unique and has their own style and way of leading their team. By coming together and forming a bond in your organizations leadership team, you can begin norming better than ever before. I use the DISC assessment with every client and team I work with and have found it to be a real game-changer for the entire team. This is certainly no different when you have a group of leaders together. In order for them to work together in unison, they have to begin by knowing each other very well. That's where the DISC comes in, so I will mix the DISC behavioral styles in throughout this series. I am a DISC Certified Trainer and Consultant and have worked with behavioral styles for over 20 years. I am certified through the John Maxwell Leadership Team and have worked with hundreds of teams. If you are interested in having me work with your team leaders or if you want to purchase a DISC assessments for yourself and your team, please contact me via email at Paul@CLCTeam.com If you want to dive in deeper, here are some great books to read and study about the behavioral styles: “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson https://amzn.to/47XcCQa “Full Spectrum Success: Living and Leading in True Color” by Jacob Adamo https://amzn.to/3ZXMAdG “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/4ezf6Xr   “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer. https://amzn.to/4gZngd2   “Personality PLUS” by Florence Littauer. https://amzn.to/3U1LycK   Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions For the next couple of days I will be finishing up my review from the book “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter. This book is amazing and really opens your eyes to the power of your brain and the things that have been programmed into your brain that impact everything you do in life. I would highly recommend you picking up your very own copy of this book, and here is a direct link to the book on Amazon… order it today! A Great Book on Self Talk: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself'” by Shad Helmstetter, https://amzn.to/3YdshaO     John Maxwell's latest Bestseller… Highly Recommended by Paul “High Road Leadership: Bringing people together in a world that divides.” By John C, Maxwell, https://amzn.to/3YgxMWi   **To learn more about how Paul can walk you and your team through a 12-week High Road Leadership Mastermind, contact him at Paul@CLCTeam.com and put “High Road Leadership” in the subject block.   Other John C. Maxwell Books: * “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You.” https://amzn.to/4eY62LB * “Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.” https://amzn.to/480yZEd * “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.” https://amzn.to/3BNlMT2 * “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential.” https://amzn.to/3YbC7tD * “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message.” https://amzn.to/3U1sdsh * = Available in 8-week guided online Mastermind Group. Contact Paul at Paul@CLCTeam.com     Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, and I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on, and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be.    Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for a group of leaders to norm or be consistent? Well, it's because every leader is unique and has their own style and way of leading their team. By coming together and forming a bond in your organizations leadership team, you can begin norming better than ever before. I use the DISC assessment with every client and team I work with and have found it to be a real game-changer for the entire team. This is certainly no different when you have a group of leaders together. In order for them to work together in unison, they have to begin by knowing each other very well. That's where the DISC comes in, so I will mix the DISC behavioral styles in throughout this series. I am a DISC Certified Trainer and Consultant and have worked with behavioral styles for over 20 years. I am certified through the John Maxwell Leadership Team and have worked with hundreds of teams. If you are interested in having me work with your team leaders or if you want to purchase a DISC assessments for yourself and your team, please contact me via email at Paul@CLCTeam.com If you want to dive in deeper, here are some great books to read and study about the behavioral styles: “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson https://amzn.to/47XcCQa “Full Spectrum Success: Living and Leading in True Color” by Jacob Adamo https://amzn.to/3ZXMAdG “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/4ezf6Xr   “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer. https://amzn.to/4gZngd2   “Personality PLUS” by Florence Littauer. https://amzn.to/3U1LycK   Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions For the next couple of days I will be finishing up my review from the book “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter. This book is amazing and really opens your eyes to the power of your brain and the things that have been programmed into your brain that impact everything you do in life. I would highly recommend you picking up your very own copy of this book, and here is a direct link to the book on Amazon… order it today! A Great Book on Self Talk: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself'” by Shad Helmstetter, https://amzn.to/3YdshaO     John Maxwell's latest Bestseller… Highly Recommended by Paul “High Road Leadership: Bringing people together in a world that divides.” By John C, Maxwell, https://amzn.to/3YgxMWi   **To learn more about how Paul can walk you and your team through a 12-week High Road Leadership Mastermind, contact him at Paul@CLCTeam.com and put “High Road Leadership” in the subject block.   Other John C. Maxwell Books: * “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You.” https://amzn.to/4eY62LB * “Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.” https://amzn.to/480yZEd * “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.” https://amzn.to/3BNlMT2 * “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential.” https://amzn.to/3YbC7tD * “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message.” https://amzn.to/3U1sdsh * = Available in 8-week guided online Mastermind Group. Contact Paul at Paul@CLCTeam.com     Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, and I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on, and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be.    Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for a group of leaders to norm or be consistent? Well, it's because every leader is unique and has their own style and way of leading their team. By coming together and forming a bond in your organizations leadership team, you can begin norming better than ever before. I use the DISC assessment with every client and team I work with and have found it to be a real game-changer for the entire team. This is certainly no different when you have a group of leaders together. In order for them to work together in unison, they have to begin by knowing each other very well. That's where the DISC comes in, so I will mix the DISC behavioral styles in throughout this series. I am a DISC Certified Trainer and Consultant and have worked with behavioral styles for over 20 years. I am certified through the John Maxwell Leadership Team and have worked with hundreds of teams. If you are interested in having me work with your team leaders or if you want to purchase a DISC assessments for yourself and your team, please contact me via email at Paul@CLCTeam.com If you want to dive in deeper, here are some great books to read and study about the behavioral styles: “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson https://amzn.to/47XcCQa “Full Spectrum Success: Living and Leading in True Color” by Jacob Adamo https://amzn.to/3ZXMAdG “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/4ezf6Xr   “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer. https://amzn.to/4gZngd2   “Personality PLUS” by Florence Littauer. https://amzn.to/3U1LycK   Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

John continues his conversation with Dr. Marie. In Part 1, Dr. Marie shared her compelling backstory, including how she got into sales after leaving domestic violence and started her business. Today they delve deeper into topics related to relationships in her business and life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The most important relationship [01:54] - The impact of Dr. Marie's upbringing on her relationships [05:51] - The Moxie Experience [07:42] - Impact of Dr. Marie's faith on her business [09:50] - Getting through tough times [17:34] - The time when Dr. Marie failed big (and the result) [22:42] - Dr. Marie's #1 daily habit [25:35] - Healing relationships with compassion [29:25] - The transformational power of the Bible [32:28] - How Dr. Marie invests in herself [34:20] - Book recommendations [36:12] - How to get a signed copy of Dr. Marie's book [38:24] - Upcoming events that Dr. Marie is excited about [43:00] - Books Dr. Marie is currently reading for personal & professional growth [45:46] - Who & what Dr. Marie is most grateful for NOTABLE QUOTES: “The most important relationship you need to build up is yourself.” “It doesn't matter what you've been through. It doesn't matter what anyone has done to you or what you've done to anybody else. You're going to be okay. Just do the work. And you're going to be okay.” “Worry is one of the biggest sins.” “We gain wisdom from learning.” “We are uniquely made, and there is a purpose for you. And if you don't know what that purpose is, ask God.” “Nobody has your fingerprint, eye, or iris as you do. Even our heartbeats are so unique that they're scattered that we can scan our heartbeats. That proves that we are uniquely made, and there is a purpose for you.”  “A lot more people out there have had trauma that they don't discuss. And they keep its head in. And that does affect you in the workplace as well and affects the relationships that you have.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (https://tinyurl.com/TheBodyKeepsTheScoreBookBvdK) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/21IrrefutableLawsLeadershipJM) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mariecosgrove.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariecosgrove/  https://www.instagram.com/resilientexpert/  https://www.facebook.com/marie.l.cosgrove  https://twitter.com/resilientexpert  https://www.youtube.com/@resilientexpert  https://tinyurl.com/GreaterFortuneBook https://tinyurl.com/BreakThroughBookMC https://tinyurl.com/YouAreUnstoppableBook CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Leadership is an art that is cultivated through discipline and practice. Great leaders are not born but rather made through a series of habits and actions that shape their character and abilities. In this episode, John discusses the habits of amazing leaders and how they can be developed to become amazing leaders. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Qualities of great leaders [01:37] - Having a morning routine [04:00] - Deciding ahead of time [06:33] - Doing what's right [08:02] - Practicing servant leadership [11:55] - Closing remarks KEY INSIGHTS: Waking up at the right time, with or without an alarm, is important for starting the day off well. You must start the day off on the right foot and avoid harmful habits. Pre-decide and prioritize important tasks and activities, including spending time with your spouse to improve productivity and relationships.  Do the right thing instead of taking the easy route when facing challenges. It can lead to better outcomes in the long term. Prioritize the development of others by creating a culture that fosters growth and caring for individuals, helping them become exceptional leaders. NOTABLE QUOTES: "The absolute best leaders are not always the smartest, the hardest working. They're not necessarily the best-connected people. But the most amazing leaders out there intentionally commit to strategic habits that produce fantastic results." "The difference between where you are and where you might want to be is the pain that you are unwilling to endure." "Leaders who get the most out of their people are those who care most about their people." "We don't have to like everyone that's on our team. But they need to know that we care about them, no matter what."  "The best leaders are never about themselves. They are about others, building into others, helping them become great leaders." "Leaders who get the most out of their people are those who care most about their people." "In order for us to be servant leaders to be putting the needs of others before ourselves, we need to start always with having that other person in mind for every single time we are involved with that person." USEFUL RESOURCES: Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://tinyurl.com/AtomicHabitsBookJC) 7 Ways to Lead: Evolved Professionally and Personally; Enhancing Your Leadership and Work/Life Harmony by Andre Young (https://tinyurl.com/7WaysToLeadBook) The Leader's Toolbox: Tools to EVOLVE Your Leadership ... and that of those you're leading by Andre Young (https://tinyurl.com/TheLeadersToolboxBook) Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most by Nick Craig (https://tinyurl.com/LeadingFromPurposeBook) The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram (https://tinyurl.com/The100XLeaderBook) Potent Leadership: Drop the Mask, Ignite the Real You, and Reclaim the Leader Within by Ruby Fremon (https://tinyurl.com/PotentLeadershipBookRF) The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business  by Farnoosh Brock (https://tinyurl.com/TheServingMindsetBook) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadBook) Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace by John Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/LeadershiftBook) Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman (https://tinyurl.com/ImpactPlayersBook) The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. (https://tinyurl.com/TheGeniusZoneBook) The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life by Jason Romano (https://tinyurl.com/TheUniformOfLeadershipBook) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/21IRLawsOfLeadershipBook) The Magnetic Leader: 18 Essential Actions of Leaders People Love to Follow by Chris McClure (https://tinyurl.com/TheMagneticLeaderBookCMC) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

If you want to be an exceptional leader for those you lead or an amazing friend/significant other for those you care about, it is crucial to understand the habits that drive amazing leaders. In his continuing discussion on this topic, John shares the remaining four habits the most amazing leaders consistently exhibit. This episode serves as a conclusion to the previous episode, where John explained the first four habits. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:40] - Recap of Habits of Amazing Leaders (Part 1) [01:53] - Don't quit until the job's done [03:27] - Raise your self-expectations [04:59] - Inspire yourself first [06:32] - Get back up and keep going [09:38] - Closing remarks KEY INSIGHTS: When it's done, it's done and not before: Leaders must not quit until the job is done and make the hard decisions required to lead their teams through challenges. Raise your self-expectations: To become an exceptional leader, leaders need to raise their own expectations and strive for excellence to inspire their teams to do the same. Inspire yourself first: The best leaders inspire others, but they can only do this if they are investing in themselves first.  Get back up and keep going: Even in the face of adversity or failure, great leaders do not give up. They learn from their mistakes, adapt their strategies, and keep moving forward toward their goals.  NOTABLE QUOTES: "The best leaders are intentionally committed to those habits that produce the absolute best results for themselves first, and for their teams, their families." "As leaders, if we haven't determined ahead of time for ourselves, that we're going to continue to do the job to do the thing to lead well, all the way through, then there's no way we can expect our teams, our families to do the same thing." "Keep raising those expectations of ourselves. Because when we do that, it has a fantastic and positive impact on those around us." "You have to invest in yourself as a leader. If you're not investing in yourself, you're not going to have anything to give to your people, to your families." "Learning how to inspire yourself, and myself first, is how we're going to be able to set the mark, to be able to help others get where they need to be, or where they want to be." USEFUL RESOURCES: Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://tinyurl.com/AtomicHabitsBookJC) 7 Ways to Lead: Evolved Professionally and Personally; Enhancing Your Leadership and Work/Life Harmony by Andre Young (https://tinyurl.com/7WaysToLeadBook) The Leader's Toolbox: Tools to EVOLVE Your Leadership ... and that of those you're leading by Andre Young (https://tinyurl.com/TheLeadersToolboxBook) Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most by Nick Craig (https://tinyurl.com/LeadingFromPurposeBook) The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram (https://tinyurl.com/The100XLeaderBook) Potent Leadership: Drop the Mask, Ignite the Real You, and Reclaim the Leader Within by Ruby Fremon (https://tinyurl.com/PotentLeadershipBookRF) The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business  by Farnoosh Brock (https://tinyurl.com/TheServingMindsetBook) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadBook) Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace by John Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/LeadershiftBook) Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman (https://tinyurl.com/ImpactPlayersBook) The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. (https://tinyurl.com/TheGeniusZoneBook) The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life by Jason Romano (https://tinyurl.com/TheUniformOfLeadershipBook) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/21IRLawsOfLeadershipBook) The Magnetic Leader: 18 Essential Actions of Leaders People Love to Follow by Chris McClure (https://tinyurl.com/TheMagneticLeaderBookCMC) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Darin Stubbs is the executive vice president at Symmetry Financial Group. If you're an entrepreneur who's just starting out, has hit a lull, or can't get momentum—or if you simply want more of what being your own boss promises—then we guarantee that Darin's advice and insight will change the trajectory of your life forever. (That's a big claim, but we're sticking by it!) Listen to his interview to discover some of the fundamentally different ways CEOs think about factors that influence business like costs, income, opportunity, and time; a simple but game-changing tool that will dramatically shorten any salesperson's learning curve; and one of the most valuable, career-advancing tactics top producers consistently swear by. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Connect with Darin at pacwestagency.com/career Website: Symmetry Financial Group Insurance tech: quility.com Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a small fee by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   0:00     Introduction 1:32     The CEO vs employee mindset 5:26     Disciplined commitment to revenue generating activities 9:30     Surrendering to your commitments 10:33   Having a job vs being your own boss 12:41   Gain some perspective 14:21   The power of a “Should Have” journal 16:37   Get yourself a mentor and your butt kicked 23:02   How Darin motivates himself (“The Note”)

Robert McMillan is a native Georgian, a data scientist, and an avid camper. With his extensive background in technology, he has been a part of multiple entrepreneurial endeavors over the years, including selling seeds from his bicycle as a kid. His current venture, Camping.Tools, came about after he discovered an opportunity while on a trip with his two sons. You'll hear that story – and more! – from him. Where you can find Camping.Tools:- Website: https://www.camping.tools/home- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/app.camping.tools/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/App.Camping.ToolsMentions from the show:- Milledgeville, Georgia: https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/- Glacier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/glac/- Hershey Park: https://www.hersheypark.com/- Hershey's Chocolate World: https://www.chocolateworld.com/home.html- America's Largest RV Show: https://www.largestrvshow.com/- John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3j6cBnv- "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You:" https://amzn.to/3PPFSiR- Porsche 911 Dakar: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/new-porsche-911-dakar-473bhp-roading-sports-car- "Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities!:" https://amzn.to/3FX9APn Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!Links may be affiliate links, which means we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.

Jeff Henderson shares powerful principles for shrinking the risk of your next career move. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The most important networking question you can ask 2) How to turn every “no” into powerful motivational fuel 3) The three things that shrink risk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep822 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Henderson is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, and business leader. For seventeen years, he has led three of North Point Ministries' multisite locations in Atlanta, Georgia—Buckhead Church and two Gwinnett Church locations. He has also helped launch North Point Online, which now reaches over 200,000 people. His bestselling book, Know What You're FOR, launched a movement in nonprofits around the world and has become a focal point for many businesses. As the founder of the FOR Company, Jeff's aim is to help organizations build a good name where purpose and profit grow together. Jeff was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn't miss. Prior to working as a pastor, Jeff started his career in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he led the company's regional and beverage marketing strategies. • Book: What to Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain • Tool: Career Risk Assessment • Tool: The Four Presenter Voices • Website: JeffHenderson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin • Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell and Steven Covey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Advantage Live is coming up, and I wanted to give you a sneak peak with one of our guests from last year, John C. Maxwell. This interview was everyone's favorite and brought down the house. I grew up reading John C. Maxwell books. They've been fundamental in me becoming a better reader. I also want to announce that tickets are available for Author Advantage Live 2022. We have amazing sessions that will help you sell more books and unlock the author advantage. John C Maxwell is a number one New York Times bestselling author. He's a speaker, coach and leader who has sold over 33 million copies of his 83 books written.  He's often called the country's No. 1 leadership authority. He's been identified by Inc. as the most popular leadership expert in the world. He runs multiple organizations including The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, John C Maxwell Leadership Foundation and his nonprofit called Equip. His books and training have been read by presidents and business leaders alike. He has trained millions of leaders from every nation and multiple organizations. This conversation is about his books, his writing method, his views on personal development and so much more. His passion is contagious in this great interview.   Show Highlights [02:55] My brother is in the rock and roll band Needtobreathe. He was playing Chick-fil-A Leadercast and I attended. This was my first conference, and I met two people, John Maxwell and Jack Welch. [03:50] This event was like a life-altering moment for me. The whole thing has now come full circle. [05:31] John C. Maxwell has written 83 books. When he started he felt he wasn't that good. His mentor told him he could influence people with books, and he became an author.  [07:32] His first book was only a hundred pages, and yet it took a year to write.  [09:30] It took seven books before John really got the hang of writing.  [10:51] It's okay if you're not very good when you first start out. You can get help and improve. [13:45] The Secret Sauce in writing and speaking is your own personal development and growth. [14:55] The more you know. The more you don't know. [15:45] He has an extensive filing system, so he doesn't lose any of the golden nuggets he's discovered. [18:05] John gets up around 5 a.m. and starts writing immediately. Anticipation is his motivation. [22:58] When you get really good everything compounds. If you're going to quit, do it at the beginning. [25:35] John's writing process is strategic. He has a system. His five essentials are know what you want to accomplish, have the right tool, take action, stay focused, and be consistent.  [28:38] His five essentials for writing every day include reading, filing, thinking, asking questions, and writing. [35:33] John shares his top selling books. He has 11 books that have sold over a million copies. The number one is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You. [39:03] He believes his leadership books sell so well, because he's known for leadership. [44:10] Publishers have great strengths and weaknesses. They publish, but they don't really sell the books.  [46:16] John speaks to a million people a year which helps move a lot of books. Their launches are a combination of things beginning with getting a team together to brainstorm.  [48:49] They'll often use their advance from the publisher to fund their marketing efforts. They use things like videos and a launch team. They also use book clubs and pre launch efforts. [51:42] John started as a speaker. He then began writing. Coaching came last. The different assets create an upward spiral and distribution channel.  [56:35] Parting advice: write books to add value to people. Keep learning and growing.    Links and Resources Get a Free Copy of Published Get the Audio Copy of Published Visit Self Publishing School Online Book a Call with Aaron Book a Call with Our Team SPS Free Training Course Get Your Ticket to Author Advantage Live Maxwell Leadership The John Maxwell Team Equip Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make A Difference Books by John C. Maxwell John C. Maxwell LinkedIn Maxwell Leadership YouTube John C. Maxwell Instagram Michael Hyatt 5 Things We Do Each Day: The John Maxwell Co. Rule of 5

Give an ear to the gritty goddess, Erika Borden! She is a retired Navy veteran who knows a thing or two about goal setting and creating a plan. After leaving the service, she founded The Gritty Coach to help business women level-up in their careers. She believes that every woman can create the life they dream of when they have clear goals and a solid plan. Erika is known for her wit and sharp tongue, but she also has a heart of gold.  She has helped countless clients break through barriers that have been preventing them from achieving their goals. Her clients have seen significant results in the first 90 days of her program, often working through just the obstacles they have been avoiding.  She truly takes on a growth mindset in positive thinking, seeing challenges instead of failures, and has the grit to guide others to do the same.Erika's most influential book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell Social Media Links:FB: @thegrittycoach IG: @the_gritty_coachBowtie Kids – Courage & Confidence For Kids With Chronic Pain is an impact-driven, for-purpose organization committed to enhancing the lives of youth suffering from chronic pain and their families. Its mission is to inspire courage and confidence in youth living with chronic pain and their families by transforming lives through personal development, community building, and gardening to build a sustainable quality of life.On May 26th, join them for their Courage & Confidence Awards to celebrate and honor community leaders who have been courageous and confident in taking on their own lives to serve and support others.Get social with them on IG, FB, and Linked In: @bowtiekidswww.bowtiekids.org#healthandwellness #physicaltherapy #holisticnutrition Subscribe To and Watch The Voices of The Goddess with Julietta Wenzel and Allyson Mancini on Youtube HERE:YouTube: /VoicesofTheGoddessFacebook: /Voices-of-the-Goddess-356165865475415 Instagram: /voicesofthegoddess Voices of The Goddess with Julietta the Magical PT and Allyson the Holistic Nutritionist is a show that  supports modern day goddesses in developing their super powers and acquiring the tools they need to achieve all their desires. Join us each week as we interview amazing women in the community who share their insights and how they use their tools to make their dreams a reality. Allyson, a Michigander, moved to South Florida in 1993 with her fiancé, Nick. Married for 28 years with two children, Nicholas 25 and Lexi 22. A SAHM for 24 years and now an empty nester, she has found her true passion as the Human Resources Director for The Goal Digger Girl and a Functional Nutritionist.Facebook: /AllysonKMancini Instagram: Your Future in Sales & MarketingA podcast that can help you make great decisions to get the most out of your Sales &...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Alzheimer's Disease Podcast7-Part miniseries about Alzheimer's, treatments and lifestyle changes.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today's guest for the Mads Singers Management Podcast is Todd Kuckkahn, a keynote speaker, executive coach, and fellow DiSC practitioner.Although Todd has had several experiences under his belt, it wasn't until a couple of months ago that he decided to take the leap of faith and become a full-time entrepreneur. Much of Todd's work involves aiding, developing, and creating businesses; he was also a high school basketball coach, where he also taught in high school and even in colleges. Although entrepreneurship can be quite a challenge, it has its highs when you seal the deal with a client and its lows when you question yourself if you can eat next month. The rewards that you can reap are worth it! It's not always set in stone because some may become an entrepreneur early on while others may have it later in life, but regardless of when you will be taking that leap of faith, it's essential to keep in mind the lessons you pick up learning along the way.While there are apparent differences between big corporate companies to small and medium businesses and startups, regardless of where you belong, it's essential to stay focused on your purpose and why: What's the reason behind it? Why are you doing it? I cannot stress enough how important communication is because often, when high-performing managers or anyone on your staff starts performing poorly, it could be they have problems at home. Instead of waiting around for things to worsen, it's essential to approach them and help them get them back on track. One of the easiest ways to do this is with the use of DiSC in your workplace or organization; this allows you to discover a person's communication style and meet them halfway rather than dragging them through the mud. We are all bound to make mistakes. However, because we have self-awareness, we now know what to do in the future to avoid repeating that mistake. But to know oneself, one must practice what they absorb from reading books or listening to podcasts, and these don't happen overnight! These habits take time, so allow yourself lots of room for improvement. Be mindful of what you are feeding yourself, regardless of its platform; rather than binge-watch a show, you can spend that time exercising or reading.Key Learning Points: Mads says that he has observed that most teachers make good managers. - 01:32 Todd says that being an entrepreneur doesn't need to have a timeline. To some, it may happen when they are as young as 22, while others may achieve it later in life. - 03:36 Drama and conflict will always be part of the business, your family, and even your relationships. Still, Todd says that conflicts can be a good thing when you know how to handle them, and that's why he says that you must have your base value and continue to build on that and develop your communication skills.- 05:39 Todd adds once you develop your communication and people see that you're an honorable person because you live up to your values, then the trust grows, and by trusting each other, you can have constructive conversations around that conflict because the faith is there.. - 06:04 Mads says that people don't understand people who are different from them. That is why he advocates the importance of learning about DiSC and applying it in life or your workplace. - 10:36 In building your company culture, Todd shares his 3-prong mantra: Dream Big, Know How to Have Fun in the Work Place, and Get Stuff/Work Done.- 15:13 Todd recommends reading as a tool for personal development, whether by yourself or within a company, that you can then use and relate with people by having conversations. - 17:50 Taking a cue from Simon Sinek, Todd shares how exercise and love are similar because you don't instantly fall in love with somebody, but rather it's a process when taking on a partner. - 21:59 Todd says that we all make mistakes, but we must have self-awareness so that we won't repeat that mistake in the future. - 23:22 Todd says that it's vital for business owners and leaders to detach themselves from their business and nurture relationships with people, regardless of whether it's done over a Zoom meeting or in person if they are nearby. Have an inner circle where you can discuss your challenges so they can help you solve them- 27:08 Resources Mentioned:FISH! philosophyI Have a Dream by Martin Luther KingThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition by John C. MaxwellThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Connect with Todd:Website LinkedInSchedule a MeetingEmailTwitterYouTubeFacebook Page

As entrepreneurs and investors, our time is by far our most valuable asset and often freedom of time is our motivation for being an entrepreneur in the first place!  Unfortunately, accomplishing the cherished time freedom that we long for is often easier said than done.  Luckily for us, today's guest has spent his life uncovering the secrets of how to lead an organization without burdening your time, and he shares these secrets with us in this episode! Today we have Dr. Tim Elmore, the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, which is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. He is the author of The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership, and has spoken to over 500,000 leaders in business, universities, athletic teams, and non-profits, including The Home Depot, Chick-fil-A, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Stanford University to name a few! In this episode, we are going to discuss… The powerful lessons that Tim learned through his close relationship and numerous interviews with Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A. How Tim went from the Doer of his company to the Dumper of his endless tasks, then to the Delegator of tasks, and eventually transcended into the Developer of new leaders. Tim's 4-pronged framework for developing a teammate or mentee to the point that you can fully pass on your responsibilities to them.  How you can effectively address drama in your organization and ensure that it won't be a problem in the future.  Which cultural trends will allow you to best incentivize young team members? Why Tim's hiring and onboarding process ensures the cultural fit of newly hired talent. How Tim discovered his revolutionary formula: More Time + Less People = Overall Greater Impact. If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader, the highly researched and tested insights that Tim shares in this episode will be invaluable to creating your ideal business culture and personal lifestyle.  Take Control,  Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in this podcast: 1. Growing Leaders 2. His book “The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace” 3. John Maxwell's book “5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential” 4. John Maxwell's book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You” 5. The Arbinger Institute's book “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” 6. Jim Collins' book “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't” 7. Jim Collins' book “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by Ola Tunde to talk about Agile Leadership; this is certainly a recurrent topic, but a needed one, since it is easy not to really have leadership in place as part of an Agile Journey or even some organizations' leaders don't really know how to contribute.   In this episode, Ola and Dan share the differences between a manager and a leader, and the features that define a great leader, as the necessary piece for an organization to really thrive.   Key Takeaways Managers are not necessarily leaders. A leader draws people, a manager forces them. Agility is a better way of doing what you have been already been doing. A good leader is the picture of Agility within the organization that the people can follow. A leader must model the behavior wanted in the organization, exhibiting principles and values that others should follow, too. A Leader is the one who knows, goes, and shows the way. Without a great leader, an organization can not thrive. A leader must always pay attention to the human factor. It is the responsibility of a leader to attract, retain, and even develop new talent that will fulfill the organization's vision. Not everyone would be the right fit for an organization. Leaders who are emotional and who are not fully devoted to the people they are serving will cause the organization nothing but commotion. Sometimes a leader must be ready to adjust the ways to maintain the vision when it is needed. People are not resources. The three things leaders focus on: Setting direction. Inspiring commitment. Building capacity.   Mentioned in this Episode: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell Agile Marketing: From Waterfall to Water Flow, by Konstantinos Giamalis    Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!

This week, Real Estate Expert Jimmy Burgess joins the show to share his story of beating bankruptcy through a journey of self-realization with the help of skilled mentors. This episode will share valuable ways to seek and best utilize helpful mentors, how to be a winning mentee, and ways to decisively overcome hardship both personally and in your business endeavors.From deciding when to sell a home, how to buy an investment property, and even the decision to overcome bankruptcy; Sanger and Shawn get the answers from industry expert, Jimmy Burgess.ABOUT JIMMY BURGESSInstagram: @jimmyburgess.cgoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-burgess-6a930312b/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/domorehavemorebemoreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJtXjnxN6lO30cFicVHVHQJimmy's Podcast: https://therealestatesalespodcast.com/Jimmy's Book: https://amzn.to/3v5eClT(We receive a small kickback from this link, at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting Decidedly!)Jimmy Burgess is the Chief Growth Officer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, located in Northwest Florida. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has more than 200 agents that Jimmy manages, with over one billion dollars in annual sales volume. After 25 years of real estate sales, Jimmy assumed the position of Chief Growth Officer in 2018. Since Jimmy assumed the position in 2018, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has seen annual sales volume increase over 70% in just two short years.CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: @decidedlypodcast or https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @ampadvisorSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE“The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You” by John C. Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3v844Td“What Just Happened?: How to Bounce Back in Life So You Can Do More, Have More, and Be More” by Jimmy Burgess: https://amzn.to/3v5eClT(We receive a small kickback from these links, at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting Decidedly!)Join us every Wednesday for a new episode as we DEFEAT bad decision-making – one episode at a time!

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by Ola Tunde, who is a principal consultant in AgileThought Company. In today's episode, Ola and Dan discuss the topic of psychological safety and psychological danger; they dive deep into the meaning of these two concepts, providing valuable and practical examples.   Psychological safety needs to be promoted by leaders to foster innovation and to create a better atmosphere where employees can express themselves in an authentic way without fearing failure, but on the contrary, embracing every mistake as a learning opportunity.   Key Takeaways What do psychological safety and psychological danger mean? Psychological safety is the ability to be transparent and to be honest without the fear of danger. Psychological danger is the inability to admit I am wrong or a failure. Innovating is only possible when leadership allows failure, and most of the time when trying something new you will fail many times before achieving success. Every team member should be able to admit a failure or better called a learning opportunity.  The concept of personal agility and its bond to trust. If a team member does not trust a colleague or someone he or she is working for, there is bitterness that will result in a lack of innovation. Trust is needed to go over the fear of failure.  What are some strategies that could increase psychological safety? Show people how much you care. As Theodore Roosevelt once said, “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Care about how you make people feel, wisely Maya Angelou stated, “People will forget what you say, do, or give to them but they will never forget how you make them feel.” Care about the human being, not the resources. Bring your humanity to work; share something personal and create personal and authentic connections. Have aligned values and aligned perspectives.  How can a manager or a leader foster psychological safety? Leaders should come to the place where the work is done, participate in ceremonies, engage with the employees, and know about them and what is going on in their lives. Treat people so right that they don't want to leave your company.   What are some strategies that team members could provide for creating more psychological safety? Regardless of the outcome, believe everybody on the team was doing their best given the variables they were exposed to.  Make sure that the people who don't know about a certain subject, can learn about it. Baby steps are important! Psychological safety happens gradually and it is a place of a continuous journey, not a destination. Leaders should use metrics to create conversations not to evaluate.   Mentioned in this Episode: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Follow Them, and People Will Follow You, by John Maxwell   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!

Trusting Your Gut, Growing, and Being a Leader.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Amanda O'Donohue, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Nyla Technology Solutions. Amanda discusses the value of the culture at Nyla and her journey with Shana for the past six years. She also talks about being a leader and the dynamic with her team. We get to hear a good bit of advice on trusting your gut, growing, and getting out of your comfort zone. Lastly, Amanda goes into her regrets, superpowers, and how she got away with shoving a pie in Shana's face! QUOTES “I feel like in business and in life, there's not always a right answer or wrong answer. So, you have to go with what you think is best and be okay with that.”– Amanda O'Donohue [19:36] “I think if you can't experiment and try out new things, you can't grow.”– Amanda O'Donohue [34:25] “I think there's something validating [to knowing] that you following your gut is working. You're making good decisions. I think that's the biggest thing is it's given me a lot more confidence.”– Amanda O'Donohue [54:56]   TIMESTAMPS  [00:04] Intro [02:35] Meet Amanda O'Donohue [03:59] Growing Up Wanting to be a Pharmacist [04:43] Forensic Chemistry and Trying New Things [05:44] Growing Up in Buffalo [07:02] Work During and After College [08:52] Meeting Shana [13:52] Starting at Nyla [15:28] Staying at Nyla [17:34] Before Nyla and Becoming a Leader [19:18] Figuring it Out and Team Dynamic [27:17] Moving Back Home [30:01] Culture and Experience Working at Nyla [34:49] Philanthropy at Nyla [39:03] Shoving Pie in Shana's Face! [40:22] Programs Amanda Found for Nyla [44:26] Getting a Business Coach [47:07] Amanda's Superpowers [49:35] Recruiting [50:59] Regrets and Growing [52:16] Amanda and Shana's Dynamic [54:21] Amanda's Favorite Book [55:09] Wrap Up Questions [60:39] Outro   RESOURCES https://thedailyrecord.com/leading-women/ (The Daily Record Leading Women Award) http://www.buffalo.edu/ (University at Buffalo) https://www.towson.edu/ (Towson University) https://mentholatumointment.com/ (Mentholatum) https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program (HUBZone) https://disa.mil/ (DISA) https://www.riseliveweekend.com/ (Rachel Hollis Conference) https://k9sforwarriors.org/ (K9s For Warriors) https://www.habitat.org/ (Habitat for Humanity) https://www.google.com/chromebook/ (Chromebook) https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/97 (Collington Square Elementary/Middle School) https://www.linkedin.com/in/joditurnerhume/ (Jodi Hume) on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmullin/ (Ed Mullin) on LinkedIn https://www.baltimoreroboticscenter.com/ (Baltimore Robotics Center) https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyabonner/ (Gary Bonner) on LinkedIn https://www.pcsforpeople.org/ (PCs for People) https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ (Hiring Our Heroes (HOH)) https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-davis-4a186416a/ (Courtney Davis) on LinkedIn https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr/ (Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP)) https://governor.maryland.gov/ (Governor Larry Hogan) https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA) https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376 (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You) by John C. Maxwell   RELEVANT LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-o-donohue-677a6648/ (Amanda O'Donohue)  on LinkedIn https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions) I'd love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you'll give us 5 stars. I'll be sure to thank you via email. If not, let me know what you think we should do differently. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” so you'll receive notifications about guest interviews and other topics that drop every Tuesday. Live well,

Jeff Brown breaks down how to make the most of the one habit that puts you ahead in your career: reading. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to strategically pick out your next read 2) How to double (or triple) your reading speed in minutes 3) Two simple tricks to maximize comprehension Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep698 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff is an award-winning radio producer and personality, and former nationally-syndicated morning show host. Following a 26-year career in radio, Jeff went boss-free in 2013 and soon after launched the Read to Lead Podcast. It has gone on to become a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee and has featured Jeff's interviews with today's best business and non-fiction authors, including actor and author Alan Alda, Stephen M. R. Covey, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Liz Wiseman, Dr. Henry Cloud, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Brian Tracy, Nancy Duarte, and over 300 more.Jeff has personally coached hundreds of successful podcasters around the globe – many of them award nominees and winners themselves – and has consulted on podcasts for the US government, two of the largest churches in the US, and numerous multi-million dollar companies.Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, and Hubspot, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins, and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like the Nashville Business Journal, the Tennessean, and hundreds of other blogs and podcasts.• Jeff's book: Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career, with Jesse Wisnewski • Jeff's website: ReadToLeadBook.com • Jeff's podcast: Read to Lead — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Focus@Will • App: Idagio • Tool: reMarkable 2 • Study: “Readers absorb less on Kindles than on paper, study finds” • Book: Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell • Book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action by Nick Morgan • Book: PresentationZen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) by Garr Reynolds • Book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte • Book: Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen Covey • Book: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In another special, MOJO leadership minute, we take a look at John Maxwell and his Law of Connection from John's great book, the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership:  Follow Them and People Will Follow You (affiliate link)Key points:Recaps of Day's 1 and 2 of Leadership weekPresident Bush's examples of the Law of Connection.  The good and the bad.We close with a leadership list of self assessment questions.   Where do you rank?Other resources:Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.Also, we love to hear book recommendations and other nuggets of wisdom that you care to share.powered by https://www.teammojoacademy.comBe sure to check out our very affordable Academy Review membership program at http:www.teammojoacademy.com/support

Today we are joined by Pastor Susie LeForge. Our goal is to bring the weekend message to life and share stories to help you along in your faith journey. Susie is our Student Ministry Director. She tells the story of finding “home” with Coastal Community Church after graduating from college. It was a defining time in her life. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ‭‭ Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “I love the potential that a student walks in with!” Finding their giftings at such a young age is irreplaceable! Coastal Youth is Wednesdays at 7 PM for 6th-12th grade students. We have monthly Connect Nights, which are a great times to check us out. August 11th is our next Coastal Youth Connect Night! Recommended Resources Intentional Youth Ministry by Matt Moore https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Youth-Ministry-Matt-Moore Daily Devotionals, receive yours every few months right here at Coastal! The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coastalchurch/message

Bruce Waller is amazing. He has written his book called "Life in the Leadership Lane" and started his own podcast all while raising a family and managing his career as VP and Corporate Relocation. Listen as he discusses how he challenges himself to learn more, works his network, and energizes himself to be the best version of himself. Links to items mentioned in this podcast: https://brucewaller.com/life-in-the-leadership-lane/ https://dallas.armstrongrelocation.com/ https://www.dallashr.org/ ihttps://www.texasshrm.org/ https://www.gitomer.com/ https://www.hbo.com/mare-of-easttown https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/downton-abbey/ https://store.johnmaxwell.com/The-21-Irrefutable-Laws-of-Leadership--Follow-Them-and-People-Will-Follow-You-10th-Anniversary-Edition-Hardcover_p_2780.html

คุณอาจเคยโปรโมตลูกน้องที่ทำผลงานโดดเด่น ขยันขันแข็ง มีความเป็นผู้นำขึ้นมาเป็นหัวหน้า แต่ผลงานที่เคยดีกลับแย่ลงอย่างน่าตกใจ คุณอาจเคยเป็นพนักงานที่ผู้บริหารระดับสูงเล็งเห็นถึงความสามารถและโปรโมตคุณขึ้นมาเป็นหัวหน้า แต่กลับไม่สามารถเติมเต็มหน้าที่ในจุดนั้นได้ หรือคุณอาจเคยมีเพื่อนที่ได้รับการโปรโมต แต่คุณกลับยังไม่เชื่อมั่นในตัวเขา เคน นครินทร์ สรุป 5 ปัจจัยที่ส่งผลให้ผู้บริหารมือใหม่ส่วนใหญ่มักล้มเหลว อ้างอิงจากหนังสือ The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You โดย John C. Maxwell และ HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People

Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++ Resources Mentioned (with affiliate links to support our podcast) Spiritual Disciplines by Donald Whitney https://amzn.to/2Syu3Ar The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell https://amzn.to/3ls7MRv Where is God when It Hurts? by Yancey https://amzn.to/33GpUkC Inside Out by Larry Crabb https://amzn.to/3nstJSk Pursuit of God by Tozer https://amzn.to/3nrNo4J (Free on Kindle right now) Breakout Churches by Rainer https://amzn.to/30HV2hr Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/36OH3dw In A Pit With A Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson https://amzn.to/36ITrM7 Communicated for a Change by Andy Stanley & Lane Jones https://amzn.to/2FaCWxh Wild at Heart by John Eldridge https://amzn.to/3jKdzRS (check out the "Field Manual, too) You Win the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon https://amzn.to/36DODYF Call of the Wild https://amzn.to/30Gph8y Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory https://amzn.to/2SCDGhQ

“One of my taglines is human-focused business strategy because I truly believe that humans are the core of every business, and we have to remember that.” – Céline Williams As a leader in 2020, you were hit with the pandemic gut punch in April. And depending upon where you are in the world right now, the second wave of Covid is already underway or expected. In today's episode we talk with Culture Strategist and Executive Coach Céline Williams about leading through the rest of 2020.  Celine is the founder of Revisionary, a consulting firm focused on leadership, culture, and strategy.  In this episode you'll learn: - What has worked effectively this year when leading remotely - What hasn't worked about remote leadership (and why) - 4 simple ways leaders can re-adjust their approach for the second wave of Covid (and how to make those changes stick) - Why productivity tools and apps aren't all they're cracked up to be...and more! If you find this episode valuable, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Talk about your (second wave) remote work plan NOW There's a lot of really temporary, band-aid solutions that are happening that are not sustainable, especially if we don't know how long the second wave is and especially if you care about your people being happy and healthy and having a good employee experience, team experience, culture experience. The first thing I would say is, everyone needs to be taking a look at how cobbled together their remote plan is. For a lot of companies, and for a lot of teams inside certain companies, this remote work plan is not a plan. It was a “We are all working from home starting Monday” – full stop. That's not a remote work plan. When you are actually implementing a remote work plan, it's a 6-12 month plan to get everything lined up from technology to hardware, to ways of working, the new rules around meetings, to how we communicate. All of that stuff, in an ideal situation, is 6-12 months of planning. People had less than a week. It's crazy! I want to acknowledge that I recognize that everyone is doing their best inside these circumstances, and that is phenomenal, and people are doing as well as they can. If you are leading a team that was thrown into remote work without that plan, and is still either fully, half, partly doing that, the more planning you can do for the second wave, the more you can start to have conversations around what people really need, what their experiences have been, what has or hasn't worked for them. The earlier you can start to have that [conversation], i.e., now, the more successful the second wave of remote work is going to look for your team and your company. Be open to other people's remote work experiences I think the thing that as worked well consistently when people have done it is really not assuming that your experience is everyone's experience, and asking questions and being very open to other people's experiences. I have seen lots of leaders who have made assumptions that because they are having a specific experience – their kids are older, or they don't have kids, they have a home office that's set up separately – they assume that “This working from home is easy! This is great! I don't have to commute!” That is not the experience of all of your people, and when we assume that, you are doing them a disservice because you are not acknowledging their experience and you are not creating a safe environment for them to share their experience. Is that meeting really necessary? One of the things that has not worked well is, people have not changed the type or number or quality of their meetings and just moved them on to Zoom. That is a massive failure. When we are working remotely, we have to change the type of meetings we're having, we have to put a different structure around them. I know executives who literally spent 8 straight hours a day on Zoom meetings for the first part of this pandemic, because that's just what their schedule had. I think the starting point for all of it is evaluating the types of meetings that people are having – are these the best use of our time right now? Links and Resources Connect with Céline: LinkedIn celine@revisionary.ca http://revisionary.ca/ Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business by Patrick Lencioni The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell Productivity TIP: Find the type of music that, when you're working, doesn't draw your attention away from the work that you're doing.

Zack brings on his brother, Hunter, as they chat about working, leadership, and different challenges each have faced in different positions they have held over the years.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Reach out to us at Menunfilteredpod@gmail.com.https://www.instagram.com/menunfilteredpod/https://www.facebook.com/Men-Unfiltered-Podcast-106418724459184https://menunfilteredpod.buzzsprout.com/Be sure to check out Hunter's book recommendation as well:The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376/ref=sr_1_4?crid=HFH0CDG61SI3&dchild=1&keywords=21+levels+of+leadership&qid=1597591780&sprefix=21+leve%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-4SONG CREDITS:What You Want (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4619-what-you-want-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The young adult life can be tricky. You're not a kid anymore but you're also not all the way established in your adulthood. Joining us today to talk about the young adult life is Samuel Torres, young adult pastor at New Life Covenant Church in Chicago. See you all inside!!! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/e18d360/podcast/rss Websites and Email Reach Young Adult Ministry - https://www.facebook.com/reachyoungadults/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reach_youngadults/?hl=en New Life Covenant Church - mynewlife.org Books Mentioned: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) - https://amzn.to/31JuqOn Expositional Preaching (How we speak God's word today) - https://amzn.to/3iuOkCY Follow FB - https://www.facebook.com/dasan.robinson.1 FB - https://www.facebook.com/brntolive/ Instagram - @brntolive #BorntoLive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I am excited to welcome to the show Sean Castrina, an investor, entrepreneur, teacher, and highly-sought-after speaker who communicates with humor and a bluntness that engages and captures his audience. He lost his dream job 25 years ago and decided he would never be dependent on an employer again for his financial security. He became a millionaire by the age of 36. Sean achieved this by becoming a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years and still seeks to launch a new venture annually.   Now, Sean devotes his time to equipping other entrepreneurs for success, authoring bestsellers like The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World and 8 Unbreakable Rules For Business Startup Success. His newest book, The World’s Greatest Business Plan, helps people by providing a simple step-by-step plan for those who cannot afford to fail. He’s been a contributing author to entities like Forbes, Inc., Yahoo! Finance, MSNBC, and more.   In today’s episode, Sean and I had a very spontaneous talk. From coming up with a realistic business plan to dissecting why startups tend to fail, Sean offers his insights and experiences that will definitely help you get a better point of view on entrepreneurship. Join us and get into the mind of a millionaire!   Episode Highlights:   ●      The Inspiration Behind Sean’s Free Book: The World’s Greatest Business Plan [2:45] ●      Having the Right Mindset and Approach [6:23] ●      Which Weighs More? Being Passionate or Providing a Solution? [8:13] ●      Finding the Right Business Partner and Workforce [12:05] ●      Why Startups Should Think Like the Fortune 500 and Vice Versa [20:32] ●      Starting with a “What If” [24:50] ●      Thinking Big with Taglines [27:18] ●      Beyond Financial Freedom [29:39] ●      Empowering through Partnerships [33:29] ●      Book Recommendations [40:54]   AND MUCH MORE!   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ●      If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent. ●      Head over to Sean’s website here to get a hold of your own FREE copy of his book The World’s Greatest Business Plan. Also, don’t forget to check out Sean’s podcast The 10-Minute Entrepreneur. ●      When it comes to digital marketing for small businesses, you can head over to GigStrategic.com. ●      Connect with Sean: o   LinkedIn o   Twitter o   YouTube o   Facebook o   Instagram ●      Book Recommendations: o   Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki o   Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill o   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey o   The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell   Quotes:   “Financial forecast is a wish and a dream. I can promise you you’ll make zero, anything above that is a bonus.” “Business is so fluid. Look at the coronavirus, [it’s a] perfect example. How you did business 6 months ago is not how you do business now.” “The number 1 reason why business startups fail is because the founding entrepreneur falls in love with their idea and the marketplace rejects it.” “I find needs, turn them into businesses but I brand like a baller. My marketing is second to none is small business rank.” ‘’What one promise that if you could make to your target customers, they will chase you down for your business.” “Business ideas are a dime a dozen. When I find the right partner, then I have a good business.”   Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:   Apple Podcast Stitcher PlayerFM Podtail

Timothy Branham had a non-traditional path to the CTO desk. He started out in sales and marketing, moved to consulting, transitioned into delivery and then became the CIO for Fujitsu America. Today’s conversation will range from moving from sales to tech, how a consulting background helped prepare Tim to be a CTO, working for small and large organizations and what tomorrow’s CTO/CIO should be doing today in career management.   ABOUT OUR GUEST After serving as a ranger and jumping out of perfectly sound airplanes, Tim got into marketing and sales. He worked for companies such as Siemens, SunGard, and Genesis10 and after Fujitsu, he joined Perficient and became interim CTP for a division that turned into a full-time gig: Autoweb.   GET IN TOUCH WITH ON LINKEDIN   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Podfly Productions: Podfly.net Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFWpost1.org OC Executive Search: OCExecutiveSearch.com   KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:52] Michael introduces Timothy Branham and asks him to share an interesting tidbit about himself — Tim is a third-degree black belt and teaches Moo Duk Kwan, a form of Taekwondo.   He explains who Autoweb are and what they do — as well as what car he drives!   BENEFITS FOR ALL CAREER PATHS [7:55] Tim shares what people on different career paths can take away from this conversation.   CIO VS CTO [10:07] From simple to more complex differences, Tim shares his definition of a CTO and a CIO and how they diverge.   WHY A CTO [11:38] Tim’s non-traditional career path had a huge impact on why — and how — he came to be interested in the CIO/CTO position.   FUJITSU DAYS [14:18] Coming in as VP CTO Application Services, to SVP CIO, Tim walks us through his progression at Fujitsu. He also breaks down how he came to underscore and overcome the company’s shortcomings and empowered his teams to bridge the technological gaps.   WHY LEAVE FUJITSU [23:54] Tim breaks down how he came to take the decision to leave the company, both on the professional and personal side. He also shares how the conversation went with the executives.   BEST CTO PREP [28:41] Consulting has contributed a great deal to Tim reaching the CTO role, he shares what aspects of it come into play. He also touches on the importance of adapting to the needs of your company.   [33:59] Tim shares what experience he wishes he had had before getting the role.   BIG AND SMALL [36:54] From being a small fish in a big pond to a big fish in a small pond, Tim details how breaking away from the industry giants also helped him break the ceiling on his career progression. Tim touches on how the different sized companies each helped build his experience and pave the way for a CTO role.   ASPIRING CTOs AND CIOs [41:16] Look for opportunities to build trust within a company, keep pushing and remember that there is no passive path to the C-suite; Tim shares these and other critical pieces of advice.   [44:36] Tim shares a mentorship story from his Siemens days.   EXECUTIVE HIRING [47:26] Hire people that don’t suck as people is a piece of advice Tim got years ago and that still sticks, he shares some of the other qualities he looks for.   BEST WORST JOB TIMOTHY EVER HAD [49:44] Fujitsu — it’s a good thing! Tim explains why.   FINAL THOUGHTS AND READING RECOMMENDATIONS [55:26] Be a voracious reader: Tim shares his reading list.   [58:08] Michael thanks Timothy for coming on the podcast to share his insight and closes out the podcast with his favorite takeaways.   We hope you learned something today and enjoyed the conversation. Please give us 5 stars on iTunes and share your comments so we can improve and ask the questions you want to hear.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Moo Duk Kwan Books: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz   SPECIAL THANKS TO Jalan Crossland for the music Angela Johnson at OC Executive Search Joseph Batty at Podfly Corey Coates at Podfly   ABOUT YOUR HOST For the past 20 years, Michael Mitchel, B.A., has been interviewing leaders in their fields. He started his career recruiting for United Parcel Service in Seattle, where he implemented the company's Welfare to Work program for the Washington State District. He has recruited for Federal agencies and U.S. Department of Defense contractors for classified programs internationally. He Founded OC Executive Search in 2001 to serve companies ranging from startups to Global F10.   Michael is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoys skiing, cycling, traveling, photography as well as hiking in the Colorado Rockies with his cattle dog, Kala the Wunderdawg.   FIND MICHAEL MITCHEL ON LINKEDIN AND ON TWITTER

Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. 3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in complex, fast-moving industries for over 20 years. After earning a first-class degree at Oxford University, Richard became the youngest-ever partner at tech-sector strategy consultancy Analysys Mason. He then moved to tech giant Cisco, where he held various senior positions over 11 years, most notably being hand-picked for an elite team set up by Cisco's CEO to lead new board-level business initiatives. Believing that there's no business transformation without personal transformation, he founded Xquadrant to work at the intersection of leadership, strategy and purpose and help digital-age leaders create extraordinary positive impact.• Richard's company: Xquadrant.com• Richard's Free Guide: Xquadrant.com/awesome• Richard's LinkedIn: Richard Medcalf• Richard's Twitter: @richardmedcalf— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Evernote• App: Todoist• Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini• Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey• Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn LearningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mario Fachini is a Client Acquisition Strategist, CEO of IWD Now Marketing and Publishing, and Host of Expert Authority Interviews. He started his 1st business in grade school. After aligning his passion for serving others with his skills in media and publishing, Mario began to help others pursue their mission. Our discussion covers dinosaur preferences, the path from awkward to confident, and an emotional reveal of his father’s inspiration which drives Mario to be good, do good, and create good in the world. About the Guest: Mario Fachini helps successful, ambitious, experts get published, increase their publicity & profits through his 8-Week Expert Authority Effect Master Class. As the CEO of IWDNow Marketing, and successful entrepreneur in his own rite, he is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, & Trainer, serving clients around the globe. Mario was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Harrison Township Michigan with his loving mother and father on the lake enjoying memories and abundance of smiles, laughter, and family time much of which was through spending summers on the lake with family and friends. Mario enjoys collaborating with other likeminded forward thinking entrepreneurs, audiences, social events, entertaining others and loves making others smile and laugh and show the fun side of life every minute of every day and do everything to keep to mood positive and to ensure everyone is "Having a Blast" and he loves to "Keep the Party Going" through storytelling and humor and inspiration. He chooses to use his Superpowers for good and not evil through creativity and marketing and creating audiences for his company’s clients. He has a passion for encouraging others to start their own companies and follow their dreams. Implement the principals and Strategies in his training and you too can position yourself as the authority and star that you are, attract larger audiences, generate more profits, and have more fun in the process.   Personal Links: Website: https://www.eainterviews.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MarioFachini/ Where to find him: https://linktr.ee/mariofachini   Resource Links: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Follow Them and People Will Follow You- https://amzn.to/2RoIlEl My Rich Dad:: The 1 and Only 1-Step Success Formula to Unlimited Wealth- https://amzn.to/36lZlyU About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

One question we get regularly got on the podcast is, "What's one thing I can do to be a better leader for my team?"   This is an important question! Here at Blatchford we strongly believe that leadership is something that you learn and something that can be taught.    In this podcast, Dr. Blatchford shares one way you can help your team become better leaders, allowing you more time to do what only you can do.    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST          TRANSCRIPT Click Here to Download the Transcript of Episode #81 (PDF) RESOURCES The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You  Twitter: @DrBlatchford 7 Principles of Highly Profitable Dentists Get Your Free Copy of Bringing Your 'A' Game: 2.0 Blatchford Solutions Website

Books   Here's my list of the top 10 books to develop and to stay on top as a leader: Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill https://amzn.to/2IenAVY  Napoleon Hill On the Air, Napoleon Hill transcriptions https://amzn.to/2Z7YZsS Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking About Human Interactions, by Roberta Gilbert https://amzn.to/2MtNF8I The Tao of Leadership, by John Heider https://amzn.to/2IdLhO9 As a Man Thinketh  by James Allen https://amzn.to/2F1JOtF The Tyranny of the Urgent, by Charles E Hummel https://amzn.to/2IedMeH Transforming Leadership, by James Macgregor Burns https://amzn.to/2QGtX8e Master Leaders: Revealing Conversations with 30 Leadership Greats, by George Barna https://amzn.to/2EReb5J Transforming Power: Stories from Transformational Leaders for Encouragement and Inspiration, by Hugh Ballou  https://amzn.to/2IjH4sj The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, John Maxwell https://amzn.to/2MuD51e Many good thoughts in each of these. I will be mentioning all of these in future sessions.  

Your growth as an IT leader starts with focusing on yourself. Personal Development is a critical component to being able to lead others. We are joined by guest Russ Stalters, CEO of Clarified Marketing, a StoryBrand Certified Guide, and member of the John C Maxwell Team. Russ is a former IT Executive at BP, and retired Navy CIO. Topics we cover: The importance of reflecting back on each project to identify what you enjoyed about the experience. The impact of starting a mastermind group with your team or with peers. The use of outside resources and tools such as the John C Maxwell Team and Strengthfinders to sharpen your leadership skills.  You can find Russ: https://clarifiedmarketing.com Books Discussed on the show: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You  by John C. Maxwell Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential by John C. Maxwell  Boundaries For Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud  Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire by Paul Smith Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life by Michael Port Podcasts: The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Lead with a Story Podcast | Lessons in leadership, one story at a time with Paul Smith

Mike Warner is the Owner of ArborTerra Consulting, which is located in Lizton, Indiana. With over 40 years of experiences and always being an entrepreneur at heart, Mike lists some of the benefits and challenges of owning your own business. Mike details the importance of writing your dreams and goals on paper early on in your career so you always have an idea of what to aspire to! Find out more about Mike and his expertise on this week's show!   Key Takeaways: [1:05] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:45] A quick intro about Mike's background. [4:20] How did Mike get into forestry? [7:40] What was Mike's first job like? [8:40] Mike was inspired by his first boss, Fred Woods, and he helped Mike along the way with his sage advice. [11:00] Mike remembers another mentor, Jim Akers, who helped him set firm career goals early on. [13:45] What kind of transition did Mike go through to successfully start two businesses (at the same time). [16:15] What kind of skills do people need in order to be considered a good forestry consultant? [20:10] Mike knew the Latin names of trees but he didn't know how to run a business until he got his feet wet. [20:25] What does Mike wish he'd learned sooner about managing people? [23:50] What is Mike most proud of, so far? [25:20] How does Mike find his talent? [27:15] What makes ArborTerra different compared to other consulting companies? [29:30] What kinds of surprises has Mike discovered along the way? [31:05] Where is the future of forestry headed for the younger generation? [33:15] How has being a member of ACF helped Mike's career? [40:30] Don't be afraid to try some new directions, especially if the current one isn't working!   Mentioned in This Episode: ArborTerra.com ACF-foresters.org Eforester.org The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You,by John C. Maxwell and Steven R. Covey

Travis Perry is a Registered Forester and is currently the Market Development Manager for Weyerhaeuser. He first got introduced to this career as a young teenager in high school and went on to finish his BS in Forest Resources Management at Clemson University, and later, his MBA at East Carolina University. Travis discusses some of the difficulties of being the only African American while he attended university, leadership lessons he's learned over the years, and the challenges of including more minorities into the forestry field.   Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:35] A quick intro about Travis's background. [3:40] How did Travis get into forestry and natural resources? [7:40] By going to camp, Travis was exposed to the importance of forestry and it introduced him to the profession at a young age. [9:25] Travis shares his experience as the only African American at Clemson University. [17:40] Because Travis was the only one, he had to work harder to prove his worth and capabilities due to having more eyes on him. [20:45] The extra pressure taught Travis how to be a better leader and take situations like this as challenges to be better. [29:10] When Travis goes back to Clemson, the talent that stands out the most are the students who really want to learn more about the profession. [31:15] How did Travis make the transition into what he's doing today? [42:10] What has been the most fun about Travis's career so far? [50:15] Travis discusses some of the challenges of introducing more minorities to forestry. [58:35] Why is Travis not a doctor or a lawyer or even an engineer? [1:03:40] You gotta ask the hard questions and also be conscious of what those answers might mean.   Mentioned in This Episode: Weyerhaeuser.com The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell

"I would never clean house. I just want to grow my cleaning company behind a desk. I'm better than cleaning house. It's not that I'm snobby, anti-team or arrogant, it's just I would never clean house." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru warns against the "I don't need to lower myself, I would never clean house" attitude. It's not good for customer service or employee morale. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (help for maid service owners.) Savvy Perks (employee perks for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (list your business and find customers.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning solutions.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Unreliable Employees - https://youtu.be/ivkDwhVngVM Employee Perks to Keep Cleaning Employees Loyal and Happy - https://youtu.be/WeAyLRLIYVc Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being Late and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Time - My Hours Are My Own, Right? - https://youtu.be/maxtjyUVcmw *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You - https://amzn.to/2tB4SR0 Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know - https://amzn.to/2N1vELa Teamwork 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know - https://amzn.to/2yO6eh8 How Successful People Lead: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level - https://amzn.to/2yLX30L How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life - https://amzn.to/2Kro4Yy We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. *** OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SHOW *** ITUNES - http://apple.co/2xhxnoj STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2fcm5JM SOUNDCLOUD - http://bit.ly/2xpRgLH GOOGLE PLAY - http://bit.ly/2fdkQd7 YOUTUBE - https://goo.gl/UCs92v *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** FOLLOW ANGELA BROWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. *** DISCLAIMER *** During the shows we recommend services, sites, and products to help you improve your cleaning and grow your cleaning business. We have partnerships or sponsorships with these companies to provide you with discounts, and savings. By clicking on and buying from these links we may receive a commission which helps pay for the production costs of the show. Support the show so we can continue to bring you free tips and strategies to improve your cleaning and help you grow your cleaning business. THANK YOU! *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry reach out to our promotional department info[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com

Some think that principles can hurt profits, but when today's guest learned to practice his principles and values at work, his profits blossomed. Bobby Albert is the president of Values Driven Leadership, a consulting business focused on teaching the potential of building foundational values into company culture. Bobby says correctly taught and applied values create a profitable atmosphere since employees feel empowered and valuable. Principles produce profits. He says he went through a two-year discovery process to unearth his company's core values of valuing people, seeking wisdom, embracing humility, and always continuing to learn. After passing these on to his employees through a game of Wheel of Fortune (a creative interaction with employees that's worth listening to the episode to hear about), Bobby says he watched a miracle unfold. In only six years, the company grew profits by 500 percent. CALLOUT: Find what's important to you: Apply for your free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session to find out the values that can drive your profits without driving you to long hours at the office. Bobby says that allowing people to believe in that foundation spurred them toward going the extra mile in all their work. That took his company to another level. In fact, his company became a Top 100 Best Company to Work for in Texas twice. What a “Best Company to Work For” does to make employees happy while still profiting. If you feel like your employees don't put forth their best efforts for your business, listen to this episode. If you want to know how principles can drive profits, take a listen. And if you would rather lead than manage, click play on the player above. Listen to this episode to hear Bobby and me discuss profits, principles, and more: Being a values-driven company that gets results instead of a results-driven company that has values. What Bobby did to get 100% of his employees to take a pay cut during hard times. Dealing with “me issues” for employees in tough work situations. Inspiring authenticity in company values. What employees learned from a game of Wheel of Fortune. The missing ingredient for your business. A $4 million mistake and how Bobby bounced back from it. Why you sometimes need to do pilot testing before going big. Becoming instead of doing. Why employees should report to each other, not the boss. 3 questions to ask before every major decision. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Some of the following links are affiliate links. If you click through and purchase Rusty Lion Academy may get a small commission. “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You,” by John Maxwell “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't,” by Jim Collins How to contact Bobby Albert, get his book, or download his free goal-setting resource: Go to bobbyalbert.com/lionsden. CALLOUT: Value your values: The men we coach value freedom, but don't always live true to that value. Unchain yourself from the things holding you down by applying today for your free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session to find out the values that can drive your profits without driving you to long hours at the office.

Kayne Grau is a Co-Founder and CEO of DRIVIN, a startup changing the way used-car dealers source their used-car inventory. Before founding DRIVIN, Kayne was the CTO at Cars.com. Using proprietary technology and actionable local market data, DRIVIN sells, sources, acquires and delivers used-car inventory for used-car dealer partners across the country. DRIVIN helps dealers understand what’s selling locally and how to price effectively. DRIVIN has raised $17.5 million from investors including Brad Keywell, Eric Lefkofsky, Mitch Golub, and Columbus Nova Technology Partners. In This Episode You Will Learn: How inefficient the used car market is The origins of DRIVIN How Lightbank companies are started up How involved Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell are after coming up with an idea What makes Eric and Brad's new startups repeatedly successful Why DRIVIN went the B2B instead of B2C route How they got their first customer The best way to buy/sell used car as an individual What can Chicago tech improve on?  Impact of self driving cars on used car business Selected Links From The Episode: Eric Lefkofsky, Co-Founder of Groupon, Uptake & Lightbank Brad Keywell, Co-Founder of Groupon, Uptake & Lightbank Justin Mahlik, Co-Founder & COO of DRIVIN Cars.com Autotrader.com Kelly Blue Book Shift Cleversafe Signal Braintree Uptake Tempus Howard Tullman, CEO of 1871 Favorite Books: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell Lincoln On Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times Kindle Edition by Donald T. Phillips  

Dale Richardson has always lived from a place of leadership. Even as the youngest of four growing up in Virginia, he relentlessly pursued to lead in college, social organizations, law school, and his law firm. Why? Influence. However, after a tragic accident, he was given a second chance. The idea of influence transitioned a him to a motivation of helping others. Dale become a John Maxwell Team certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach to impact people on an entirely new level. In addition, he began hosting his own podcast, Live The Goals, inspired by Maxwell’s book, the “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” On this show, we have a powerful discussion around current events, leadership, race, and seeking to understand one another in a world of misunderstanding. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How leadership plays in all aspects of our life and family “Leadership is influence, Nothing Less, Nothing More.”– John Maxwell Developing influence with people Why you can only lead people to the level you are The Law of process and achieving the goals we want The Law of sacrifice, giving up to go up Not living for goals but living the goals Seeking to understand before we judge Perspective from proximity, the closer you are, the more you understand Our culture of criticism Giving second chances and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Quote: “Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues. You never know what people are going through. So pause before you start judging, criticizing, or mocking others. Everybody is fighting their own unique war.” ~ author unknown Dale Richardson Twitter: @LiveTheGoals His podcast: Live the Goals Book Mentioned: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) Dales Mastermind: livethegoals.com/freeclass Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

Brad Lomenick has had an interesting journey, and many seasons in his life. Brad spent the early part of his 20's as a cowboy. He transitioned to consulting businesses, and by a twist of fate, met leadership author, John Maxwell. Brad was part of a movement of young, go getters, inspired by John, and from there went on to start Catalyst. Brad is one of the forefront speakers on leadership, and the author of H3 Leadership: Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle. Brad views leadership as a stool, which can never stand without developing each leadership trait necessary to really excel. He believes that identity and what season a person is currently in, are two forces that function separately; a person's self definition should not be tied to what they are doing. H3 Leadership is the future, and Brad is at the forefront of helping you leaders truly excel.   Brad's Favorite Quote:"Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle."   Brad's Favorite Books:The BibleThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches   Links from Today's Show:@BradLomenickhttp://www.bradlomenick.comH3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.

Brad Lomenick has had an interesting journey, and many seasons in his life. Brad spent the early part of his 20's as a cowboy. He transitioned to consulting businesses, and by a twist of fate, met leadership author, John Maxwell. Brad was part of a movement of young, go getters, inspired by John, and from there went on to start Catalyst. Brad is one of the forefront speakers on leadership, and the author of H3 Leadership: Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle. Brad views leadership as a stool, which can never stand without developing each leadership trait necessary to really excel. He believes that identity and what season a person is currently in, are two forces that function separately; a person's self definition should not be tied to what they are doing. H3 Leadership is the future, and Brad is at the forefront of helping you leaders truly excel.   Brad's Favorite Quote:"Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle."   Brad's Favorite Books:The BibleThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches   Links from Today's Show:@BradLomenickhttp://www.bradlomenick.comH3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.

Brad Lomenick has had an interesting journey, and many seasons in his life. Brad spent the early part of his 20's as a cowboy. He transitioned to consulting businesses, and by a twist of fate, met leadership author, John Maxwell. Brad was part of a movement of young, go getters, inspired by John, and from there went on to start Catalyst. Brad is one of the forefront speakers on leadership, and the author of H3 Leadership: Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle. Brad views leadership as a stool, which can never stand without developing each leadership trait necessary to really excel. He believes that identity and what season a person is currently in, are two forces that function separately; a person's self definition should not be tied to what they are doing. H3 Leadership is the future, and Brad is at the forefront of helping you leaders truly excel.   Brad's Favorite Quote:"Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, Always Hustle."   Brad's Favorite Books:The BibleThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches   Links from Today's Show:@BradLomenickhttp://www.bradlomenick.comH3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.

Patrick Crews has been a photographer for three years now. Yet, it was long before that when he started to think about life dreams and goals. He majored in psychology in college. The Dream Nation Project initially started out as a research project. Shane was interested in the internal and external motivational factors behind pursuing goals. He did this by centering the project around one main question: "What is your life dream?" Hamilton Glass, a mural artist from Richmond, VA was the first person he interviewed and photographed for this project. During the interview Hamilton explained to Shane exactly how he arrived at his specific life dream; the story behind it. He quickly realized that the story behind the dream is just as important, if not more important than the simple answer of "What is your life dream?" Shane's own personal dream is that these stories and dreams He's documenting inspire the people that come across them to pursue their own dreams. Shane Currently does a daily video series called Mind Over Mornings, where he tosses out daily motivation to start the day out right.   Shane's Favorite Quote:"Don't just be a business owner, but own your business."   Shane's Favorite Book:The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)   Links From Today's Show:dreamnationproject.comshanepatrickcrews.com  

Patrick Crews has been a photographer for three years now. Yet, it was long before that when he started to think about life dreams and goals. He majored in psychology in college. The Dream Nation Project initially started out as a research project. Shane was interested in the internal and external motivational factors behind pursuing goals. He did this by centering the project around one main question: "What is your life dream?" Hamilton Glass, a mural artist from Richmond, VA was the first person he interviewed and photographed for this project. During the interview Hamilton explained to Shane exactly how he arrived at his specific life dream; the story behind it. He quickly realized that the story behind the dream is just as important, if not more important than the simple answer of "What is your life dream?" Shane's own personal dream is that these stories and dreams He's documenting inspire the people that come across them to pursue their own dreams. Shane Currently does a daily video series called Mind Over Mornings, where he tosses out daily motivation to start the day out right.   Shane's Favorite Quote:"Don't just be a business owner, but own your business."   Shane's Favorite Book:The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)   Links From Today's Show:dreamnationproject.comshanepatrickcrews.com  

Patrick Crews has been a photographer for three years now. Yet, it was long before that when he started to think about life dreams and goals. He majored in psychology in college. The Dream Nation Project initially started out as a research project. Shane was interested in the internal and external motivational factors behind pursuing goals. He did this by centering the project around one main question: "What is your life dream?" Hamilton Glass, a mural artist from Richmond, VA was the first person he interviewed and photographed for this project. During the interview Hamilton explained to Shane exactly how he arrived at his specific life dream; the story behind it. He quickly realized that the story behind the dream is just as important, if not more important than the simple answer of "What is your life dream?" Shane's own personal dream is that these stories and dreams He's documenting inspire the people that come across them to pursue their own dreams. Shane Currently does a daily video series called Mind Over Mornings, where he tosses out daily motivation to start the day out right.   Shane's Favorite Quote:"Don't just be a business owner, but own your business."   Shane's Favorite Book:The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition)   Links From Today's Show:dreamnationproject.comshanepatrickcrews.com  

Josh Delaney is a serial entrepreneur to the furthest extent of the word. One of the hardest issues I had with Josh, is that there is no real category to put him in; he is a full-time hustler. Josh broke into the business world at 18 years old starting his career as a professional network marketer & sales professional. Shortly after with his newly founded time freedom and success he went on to experiment with his health and fitness in his spare time and went from geek to fitness freak in less than 60 days. In 2013, he co-founded the revolutionary non-profit, DoingMyPart.com, making it no longer an issue of money that people could not participate int charity; it created true people power. As if that was not enough, Josh later went on and purchased multiple Anytime Fitness franchises in a very short time, and with his sales & marketing skills he quickly transformed their culture. He currently is working on making sales something more easily workable for the every day person.   Josh' Favorite Quote:"Always happy, never satisfied."-Bruce Lee Josh's Favorite Books:The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) The Thank You Economy Links from Today's Show: closeprospects.comdoingmypart.comfacebook.com/iamjoshuadelaney

Josh Delaney is a serial entrepreneur to the furthest extent of the word. One of the hardest issues I had with Josh, is that there is no real category to put him in; he is a full-time hustler. Josh broke into the business world at 18 years old starting his career as a professional network marketer & sales professional. Shortly after with his newly founded time freedom and success he went on to experiment with his health and fitness in his spare time and went from geek to fitness freak in less than 60 days. In 2013, he co-founded the revolutionary non-profit, DoingMyPart.com, making it no longer an issue of money that people could not participate int charity; it created true people power. As if that was not enough, Josh later went on and purchased multiple Anytime Fitness franchises in a very short time, and with his sales & marketing skills he quickly transformed their culture. He currently is working on making sales something more easily workable for the every day person.   Josh' Favorite Quote:"Always happy, never satisfied."-Bruce Lee Josh's Favorite Books:The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) The Thank You Economy Links from Today's Show: closeprospects.comdoingmypart.comfacebook.com/iamjoshuadelaney

Josh Delaney is a serial entrepreneur to the furthest extent of the word. One of the hardest issues I had with Josh, is that there is no real category to put him in; he is a full-time hustler. Josh broke into the business world at 18 years old starting his career as a professional network marketer & sales professional. Shortly after with his newly founded time freedom and success he went on to experiment with his health and fitness in his spare time and went from geek to fitness freak in less than 60 days. In 2013, he co-founded the revolutionary non-profit, DoingMyPart.com, making it no longer an issue of money that people could not participate int charity; it created true people power. As if that was not enough, Josh later went on and purchased multiple Anytime Fitness franchises in a very short time, and with his sales & marketing skills he quickly transformed their culture. He currently is working on making sales something more easily workable for the every day person.   Josh' Favorite Quote:"Always happy, never satisfied."-Bruce Lee Josh's Favorite Books:The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) The Thank You Economy Links from Today's Show: closeprospects.comdoingmypart.comfacebook.com/iamjoshuadelaney