Podcasts about Problem solving

As the world gets hotter, how is it changing our brains? In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by neuroscientist and author Clayton Aldern to explore how environmental shifts (especially climate change) are quietly reshaping our minds, behaviours, and capacity for decision-making. Drawing from his acclaimed book The Weight of Nature, Clayton explains how heat, trauma, and ecological instability are influencing everything from memory and empathy to aggression and judgement.This isn't just a conversation about climate change, it's about what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. Jean, Scott, and Clayton dig into the science behind our evolving mental states and offer a compelling call to rethink our relationship with the environment, not just to save the planet, but to preserve our own mental wellbeing. This is a conversation every leader should hear.Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)  Social:Instagram           @evolvingleaderLinkedIn             The Evolving Leader PodcastTwitter               @Evolving_LeaderBluesky            @evolvingleader.bsky.socialYouTube           @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.Send a message to The Evolving Leader team

In this conversation, Dylan Silver and Guy Hakim delve into the world of wholesaling in real estate, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving, creative offers, and the emotional aspects of dealing with distressed homeowners. They discuss the journey of scaling a wholesaling business, the significance of learning from experience, and the critical role of networking in achieving success in the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this conversation, Todd Wetzelberger shares his journey from being a commercial diver to a successful real estate developer. He discusses the challenges he faced in property management, the intricacies of dealing with title issues, and the importance of risk management, especially after experiencing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Todd emphasizes the need for adaptability in real estate investment strategies and the significance of problem-solving in navigating the complexities of the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

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Is it possible to lead a real, long-term cultural transformation in a publicly traded company—where shareholders often demand short-term financial results?It's challenging, yet possible. And GE Aerospace, with CEO Larry Culp at the helm, is leading the way. I invited Phil Wickler, Chief Transformation Officer, back to discuss the enterprise-wide shift toward lean at GE Aerospace.We explore what it takes to build a lean management system across a global company of 50,000+ people and how GE Aerospace is embedding problem-solving thinking, leadership behavior, and capability building into every layer of the organization as the strategic approach to getting business results.Discover the difference between “doing” lean and “being” lean and what it takes to shift from operational leadership and “being the expert” to transformational influence and building capability across the organization.If you're an operational leader, internal lean practitioner, external consultant, or if you want to lead change at scale, don't miss this episode!YOU'LL LEARN:How to strengthen the positioning of internal change teams and continuous improvement efforts—with and without executive supportWhy real transformation starts with leadership behaviors—not tools—and the key mindset and behavior shifts needed for lasting impactHow GE Aerospace is overcoming GE's Six Sigma historic approach to improvement and leaders' long-standing misconceptions about lean The purpose and elements of GE Aerospace's proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating system and how it's aligning lean fundamentals and behaviors across the organizationWhy shifting the ROI conversation on capability-building (not just cost savings) is critical for long-term transformation successABOUT MY GUEST:Phil Wickler is a Chief Transformation Officer at GE Aerospace where he has enterprise responsibility for EHS, Quality, Lean Operations, Sustainability and Transformation. Phil joined GE in 1995. He progressed through several operations roles, including Six Sigma Black Belt in assembly and component manufacturing, and as a facility manager. Then most recently, the Vice President of Supply Chain at GE, leading global manufacturing and supply chain operations.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/46Connect with Phil Wickler: linkedin.com/in/philip-wicklerCheck my website: KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonLearn more about lessons from Toyota Leader, Isao Yoshino: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn  TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:01:54 Phil's career journey to Chief Transformation Officer04:28 Steps to lead culture change and build a thriving lean enterprise07:23 Common leadership misconceptions09:13 Helping leaders go to gemba with humility12:14 Setting up hoshin kanri up for success14:25 Importance of reflection for continuous improvement16:41 Narrowing down objectives vs. working on everything at once20:18 Moving from an operational leader to a transformational change leader22:04 How centralized and decentralized lean teams support enterprise culture change25:15 Integrating communications and HR functions in transformation & talent development26:18 GE Aerospace's proprietary lean management system – FLIGHT DECK28:12 Mindset shifts that shaped Phil's leadership31:00 Measuring cultural change through lean and FLIGHT DECK34:57 Starting with the basics is critical in leading change37:55 Real-world example of progress at site level39:21 How to strengthen the positioning of lean/Operational Excellence in your organization41:55 One element that accelerated GE Aerospace's transformation42:31 How to get started/ bring senior leaders on board

Responding with “Where's the research for that?” may be quick, but it can strain professional relationships. Today, we're diving into a simple framework you can start using in your school or clinic—starting tomorrow!So, how do we navigate disagreements when our training and backgrounds differ? The truth is—our way isn't the only way.Consider this quote from the article Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism:“An interdisciplinary collaboration for individuals with ASD involves combining the strengths of multiple disciplines in order to maximize client outcomes.”As we walk through the decision-making flowchart featured in the article, remember: keep an open mind, take time to understand the treatment in question, and always prioritize the client's outcome and safety.Stay tuned for more of my 10-minute episodes, where I answer the most commonly asked questions.#autism #speechtherapy What's Inside:A simple framework for avoiding conflict in collaboration.The importance of a multidisciplinary approach.10-minute summer series.Mentioned In This Episode:Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism - PMCJoin Our Ethics Course! Speech Membership - ABA Speech  ABA Speech: Home

How do you find the courage to leave a stable career and chase a creative dream? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible photographer Mark Clennon, who did exactly that. Mark shares the real story of his leap from a 9-to-5 into the world of full-time commercial photography. We talk about the initial struggles, the community's pivotal role in his journey, and how he built a new life and career after moving to Los Angeles. I'm excited for you to listen to this conversation.  I wish I had had this episode when I first started out as a commercial photographer. Mark shares the challenges and triumphs of defining your artistic voice and building a sustainable creative life on your own terms. Mark's journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding destinations.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Mark Clennon and His Journey 01:59 Early Creative Influences and Curiosity 04:14 The Gift of Photography and Initial Struggles 05:54 Building Community and Transitioning to Full-Time Photography 10:12 Taking the Leap: Quitting the Day Job 12:10 Navigating the Early Days of Freelancing 15:00 First Major Commercial Success and Learning the Trade 17:00 Relocating to Los Angeles: A New Chapter 19:03 Defining Artistic Identity and Signature Style 22:57 Creative Voice and Decision Making 30:26 Building Community in a New City 36:22 Learning from Challenges and Problem Solving 42:31 The Importance of Creative Play and Reflection   Connect With Mark: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark.c/?hl=en Mark's Website: https://www.markclennon.com Listen to Mark's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_clennon_finding_your_point_of_view   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

In this episode of the Daughter Podcast, host Oscar talks to Russ Kimura, founder of Fathers with Daughters (FWD) in Hawaii. Russ shares his journey from being a passionate dad to creating a thriving dad-focused community aimed at helping fathers become more present and intentional in their relationships with their daughters. They discuss the motivation behind organizing events like father-daughter proms and the importance of teaching work ethic, handling failure, and creating memorable moments. Russ also highlights his charitable work with Hoʻōla Nā Pua, an organization combating child trafficking. The conversation emphasizes the need for fathers to raise their standards, be present, and foster strong, confident daughters.FDWCombat Child Trafficking w/ Hoʻōla Nā Puafathers_with_daughters00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast00:14 Meet Russ Kimora: Founder of Fathers with Daughters00:33 Father-Daughter Prom and Community Building00:54 Oscar Welcomes Russ to the Podcast02:50 Russ's Background and Journey to Fatherhood05:10 Entrepreneurship and Family Life06:57 Creating Memorable Moments with Daughters08:44 The Importance of Presence and Intentionality12:19 Teaching Resilience and Handling Disappointment16:28 Raising Standards and Work Ethic31:17 The Circle Back Principle and Humility35:31 Intentional Parenting: Choosing Your Words Wisely38:08 Balancing Work and Home Life39:21 The Challenge of Problem-Solving at Home42:41 The Joy and Responsibility of Fatherhood49:30 Creating a Community for Fathers55:18 The Birth of Fathers with Daughters (FWD)01:06:06 Supporting a Greater Cause: Charity and Events01:09:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for FathersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one's raw. Tender. And so incredibly real. My client came into this conversation thinking she needed clarity. She was looking for the right answers—about her role, her goals, her business. But what came out was something much more vulnerable: the pressure to perform, the fear of letting people down, and the quiet ache of not being fully seen. This episode is a front-row seat to what happens when a powerful woman stops performing and starts telling the truth. Here's what we explore: The invisible cost of always being ‘the capable one' What it really feels like to outgrow your own success How to let your soul lead—especially when your head says, “Just keep going” This is the unfiltered, Beyond the CEO moment so many women never get to speak out loud—but you'll hear it here. Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join me in Sonoma in August so we can meet in person! Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/beyondceo to register your interest. Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In this conversation, Dylan Silver interviews real estate entrepreneur Marc Blair, who shares his journey from banking to real estate, the impact of travel on his perspective, and the importance of problem-solving in the industry. They discuss diverse paths in real estate, creative investment strategies, and the significance of networking and building relationships. Marc emphasizes the lessons learned from both banking and real estate, highlighting the importance of knowing your numbers and not being afraid to seize opportunities.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this conversation, Tricia Friedman speaks with Jerome James about the evolving landscape of engineering, the importance of curiosity and problem-solving skills, and how AI is changing the profession. They discuss the intersection of engineering and mental health, the significance of effective communication in energy management, and the qualities employers seek in engineers. Jerome shares insights on finding one's niche in engineering and the unexpected joys of making a positive impact through one's work. Chapters 00:00 Engineering the Future: An Introduction 03:05 Curiosity and Problem Solving in Engineering 05:57 The Impact of AI on Engineering Mindsets 08:50 Engineering Meets Mental Health 12:00 Communicating Change in Energy Management 15:07 Experimenting with Change: A Personal Approach 18:52 What Employers Seek in Engineers 21:46 The Role of Hobbies in Building Confidence 24:55 Finding Your Niche in Engineering 27:57 Unexpected Delights of Being an Engineer   Learn more about our guest: An active volunteer, Jerome donates time and energy to Global Shapers – a global forum dedicated to creating social change within local communities around the world – and the World Partnership Walk in Calgary – a non-profit organization dedicated to making significant and positive steps towards ending global poverty in the developing world. He also cares deeply about international and sustainable development and has spent time overseas volunteering in India with a micro-finance non-profit focused on supporting women to become economic engines in their own communities. As a mechanical engineer who has worked in the power industry, Jerome believes in a balanced approach when it comes to developing our resources. He also believes that economic prosperity goes hand-in-hand with diligent stewardship of our precious environmental resources. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjerome/ We are so thankful for our show sponsor! Join Alongside for a free webinar this June 26th Be among the first to dive into Alongside's Pulling Back the Curtain on Youth Mental Health report — packed with insights from over 250,000 teen chats and activities during the 2024–25 school year. This free webinar breaks down what today's teens are really facing—and how schools can respond. Join Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D., Head of Product and Clinical at Alongside, veteran educator Jess Bell, M.Ed., and teen advisor Priya Antony for a candid conversation on the year's biggest mental health trends.Inside the report Inside the report: > Teens are struggling with sleep more than ever > School-life balance feels out of reach at every age > Boys are looking for new ways to ask for help > Confidential, self-guided tools are resonating deeply with students. Save your seat now and be among the first to receive the full report.

Overcoming the Controller Saboteur & Mastering Problem-Solving as a Business OwnerIn this episode, we dive deep into the impact of the Controller saboteur on business owners and their teams. We discuss how a need for control can stifle growth, prevent effective delegation, and create unnecessary stress. We also explore how shifting from a controlling mindset to a curious and open approach can improve leadership and team dynamics. Additionally, we break down the importance of problem-solving in business and how the most successful entrepreneurs embrace challenges rather than avoid them.Key Takeaways:• Recognizing Your Saboteurs: Many business owners struggle with the Controller saboteur, which can hinder their ability to delegate, accept feedback, and foster collaboration.• The Antidote to the Controller Saboteur: Remaining curious and open to learning helps counteract the need for control and allows for better decision-making and team involvement.• The Impact on Others: Controlling tendencies don't just affect the individual but also impact employees, stifling their ability to contribute and collaborate effectively.• Breaking Through Comfort Zones: Business growth requires continuous evolution, stepping out of familiar roles, and embracing new challenges.• The Transition to Leadership: When business owners finally have an efficient team, they often struggle with their new role, sometimes self-sabotaging by creating unnecessary problems.• Managing Money Issues: Entrepreneurs often experience financial stress when they stop doing what initially made them successful. Staying focused on revenue-generating activities is crucial.• The Importance of Problem-Solving: Business is about solving problems. The best entrepreneurs develop systems to assess and address problems efficiently rather than getting overwhelmed.• Handling Business Transitions: Transitioning from one level of success to the next requires maintaining core business activities while also adapting and growing into new responsibilities.• Planning for Success: Business owners should anticipate potential challenges and create strategies to handle obstacles as they arise, rather than reacting in crisis mode.Actionable Steps:1. Assess Your Saboteurs: Identify if you have controlling tendencies and how they may be impacting your business.2. Practice Curiosity: Challenge yourself to seek feedback and remain open to learning from others.3. Empower Your Team: Allow employees to take ownership of their roles so you can focus on strategic growth.4. Stay Financially Disciplined: Don't create unnecessary expenses just because your business is growing—stay focused on generating revenue.5. Embrace the Problem-Solving Mindset: Shift your mindset from “problems are overwhelming” to “problems are opportunities.”6. Plan for Transitions: Make intentional plans for growth rather than assuming success will continue without change.Resources & Next Steps:• Learn more about identifying and overcoming your saboteurs at AtomicBusinessCoaching.com.• Check out the Simple CEO Program to help you step into your role as a business leader effectively.• Connect with us on social media for more business insights and coaching tips.Join the Conversation:What are your biggest struggles with delegation and control in your business? Share your thoughts with us and let's discuss strategies to help you grow.Tune in Next Week!Be sure to subscribe and join us next week as we continue diving into the mindset shifts and strategies that help business owners succeed!

Almost Year End, But Not - FAAF221In this 221st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from June 9-20, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E221FreshAirAtFivePlaylist

Hello Beloved, We all are feeling pulled toward something greater than ourselves — a call to own our presence and use our voice to create meaningful change.♥️ The question beating in our heart:How do you define your intuitive knowing and seize spirit-led opportunities, while mastering energy protection and boundaries to safeguard your new beginnings and blessings - in a highly stressful time in a distorted and recalibrating world?Trusting the New Ride by Embracing Sacred EndingsThe Energy Upgrade is evolving.This marks the closure of a healing timeline and the beginning of a new season of acceleration and awakening.The interdimensional field and spirit communication are your natural languages.It's not about learning something new — it's about unlearning your attachment to the obvious.It all hinges on no longer WRANGLING and fighting with your self-trust.In my experience, it's a lack of self-trust that causes us to dismiss the signs and synchronicities that appear.Spirit communication is not just a skill — it's an embodied presence.It's a return to the sensitivity and subtlety of your own unique psychic channel.From every corner of the world, women share a common yearning: to replace relentless striving with effortless flow, and to live lives infused with purpose.We face similar challenges — learning to trust our inner voice and believing that life unfolds in our favor, even amidst difficulty.It's time to embrace our unique gifts — not as burdens, but as strengths. WOMEN AND WEALTH- NOW!Wealth is neutral energy, not the ultimate goal. True wealth lies in aligning with your soul's purpose, living with integrity, and prioritizing spiritual growth over material gain. Fear of losing wealth or equating it with identity is a spiritual trap of dependency.Women are drawn to financial independence, yet find themselves trapped in outdated beliefs that equate success with overexertion.As a hairstylists - I see it daily. “Stuck” in a marriage as roommates. Not getting married to keep autonomy (lack of trust via intimacy). Overworking, leaving no room for joy and presence. This leads to nervous system dysregulation and heightened anxiety, perpetuating a cycle of burnout and self-doubt.IF then…..life operates on the principles of energy…..the most powerful strategy right now is to choose your friends and mentors wisely — to immerse yourself in environments that reflect new possibilities.Honoring the Other Side of the INVISIBLE FenceTake a moment to reflect on what chapters are closing in your own life.Can you give yourself permission to move both feet forward into your next evolution?The path forward asks for action, not endless contemplation.Open your heart.Listen to your body.Feel your emotions.And move forward.More and more women are recognizing the discomfort that arises from living out of alignment with their truth.They are ready to release old patterns and welcome new beginnings.Current world events make it clear — we must take ownership of our financial and spiritual destinies.No one else will do it for us.As the old systems shift, the decisions we delay today will shape our future in profound ways.You are being called to awaken to your soul's purpose — and to take inspired action.Everything you need is already here.As you cultivate trust in your natural intuitive relationship, you create internal safety — a foundation from which you can explore new opportunities with discernment.Approach each intuitive insight with an open heart and a calm mind.There is always more to the story — more to the thread.That's where the unknown becomes the wise soul.Before Acting on an Intuitive Hit or "Download," Ask Yourself:* Am I emotionally heightened right now, and could that be influencing what I'm receiving?* How does this energy feel in my body — grounded and calm, or anxious and uncertain?* Am I open to receiving guidance that's in my highest good, even if it's not what I want to hear?* Can I accept that now might not be the right time for action?* If I'm new to spirit communication, could my urgency be rooted in fear rather than truth?* Am I using this insight to inform a decision, or do I already know the answer deep down?Presence is key.Give yourself time and space to integrate what you receive.Don't rush to interpret.Sit with it.Let it land.You are communicating with the divine — not solving a puzzle.Below I invite you into the launch of the future of healing on your time, and to cultivate your sovereignty and stop giving away your power. Cultivating Trust in Your Intuitive WisdomIf you constantly doubt your inner knowing, you'll never learn to trust it.By taking the time to discern and integrate your downloads, you deepen your relationship with your own guidance system.So, in closing —Think back to the last time you brushed something off as a coincidence.Or when you noticed a sign, but let it go.What if you spent just a little more time exploring why it showed up for you in that moment?That sign came to you — for you.You don't need external validation.No one else can feel what your body feels.If you're ready to act on a recent vision or deep desire to evolve, I invite you to join the conversation and deepen your connection with the Divine Guiding Lights.This isn't about outsourcing your power — it's about inner-resourcing.That's what leads to undeniable knowing.And what's the point of knowing?In a world that is fast, stressful, and often overwhelming, intuitive knowing offers immediate, grounded support for real-life challenges.The Light Between Oracle App helps you make important decisions, navigate transitions, and reduce stress stored in your body and energy field.This experience gives you the space to decode the “meaning behind the meaning,” so you can make wise, integrated decisions.The Light Between Oracle AppLet's be real - modern life is full of distractions and we end up wasting time trying to find something to resolve to be worthy [that was never lost ]. The MASSIVE ROAD BLOCK?Giving Power Away (conditioning), Emotional Distractions and Lack of ClarityTap into a high-touch scientifically-backed approach to accessing your internal guidance system. Oracle On Demand: Upgrade Your Intuitive Wi-FiBy blending ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, energy psychology, and integrative practices, it empowers you to:• Process your emotions• Uncover the insights you need to take action• Manifest your vision through a straightforward, 5-step processThe Light Between Oracle is about reconnecting with your power. It provides personalized guidance to help you learn to trust yourself again.The Benefits: Clarity, Confidence, and Transformation• Daily Insights to keep you focused and aligned• A Supportive Community of like-minded individuals• Free resources like the dream decoder Lucidia and astrology transitsUnlock all the app's features with a Monthly ($7) or Yearly ($84) subscription. 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It's time to transform your vision into reality.Sign up and receive two free resources: astrology transits and a dream decoder named Lucidia.But that's just the surface.At some point, it's important to realize that we have done enough healing and that we already hold everything we need for what's next.This experience invites you into a relationship with five unique Guides — each offering life-changing perspective.It's magic in the making — and now, co-creating with you.✨ The Light Between Oracle Experience is here.It's not just a tool — it's a return.To your inner compass.To your power.To the light between.Here's how to collapse time: * Daily Insights: Sharpen focus and align actions with your truth.* Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded seekers and leaders.Start for free at www.thelightbetweenoracle.com and explore:✨ Lucidia: Decode your dreams and uncover subconscious messages.

This episode tackles the question we hear most often from our new listeners: how do I support my anxious child? Lynn lays out the three keys for parents: information about how anxiety works, owning family patterns, and moving away from the belief that your child's worries are unique and what must be addressed. There's a lot parents can do to help; here's a roadmap.  Referenced resources from today's episode: The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety The Anxiety Disruptor Series (7 Short Episodes) The Anxiety Vaccine, (Parts 1 and 2) Developing the Skills of Prevention: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Autonomy How to Find a Therapist for Your Child MANAGING ANXIETY IN CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS Here is the link to Lynn's September webinar: https://lynn-lyons-llc.ce-go.com/a-two-part-webinar-how-to-help-your-anxiousdepressed-teen WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey . We hope it is you! FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube . VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU: Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER . Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order. Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase. Go to wildalaskan.com/ FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Go to leesa.com , promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After spending years reviewing business books, Kelly Barner knows how to recognize authors who truly move the needle–and Kate Vitasek is one of them. Her latest work, Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins: Proven Mechanisms for Fostering Better Business Relationships, co-authored with James Groton, Ellen Waldman, and Allen Waxman, takes on a surprisingly neglected topic: dispute prevention. While this topic can be applied to procurement, it's also very human, looking at business relationships from their most troubled moments and aspiring to lay out a plan as well as offering up resources to help teams and individuals stay away from the trouble.  In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner takes on her first audio book review and covers: The difference between handling conflict and proactively preventing issues in the first place How certain language, particularly within contracts, can lay the foundation for disputes even before they happen Who peacekeepers are and the role they have in strategically averting crises Links: Kate Vitasek on LinkedIn Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins: Proven Mechanisms for Fostering Better Business Relationships Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement  

An Exciting Event! Management Training! | Down Payment the Podcast for Used Car Dealers S4 E36Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn in the Denver Tech Center for two days filled with learning and networking. This event is perfect for dealership managers looking to enhance their skills and stay ahead in the industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts and fellow professionals.REGISTER NOW AT https://dealershipacademy.eventbrite.comEvent Date: August 12, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time) and ending on August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time).Why Attend? This Manager's Academy will provide both seasoned and newly promoted dealership managers with knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Now more than ever, dealerships need their managers to perform a wider array of duties requiring more skills and talent than ever before. Taking a strategic approach to dealership management, the Dealership Manager's Academy will provide attendees with cutting edge training across topics applicable to any dealership employee in a leadership role. This is the training that should be mandatory to be a manager in any automotive dealership, packed into a single high-powered training event!Topics Include:Role of the Manager (and how automotive is very different from your average job)Building the Right Dealership Culture - And Using it to Drive Change!Essential HR for the Dealership (and how to keep the dealership drama away)Coaching and Mentoring - The Most Important Manager SkillsStrategy and Problem Solving in Today's Automotive MarketHow To Teach Employees (because training is everything)Soft Skills Sessions - Learn De-Escalation, Employee Engagement, and Power Meeting SkillsSAVE $100 USE DISCOUNT CODE: AUGUSTREGISTER TODAY AT https://dealershipacademy.eventbrite.comDon't miss an episode! Subscribe to Down Payment now!Visit all our sites at YouTube - @DownPaymentPodcastYouTube - @cardealeru5061X - @DownPaymentPodInstagram - @DownPaymentPodcastDon't forget to like and subscribe!#carsales #usedcar #usedcarsforsale ##autosales #automobile #auto #cardealer #cardealership #preownedcar #secondhandcar #buyherepayhere #managmenttraining #manager #managertraining #denver #colorado

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michael Stansbury interviews Megan Sorensen, a real estate agent from Minnesota. They discuss Megan's journey into real estate, the challenges she faces, and her creative problem-solving strategies. Megan shares insights about the Minnesota real estate market, including investment opportunities and the potential for tiny home communities. The conversation also touches on the realities of winter living in Minnesota and how it impacts real estate strategies. Megan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and building connections in the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this special episode of Health Matters, we talk to Dr. Peter Liou, a transplant surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, whose passion outside of work is playing the piano. He shares how the lessons he's learned in music — and the discipline it takes to master a song —  translates to the work he does in the operating room.Dr. Liou was recently part of the surgical team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center that performed the first fully robotic liver transplant in New York. He shares what it was like to be part of the pioneering procedure and describes how surgery, like playing music, is an art. He also talks about how music taught him about both failure and resilience — and how his childhood piano teacher, Miss Olga, remains one of the most influential mentors in his life.___Dr. Peter Liou is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified in general surgery and received specialty training in abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Liou received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Music from Columbia College, and subsequently attended medical school at Columbia.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine.To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

In this episode of The Evolving Leader, Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by renowned philosopher and theologian Alister McGrath to explore one of the most timeless and urgent questions: Why do we believe? Drawing on insights from his new book, Why We Believe: Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times, McGrath reflects on the nature of belief, the human need for meaning, and how our convictions shape who we are and how we lead.The conversation takes us from McGrath's early journey through science and Marxism to his later embrace of faith, to the cultural forces shaping our beliefs today from post-truth politics to techno-optimism. The episode explores how leaders can navigate complexity and uncertainty with grounded beliefs, curiosity, and empathy without succumbing to dogma or paralysis.Whether you consider yourself a person of faith, reason, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to reflect more deeply on what sustains you and how those beliefs can help you thrive in a rapidly evolving world.Referenced during this episode:Why We Believe: Finding Meaning In Uncertain Times (McGrath, 2025)Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)Social:Instagram           @evolvingleaderLinkedIn             The Evolving Leader PodcastTwitter               @Evolving_LeaderBluesky            @evolvingleader.bsky.socialYouTube           @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.Send a message to The Evolving Leader team

Send us a textIn episode fifty-five of Podcasts Suck, Sebastian Rusk discusses how a podcast fosters a direct and personal connection with listeners, building familiarity and trust that traditional advertising struggles to achieve. Tune in to discover how you can leverage this "free real estate" in your audience's psyche to enhance your brand and become an integral part of their daily routines. TIMESTAMPS[00:04:20] Creating a monopoly in minds.[00:06:11] Podcasting over traditional advertising.[00:10:36] Podcast as brand equity.QUOTES"Once they hear your voice weekly, you're not just a brand. They start seeing you as the guy or gal for that thing.""You're not just recording a podcast. You're creating a monopoly in the listener's mind."A podcast isn't just content, it's leverage, it's brand equity, it's free real estate in your buyer's brain."==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: Instagram.com/PodcastsSUCKFacebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================

On this episode of Werk Well Wednesday, Solaika is Back!!!! We are talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Let's know the signs of bad, toxic relationships and good, empowering relationships. Let's grow in love together. Let's be better together! It's 2025, we MUST do better!  

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michael Stansbury interviews Megan Sorensen, a real estate agent from Minnesota. They discuss Megan's journey into real estate, the challenges she faces, and her creative problem-solving strategies. Megan shares insights about the Minnesota real estate market, including investment opportunities and the potential for tiny home communities. The conversation also touches on the realities of winter living in Minnesota and how it impacts real estate strategies. Megan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and building connections in the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Stop the Stupid, Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall   Stop the Stupid, Increase Profits: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Imagine running a business where your team is fully engaged, dumb processes are eliminated, and profits grow as a byproduct of operational clarity. That's not a fantasy—it's the Profit First future that innovation expert Doug Hall lays out in this episode of The Profit Answer Man. Doug has spent nearly 50 years innovating and coaching at the highest levels—from Procter & Gamble to launching his own distillery. Today, he's here to help you “stop the stupid” and start leading a high-performance, high-profit team. Doug isn't just talking theory. He's lived this transformation, and in this episode, he gives you the blueprint to build a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and scalable profit. Ready to turn your employees into proactive problem solvers? Read on…   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why "stop the stupid" is more than a catchphrase—it's a profitability strategy. How Doug created cultural buy-in with frontline distillery workers and turned skeptics into profit generators. The #1 mindset shift leaders must embrace to get their team aligned with business goals.  A real-life system for transforming your business from chaos to clarity—without burning everyone out. The simple opening line that Doug used to flip disengagement into excitement (you'll want to steal this!).   Key Takeaways: Proactive Problem Solving Begins With the Frontline. Doug's strategy starts with fixing what employees already hate. When you solve their problems first—like back pain from poor equipment—you earn the right to solve your business problems next. Broken Systems Are Margin Killers. You're not losing profit because of the market—you're losing it because of inefficiency. Doug shows how identifying daily process friction is the first step to improving cash flow and boosting morale. Innovation Isn't Just Big Ideas—It's Fixing Dumb Stuff. We often chase grand strategies while tripping over small, solvable issues. Doug's framework filters ideas based on feasibility and ROI, turning every team member into a profit multiplier. Employees Don't Want to Be ‘Managed'—They Want to Matter. This episode explores how to lead with clarity, accountability, and trust. Doug shares how to train staff to think, solve, and take ownership—even if they're working the bottling line. Real Innovation Happens When Systems Support People. From Procter & Gamble to his own distillery, Doug explains how scalable growth comes from clear systems, engaged people, and leadership that empowers both.   Meet Doug Hall: Doug Hall, author of PROACTIVE Problem Solving, is the founder of Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery. Named one of America's top innovation experts by Inc. and The Wall Street Journal, Doug has helped Fortune 500 companies and gritty entrepreneurs alike find, filter, and fast-track big ideas. A former Master Marketing Inventor at P&G, Doug brings an engineer's precision and a rebel's mindset to the business world. Fun fact: He's been awarded two honorary doctorates—for engineering and laws—for his game-changing work in business innovation.   Conclusion: Innovation Without Profit Is Just Noise If your team is disengaged, if systems are broken, or if profits are inconsistent—stop the stupid. You don't need more revenue to fix this. You need better alignment, smarter problem solving, and the courage to challenge business-as-usual.   Links: http://doughall.com http://eurekaranch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughallinventor/   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

EP307 – Stop the Stupid: Build a Culture of Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Podcast: PROFIT With A Plan Host: Marcia Riner Guest: Doug Hall, Inventor & Author of “Proactive Problem Solving” Is your business wasting time, talent, and money on preventable problems? This episode is your wake-up call. Doug Hall—renowned inventor, innovation researcher, and founder of Eureka! Ranch—joins Marcia to expose the root cause of wasted resources in growing companies: broken systems and disengaged employees. Discover how to create a culture of proactive problem solving across every level of your organization—from the frontlines to leadership—and finally stop the stupid.

James Hong (IG: @jameshonggolf, FB: @jameshonggolf, X: @jameshonggolf) is the owner of James Hong Golf at Harbor Links on Long Island, New York. In this conversation, James delves into the importance of adaptability, the necessity of embracing discomfort in skill development, and the value of observational learning in sports. James shares insights from his experiences as a competitive fencer and how those lessons translate into effective coaching techniques for golfers. He also discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a sign of growth, the necessity of mastering fundamentals in golf, and the dynamics between parents and children in junior golf. The discussion provides valuable insights for coaches, parents, and young golfers alike. James also highlights the challenges of managing failure in golf and the future of young athletes in the sport. Affiliates: PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360 Books by Rande Somma Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6 Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount. Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/  

Josh Howell and Mark Reich, LEI President and Chief Engineer Strategy, respectively, talk with Sal Sanchez, a Toyota veteran and TPS coach with LEI. Sal's Toyota career began at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI), the GM/Toyota joint venture and Toyota's first automotive footprint in the United States, and continued with roles at Toyota North American headquarters and TSSC (Toyota Supplier Support Center, where he worked with Mark in the late-1990s) as well as Dana Corp. Across his career he's learned from Toyota leaders and other notable lean mentors, including Gary Convis, which has, in turn, enabled him to help many organizations apply the Toyota Production System (TPS) and TPS fundamentals such as problem-solving and daily management.  Sal describes his pursuit of all things problem-solving while rising up through Toyota, including his role as a team leader supporting others with problem-solving issues that surfaced throughout the day, especially when an andon cord was pulled and solutions needed to be developed and applied quickly. Sal counters some misconceptions regarding andon pulls, noting that it does not necessarily stop a line; it does, however, create urgency for team leaders to quickly assist and, in many instances, gives team members a brief window of opportunity to solve the problem on their own. Sal says the andon was frequently pulled where he worked, which was a good thing, and reminds Mark that most companies don't focus on problems until they get big while at Toyota many little problems are being addressed “minute to minute and day to day so that they don't become big problems.”  While a team leader, Sal also sought to more deeply understand the problems team members were going through and learned this by doing the jobs they did and experiencing what they went through, earning respect of team members along the way. He carried that approach beyond Toyota and has supplemented it with additional ideas to engage and empower team members, including basic problem-solving skills for frontline associates and giving team members trend charts and templates to support their problem-solving. As Sal works today with companies trying to apply TPS, he continues to encourage a focus on culture and developing people and frontline leaders — “invest in your people.”  Learn more about lean thinking and practice and lean.org.

Are young people being sold an outdated dream?What if college isn't the golden ticket we were told it was?What happens when a young person knows they want more—but the traditional path feels like a detour, not a destination? If you've ever felt like you're too ambitious for college, this episode is for you.Today's guest is the brilliant and bold Jorja Leavitt, a serial entrepreneur whose journey epitomizes grit, creativity, and purpose-driven disruption. She's not just a founder; she's a problem-solver, a marketplace pioneer, and a reverse logistics trailblazer. After building a Facebook Marketplace-like app that attracted millions before Facebook shut them down, she didn't quit—she pivoted. That single move birthed a company that picked up and resold bulky items like mattresses and furniture, reshaping how we think about secondhand commerce.We talk entrepreneurship, failure, perseverance, and why embracing AI, not resisting it, is the secret sauce to thriving in today's world. Jorja's passion for helping ambitious young people find their lane outside the traditional system is infectious—and her story proves that the “safe” path isn't always the smart one.If you've ever asked yourself, “What if I could do something different?”—this is the episode that just might change your life.Quotes:• "If you're willing to be flexible enough and open minded enough and creative enough, there is a solution. It might not be the solution you want." - Jorja Leavitt• "The difference between someone that's successful and unsuccessful is they just don't give up. Don't give up. It's that grit factor." - Jorja Leavitt• "You are your best advocate. Go find the community that you want and like." - Jorja LeavittKey Takeaways:• Rethink the Default Path Ask yourself: Am I choosing college (or any path) because it's right—or just because it's expected? Take 10 minutes to journal what success looks like for you, not for others.• Use AI as Your Superpower, Not a Shortcut Explore how AI can enhance your work, not replace your effort. Pick one free AI tool (like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or Canva Magic Write) and use it to complete a small project this week—resume, portfolio, or even a side hustle plan.• Turn Failure into Feedback Think of one “failure” you've experienced. Break it down: What did it teach you? How can it guide your next move? Remember, as Jorja says: "It's not failure—it's just a problem you haven't solved yet."• Take a Micro-Risk Today Apply for something outside your comfort zone: a local internship, a virtual cohort (like Praxis), or pitch a freelance project. Action > perfection.• Audit Your Environment Are you surrounded by people who fuel your ambition or hold it back? Find (or build) one community—online or in person—that shares your drive. Join a local meetup, Discord, or mastermind focused on entrepreneurship or tech.Conclusion:Jorja Leavitt's journey reminds us that the path to success is rarely straight—and almost never traditional. From being shut down by Facebook to building something even greater, her story is a powerful lesson in resilience, creativity, and the courage to pivot.Whether you're questioning college, dreaming of entrepreneurship, or just trying to figure out what's next—know this: you don't have to follow the old map to reach a new destination.The tools are here. The support is out there. And the world needs more people willing to challenge the status quo and create their own lane.So ask yourself: What's one bold step you can take this week to move toward the life you actually want? Then go take it.This isn't just an episode—it's a call to action. And your next chapter starts now.

We know movement is good for mood. But what if it's also the missing link to helping kids (and adults) become better problem solvers? In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explains how physical movement helps regulate emotions, unlock creativity, and activate the brain's problem-solving systems. Learn why talking while walking is more effective than sitting face-to-face, how to avoid getting stuck in emotional venting loops, and what kind of movement actually shifts kids from spiraling into clarity. This is more than a brain break—this is a strategy that works.Learn practical ideas to help kids problem-solve when emotions run high.Homework Ideas✅ Try the “Load-and-Move” Strategy: Go for a walk. Before the walk, ask your child to think of one question they're stuck on (e.g., What should I do about my friend ignoring me?).· During the walk or rhythmic activity: Don't push for answers. Let the thoughts flow and the body move.· After the walk: Ask what popped up during the activity. Was anything clearer?✅ Incorporate Brain-Body Breaks· Set timers for 15–20 minutes during homework or classwork to stand, stretch, or walk.· Use silly dances, skipping, or “shake it off” routines to release tension.✅ Shift from Face-to-Face to Side-by-Side· Use walking conversations instead of sit-down problem-solving talks. It eases pressure and opens dialogue.Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

What if the people in your life aren't problems to solve, but opportunities to truly know and enjoy? In this episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Will Acuff—cofounder of Corner to Corner and author of No Elevator to Everest—to explore how resilience, faith, and purposeful leadership can help you find joy even in life's toughest challenges. Will opens up about parenthood, navigating disability, redefining success, and building thriving communities. If you're looking for real talk about intentional living, embracing your calling, and finding peace in the midst of struggle, this is a conversation you won't want to miss."The people in our life are not problems to solve, but they're people to know and enjoy." - Will Acuff Access all show and episode resources HEREAbout Our Guest:Will Acuff is the co-founder of Corner to Corner, a Nashville-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic development and supporting underestimated entrepreneurs. With a background in nonprofit leadership, software development, and a heart for community transformation, Will has guided Corner to Corner in launching over 1,600 entrepreneurs and generating millions in neighborhood economic impact. He is also the author of No Elevator to Everest, where he shares his personal journey through challenges, faith, and the pursuit of joy, emphasizing intentional leadership and spirit-led self-awareness. Will's story is marked by resilience, entrepreneurial vision, and a deep commitment to building purpose-driven community initiatives. Reasons to Listen: Discover how Will Acuff, cofounder of the Nashville nonprofit Corner to Corner, blends faith, entrepreneurship, and community to empower underestimated entrepreneurs—uncovering insights you can apply whether you lead a business or serve in ministry.Hear a raw and honest discussion about navigating family challenges, including disability and mental health, and how radical self-awareness and intentional practices can lead to deeper joy and resilience.Explore practical, spirit-led techniques for shifting from survival mode to a purpose-driven, thriving life—and find out how deep breaths and daily stillness can truly reshape your leadership and relationships.Episode Resources & Action Steps:Resources Mentioned:No Elevator to Everest – Will Acuff's book, No Elevator to Everest: Shift from Survive to Thrive Through Spirit Led Self Awareness, is discussed in detail. It includes practical tools and stories for cultivating joy and navigating challenges. Available on Amazon and at local bookstores.No Elevator to Everest Website – For more resources, to sign up for Will's Substack or get a free guide on his practices: noelevatortoeverest.comCorner to Corner (Nonprofit Organization) – The Nashville-based nonprofit cofounded by Will Acuff, focused on economic development and supporting underestimated entrepreneurs. Learn more or get involved at Corner to Corner (website mentioned contextually even if not listed out loud on air).Action Steps:Practice Daily Stillness – Will emphasizes the importance of starting each day with intentional stillness, reflection, and breathing to activate self-awareness. Try setting aside 10 minutes daily, before engaging with others, to reflect on your

In this conversation, entrepreneur Neil Shah shares his journey from electrical engineering to the hospitality industry, detailing his experiences in hotel management and ownership. He discusses the importance of operational efficiency, problem-solving, and strategic acquisition in the hotel business. Neil also provides insights into the current state of the hospitality market, including the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb, and offers advice for aspiring investors in the hotel space.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

What does it mean to embracing change in the  Fourth Industrial Revolution? Our special guest talks about the skills and mindset we need to embrace. Welcome to our summer series on the future world of work. We kick it off with Ann Nakaska. Ann Nakaska M.Ed. CDF has a background in psychology, education, and business. She specializes in career decision making and career planning with a special interest in career opportunities of the future. She believes that by people can prepare for the fourth industrial revolution workplace by developing a GET (Global, Entrepreneurial and Technological) Ready Mindset.  Connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-nakaska-ba-med-52315747/ https://constructivecareer.com/ Learn more about our series partner: We are so thankful to our sponsor Alongside, learn more about the critical research they are doing and join them for a special webinar on June 26th. Join Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D., Head of Product and Clinical at Alongside, veteran educator Jess Bell, M.Ed., and teen advisor Priya Antony for a candid conversation on the year's biggest mental health trends.Inside the report: Inside the report: > Teens are struggling with sleep more than ever > School-life balance feels out of reach at every age > Boys are looking for new ways to ask for help > Confidential, self-guided tools are resonating deeply with students. Save your seat now and be among the first to receive the full report. Sign up today. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution 04:45 The Importance of a Get Ready Mindset 10:04 Integrating Entrepreneurial Skills in Education 14:12 Understanding Industry Dynamics 19:38 Focusing on Work vs. Job 25:25 Finding and Solving Problems 32:40 Researching Opportunities in a Changing World    

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrew McLean who is a renowned equine academic, author, coach, presenter, and founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre.  We explore key topics such as ethical use of reinforcement, welfare in horse sports, and the future of horse training and management. We also touch on Andrew's fascinating work with elephants. Dr. McLean's career includes winning the Eureka Prize for Science, coaching at elite levels, and riding competitively at high levels in eventing, dressage, and show jumping. He continues to shape the next generation through his contributions to Pony Club Australia's syllabus, and offers a Diploma in Equitation Science for all ages and levels. Enjoy the show! _____

In this episode, we dive into the art of solving complex challenges with Hunter S. Gaylor—executive partner, financial strategist, and best-selling author. With an impressive career that spans mobile banking, corporate strategy, private aviation, and global diplomacy, Hunter is a business leader who's shaped industries. He is the founder of  Spencer Pruitt, a graduate of Harvard University, and the author of Planes Plants and Politics: A Mental Framework To Help Overcome Challenges in Any Industry. Press play to discover: The biggest mistake that destroys more strategies than any other. Why clarity of purpose is the foundation of success in any project. The critical link between discipline, action, and results. The key factors that fuel ambition and drive toward achieving your goals. Uncover the powerful strategies behind Hunter S. Gaylor's proven methods that help businesses thrive—don't miss this insightful conversation! Follow Hunter on X @HunterGaylor and LinkedIn

What’s inside AI’s black box? This week in the News Roundup, Oz unpacks the uncomfortable truth that even the people building today’s AI models often can’t explain how they work — or why they behave the way they do. But that hasn’t stopped tech companies from pushing colleges and universities to embrace chatbots. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Jason Koebler explains the strange world of airport body scans and the future of the TSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts John McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by seasoned sales leader Jim Drill to discuss essential aspects of the B2B sales process, career development, and leadership. Jim shares valuable lessons from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer pain points, selling higher in the customer organization, and connecting solutions to concrete business metrics. Through insightful stories from his experience at companies like IBM, PTC, and beyond, Jim highlights how asking the right questions and staying curious can lead to substantial sales success. The conversation also delves into practical advice for young sellers and leaders, stressing the significance of structured training and continuous learning. Jim's anecdotes offer perspective on effectively driving urgency, building strong champions, and implementing impactful sales strategies.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESLearn more about Jim Drill:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdrill/Watch Force Management's Panel Discussion on AI in Sales Leadership: https://hubs.ly/Q03rlW4Z0Download the CRO Strategy Checklist: https://hubs.li/Q03f8LmX0Enjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox: https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:02:09] Jim's Early Career at IBM[00:05:23] Learning the Sales Process[00:07:13] The Importance of Curiosity and Learning[00:15:34] Advice for Young Sellers[00:21:15] Understanding Business Metrics[00:30:08] High-Level Sales Strategies[00:38:08] Budget Constraints and Problem Solving[00:38:43] The M and W Approach to Organizational Navigation[00:39:12] Connecting Metrics to Urgency and Champions[00:40:12] The Importance of Metrics in Sales[00:41:09] Creating Emotional Connections in Sales[00:45:51] The Power of the Champion Letter[00:56:58] The Role of Sales Leadership[01:00:31] Common Mistakes in StartupsHIGHLIGHT QUOTES"Knowledge builds confidence. Confidence turns into credibility. Credibility turns into enthusiasm. That turns into passion, and passion turns into persuasion. But the foundation is knowledge.""The urgency, lack of champions—if sellers are struggling, go back to your metrics. Where are you with your metrics?""Consultative selling is not just about providing solutions, but deeply understanding the pain points and creating value.""You can either do this, separate yourself and set yourself up for the future, or you're going to end up working for someone that did it.""Fires are going to happen. My job is to make sure the whole forest doesn't burn down."

Are you dealing with a divorce or managing a family estate and feeling overwhelmed by the real estate process?Do you wonder how to handle messy family dynamics, distressed properties, or legal red tape?If you said yes to any of these, this episode is for you.In this episode of Moving Sucks, we're tackling one of the toughest parts of real estate: navigating property transactions during divorces and estate settlements. These situations are often emotional, complex, and messy—and we're here to help you make sense of it all.Why real estate during a divorce or estate can be more stressful than a standard salePersonal stories about hoarder homes, distressed properties, and stubborn family membersThe crucial role of attorneys, communication, and knowing your legal rightsTips for realtors, buyers, and families to stay level-headed during emotional negotiationsWhy having a supportive, experienced real estate team can make all the differenceThis episode isn't just for industry pros—it's for anyone facing these challenging life transitions.

Enter to win a copy of "Managing on Purpose" by Mark Reich, Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI). Giveaway open through June 20th.How effective is your organization's strategy in achieving results?If your team doesn't understand how their daily work connects to bigger organizational goals, you don't have a strategy—you have a gap. A gap in engagement. A gap in alignment. This gap leads to confusion, misaligned priorities, and wasted effort.I'm joined by Mark Reich, author of “Managing on Purpose”, to explore how hoshin kanri – often translated as strategy or policy deployment – can bridge this gap and transform your strategy development and deployment process.With 23+ years at Toyota and extensive experience guiding organizations through lean transformations, Mark reveals how hoshin kanri offers a different approach to strategy execution and management. It connects people to purpose, builds capability, and aligns cross-functional areas, turning vision into results.Turn your strategy into action by aligning and building a purpose-driven organization.YOU'LL LEARN:Differences between hoshin kanri and traditional strategy management Common misconceptions around strategy deployment and what sets hoshin kanri apartThe role of catchball in connecting top-down and bottom-up processesThe importance of building reflection (hansei) and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) into the processReal-world examples of organizations successfully transitioning to hoshin kanri strategy development and deploymentABOUT MY GUEST:Mark Reich is the author of “Managing on Purpose.” He spent 23 years at Toyota, including six years in Japan, seven years at the Toyota Supplier Support Center (TSSC), and over a decade leading Toyota's North American hoshin kanri process. Today, he's the Senior Coach and Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), where he guides organizations and their executives on lean transformation.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/45Connect with Mark Reich: linkedin.com/in/markareichMark Reich's book, “Managing on Purpose”: lean.org/store/book/managing-on-purposeResources and ways to work with me: KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonDownload my FREE KATALYST™ Change Leader Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst Learn more about the history and application of hoshin kanri: Learning to Lead, Leading to LearnTIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:2:05 Hoshin Kanri vs. traditional management approaches to strategy2:52 Mark defines hoshin kanri3:49 What people get around around strategy deployment4:26 Two key differences that sets hoshin kanri apart from traditional strategy5:16 The problem Mark aimed to solve in “Managing On Purpose”10:07 Why knowing your true north vision matters11:34 The complexity of the x-matrix in implementing strategy15:31 Why catchball is essential to hoshin kanri20:32 Leading effective catchball conversations23:07 Vertical vs. horizontal catchball24:31 Collaborative input in the A3 process26:17 How leaders can retain perspective for effective catchball conversations28:30 The PDCA cycle's critical role in hoshin kanri framework31:06 Importance of flexibility in leadership32:19 Distinguishing daily tasks vs. long term tasks for success34:31 Embedding reflection time in the hoshin process to make PDCA work37:31 Long-term learning in implementing effective systems39:48 Using hansei for reflection and prioritization Enter to win a copy of "Managing on Purpose" by Mark Reich, Chief Engineer of Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI). Giveaway open through June 20th.Apply today for my next Japan Leadership Experience — learn more and discover the power of this immersive learning experience.

Ryan McCormack, Director of Operational Readiness and Optimization at The Wawanesa Mutual Company, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to discuss his approach to problem-solving in organizations. Ryan has spent over two decades seeking to understand and apply principles that enrich the working lives of people in large organizations, with experience spanning manufacturing, healthcare, management consulting, and insurance. Ryan explained that his role in problem solving shifts depending on circumstances, but primarily involves consulting and facilitation. He leads a team of problem solvers and determines how hands-on or hands-off to be based on the capability of people who own the problem and the complexity of the issue. Ryan learned to start by asking questions to understand these factors before deciding whether to take ownership or develop others' skills. When evaluating his team's capacity to solve problems, Ryan focuses on finding people who have the will and joy for problem-solving—qualities he believes are difficult to teach. His team development strategy centers on a mix of technical problem-solving skills, people skills, and consulting abilities. Rather than keeping people on his team permanently, Ryan prefers to rotate members in and out, giving them skills they can take back to the organization. He measures his career success not by projects completed but by seeing people he's developed go on to leadership roles. For effective collaboration, Ryan emphasized the importance of having a shared problem that everyone is desperate to solve. Without genuine alignment, collaboration becomes artificial. He shared a pragmatic insight that includes actively resistant people on problem-solving teams who have "worked 0% of the time" in his experience. He also highlighted the crucial role of sponsorship, noting that while most leaders believe they're great sponsors, few actually are, and some can't resist taking over the problem. When addressing root cause analysis in knowledge work, he pointed out unique challenges. Unlike manufacturing environments, knowledge work involves "decision factories" where the quality of decisions is rarely measured. Traditional techniques like asking why five times are less effective in these settings. Ryan's approach starts with understanding the decision-making process and establishing what quality looks like. He noted that in complex organizations, almost no one actually understands how decisions are made, making it difficult to assess root causes without first agreeing on what constitutes quality. Ryan lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his wife and daughter. Learn more about Ryan's work at https://www.wawanesa.com/ and https://ryanmccormack.substack.com/, or connect with him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/rjmccormack.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an effective framework for creating flexible learning environments by designing learning experiences that give students choices in how they learn, what materials they use, and how they show their understanding. But can this framework be applied beyond the classroom as an engaging and innovative approach to solving enduring challenges within systems? WestEd's UDL Lab and "UDL Jams” use the principles of the UDL framework to bring people together in real time to collaboratively solve complex problems. Inspired by the improvisational and collaborative nature of jazz, these sessions create a space where participants bring their unique expertise to co-create meaningful, actionable solutions. In this episode of the Leading Voices podcast, host Danny Torres talks with Dr. Zach Smith, Senior Project Director, and Dr. Jose Blackorby, Director of Research and Learner Variability, both from WestEd's Special Education Policy and Practice team. They explain the origins of UDL, how their UDL Jam model works, and why this approach is gaining momentum among educators, system leaders, and innovators across sectors. Their conversation covers the following topics: How UDL framework inspired UDL Jams Sessions The four core questions guiding UDL application in learning and leadership Why jazz serves as a perfect metaphor for inclusive, improvisational collaboration Transcript Additional Resources WestEd's Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Jams Inspires Creative Problem Solving (Blog Post) CAST Universal Design for Learning Framework (Website)

In this special episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes convene an open space discussion at PyCon US 2025 in Pittsburgh. Surrounded by a diverse group of educators, developers, and learners, they hand the mic to the community to answer two key questions: How are you using AI personally, and how do you see AI shaping education? Listeners will hear firsthand accounts from university lecturers, high school teachers, industry professionals, and volunteer mentors. Topics include the impact of AI tools on coding productivity, the challenges of assessing genuine learning in an AI-rich environment, and strategies for teaching critical thinking alongside technical skills. The episode also delves into the tension between embracing AI as an educational aid and ensuring students develop foundational problem-solving abilities. Whether you're an educator, developer, or simply curious about the future of learning, this episode offers a nuanced, multi-perspective look at AI's growing influence in the classroom and beyond.

Dr. Jeff Spencer, fueled by resilience and drive, rose from a childhood marked by poverty and parental neglect to achieve his dream of becoming an Olympic cyclist. He defied the odds through mentorship and relentless discipline, ultimately becoming one of the most sought-after performance coaches for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes. In this episode, Jeff shares his Champion's Blueprint framework for setting R.I.G.H.T. goals, mastering focus and preparation, identifying blind spots, and executing like a high performer through all five stages of goal achievement. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Jeff will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:56) Becoming an Olympian Against All Odds (06:59) How Mentorship Fuels Elite Performance (10:38) Why Champions Need a “Corner Man” (15:47) Why Success Is Both a Path and a Process (19:27) Aligning Goals with Mind, Body, and Soul (22:16) The R.I.G.H.T. Goal-Setting Framework (29:33) Spotting Risks and Blind Spots in Goals (39:47) How Legacy Drives Long-Term Performance (50:58) Taking Inventory of Your Resources  (56:00) The Stages of Goal Achievement Dr. Jeff Spencer is an Olympic cyclist turned elite performance coach, author, and international speaker. With a career spanning decades, he has coached luminaries including Tiger Woods, Richard Branson, U2, Dave Asprey, and dozens of top CEOs to accomplish their most ambitious goals. Known as “The Cornerman,” Jeff specializes in helping champions and high performers achieve clarity, resilience, and legacy-driven success. His proprietary method, the Champion's Blueprint, offers a proven model for goal achievement and long-term fulfillment. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting. Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to joinbilt.com/profiting. Airbnb - Find a co-host at airbnb.com/host Boulevard - Get 10% off your first year at joinblvd.com/profiting when you book a demo   Resources Mentioned: Jeff's Book: Turn It Up!, https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Up-Perform-Lifetime-Paperback/dp/B002BN10CG  Jeff's Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/    Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals         Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new    Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Networking, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning, Mindset, Time Management, Team Building.

In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places.We explore the idea that creativity isn't limited to the arts but is instead the ability to see things differently, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. Through vivid stories and practical wisdom, Ben and I explore how curiosity is the antidote to fear, how creativity naturally flows from curiosity, and how confidence is built by simply beginning—and continuing—to create.From imposter syndrome at a Dolce & Gabbana event to finding inspiration in nature, this conversation is a powerful invitation to get curious, stay creative, and be kind to yourself in the process.Topics Covered:How curiosity dissolves fearWhy creativity is about seeing possibilities, not just making artReframing repetition: why doing what's been done before is still meaningfulHow creative confidence is earned through actionThe role of environment and nature in creative flow Navigating imposter syndromeand Honouring your pathResources & Mentions: Ben Rennie's new book Ben's “Wednesdays” blog on Medium Brene Brown Steve Jobs: “You can't connect the dots looking forward…” Meredith Hite-Estevez: “Join a song already singing” Rick Rubin: on creativity and remixing existing ideasTakeaways / Call to Action:Follow your curiosity—it's the best antidote to fear Just start, even if it's been done before—your voice mattersPractice regularly and create space for your creativityCapture your ideas on the goBe gentle with yourselfSpend time in nature to reset and reconnect

Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless!Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter's book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomingfearless and make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn at: /in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/

Amazon Sellers Special :The Future of AI and Software Innovation   Host: Danny McMillan   Guest: Max Sinclair   In this episode of Seller Sessions, host Danny McMillan welcomes back Max Sinclair to discuss the evolving role of AI in software development and its impact on the Amazon ecosystem. Fresh from the Seller Sessions Live conference, Danny and Max share real-world insights on the pace of innovation and what's next for the industry.     Key Takeaways   The Commoditization of Software:     Base models like OpenAI's GPT and Claude are improving rapidly, threatening the traditional software model.       Max highlights the need for vertical integration—adding proprietary data and API connections to general models to offer unique value.       No-code tools are becoming powerful enablers, allowing non-technical entrepreneurs to build viable businesses quickly.     Prompting vs. Problem Solving:     Danny argues that perfect prompts aren't essential—creative questioning and clear thinking deliver better outcomes.       Max shares OpenAI's stance: prompt engineering is seen as a flaw; future models will understand context intuitively without complex prompting.     Freemium and Democratization:     Max's company is transitioning to a freemium model, offering free AI-powered audits for Amazon sellers and charging for deeper features.       This move aims to lower barriers for users, encouraging wider AI adoption in e-commerce without heavy upfront costs.     Culture of Rapid Innovation:     Max emphasizes a two-week innovation cycle: new ideas are prioritized bi-weekly to stay ahead of the rapid changes in AI.       Their advantage lies in domain expertise, proprietary datasets, and a patented technology stack.     AI and the Future Workforce:     AI will inevitably replace some traditional roles, but also create massive opportunities for entrepreneurs and early adopters.       Danny discusses how he's reorganizing his teams, integrating AI workflows to remove bottlenecks and scale efficiently.       What's Coming Next     Danny teases an upcoming episode on autonomous AI browsers that could completely reshape customer journeys on platforms like Amazon.       Both agree: adapting quickly is the only way forward in the rapidly shifting AI landscape.       Summary:   This conversation is a roadmap for sellers, founders, and marketers who want to future-proof their businesses. The consensus: embrace AI now or risk being left behind.    

Have you ever caught yourself slipping into “fixer mode,” always jumping in to solve everyone's problems, sometimes before they even ask? In today's episode, I'm sharing the psychology behind why so many of us feel compelled to take charge and what it's really costing us (and those we care about most). You'll discover why being the go-to problem-solver isn't always helpful and how it can unintentionally hinder others' growth while depleting your own reserves. I'll offer a practical roadmap to shift from rescuing to coaching, showing you how to empower those around you at work and at home to step up, learn, and grow. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or just someone who feels responsible for everyone else's happiness, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to create healthier, more sustainable relationships—and reclaim some much-needed headspace for yourself. Show Highlights: Invitation to my “Clarity & Courage” workshop on June 5. [01:29] What is the fixer reflex? [03:07] Over-functioning vs. under-functioning. [04:19] The psychological reasons behind fixer behavior. [06:25] How chronic fixing depletes the fixer. [10:55] The debilitating costs of fixing to the dependent. [13:44] Why breaking free from the fixer pattern is challenging. [16:38] Learned responsibility bias and unlearning it. [18:39] Beginning the shift from being a fixer to a facilitator. [20:37] Join our BOLD community for support to overcome fixer habits. [25:17] Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

What if slowing down was the secret to speeding up success? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Larry Weingarten—licensed general contractor, hot water systems expert, and author of The Philosopher's Wrench, a book that creatively teaches lessons that extend far beyond plumbing. With decades of experience and a passion for education, Larry shares how embracing patience, presence, and precision leads to better results—whether you're troubleshooting a water heater or navigating leadership challenges. Larry offers real-world stories that illustrate why slowing down is often the fastest way to success. From turning away unsafe jobs to mentoring at-risk youth, his approach is grounded in integrity and a desire to truly serve. Gerald and Larry explore how trust, focus, and long-term thinking can transform how we work and live. Larry's thoughtful philosophy offers timeless guidance to anyone looking to improve their productivity while staying true to their values. What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction to Larry Weingarten [05:34] The importance of slowing down [10:36] Philosophy of problem-solving [12:53] Case study of an impatient client [14:02] Innovative solutions for clients [16:03] Building trust with clients [19:12] Networking with other contractors [23:00] The importance of service [23:16] Lessons from animals [24:06] Applying the slowdown method [24:25] The power of presence [26:53] Building trust with clients [27:52] Commitment to fixing problems [28:10] Where to find Larry's work [32:48] Why listening deeply can be life-changing—for both sides Notable Quotes [02:45] “I've always liked taking things apart and then learning how to put them back together. I was the kid in the classroom that the teachers would call on to fix stuff.” — Larry  [05:39] “The key to troubleshooting is gathering up lots of information, you know, just absolutely hordes of it.” — Larry  [08:31] “You know, moving at a moderate pace keeps you safe. It keeps all your fingers on your hands.” — Larry  [17:36] “I got to be the plumber that saved them money, not just cost them money.” — Larry  [27:54] “I will not leave a job till it's fixed. I just won't.” — Larry  Our Guest Larry Weingarten is a licensed contractor, author, and educator who has worked on over 5,000 hot water systems. He's a trusted figure in his field, not just for his technical mastery but for his unique blend of common sense, deep listening, and heartfelt service. His book The Philosopher's Wrench: Using Creativity, Common Sense and Heart teaches lessons that apply far beyond plumbing. Resources Larry Weingarten Website -https://www.larryweingarten.com/ Blog – https://www.larryweingarten.com/blog Book – The Philosopher's Wrench   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds  

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Maranda Adams, co-CEO of Blair Freeman, a women-owned construction firm. Maranda shares her journey from establishing a real estate investment company in 2010 to co-founding Blair Freeman in 2018. She discusses the significance of North Omaha, the challenges and triumphs in the construction industry, and the importance of being solution-driven, innovative, and empathetic. Adams also emphasizes the value of mentorship, shared leadership, and the role of community support in balancing personal and professional life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.   00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:04 Meet Miranda Adams: Visionary Leader 00:57 The Birth of Blair Freeman 02:04 Revitalizing North Omaha 03:12 Miranda's Real Estate Journey 07:38 Shared Leadership at Blair Freeman 10:26 Balancing Leadership and Family 16:18 Integration Over Balance 17:53 Balancing Family and Business 18:25 The Power of Networking 19:43 Navigating Business Challenges 22:37 Team Communication and Problem Solving 23:36 Encouraging Careers in Construction 25:27 Leadership and Mentorship 29:13 Future Goals and Expansion 36:42 The Importance of Service   Find the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/357 Mentorship Guide and Bonuses: Set Up for Success at Work

Infertility Problem Solving Protocol Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer for a conversation about the problem solving protocol for infertility using a case study submitted in the private Pure Dog Talk Patrons group. Greer's first recommendation for fertility issues is to have a complete semen analysis on the stud dog. “There are six parameters that we should look at for semen quality. It should be volume, sperm count, the motility, the morphology, the longevity and speed of progression. …(I)t's much easier to analyze the fertility on a male dog that is a female.” Greer continues with discussion of “lifestyle” choices of the bitch. Nutrition choices, sunlight exposure and more. “The foods that we see that we have good success with, are going to be Purina and Royal Canin. Those are the two diets that we reliably see good fertility with. Purina, their Sport 30/20, which is 30% protein, 20% fat is a really good diet for fertility and the Royal Canin makes a pregnancy diet, the only pregnancy diet that currently is on the market. “Dogs need 14 hours of daylight. And if you don't have the opportunity to have it, if you don't live in a climate that you can do that. Where you're building isn't set up for it or whatever it happens to be. You can get full spectrum light bulbs and turn them on for 14 hours a day. “We also see high performing dogs,  dogs traveling with a handler or they're out at field trials every weekend and they're running hard or hunt tests or whatever activity you happen to be doing. Sometimes just being away from home can be really stressful for the dogs and we can see that affecting their fertility.” Greer continues with other potential infertility causes and treatments. Be sure to listen to the episode to catch her 2-2-2 "infertile bitch protocol."