Podcasts about quotable quotes

In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut.We also covered:The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and trainingThe rigorous and diverse nature of astronaut training, including spacecraft systems, robotics, survival techniques, and moreThe exciting future of space exploration, including missions to the Moon and the scientific research opportunities on the International Space StationAdvice for those interested in space-related careers, emphasizing the need for purpose-driven work and a willingness to step outside one's comfort zoneWe last covered space on the podcast in Season 4, Episode 3 -  Space Based Solar Power.Quotable Quotes:"Working in an international environment from a project basis as well as from a life basis really made me say that there's lots of different kinds of engineers, lots of ways to culturally come to solutions.""Being an astronaut is bigger than the space sector. It's for many kinds of researchers, as well as raising the aspirations of the public as well."Resources:Katherine on LinkedInKatherine on InstagramKatherine on TwitterLearn more about Katherine Bennell-Pegg and the Australian Space Agency at space.gov.auExplore the International Space Station and its scientific research here.Thank you to Katherine, Engineers Australia and Frank Gallagher for contributing to this episode.Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

Send us a textIn this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria chats with Rachel Bearbower, founder of Small Shop Strategies and the Nonprofit Automation Agency, about using automation to streamline nonprofit operations and build authentic donor relationships. Rachel breaks down how automation tools can help nonprofits stay connected with donors, reduce repetitive tasks, and free up time for more impactful work. Key Topics Covered: The value of automation in donor retention Personalized gratitude at scale Building relationship equity Automation tools and tips Quotable Quotes: " You're still a human sending to another human. You wrote it once, and now it's sending it many times. Or making it happen many times." – Rachel Bearbower " The first 100 days of your donor's experience has got to be top-notch. Automation can really help you out." – Rachel Bearbower Actionable Tips: ➜ Automate donor welcome series: set up a welcome email series for new donors, ensuring they feel immediately connected. ➜ Organize follow-ups with tools like FollowUpThen: automate follow-ups on donor conversations or tasks by setting reminders that pop back up when it's time to reconnect. ➜ Optimize your tech stack: regularly audit your tech tools, ensuring they're integrated and serve your organization's needs. Consider connecting with experts like Rachel for a tech audit if you're unsure where to start. Resources Mentioned: Nonprofit Automation Agency Small Shop Strategies Connect with Us: Connect with Maria Rio Connect with Rachel Bearbower Instagram: @smallshopstrategies Subscribe and Review: Don't forget to subscribe to The Small Nonprofit Podcast on your favorite platform! Leave a review to help us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights. Watch this episode on YouTube. Support the Podcast: Support these conversations by donating here. Coming Next Week: Join us next week as Nicole Danesi and Sam Reusch dig into why connection matters for donor engagement, how equitable RFPs could transform partnerships, and practical ways to strengthen community impact. Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria chats with Rhea Wong, a major gift fundraising expert and former nonprofit Executive Director, about building trust with major donors, consent-based fundraising, and the shifting philanthropic landscape. Rhea shares her experience navigating donor relationships, building trust, and tips for creating a successful major gifts program. Key Topics Covered: Building trust in major gift fundraising Consent-based fundraising Navigating difficult conversations with donors Empathy and understanding generational differences Starting a major gifts program Quotable Quotes: "Fundraising is not about closing gifts; it's about opening relationships." - Rhea Wong"You need to ask for consent before you consider someone a prospect. Just because you have their contact information doesn't mean they're ready to give." - Rhea WongActionable Tips: ➜ Ask for consent: Before considering someone as a major gift prospect, ensure you have their consent to engage in deeper conversations. Use surveys and personal interactions to learn about their interests and how they'd like to be involved. ➜ Treat donors as partners: Build relationships based on trust and transparency. Engage donors as equal partners in your mission, focusing on long-term relationships rather than one-time transactions. ➜ Have tough conversations: Don't shy away from discussing difficult topics like systemic issues or organizational challenges. Addressing these openly can deepen donor trust and lead to stronger partnerships. ➜ Start with strong annual giving: Before jumping into major gift fundraising, ensure your annual donor program is solid. This will give you a foundation of consistent support and help identify engaged donors who could become major prospects. ➜ Be intentional and proactive: Approach donor relationships with a clear plan. Define what an ideal major gift partnership looks like for your organization and communicate that vision early in conversations with donors. Resources Mentioned: Rhea Wong's Website Get That Money, Honey: The No-BS Guide to Raising Money for Your Nonprofit. Rhea Wong's Ways To Work with Me Quiz Connect with Us: Connect with Maria Rio Connect with Rhea Wong Subscribe and Review: Don't forget to subscribe to The Small Nonprofit Podcast on your favorite platform! Leave a review to help us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights. Watch this episode on YouTube. Support the Podcast: Support these conversations by donating here. Coming Next Week: Join us next week as Heather Nelson shares how nonprofits can build values-aligned corporate partnerships by confidently articulating their goals and embracing tough conversations for stronger collaborations. Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Bryan shares her best tips for trauma-informed storytelling. She explains the importance of being sensitive to both the storyteller and the audience, emphasizing ethical practices. Both Maria's share practical tips for conducting interviews with grace and care, as well as strategies for emotional self-care and processing difficult stories. Have you encountered challenges in telling sensitive stories? We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences, and how you've handled those situations! Key Topics Covered: Trauma-informed storytelling Setting boundaries Grounding techniques Harm repair plans Quotable Quotes: "When sharing sensitive stories, always prioritize consent and ensure you're creating a safe space for both the storyteller and the audience." – Maria Bryan "Mistakes happen, but the key is to acknowledge them, repair the harm, and learn how to do better next time." – Maria Bryan "You can't pour from an empty cup—storytellers need to take care of themselves first to continue creating impactful narratives." – Maria Bryan Actionable Tips: ➜ Create a harm repair plan: Always have a plan in place to address. Include steps for pausing, apologizing, and collaborating on next steps. ➜ Use grounding techniques: During difficult interviews, use sensory objects or boundaries to help regulate emotions and maintain composure. ➜ Incorporate breaks: Schedule time for breaks during emotionally intense interviews to process emotions and give yourself space to reset. Resources Mentioned: Maria Bryan's Website Trauma-Informed Storytelling Toolkit When Bearing Witness Podcast 10 Dignified Storytelling  Questions Connect with Us: Connect with Maria Rio Connect with Maria Bryan Subscribe and Review: Don't forget to subscribe to The Small Nonprofit Podcast on your favorite platform! Leave a review to help us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights. Watch this episode on YouTube. Coming Next Week: Join us next week as we talk to Rhea Wong about helping nonprofits raise more money through major giving programs and building the next generation of fundraising leaders.Support the show

In this episode of the Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Krueger and Will Curran dive into the latest and greatest in event tech from things like concerts and the Olympics. From groundbreaking uses of 3D rendering and AI in corporate events to the jaw-dropping visual effects at concerts, they explore how technology is transforming the live event experience. The conversation also touches on the innovative approaches seen at the recent Olympic ceremonies and how they blend tradition with cutting-edge tech. Whether it's the latest in LED wall integration or the creative use of drones and cameras, this episode offers a rich exploration of where event technology is headed.Discussions Include:VR and AI in Event Production: How VR and AI are being used to create photorealistic environments for clients, allowing them to virtually explore event setups before they happen.Concert Innovations: The integration of 3D visuals and live lighting at Foo Fighters concerts, creating immersive experiences that blend real and virtual elements.LED Walls and Beyond: The growing use of LED walls in live performances and how they can be creatively redesigned for corporate events.Olympics Opening Ceremony: A breakdown of some of the tech behind the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, including the stunning use of lighting on the Eiffel Tower and a floating mechanical horse carrying the Olympic flag.Trends in Spectacle: A reflection on the current phase of iterative innovation in event tech, where the focus is on refining existing technologies rather than introducing entirely new ones.Quotable Quotes (should you choose to share):"It's not just about what's new; it's about how you creatively use the tech that's already available." — Brandt Krueger"We're seeing artists and event producers push the boundaries of what's possible, creating experiences that are not just visually stunning but also deeply immersive." — Will Curran"The Olympics showed us that even in the most traditional events, there's room for technological innovation that enhances the storytelling without overshadowing it." — Brandt Krueger

In this episode of the Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Krueger and Will Curran dive into the latest advancements in AI, specifically focusing on OpenAI's newly announced text-to-video engine, Sora. They explore its potential impacts on the events industry, the challenges and ethical considerations of AI-generated content, and the exciting future possibilities this technology could unlock. From transforming stock footage creation to enhancing projection mapping, Brandt and Will discuss how Sora could revolutionize event production.Discussions Include:Introduction to OpenAI's Sora and its capabilities.Comparisons between Sora and previous AI developments like ChatGPT and Gemini 1.5.Early impressions and examples of Sora-generated videos.Potential applications of AI video generation in the events industry.Ethical concerns and legal implications of AI-generated content.Future possibilities for AI in video editing and event production.Personal experiences and insights into current AI tools being used in events.Quotable Quotes (should you choose to share):"The genie is out of the bottle ... There is no putting it back in." - Brandt Krueger"Imagine creating video moments of CAD designs with a fly-in drone shot. The creative possibilities are endless." - Will Curran"It's about banning the behavior, not the technology." - Brandt KruegerAnd for the record, we were using colons in our episode titles and words like "delve" long before AI.

In this episode, Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, discusses the value of humility, emphasizing that great ideas can originate from anyone at any level. He outlines the idea generation process, highlighting the importance of keeping it simple and inclusive. Nick touches on the role of software in decision-making, recognizing its benefits and the dangers of its misuse. Using practical examples, he explains how effectively implementing customer feedback and maintaining organizational flexibility while adhering to core values are crucial. Additionally, Nick champions inclusivity in generating ideas, advocating for a systematic approach that complements organizational objectives.       Key Takeaways   [02:26] Nick shares that he is active on LinkedIn and has a less active Twitter account, where one can find personal photos including those of themselves, their spouse, and pets. He also shares his primary hobbies, which involve home repairs and his pursuit of becoming a semi-professional poker player. Nick explains the limited utility of card counting in the game compared to blackjack, highlighting the challenges of counting cards in modern casinos with multiple decks.    [04:01] Nick explains that to make the most of everyone's ideas, leaders need to let go of their ego and be open to using simple tools like paper or technology. He emphasizes that good ideas can come from anyone, not just the boss. From his own experience, Nick shares how he's learned from feedback on his own ideas, even when they didn't work out. He also considers whether leaders struggle because they're afraid of losing control or because they're too proud to admit others might have better ideas.    [7:10] Nick explains how ideas actually get done. First, someone throws out an idea. Then, everyone chimes in to vote on which ones they like best. Next, Nick, who knows his stuff, helps pick out the winners. And when they start making those ideas happen, if something doesn't quite click, they tweak it until it does. That's how they make sure only the cream of the crop becomes reality.   [09:43] Nick explains that their software helps people make smart decisions about ideas by considering factors like ROI and costs. But he admits that even with good systems, bad actors can sometimes cause problems. He says it's impossible to be perfect, but the goal is to keep mistakes low. For small groups, simple tools like idea boxes work fine, but for big organizations, high-tech solutions are needed. Nick also compares their platform to social media, where seeing others' ideas succeed encourages more participation.   [14:29] Nick shares an example involving a major fast food chain that sought ideas from their global customer base through Ideascale to develop new menu items. They received thousands of ideas, vetted them with in-house experts, and successfully launched new menu items based on customer suggestions. When asked whether this signaled a shift in the business strategy, Nick suggests it was more about adding tactical menu items rather than fundamentally changing the business. He explains that while most customers use Ideascale for tactical problem-solving, some also employ it for strategic decision-making and business plan changes.    [18:46] Nick reflects on the organization's approach to absorbing feedback from customers, employees, and constituents. While they actively listen to input from all levels, he admits they're not perfect in translating feedback into actionable change without becoming overly reactive. Nick then shifts to discussing the feedback he received when taking over as CEO, acknowledging the need to adjust his leadership style while also staying true to his vision for the organization. He shares the company's journey of adopting a business-oriented approach to running a software business, which initially faced resistance but ultimately proved successful, leading to growth and profitability.    [23:07] Nick highlights the importance of balancing the goals of buyers with the engagement of end-users in their software development. He stresses the necessity of inclusivity in idea generation, even if it means sifting through impractical suggestions. Nick advocates for a structured approach, defining clear goals and incorporating staging questions to filter ideas based on organizational objectives.   [25:44] Nick discusses the flexibility of their software in managing ideas within organizations, allowing different approaches from conception to execution. He personally advocates for inclusivity, encouraging participation from all members. While AI seeding of ideas hasn't gained much traction, they've successfully implemented AI to improve idea communication, particularly for those who struggle with writing or language barriers.   [31:08] Nick outlines two key evolutions in our industry. Firstly, there's a shift from just innovation to a broader engagement ecosystem, incorporating employee feedback to enhance engagement and retention. Secondly, the technology now spans the entire idea lifecycle, from conception to implementation, including whiteboarding and project management integration. Regarding AI, while I've delved into its algorithms, I wish I had known easier learning methods.   [32:49] Nick reflects on leadership diversity, highlighting his own mathematically oriented style compared to his predecessors. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing different leadership strengths for success. Regarding engagement, he underscores the significance of creating an environment where individuals feel empowered to share their ideas, often missed in hierarchical and bureaucratic organizations. As for the British term "maths," Nick speculates it may stem from the idea that mathematics encompasses multiple disciplines, hence the pluralization.   [36:38] And remember, for good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate. - Margaret Heffernan   Quotable Quotes   "Any organization or leader striving to tap into their team's collective intelligence, must be ready to release their ego."   "Acknowledging the brilliance beyond the corner office is crucial for organizational growth."   "Even my own campaigns sometimes falter, teaching me the value of humility in leadership."   "Turning ideas into reality requires multiple essential steps."   "In some respects, perfection is unattainable; however, minimizing errors aligns with organizational objectives."   "Open the floodgates to ideas – diverse, varied, and sometimes contradictory.”   “True innovation emerges when we embrace both the diversity of people and ideas in our crowdsourcing efforts."   “It's about striking a delicate balance between what the paying customer wants and what truly excites and engages the end-users."   "Feedback is a journey of adaptation.”   "Open the floodgates, let everything come in. There will be good ideas, there will be bad ideas, some will be from diverse people, some will be from non-diverse people. Let everything come in, and good ideas will flow to the top."   "If you can't quantify or define it, then you can't measure it and stick to a framework."   "Foster a culture of idea sharing and collaborative iteration."   "It's really important for organizations to realize that there's bright people with great ideas around the organization.”   Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | Sponsored by | Rafti Advisors. LLC | Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | Christiana Smith Shi LinkedIn | Nick Jain Website |  

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Stanley and Czar talks about quotable quotes from their former bosses in this episode of “Happy Hour” from the Underpaid podcast. Subscribe to Underpaid, join our Discord, FB Group and get a Payoneer account.Team Suplado Discord grouphttps://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfANUnderpaid podcast FB grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1330205921240849/Underpaid x Payoneer affiliate linkhttp://tracking.payoneer.com/SH4UR

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On this episode, while on the old road that leads to new life, consider this quote from N.T. Wright. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growdown/message

The Actor's Space is a brand-new podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building an acting career in Singapore.   GUESTS Shannon Zann – emcee, actress & content creator Kimberley Kiew – multidisciplinary performer & yoga instructor KEY TAKEAWAYS Take classes to build your foundation as an actor. Track your income & expenses! Always track who owes you money, if any. Build a community with similar struggles and similar passions, to support and encourage you through the ups and downs. Your acting career is your small business – create an invoice template, know your worth, and negotiate your fees. In Singapore, you may not be able to survive on an acting income alone. Build viable alternative sources of income that may complement your acting work. QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘20% of your time will be on set or on stage. 80% of the time, you're working on yourself, you're working on your skills, you're going for auditions, … you are kind of just doing things that buffer and build your time on set and your time on stage.' – Kimberley  ‘At the heart of it all, this is a business, right? This is not just a passion or something that we're doing as a hobby. This is really our business and we are all small business owners of our own careers.' – Laura  ‘It's like YOLO but at the same time, you have a backup plan. Yeah, so we're not being reckless here okay?' – Shannon   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt Connect with Shannon TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@shannonzanntv IG: instagram.com/ShannonZann Youtube: youtube.com/@shannonzann Connect with Kimberley IG: instagram.com/KimberleyKiew   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Bryan Sawyer joins the Grown Down Podcast to discuss a quote from AW Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growdown/message

On this episode, you get to have a conversation with a friend about this quote from Rich Mullins. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growdown/message

Colter Lane joins us to discuss a quotable quote from St. Irenaus; "The glory of the Lord is man fully alive, but the life of man is the vision of God." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growdown/message

Wretched Radio | Air Date: October 18, 2022 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2022-1018.mp3 Todd and Dr. Erwin Lutzer sit down to discuss Evangelism and Dr. Lutzer’s passion for sharing Christ. Todd also shares quotes from Dr. Lutzer’s latest books as he discusses those quotes in further detail. ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive […] The post EVANGELISM AND QUOTABLE QUOTES appeared first on Wretched.

We have a returning guest on the show today, and that's none other than Kapil Singla. The young entrepreneur who skyrocketed his way to the top after moving to the US.In this episode, he'll be giving us an update of where he's at in his life and business after a few years of implementing systems and using Profit First as key drivers to his success.Key Takeaways:[2:05] Kapil shares his whole real estate story with us.[9:12] What early financial lessons did he learn, and how do they compare to where he is now?[13:03] How is profit first factored into his business?[15:15] In terms of finances, what does he value the most in his business?[18:15] What are the lessons around money that he wants to pass on to the next generation?Quotable Quotes:[8:22] "A lot of people, no matter what level they're at, find it important to surround and connect with people that share the same goals as you."[10:07] "Money was hard, money was everything at some point."[10:35] "A persistent action towards a goal and having the faith to back up your ideas makes money come to you."Links:Contact Kapil: 929-4139-322Kapil's Facebook-https://m.facebook.com/kapil.singla.756 Profit First Real Estate Investors FB Group-https://m.facebook.com/groups/ProfitFirstREI/ Simple CFO-https://simplecfosolutions.com/ Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

One dream can change everything. And our guest Mike Fitzgerald couldn't agree more with that statement. He started with a dream of owning nine rental properties, and now he's been able to live up to that. Mike is a champion in the REI world. He's been in the business for quite some time, has purchased over 250 properties, and even gotten an award as "the business person of the year."He's living proof that if you drive towards your purpose and you drive towards excellence, you'll be able to achieve success. He's here today to help us create great habits that make us proud of who we are and what we've become and step towards our vision and dreams.Key Takeaways:[1:35] How did he get into the real estate investing world?[6:04] What was it like to grow a team for his business?[8:33] What is the state of his business after years of implementing the Profit First system?[10:42] Mike talks about the evolution of his money mindset throughout the years[12:00] What key things and tactics are essential to his success?[14:22] The importance of having the right people around you[17:52] Make sure to take massive action to get where you are.Quotable Quotes:11:17 "As you evolve, as you move forward, it becomes easier and easier."12:23 "If you dream it, you can do it."18:48 "Stick with your dreams. If you want to do real estate, it's going to become your reality,"Resources:Mike's Instagram-https://instagram.com/mike2thefitz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Profit First Real Estate Investors FB Group-https://m.facebook.com/groups/ProfitFirstREI/ Simple CFO-https://simplecfosolutions.com/ Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Another special guest is here with us today, and that is none other than Ken Van Liew. Ken has done some incredible things in the real estate space. He owns Global Real Estate Strategies, has built skyscrapers and raised a ton of money as a developer. Ken's always on the go, looking for deals and doing great things to level up his business. His expertise and strategic tactics are a must-hear, so we invited him on the show today.Key Takeaways:[1:57] What got him started in real estate?[4:26] Ken talks about his journey from where he was then to where he is now in his real estate career[8:19] What early lessons did he learn about money and how does that compare to his money mindset today?[12:07] What lessons about money does he want to pass on to the next generation?[14:41] What are some of the difficult issues he encounters when teaching about money mindset?Quotable Quotes:[2:45] "I learned from my failures. I failed four times before I passed it, but it built a lot of character."[12:39] "I personally believe if you live in a mindset of abundance, you'll always have enough money."Links:The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason-https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/dp/1505339111 The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday-https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358 Deep Work by Cal Newport-https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692 Ken's Website-https://kenvanliew.com Global Real Estate Investment Enterprise-https://go.kenvanliew.com/mwbf-benefits-video Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Mike Zlotnik has always wanted to invest in real estate. For over 22 years, Mike has been a debt and equity investor. He is a member of several mastermind groups and has taken on the role of CEO of Tempo Funding, LLC.Mike jam-packs this episode with practical opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability in the REI realm.Key Takeaways:[1:35] Mike's real estate journey[3:13] Where is he on his real estate journey as of now?[7:22] How does he source and manage his deals?[11:00] Mike explains the difference between closed and open-ended funds.[14:03] When is the right time to start a fund?[18:39] Who are the most important and paramount people to have in their team?[20:45] What philosophies around money have stuck with him throughout the years?Quotable Quotes:[22:03] "Money is essentially a commodity; it's fungible. You basically have to have it, but you also have to invest in it. "[25:24] "Life is all about growth. The moment you stop learning, you're a dinosaur. And if you're not moving forward, you're moving backward. "Links:Big Mike Fund-http://bigmikefund.com Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

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Achieving entrepreneurial freedom has a price and also takes time. But the good thing is, it's not impossible!Our guest Josh Cantwell can attest to that. Today we dive into the finer details of how important the Profit First mindset is in your business, as well as how to use it so you can get the right framework in place to maximize your profitability.Key Takeaways:[1:54] What got him started in real estate?[4:28] What early lessons did he learn about money, and how is it compared to what he's learned about money today?[9:00] What lessons about money does he want to pass down to his children?[17:49] How does he use Profit First in apartment investing?[27:43] Get into the psychological habit of making sure you're taken care of , so you've got the right mindset and you're not hating your business at a different level.Quotable Quotes:[4:43] "You realize that when you sign up as an entrepreneur, you sign up for personal freedom."[11:03] “One of the lessons I've learned is that in order to be a high earner, you must have excellent time management skills.”Links:Free Land Ventures-www.freelandventures.comTired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Mitch Stephen is a self-made investor, educator, and award-winning author of the book MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES. He likes to support his students in finding financial freedom through real estate. In this interview, discover how he has changed communities, inspired lives and helped over 1,000 families stop renting and start owning houses.Key Takeaways:[1:30] What led him to financial freedom and the writing of his best-selling book?[7:30] His journey from his first real estate deal to doing a thousand houses[16:33]  Mitch's formula to establish an OFV (Owner Finance Value)[23:22] What early lessons did he learn about money and what does he think about money today?[28:04] Financial freedom happens when your wants and needs are exceeded by your cash flow.Quotable Quotes:[14:47] "Every business that you start will take everything you have for two years."[24:25] "Just the knowledge that you have a lot of money can get you into predicaments." Links:1000 Houses Website-https://1000houses.com/ Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz-https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill-https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel Clason-https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/dp/1505339111 Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Are you curious as to how people get constant money when doing real estate? The answer is simple: private money! Through the power of private money, you have the opportunity to completely transform your business and your life. It's just a matter of taking that first step. And this week's guest, Jay Connor, is glad to take you guys along and help you fast track your business growth. Let's hear it out from the private money authority himself.Key Takeaways:[6:17] The story of how he learned to master private money[8:07] What is the secret to eliminating private money?[10:23] People who learn to become real estate investors can earn an unlimited amount of money returns on their investments, at least tax deferred if not tax free. [14:31] How does he approach someone who he wants to talk about private money with?[21:46] Jay talks about how you should find things that you're passionate about instead of just focusing on money.Quotable Quotes:[11:39] "Go where the money is. The more money you wallow in, the more money it sticks to you."[15:39] "It all starts with the perspective of having a servant's heart and serving these people."[21:25] "If money is your primary motivation in doing anything, that is not going to be a long-term venture at all."Links:Jay's website-https://www.jayconner.com Where to Get Money Now by Jay Conner-https://www.jayconner.com/book-details/ Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Meet the world's leading authority on business and entrepreneurship, Carl Gould. Aside from being a serial entrepreneur, he's also a keynote speaker, a best-selling author, and the CEO and founder of 7 Stage Advisors. A coaching and executive mentoring company with over 100 advisors in more than 15 countries around the world. Today, he'll be giving a glimpse of his backstory, a comprehensive "how-to" guide for his business strategy, and some ideas behind building a legacy of wealth in the REI world.Are you ready to take your company to the next level? If so, then we've got your back! Hang out with us in this episode. Key Takeaways:[3:44] What is the idea behind seven-stage advisors?[5:11] The seven stages in real estate are: strategic planning, specialty stage, synergy stage, systems stage, sustainability stage, salability, and succession.[9:21] Carl's early lessons about money and his perspectives on money today[10:48] The importance of value engagement through pricing[13:27] The closer your cash flow is to your operating expenses, the more attention you pay.[15:28] How does Carl apply systems to get his cash in order?[20:54] What's Carl's opinion on having a bottom-line profit but running out of cash?[24:01] If you're in real estate, you must understand that the deal flow has to be there all the time.Quotable Quotes:[9:31] "All money is not created equal."[9:59] "Certain money is more valuable than other money."Links:Carl Gould's Websites-https://carlgould.com/ and https://carl360.com/Carl's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgouldTired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Everyone aspires to be a millionaire, but only a very few motivated dreamers succeed in doing so. And in this podcast episode, we'll tell you the story of a successful immigrant who owns several 7-figure enterprises. Yes, you're right, we're talking about Batch Service's very own Anny Draginova.Let's take a glimpse at Anny's journey and how she got started in chasing her very own American dream.Key Takeaways:[1:51] How did she get involved in the real estate investing world?[4:35] Why did she get attracted to real estate?[7:09] What products do they have and what other products are they launching next?[11:47] Early money lessons she learned vs. how she thinks about money now  [13:58] What did reading Profit First and implementing it help her in her business?[19:45] You can over complicate your KPIs by the gecko.[21:31] What's the biggest contributor to Batch's success?25:12 Don't be afraid to fail and get uncomfortable with that because it's going to be a consistent failure and you've got to be okay with it.Quotable Quotes:[12:04] "Lessons about money for me is trying to figure out what's happening to the money."[13:03] "Having that habit of consistency is, I think, the biggest thing."Links:Anna Draginova's Profile-https://instagram.com/annydraginova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Batch Service's- https://batchservice.com/ The Go Giver by Bob Burg-https://thegogiver.com/ Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

With over thirty years of experience in the field, it's a guarantee that Dave Rice gives unique and unmatched expertise when it comes to providing bookkeeping services. Dave's business management background and a degree in pharmacy helped start-ups sharpen their business in the most profitable areas, maximizing their fullest potential.Discover how he incorporates the Profit First system into his career while helping others build fast growth through actionable tactics. Tag along with us and learn more about his story in this week's episode.Key Takeaways:[2:06] What got him into real estate and why real estate?[6:06] What early lessons did he learn about money and what does he think about money today?[9:20] How do they maintain their business and build their reputation?[10:17] How did he get into the “profit first” world?[15:11] People are thrilled when they first see real financials and learn where they're making money, where they're spending money, and where it's going.[15:41] One of the most common mistakes made by investors on the financial side of the business[18:08] Last minute advice that David wants to send to the audience[18:14] You will want to have a handle on your finances and business. The key to success is having uncomfortable conversations.Quotable Quotes:[7:17] "Get paid first, and pay yourself first."[12:42] "It's so rewarding to see that the business owner finally feels like a business owner and not just a slave to his business."[17:10] "I find it really fun to teach these investors who are visionary entrepreneurs but not necessarily ready to dig into the details. That's the part of the plates that they hand out to us."Links:REI Bookkeepers- http://reibookkeepers.comDave's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdaverice Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

TwoSistas and it's MindsetMonday - funny how a quote that you come across on your digital device can impact your whole day, outlook and really can be applied to any situation. Who said the quote, what the quote actually said and how that pertains to our everyday life . . . In other news, not watching the news, catching a glimpse and how one little girl's postured mindset (in our opinion) stood up to a nameless chatter box adult (and we are using this description of the adult in such a way, well, when you listen in, you'll know who we are chatting about!) Have you ever seen a glimpse of a quote and it just stuck with you in such a way that you wanted to share it with the world? What was that quote? Share it with us! Go to our website and leave us a voice message: https://www.twosistas.online/

Brad Smotherman is a seasoned real estate investor. He's the nation's ultimate house flipper and he's always one step ahead in helping new investors build a lasting real estate company. Currently, he has invested in over 14 states and owns a top-notch REI business. His wits and knowledge in selling and marketing is unparalleled. Listen to this episode to find out how this genius has been doing it for years.Key Takeaways From This Episode:[1:38] What got him started in real estate?[5:23] Early lessons that he thought about money[6:58] We have to create long-term cash flow assets or we're never going to get ahead.[10:38] Does he want to pass on lessons about money to his children?[15:47] How does he go about analyzing deals from his perspective?[18:46] Does he think that most entrepreneurs should have a basic understanding of the business world in order to be a savvy business owner?Quotable Quotes:[3:05] “Most of the time, your biggest wins come after the point that you want to quit, but you don't.”[13:24] "Come up with a plan that you're comfortable with."[23:31] "If you can market the right way and negotiate the right deal structure, then it's really tough to mess up this business."Links:Profit First for Real Estate Investing FB Group-https://m.facebook.com/groups/ProfitFirstREI/about/ Brad Smietherman's Website- https://www.bradsmotherman.com/ Investor Creator Podcast- https://www.bradsmotherman.com/blog/podcastsTired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Being self-employed is scary, and there's a lot to learn. Getting your confidence up in the alley requires a lot of work, especially when entering a business like real estate. Every entrepreneur is unique,  so it's essential to create a business and lifestyle that enriches and aligns with YOU as an individual. But don't you worry because Melissa Johnson will spill her secrets in today's episode and show you how. Key Takeaways:[2:13] Melissa's story on how she landed in real estate [4:17] How did she end up doing a thousand deals, and what steps did she take to get there?[6:18] The personal growth, mindset, and things that she'd learn while doing real estate [9:23] Did her parents sit down with her and talk about money growing up, or is it all self-taught?[20:02] What does she think about the Profit First framework, and how can they help people who just started real estate?[20:44] The importance of allocating your money where it needs to go [23:00] Why does she think finances take the back burner for most businesses?[24:36] A lot of people from real estate don't come from a real estate background. They come from other businesses.Quotable Quotes:[14:15] "Understanding what money can do for you is a big lesson."[15:15] "I think there's something to be said for enjoying the fruits of your labor." [26:37] "Learn from those who have gone before you."Links:Melissa's Website-themelissajohnson.com Left Main CRM-leftmainrei.coMelissa's LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mcray-johnson-8794827/ Rich Dad Poor Dad- https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

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James “Jim” Manning is a true industry professional. He's well-known for his excellent communication skills and quick wit. His attitude, grit, and determination made him surpass all of the challenges and earn a couple of milestones.It is undeniable that Jim has proven to comprehend the various dynamics of the ever-changing market and has done all things real estate for the past thirteen years.  In today's show, let's hear it firsthand from Jim on how he's been able to climb the success ladder while implementing the Profit First strategy. So much to unlock in this exciting episode!Key Takeaways From This Episode:[4:08] How did he manage to do 3,000 deals in a span of 13 years?[9:22] You need to keep an eye on your books and the bottom line. [11:00] Knowing your numbers and keeping track of how the money is flowing within your organization may feel like you don't have time, but that is one of the most valuable investments that you could possibly make for your time and business.[17:06] Having that money for yourself and being able to think a little bit differently and having that system in place, having that profitability and seeing the true cash flow.[18:53] Invest all the profits into the business, grow it, and get more to grow it as fast as you possibly can.[23:53] If you're a new investor, there's a system to help you avoid making mistakes.[25:25] There are all sorts of resourceful ways you can make a profit first.[27:36] There are riches and niches; don't try to be the jack of all trades. Find something that you're passionate about, that you're good at, and that you can do over and over again.Quotable Quotes: [4:50] “If you're just starting out in business, don't compare yourself to someone who has 13 years of full-time effort building a business.”[9:49] “The highest dollar producing activity that you can possibly do is to cut expenses and audit your books.”[22:52] “Do not lie to yourself that you don't have enough time. That's just not how it works.”Links:Door To Deal Website: http://doorstodeals.comDoors To Deal Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ylH82AN6t0SF4mgfGRJ6u?si=climrZ4OQnKkxAl2nZAuQA Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Join Jeff and Chad as they walk through a few of Jeff's favorite quotes and how they apply to Life, Leadership and Legacy!!

Join Jeff and Chad as they walk through a few of Jeff's favorite quotes and how they apply to Life, Leadership and Legacy!!

In this episode, we got a chance to chat with the self-storage king himself, Scott Meyers. He's an expert in the self-storage business and has an unwavering passion for sharing his experiences and wisdom to help others. He's in the show to share some tips on how you can make your money work for you so you can focus on living your life exactly as you've always wanted. Listen to today's show, and learn a thing or two from this savvy industry expert! Key Takeaways for This Episode:[1:45] How did Scott Meyers start in the real Estate investing world?[6:26] What early lessons did he learn about money, and how does that compare to his recent experiences?[9:12] What prompted him to implement the Profit First system? [11:50] Scott explains how he still uses reserves for growth [15:15] At the end of the day, you need to run things bright and stop putting your business and everyone in your team at risk[15:55] What does it take to have a business that is running, profitable and successful? [19:50] What does he want to pass on to the next generation regarding money?[23:07] Don't get overleveraged. Have those cash reserves in place, and be prepared for that. [23:54] Surround yourself with people who are smart about money. Who also has reserves and cash.Quotable Quotes:[8:03] “We immediately learn that we have to turn the business around.”[8:20] “You have to have a little more runway, a little more cash reserves to weather any kind of storms.”[12:22] “We sometimes fall on that gap of continuing to plow every penny into our business, and we do it at the expense of leaving our cash reserves short.”[19:21] “If you want to be able to help people that are in that poverty, you can't be in poverty yourself.” Links:Profit First Real Estate Investing by David Richter-https://simplecfosolutions.com/profit-first-david-richter/ Profit First by Mike Michalowicz- https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4 Self Storage Investing - https://selfstorageinvesting.com/ The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz- https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki-https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

Time is such a finite thing. So when you trade time for dollars, you cap your income. As it should be pretty clear by now, there can be a serious problem when you barter your time for money. And with us in the show is someone who's a master in creating generational wealth and passive income. Marck de Latour will give you a mind-shift change as he lays down the benefits of real estate investing and how to keep your money rolling without you!Key Takeaways for This Episode:[1:31] Where is Mark from?[3:59] Would he put a high value on the education that he perceived along the way in his real estate investing journey?[8:54] The story of how he became a full turnkey provider?[10:41] The mindset of creating a team that will help you in your business?[12:14] The mind-shift for him was analyzing that he needed to pay high wages and high compensation.[14:22] If you don't want to scale your business, you don't have to[17:04] There are no secrets to success, only executive [17:47] What early lessons did he learn about money?[18:46] Understanding trading time for dollars vs. owning something [21:34] The value of your compensation will be equal to the problems that you solve in life[29:11] Think of where you want to go. The destination is important, and enjoy the journey.Quotable Quotes:[6:09] “It's easier to do than to think. But it's harder to think and plan and strategize.”[11:29] ”When you reach the point where you're trying to scale and grow, you can get good, but it's really how to get great and remove you from the process.”[14:39] “When you're doing big deals throughout the year, you have to scale up and go through the pain.[29:42] “The strength of the entrepreneur becomes the organization's weakness.”Links: Profit First Real Estate Investing by David Richter-https://simplecfosolutions.com/profit-first-david-richter/ The Legend of the Monk and Merchant by Terry Fellber-https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Monk-Merchant-Principles-Successful/dp/0529120801 Mark's LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-lautour-012154203?originalSubdomain=nz Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David 

In this episode, we talked to a 20-something young Dan Soviero. Who's rocking and dominating the business of sport and making millions through it. He started as a three-sport athlete – basketball, soccer, and football before he discovered Lacrosse. He entered the entrepreneurship world and enjoyed the moment of building relationships with customers like cold calling, and cold knocking on doors until he sold millions of balls in a year. Dan founded Signature Lacrosse in 2015 with the goal of creating the first "premium" lacrosse ball. His athletic ball brand is now used by more than 300 college lacrosse programs worldwide. Over the years, Signature has expanded its services beyond lacrosse to include the customization of team apparel and equipment through an easy-to-use process. Quotable Quotes in this Episode “I was pretty good at inside sales, I learned how to, build the call scripts, build the touchpoint processes, train sales reps, hire all of that. So that felt like the most natural-like growth strategy for us.” (31:01) “But the biggest changing point for me was like learning that I always was very competitive. And I always had goals.” (47:29) “I was a freshman. And I was like, why am I depressed? Like, I have all these, this amazing family, all these amazing friends. Like, I've been lucky with the ladies like no reason at all to be depressed. But for some reason, like, I feel like this. I don't know what it is.” (47:58) Don't Miss: Dan's Sports Background (1:35) Sales Gig over College internship (14:50) How Dan sold his Lacrosse Ball (23:41) Freshmen Dan Mental State (47:07) Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Want to hear about new episodes? Subscribe via email and check us out on Twitter: @TheNextGenPod

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Emily Roussell is author of Rock You Tonight, a lullaby style picture book written for new babies and moms. She's mom to four, and wife to her best friend. She's a speech language pathologist by degree, but as motherhood has grown and changed her she's become a writer by passion and pursuit. Emily and I dive deep into the cultural narrative of being a Supermom and the pressures modern moms face to "do all/be all." Our conversation holds a magnifying glass over the the expectation women feel--both internally and externally--and offers a refreshing alternative to the pressure and anxiety to be a "Supermom".Quotable Quotes: "There are no supermoms. That is a myth. We all have our hard and we all have our great and it's all vastly different.""There is so much pressure to be or fulfill that supermom role. Part of the problem is that we are getting praised for it."Read the article by Emily that inspired our conversation here.You Can find Emily at on Facebook at You are Loved Emily Roussell or pick up a copy of Rock You Tonight in hard cover or kindle version on Amazon. Support the show (https://patreon.com/themotherhoodmetamorphosis)

Surface Scratchers launches a new series! In this one, Sawant & Ronny breakdown a famous speech or quote - and look at the history & events leading up to it, the person behind the quote and its legacy. This episode is about Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a Dream speech. We discuss the history of slavery, the emancipation proclamation, civil rights movement, the life of MLK and the legacy of the speech. Shownotes: The speech, a short version (YouTube), the speech in its entirety (NPR) | A video essay on how MLK composed the speech (The Nerdwriter, YouTube) | Tim Harford's Cautionary Tales podcast episode - (Website, Spotify) | Emmylou Harris' song My Name is Emmett Till (YouTube)

There is a new type of church that isn’t going away; in fact, it is only growing! Micro churches, also known as house church movements, are flourishing in many parts of the world. In today's episode, Larry Kreider and Merle Shenk lay out a scriptural basis for believers meeting from house to house and how micro church networks are making disciples and multiplying leaders as well as the message of the gospel. Merle Shenk serves as the lead pastor of Newport Church in Elm, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Cheree, have over 20 years of cross-cultural ministry experience and a passion for evangelism, training, and discipleship work. Together, they serve on the DOVE International Apostolic team and lead the apostolic team for DOVE South Africa, where they lived for over 11 years and planted an inner-city, multi-ethnic church. Quotable Quotes: “You don’t have authority unless you are under authority.” -Watchman Nee A Healthy Micro Church Is Not: A group that is disgruntled with their local church and/or existing leadership that decides to go start its own thing. “Whatever seeds are in the first meeting will be reproduced later down the road.” That is why it is so important to get the attitude right in the beginning. An ingrown club. It shouldn’t be so ingrown that it is not reaching the lost. An independent group, unwilling to submit to spiritual authority. Because we, unfortunately, have a lot of that in the Body of Christ today. The same people meeting together, year after year, with no heart for the harvest. Healthy Micro Churches: Have a heart for the harvest. Are called by the Lord to make disciples (2 Tim. 2:2). Have leadership and elders and are under authority and accountability. Are relational and flexible. Have the heart to train leaders who will start new micro churches. Must be connected and are often tied to other micro church networks. If You Are Called to Start

Beer 1: RAR, El Segundo (2:26) Inoue vs Dasmarinas Reaction (8:10) Charlo vs Montiel Reaction (11:37) Lomachenko vs Nakatani Preview - Our favorite fighter returns! (22:00) Tank Davis vs Barrios Preview (27:47) Other Boxing News (29:50) NHL semis update - Montreal is in the Cup! Game 7 NYI/TBL Upcoming! (35:15) US Open Recap - All hail Jon Rahm! The maker of putts! (38:28) NBA 2For1 - we discuss how our first Live Reaction went on the 2For1 (42:00) NASCAR Pitstop - Kyle Larson cannot be stopped (43:42) Parlay and Tank Davis odds Beer 2: RAR, El Segundo (47:14) Jordan "the songbird" is back with more vocals. Enjoy! (51:11) Favorite Quotes - Inspired by 25th Anniversary of Austin 3:16. Here are our favorite quotes and phrases from TV and Movies. Some mainstream, some lesser known.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the consummate balance of an entrepreneurially sharp yet resolutely calm mind? Well … mystery solved! Our intrepid host, Mirena Umizaj, invites mindfulness paladin, Attorney Joe DiNardo, an incredible source of inspiration and pillar of strength to many in the field of law. Revisiting his humble beginnings, Joe reminisces about the 1100 square feet home of his childhood. Not expecting to attend college, he almost serendipitously finds himself at Brockport State College and surprises himself as he turns into a mainstay in the dean's list. Enjoying his undergrad success, he transfers to the University of Buffalo, subsequently attending law school. With so much altruism in his cadence, he starts his career in a “lower economic and African-American part of the city,” teaching part-time at a GED and adult education center—all the while offering his services to an impoverished community who have no means of affording an attorney. Because of all the false arrests and destitute offenses he had to represent, his reputation as a defense attorney flourished. From one mountain to the next Everest, his 26-year career burgeons from personal injury work into the litigation funding company he founded in 2000, Counsel Financial. Meanwhile, sharing the same interests, Mirena and Joe deep-dives into the zen of mindfulness and spirituality.  He impresses us with his stalwart, 4 am meditation habit, and five decades of transcendentally centering oneself to bravely face the many pitfalls life throw his way. As a mindfulness expert, Joe expounds on the foundation, nuances, methods, and health benefits of “sitting” and intentionally drawing strength from a quiet mind. It's no wonder Joe knows how to find peace even from the tragedy of his wife's passing.  We hit a hard note as he shares Marcia DiNardo's bittersweet journey and her brave battle with cancer. Her undue demise in 2015 rocks his world in so many ways. As Joe engulfs us with their beautiful story—the tremendous love and family they shared and the best things he derived from knowing her—we see a successfully prolific yet humble man, seeing our dreary, cimmerian world through cloudless eyes of unabashed hope. EPISODE SURVEY  [00:13:41] From humble beginnings to major asbestos case building[00:19:37] On pioneering a new model of lending loans to law firms, known today as Counsel Financial[00:44:54] An acid trip, ultrasonic hearing, and expanding consciousness[00:55:55] Joe speaks of his meditation retreat with Baba Ram Dass during his journey to pursue Buddhism and Mindfulness. [01:20:57] The life-changing practice of non-judgemental mindfulness[01:31:46] Practicing meditation as a lifeline amid crumbling corporations during the 2009 financial meltdown[01:38:47] Joe relays his experience of looking death straight in the eye[01:52:17] On his wife's battle with pancreatic cancer and being confronted with a sense of mortality once again [02:08:21] Mindfulness for people in the legal profession QUOTABLE QUOTES: [00:29:28] “Money problems make good people do bad things” [00:53:23] “In the beginner's mind there are many opportunities; in the expert's there are few...have the beginner's mind because the beginner's mind opens you up with all sorts of opportunities” [01:15:32] “We have to have that same equanimity for both [pleasant and unpleasant experiences] because it will allow those stronger, more pleasant experiences to arise versus you creating them- by not having an expectation of what it'll look like or feel like or be like.” [01:15:32] “Don't judge yourself … by doing that part of the practice- learning non-judgment of yourself- you become less judgmental everywhere in your life. [01:27:28] “And that's what the Buddha said in the very first discourse he ever gave...the illness for all of mankind is craving. It's just wanting ... either to hang on to things or wanting to push away the uncomfortable things, it's all just one little thing- craving” [02:02:18] “As a caretaker, it's not our job to do what we think a sick person needs, it's our job to listen to what they think they need, and to comfort them as best we can.” ABOUT OUR GUEST: Joe DiNardo Founder of Counsel Financial, a commercial lender offering loans and credit lines to law firms. Practiced mass tort and personal injury law for 26 years  Represented thousands of injured plaintiffs, securing multi-million dollar, high-profile settlements. Participant in the inaugural retreat at the Insight Meditation Center in Barre, Massachusetts Studied with renowned meditation teachers such as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, and Anagarika Munindra, a highly regarded Bengali meditation teacher.  Author of Mindfulness Matters: for everyone, a volume containing practical advice on how to embody mindfulness in everyday life. Wrote A Letter to My Wife, a dedication to his late wife, Marcia, telling a narrative from her cancer diagnosis to death as well as offering ways to support individuals enduring disease and their loved ones. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Visit Mirena's Chic Website and LinkedIn Purchase Joe's Books: Mindfulness Matters: For Everyone and A Letter to My Wife Another influential book Joe recommends: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Check out the company Joe founded, Counsel Financial Visit the Insight Meditation Center Shownotes and podcast content management by Almond Tree Writers' Ink, LLC's Founder, Caryl Veloso    

An indomitable “force of nature,” former judge and luminary in Trucking Litigation, Joseph A. Fried, sweeps us away in The Heart of Law's podcast debut. Our prolific host, Mirena Umizaj, picks the perfect guest to launch her show. She engages the inspiring powerhouse and discovers the many elements that propel, energize, and move him.  Covid-19 has certainly brought significant changes to Joe's life and practice. With depositions and hearings done in Zoom meeting rooms, he remarks on the substantial depreciation in the quality of human engagement within his practice. However, he positively accentuates the advantages of time saved at traveling less—how it unexpectedly improved his health and time spent with his family. Despite its many distractions, he remarks on the surprisingly special kind of intimacy and organic camaraderie that an informal internet meeting does for his clients.  Mirena continues to ask Joe thought-provoking questions about his evolution as a litigator and as a human being overall. He shares invaluable life lessons he has learned in three decades of working in such a ruthless, highly driven field. Joe shares his resolution to take candid inventory of his life and his profound decision to live honestly. He reveals deep and meaningful insights, expounding on the hard choices to preserve his family, marriage, faith. The two subsequently unpack the common, negative stereotypes that plague lawyers. While Joe considers the necessity of emotional restraint for litigators (even doctors) to perform their job effectively, he weighs the value of human decency and meaningful connection with his clients—making sure he builds credibility and authentic relationships with them.  Joe gives homage to his courtroom heroes Gerry Spence, Ben Williams, and Josh Carterton how much their work has influenced him, his thriving practice, and causes close to his heart. With cogent transparency and optimism as motifs throughout the podcast, we find a refreshingly new perspective into the legal world through the eyes of Mirena and Joe. EPISODE SURVEY: 00:04:15 Discover how Joe makes the most out of working remotely & how his practice shifted gears since the global pandemic.  00:19:05 Joe expounds on the necessary changes he's made within himself as he became more self-aware in his profession and life.  01:16:51 Learn the many benefits of neurolinguistics and psychodrama. 01:20:31 Joe discusses everything he has learned and the benefits of Trial Lawyers College for any attorney and living a life of balance and the 80-20 rule 01:49:43 Mirena asks Joe about the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, the organization he co-founded with Michael Leizerman. QUOTABLE QUOTES: “... the first order of business in jury selection is to create a safe space… for a juror.” “The willingness [and]  the courage to be vulnerable . . .   when you exercise that courage is the opposite of what I thought would happen. I thought that I would be rejected, labeled, ostracized, pushed away. And what I found instead was people were drawn to that courage.” “ … in a lot of ways my whole life has been about trying to figure out my place in the world, why I'm here . . .  and what's my purpose … I've struggled with doubts about self-worth . . . and I don't think I'm alone.”  “As people get so caught up on the surface, we forget to see what's underneath it all.”  “It is all about challenging the paradigms that we were taught in law school.” “And there [are] so many filters everywhere . . . trying to appear one way and really be another way.” “I believe that the party with the most credibility at the end wins almost invariably.” “It's a struggle for honesty in the imperfection that matters.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Check-out Joe's Fully Loaded Kudos Swing by Joe's practice: Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers | Fried Goldberg LLC Visit Mirena's Interweb Crib and  LinkedIn Joe's Book: Understanding Motor Carrier Claims Other Recommended Books: The Four Agreements, The Seat of the Soul Book a free call with FIRESIDE to talk about your marketing needs Show Notes by Almond Tree Writers' Ink, LLC's Founder, Caryl Veloso ABOUT OUR GUEST:   Joseph A. Fried Partner with Fried Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, GA  Specializes in Trucking Litigation and is licensed to practice in GA, FL TN, TX, NY; he has handled cases in about 40 States.  Former Judge of Fulton County Magistrate Court (1994-2014) and a former police officer.  Accomplished $1 Billion in recoveries Authored 2 books and several Trial Guides DVDs on Trucking Litigation, educating attorneys regarding trucking claims to nationwide; Joe is  about to release the third book for police officers on Standards of Care for Safety Driving Trucks  Attended Trial Lawyers College in 2002 & joined the faculty in 2005 Co-founded the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys in 2015 Lead efforts to get Truck Accident Law to a fully recognized specialty of the ABA (American Bar Association) in 2017 Former Department Chair of National Board of Truck Crash Attorneys and National Board of Trial Advocacy  Credited with developing many of the Best Practices used by lawyers nationally in Truck Accident Investigation and Truck Accident Litigation.

Never has a January 1st been more anticipated.  Hope is the key word, patience falling a close second.  While you practice patience, let us share some quotes that resonate as you anticipate your return to the world of "in person!"  We love quotes!

Introduction: This episode showcases the business of Leadership and what good leaders need to notice in our current VUCA world. Conor Brennan is CEO of Arachas Corporate Brokers in Ireland. He says his role as a CEO, isn't just to make sure we have the expertise and resources to make good on the promises we make every day, it's to make sure our people truly understand the role they play in being there for our customers when they need us most. Conor was formerly  CEO of Zurich UK General Insurance & CEO of Zurich GI in Ireland. He held roles as Deputy CEO Chambers Ireland and roles in print and media with a BA Hons, Commerce and Communications from Dublin City University.   Podcast episode summary: This episode discussed Leadership and some of the needed competencies for leaders today. The conversation spoke to the importance of societal change and its impact on business, especially the war for talent. The insurance business of which Conor is apart can be seen as traditional and hierarchical often with a legacy of heroic leaders. That way of leadership is changing.  Conor did not dream of being in Insurance he almost fell into Insurance after a significant period working as Deputy CEO for Chambers of Ireland He loved his degree in college, it was new and exciting to be in communications in an Ireland that was a two station TV nation, a country governed by the Church where much of Ireland was really insular.  He quickly appreciated the power of reading and reading voraciously to equip him in Business To him the construction of business leaders is broadly governed by societal changes.  Generational understanding is critical. Important to be able to listen, the new generation of workers expect this as a minimum, it also allows for collective intelligence leading to better decision making  Leaders have to be mindful of the generational mix in business and to ensure the wider system is respected.  Quality of debate seen in recent Brexit talks by our Taoiseach, Simon Coveney and Helen McEntee was inspirational & speaks to the brilliance and educational minds of our young leaders We are not having harmless conversations about climate change anymore and people like Greta Thunberg and our own young protesters are heralding a sea change in our response to this crisis-shows how the opinion of the next generation is feeding into our contemporary conversations  Impact of Brexit is having an impact on the war for talent. With companies choosing Ireland over the UK as a centre along with Direct Foreign Investment means tightness with respect to labour.  Demands of younger generation & what appeals to them from a career perspective much different to what was. Purpose paramount, ethics essential, continuous learning, flexible work conditions/terms and older workers mean a lot to consider over financial remuneration  Leaders have to be congruent and you have to believe in your intentions -audio has to match the video Behind language is action-tough challenges in a competitive market means much greater need for mature conversations on the top team Norms are important, respect, integrity, an ability to dialogue and appreciate difference Leaders need to mind their inappropriate use of EGO Conor's Leadership Style is inclusive, and he works hard to bring diverse opinions into the room to form better decisions. He ensures the conditions on his team allow for mature and respectful conversations where a common and shared view of the business is held.  Conor shared his journey into Leadership and how preparation, passion and a willingness to invest in himself and change his style including getting coaching meant he could then assume greater and more responsible roles in Zurich. He was well resourced by Zurich in terms of leadership development  In hiring for his top team, he looks for attitude first. Technical skills are necessary but can be taught In terms of our VUCA world Conor helps leaders especially younger leaders to look less for perfection and encourage other intelligences including listening to their gut Conor draws inspiration from many sport' teams and he is especially proud of the Dublin GAA. He cites a story where a player came off the pitch after a major win and in the moment did not recall the point win, instead he noted the team's performance.  Conor admires the naturalness, connected nature of high performing sports teams who do the right thing. He sees harmony and symphony as necessary prerequisites to teams' performance in our complex networked world.  Conor is a big fan of coaching and he employed team coaching for his top team at Arachas. Getting team members to get at mutual goals is hard work and a continuous practice  Culture change is hard and rewarding but it must be worked with commitment and effort.  Conor's top 3 tips or nuggets for teams include  Be appropriate with your ego  Work with people that stimulate you and challenge you Have fun    Quotable Quotes: “helping people do their best work elsewhere” “Be appropriate with your ego”    Resources: the following include the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation   Prisoners of Geography  Unauthorised Biography of Tiger Wooods  Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood 

A Conversation with Bob Dunham on the Game of Teams Podcast series    Introduction: Bob Dunham is the founder of the Institute for Generative Leadership based in Colorado. The Institute delivers Leadership development programs and resources designed to enable leaders business owners, managers and professional coaches take their performance and the performance of their teams and organisation to the next level. Bob is the co-author of the book The Innovator's Way, the Essential Practices for Successful Innovation, which he wrote with Dr Peter Denning.   Podcast episode summary: This episode describes what it means to be human and what it means to practice being a Leader and Team member in organisational life today. Bob discusses the important distinctions he learnt in his quest at Motorola to get at Performance. He shares his ideas on Generative Leadership and discussed questions like what is action? He reminds us that Leadership and teamwork is a performance art and that art is housed in conversations. To be congruent we need to develop skills and practices that support committed conversations. Bob illuminates 5 blind spots that I suspect most of us suffer in one form or another. This episode is a must listen if you want greater satisfaction and results on teams.   Every culture has its history, stories, behaviours & patterns and every culture has its blind spots. In our culture, one of our blind spots is that we think we know what action is and we think we know what a human being is and we might even think we know what a team is but when we ask more deeply there is confusion.  Bob shares his own story at Motorola and the quest to get at excellence.  On a course called communication for action, Bob was asked -what is action? He Learnt that we don't have a clear operational, shared interpretation of what action is. The first blind spot.  Commitments are made in conversation. Commitments are made in language and yet curiously we often labour the idea that conversations are a waste of time. Commitments are acts, acts we do in language that evoke commitment. Acts of requests, promises, offers, assessments, assertions and declarations.  All results come from prior conversations. Generative Leadership is leadership held in conversations that are observable, executable and learnable that gets at commitment.  Leadership is about getting at a shared promise that we can all trust and people can really own. Get real about the power of conversations, be in a culture that values conversational excellence. Reframe what it means to be in a meeting. It is the conversation stupid! This means becoming aware of our bodies, our fears, and hesitations, contractions that are internal states that are the edge of learning for leadership. To wit befriend emotions, they are precursors to action.  Anything non-trivial will have changes and breakdowns and team members need to navigate conversations that are honest, maybe fearful but open.  Generative Leadership is a leadership discipline that takes leaders into new territory, the body, emotions, habits and triggered tendencies. The learning & practising to support Generative Leadership is deep but transformational  At the Institute for Generative Leadership, the programs speak to a list of blind spots Leaders suffer. For this show, 5 Blind Spots were enumerated. 1. Our culture really does not have a good definition of action. 2. Our culture teaches us that learning is understanding.  Learning is an embodies practice in performance art- you are your practice 3. The question of what is a human being is a blind spot. 4. Choice, people live like they do not have choices. 5. What is a good life?  Quotable Quotes: “it is the conversation stupid!” “Conversations are not just words they are full body contact sports”  “Hope is s positive irresponsibility” “ Emotions are a predisposition to action”    Resources: the following includes the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation www.generateleadership.com www.innovators-way.com 

Introduction: This episode showcases some practices & principles that support teams be agile and adopt Flow principles in the digital world.  Fin Goulding is an expert in business and technical agility having worked as a CIO or CTO in some major organisations like Aviva, PaddyPowerBetfair, Lastminute.com, HSBC and Travelocity. Fin is the co-founder of Flow Academy with Haydn Shaughnessy and has co-authored two books, Flow and 12 steps to Flow. Flow is a book for changemakers, mavericks and innovators. It demystifies the business of digital transformation. Fin is a prolific blogger, public speaker and social media enthusiast. He is also a keen marathoner.  Podcast episode summary: This conversation spoke to the work Fin now does in helping teams and organisations navigate digital transformation.  Fin described the essence of his book, Flow, which is really a metaphor for work and how it should be, frictionless.  Fin shared how people can be with change through visualisation techniques, stand-ups and the like where meaningful work and outcomes are discussed rather than problems. He admitted to stumbling across Agile and how it now informs so much of his thinking regarding Leadership, Teams and the business of providing value for clients.    Fin is not just an IT geek but a cultural expert in terms of business and technical agility, he is also a keen motivator and communicator  His work concerns people and how they could work together and collaborate better across teams-its all about improving the way people work together to get at better outcomes for clients.  Leadership can be a misnomer especially when teams are self-managing, Leaders need to find their purpose and place with teams  The best teams forget hierarchies and find ways to work together to get the work done  Toxic members can sabotage team performance and the Leader can support the person or individual do their best work elsewhere.  Get good at working outside of your job description, think broad as well as deep Respect diversity and look to hire for diversity  Often getting at team performance means unlearning  and learning to be open to new ideas and ways of working  A leader needs to create the conditions for psychological safety which for Fin is about being genuine, humble and about telling stories He encourages team members to continually learn, to listen to things like podcasts to widen their perspectives. It is important to continuously learn Don't be a Vampire, the kind of leader who sucks the energy out of a team Finally, Fin shared some nuggets for listeners to consider –Employ visualisation techniques, find your purpose and work to identify your values and strengths to be best deployed on a team   Quotable Quotes: “helping people do their best work elsewhere” “As a Leader don't be a Vampire, sucking the energy out of a team”   Resources: the following includes the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation Flow, by Fin Goulding and Hayden Shaughnessy  Designing your life; how to build a well-lived joyful life which applies design thinking to the most pernicious of life's problems by Bill Burnet and Dave Evans  Lean Enterprise by Barry O Reilly  Teaming by Amy Edmonson  FGoulding on Linkedin and Twitter  Goulding.io for Fin's blog

Introduction: Dr Krister Lowe is an organisational psychologist, team coach and creator of the team coaching zone podcast. Krister is a specialist in team coaching and his passion is working with teams of teams and on enterprise level coaching. This episode discusses how important teams are in the 21st century in dealing with some of the societies wicked problems. Collaboration of an order we have yet to witness is key. Krister laments how we are not well versed in Teaming skills and many of us have never really operated on a real team. The episode goes on to discuss how teams can help themselves perform well together by emphasising the structure and design of a team as well as the discipline & focus required for sustainability.  There are many ways to access potential on teams and Krister is not afraid to work with embodied techniques, our many intelligences, agile techniques and of course psychological safety as the bedrock norm for innovation and performance.    Podcast episode summary:  60-30-10 Rule means doing significant pre-work on the part of the Leader to determine the team's purpose and the right people to support that purpose and after and quickly allowing for a team launch before a teams culture gets too enmeshed and finally doing some light tweaks to support the team stay on course or course correct as appropriate  Most teams are not designed well. Krister really appreciates the Agile philosophy and believes in its efficacy for most teams especially in a world where we need more distributed leadership  Agile can support Leadership teams as well using meetings more productively helping the team mine the wisdom of the team members, doing real work together as opposed to presenting information that wastes time and depletes energy Using psychological safety and agile to get at faster thinking and acting –Krister describes our five intelligences and how often we overuse our analytical problem solving and consensus building rituals over the use of other forms of information and knowledge sources such as the body, our gut, heart and groin as the seat of our passion.  Krister shared a story where he used his own emotional intelligence to access what was really going on a for a team in the moment, this noticing enabled the team to speak to their loss and then move into action with greater degrees of energy Krister described his work working on teams of teams and the power of 5 teams being in the room together to get at synergies and interdependencies understanding the nested nature of their system  Krister helps leaders move along the leadership continuum from Team Manager, through Leader of strategy and orchestration to the Leader as coach.  Some nuggets:  -Double down on team design -Get at & focus on a few mission-critical goals  -Have a good Team Launch -Practice together over time   Quotable Quotes:  “Structure drives behaviour and culture” Krister Lowe “Most teams are not designed well” Krister Lowe “I have no question that when you have a team the possibility exists that it will generate magic producing something extraordinary, but don't count on it” Richard Hackman Plans are useless but planning is indispensable” Eisenhower   Resources: the following includes the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation 2018 Global Human Capital Trends, Deloitte report.   Senior Leadership Teams, Ruth Wageman, Richard Hackman, Debra Nunes & James Burruss The Team Coaching Zone Podcast  The Team Coaching Zone website 

Introduction: Fiona Carney is a Senior Director of Business Operations for Asia at Microsoft. Her background is in Consulting, where she worked with KPMG and Accenture in Business Strategy and Change Management for over 10 years. In 2007, Fiona joined Microsoft and has worked in numerous roles and led functions of the business- including Customer Experience, Sales, Operations and Account Management. She has worked with Microsoft partners for her entire career at Microsoft in EMEA and globally. Currently, she leads a large cross-functional organization supporting the business in Asia. Fiona sits on the Diversity & Inclusion Council for APAC and is passionate about the development of people and ensuring a diverse workforce. Podcast episode summary: This episode covers Fiona's passion for teams, for people development, technology and the impact it can make on society as a whole. Fiona discussed her recent Master's program where she researched resilience and the impact of group coaching on resilience. In addition, she shared her insights on what it takes to get at team performance citing the importance of leveraging peoples strengths, giving and being clear about purpose and mission, listening and looking for bright spots, having a shared context that is understood and remembering that behaviours are contagious. The following comprise the summarised bullet s of our conversation   Resilience is important in a world that is global, challenging, ambiguous and ever-changing In terms of building, teams start with strengths-Microsoft use Strengths Finder –leaders need to be able to look under the “Iceberg” and understand what motivates their people Not everything is governed by processes encourage people to seek clarity & link that back to your team's purpose  Encourage your team's effort to look for “bright spots” places where best practice is exhibited Shared context is essential-what are we trying to achieve together, how do our roles need to adapt, how can we make each other succeed in that effort Psychological safety is important to get at the trust and to enable risk-taking and learning. Simple to say hard to make happen Role modelling is an important component of Leadership-model the behaviours you seek to see happen Understand people and their cultural differences –Fiona describes her best team experience where a team of global experts were thrown together on a critical issue with wide stakeholder impact.  Their success was predicated on investing in time together, forming quickly and relinquishing the need to be right or precious, size of team was small and the mindset they adopted allowed for trade-offs to be made easily Microsoft has been going through its own cultural transformation and a lot of work has gone on to make their three values come to life, Energy, Passion and Success. A big focus is on having a growth mindset – where people can fail fast, learn and be empowered Fiona is very interested in learning more about psychodynamics or the currents that flow beneath a team. She is reading books by Manfred Kets De Vries.  Artificial Intelligence is really big and Fiona's interest is in helping people be with that change and be relevant  Fiona summarised by saying that Leaders of teams need to listen, provide a shared context, break things down into manageable meaningful goals, help people to look for “bright spots” and remember that behaviours are contagious.    Quotable Quotes: “shared context is important” “safety, belonging and mattering” “Energy, Clarity and Success- 3 Microsoft values easy to grasp, easy to remember and easy to role model”    Resources: the following includes the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation Strengths Finder by Gallup  Psychological Safety and Amy Edmonson  The hedgehog affect and The Leadership Mystique by Mandfred Kets De Vries