Podcast appearances and mentions of Raymond M Kethledge

Professor Cass Sunstein and Judge Raymond Kethledge will open the symposium with a fireside chat exploring the conceptual question of why states choose to separate powers along with the relationship between the separation of powers and the rule of law.FeaturingHon. Raymond M. Kethledge, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Lecturer on Law, Harvard Law SchoolProf. Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard Law School

Success brings with it pressures you might not be ready for. In an attempt to alleviate imposter syndrome and to do and learn all the things, your personal life suffers. This then spills over into your leadership, causing issues at work… which then only add to the difficulties at home… and the horrible cycle continues.To discuss this problem we all face, I (Kyle) interviewed my unofficial mentor, Cory Carlson, Owner and the CEO of Connector Consulting, the author of Win at Home First and Rise and Go, and the podcast host of Win at Home First. Cory opens up about his journey from trying to help himself to seeking a coach, and how that led him to the place he is today. Through his own personal transformation, Cory saw how being absent from home life and existing without purpose in your work doesn't have to be “just the way it is”. He talks about intentionality, courage with grace, timing, rejecting head trash, and much more.“You need to put together a vision statement. Just a simple, 10 word or less, pithy vision statement… puts a little fear in you and also excites you.” -- Cory CarlsonWhat You'll LearnLearning through imposter syndromeCourage with graceIntentional, not passiveTiming doesn't necessarily mean noWriting a pithy vision statement and manifesto that works for youRejecting head trashPurpose and peopleRecommended ResourcesBook: Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. ErwinConnect with Cory CarlsonCory is the Owner and the CEO of Connector Consulting, the author of Win at Home First and Rise and Go, and the podcast host of Win at Home First, a Top 1.5% global podcast per ListenNotes.As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win at home and work.Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders, especially, were often not living life to the fullest.When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So he left his corporate career to help other leaders win at work and at home. Cory does this through executive coaching, speaking, and writing.Currently, Cory lives in Cincinnati with his awesome wife and three amazing children and holds both a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Rockhurst University.​Website: CoryMCarlson.com Podcast:

“Adversity sets the conditions to show people in the moment just how important it is for somebody to step up and lead.” - Mike Erwin 6ers, this episode is all about leadership while creating human connections in the digital world. Tony Nash is joined by Mike Erwin, founder of https://www.teamrwb.org/ (TeamRWB) and author. His new book https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship) is out now. You are going to learn how to thrive in a chaotic digital world, establish meaningful relationships amid all the distractions, and lead other people whether or not you are in a formal leadership position.  As Mike puts it, leadership is not about titles, ranks, or money, it's the ability to influence people to do the right thing and what needs to be done. In the end, this episode will empower you to take back your sense of agency, focus on the people and relationships around you, be accountable for your own mental health – all while making technology still work for you. ----- https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship) by Michael S. Erwin and Willys DeVoll https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866323/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1639449610&refinements=p_27%3AMichael+S.+Erwin&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Michael+S.+Erwin (Lead Yourself First) by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin ----- 00:40 – Introduction 01:04– The topic of his new book, https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship), already caught his interest way back 2010 when he did a research for grad school. It has been his obsession for the last decade. 02:11 – He compares his two books. His first book https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866315 (Lead Yourself First) was all about the advent of thee Information Age and its impact on three things: humans' ability to think hard, focus, and reflect. The new book is all about the impact of technology and all the noise on human relationships. 03:15 – He wrote his new book before COVID-19, which amplified the effect of the internet on human connections as the pandemic accelerated the pace of the digital-first world. 05:02 – He believes leadership should be accessible to everyone. Leadership has nothing to do with rank, title, and salary; it's how you influence people to do the right thing and what needs to be done. 05:48 – Citing the late president and Army officer Dwight Eisenhower, he says “leadership is the art of getting other people to do what needs to be done because they want to do it.” 07:00 – His new book does not just apply to managers, supervisors, or those in formal leadership positions. “This is a book about life because leadership is in our families, volunteer organizations, neighborhoods, it's everywhere.” 08:46 – As chairman of the board and founder of Father Vincent Capodanno High School, a private independent high school, he teaches a weekly course on character, resilience, and leadership via “experiential learning,” wherein students get to experience a real stress and leadership test. 09:42 – “One of the great things about adversity is that it sets the conditions to show people in the moment just how important it is for somebody to step up and lead.” 10:31 – The importance of empathy and human connections  14:32 – “It is in your power to make technology work for you.”  The problem starts if you spend 4-5 hours in front of a screen, distracting you from the people and relationships around you. 16:50 – He says “it can be done we just need to have discipline.” Some actionable advice: Try keeping your hands up while on Zoom meetings and maintaining eye contact to show that you are fully present in the moment. 17:50 – To operationalize these concepts in the book, he interviewed role models from different...

“Adversity sets the conditions to show people in the moment just how important it is for somebody to step up and lead.” - Mike Erwin 6ers, this episode is all about leadership while creating human connections in the digital world. Tony Nash is joined by Mike Erwin, founder of https://www.teamrwb.org/ (TeamRWB) and author. His new book https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship) is out now. You are going to learn how to thrive in a chaotic digital world, establish meaningful relationships amid all the distractions, and lead other people whether or not you are in a formal leadership position.  As Mike puts it, leadership is not about titles, ranks, or money, it's the ability to influence people to do the right thing and what needs to be done. In the end, this episode will empower you to take back your sense of agency, focus on the people and relationships around you, be accountable for your own mental health – all while making technology still work for you. ----- https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship) by Michael S. Erwin and Willys DeVoll https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866323/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1639449610&refinements=p_27%3AMichael+S.+Erwin&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Michael+S.+Erwin (Lead Yourself First) by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin ----- 00:40 – Introduction 01:04– The topic of his new book, https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 (Leadership is a Relationship), already caught his interest way back 2010 when he did a research for grad school. It has been his obsession for the last decade. 02:11 – He compares his two books. His first book https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866315 (Lead Yourself First) was all about the advent of thee Information Age and its impact on three things: humans' ability to think hard, focus, and reflect. The new book is all about the impact of technology and all the noise on human relationships. 03:15 – He wrote his new book before COVID-19, which amplified the effect of the internet on human connections as the pandemic accelerated the pace of the digital-first world. 05:02 – He believes leadership should be accessible to everyone. Leadership has nothing to do with rank, title, and salary; it's how you influence people to do the right thing and what needs to be done. 05:48 – Citing the late president and Army officer Dwight Eisenhower, he says “leadership is the art of getting other people to do what needs to be done because they want to do it.” 07:00 – His new book does not just apply to managers, supervisors, or those in formal leadership positions. “This is a book about life because leadership is in our families, volunteer organizations, neighborhoods, it's everywhere.” 08:46 – As chairman of the board and founder of Father Vincent Capodanno High School, a private independent high school, he teaches a weekly course on character, resilience, and leadership via “experiential learning,” wherein students get to experience a real stress and leadership test. 09:42 – “One of the great things about adversity is that it sets the conditions to show people in the moment just how important it is for somebody to step up and lead.” 10:31 – The importance of empathy and human connections  14:32 – “It is in your power to make technology work for you.”  The problem starts if you spend 4-5 hours in front of a screen, distracting you from the people and relationships around you. 16:50 – He says “it can be done we just need to have discipline.” Some actionable advice: Try keeping your hands up while on Zoom meetings and maintaining eye contact to show that you are fully present in the moment. 17:50 – To operationalize these concepts in the book, he interviewed role models from different...

On this episode of Got Your 6, Tony interview SefCzech Brewing Co-Owner Eric Sefchik. Eric Sefchik is a US Army veteran, athlete, and entrepreneur. Eric is the co-owner of Cleveland, Ohio-based SefCzech Brewing, a family-operated business specializing in homemade beers. He is passionate about ice hockey and brewing the best homemade beer. The business' Instagram account regularly shares its products, as well as updates on their brewing process. Eric, with his father and brother, began doing full-time homebrewing in 2020. They are still in the process of expanding their business offerings. He recently began a new position as a Project Manager with Gardiner Service Company. Eric graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 2010 with a degree in business management and systems engineering. After which, he led, coached, and mentored over 35 West Point cadet-athletes for the Men's NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey. He also supported the execution of the nationwide recruiting program. He served for 7 years in the US Army. His last position in the Army was commanding an Air Defense Artillery Patriot Firing Battery in Fort Hood, TX. ------------- https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866323/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lead+yourself+first&qid=1621427338&sr=8-1 (Lead Yourself First) by Raymond M. Kethledge & Michael S. Erwin https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EH5YWKPH6TYH&dchild=1&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1621427412&sprefix=the+subtile%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1 (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life) by Mark Manson ------------- https://www.tenthousand.cc/ (Ten Thousand) promo code for 15% off your first order: GOTYOUR6 https://forms.gle/Hue634JVwsjhaPJ17 (Stacking Wins)

On this episode of Got Your 6, Tony interview SefCzech Brewing Co-Owner Eric Sefchik. Eric Sefchik is a US Army veteran, athlete, and entrepreneur. Eric is the co-owner of Cleveland, Ohio-based SefCzech Brewing, a family-operated business specializing in homemade beers. He is passionate about ice hockey and brewing the best homemade beer. The business' Instagram account regularly shares its products, as well as updates on their brewing process. Eric, with his father and brother, began doing full-time homebrewing in 2020. They are still in the process of expanding their business offerings. He recently began a new position as a Project Manager with Gardiner Service Company. Eric graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 2010 with a degree in business management and systems engineering. After which, he led, coached, and mentored over 35 West Point cadet-athletes for the Men's NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey. He also supported the execution of the nationwide recruiting program. He served for 7 years in the US Army. His last position in the Army was commanding an Air Defense Artillery Patriot Firing Battery in Fort Hood, TX. ------------- https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/1632866323/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lead+yourself+first&qid=1621427338&sr=8-1 (Lead Yourself First) by Raymond M. Kethledge & Michael S. Erwin https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EH5YWKPH6TYH&dchild=1&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1621427412&sprefix=the+subtile%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1 (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life) by Mark Manson ------------- https://www.tenthousand.cc/ (Ten Thousand) promo code for 15% off your first order: GOTYOUR6 https://forms.gle/Hue634JVwsjhaPJ17 (Stacking Wins)

Introduction Welcome to Let’s Talk Family Enterprise, a podcast that explores the ideas, concepts, and models that best serve Family Enterprise Advisors in supporting their clients.   All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Family Enterprise Exchange or its employees.   Description There is nothing quite like a global pandemic to cause us to pause and think about what really matters in our lives. Ruth Steverlynck sits down with author, coach, world record-breaker, and global resource for CEOs and Family Enterprises, Dave Phillips (dphillips.com), to explore why achieving success in life may not, in and of itself, be enough and practical steps we can take to figure out our authentic life purpose.   Guest bio Dave Phillips, of Phillips Management Inc., is an experienced executive mentor and speaker for high-performance CEOs and business leaders across North America. His work covers topics ranging from the boardroom to the bedroom in some of the most challenging and even troubling areas of the leaders’ lives. Dave not only supports CEOs and business leaders but also their teams to make a greater impact and provide long-term solutions to business leaders. Along with leadership mentoring and speaking engagements, Dave and the Phillips Management team have developed a variety of team-building tools and courses to support corporate teams for a variety of businesses. Regardless of your business size and revenue, the tools and capacity building programs Phillips Management offers will improve business communication and, in the long run, the overall health of the business. For Dave’s full bio, click here.   Key Takeaways [0:27] Ruth introduces fellow Vancouverite Dave Phillips and works down the list for only part of his impressive resume. [5:00] Ruth quotes part of the foreword in Dave’s book, The Three Big Questions. She takes a moment to ask him why taking the time to know, understand and clearly define his overarching life purpose was more transformational than any of his personal or professional accomplishments. [6:00] They discuss the difference between "purposeful" versus "purpose for". Dave shares that the life purpose puzzle has three pieces. [9:28] There have been, since the beginning of humankind, overarching and common characteristics of what it means to be a person of substance and this is agreed upon, regardless of creed. Dave explains that these virtues are our greatest hope for legacy but hardly ever our primary focus. [11:50] Dave shares a story which starts when he broke the world record for the longest water-ski marathon (1300 miles). [20:11] Dave addresses the question, “What’s my purpose?” and the value of finding that deeper sense of self. [22:11] Dave talks about being intentional about who you want to be in life, which may lead to finding a purpose. [23:04] Dave addresses the second question, “What is my mission?” and touches on how we can find what we’re likely good at and may find satisfying. [24:11] Dave touches on the third question, “What is my vision?” [29:27] Dave shares some practical steps to get started if you’re interested in finding more purpose, mission and vision for your life. [34:22] Dave explains how having a clear understanding of what your top three values are may inform more decisions than you would believe. “If you don’t know who you are, you will become the sum of the expectations of those around you.” [36:20] The three categories of values are as follows: identity values, competency values and activity values. Dave breaks down and defines each category. [39:00] Ruth asks Dave to share his advice to advisors: “To be mindful of: The money is not the client.” He takes time to explain exactly what he means as well as how he goes about talking to his clients about it. [44:09] Ruth thanks Dave for coming on to the podcast to share so much of his wisdom and invites listeners to subscribe to the podcast.   Share your thoughts with us at fea@family-enterprise-xchange.com   Mentioned in this episode Let’s Talk Family Enterprise podcast is brought to you by Family Enterprise Xchange.   Dave Phillips The Three Big Questions that Everyone Asks Sooner or Later, by Dave Phillips The Values Game will be made available in the Family Enterprise Exchange Monthly Digest. Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude, by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin   More about Family Enterprise Xchange Family Enterprise Xchange FEX on Facebook FEX on Twitter FEX on LinkedIn

This week Dave (https://twitter.com/davidegts) and Gunnar (http://atechnologyjobisnoexcuse.com/about) talk about Digital Minimalism. That’s it. Duck, Death and the Tulip (https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/05/04/duck-death-and-the-tulip-wolf-erlbruch/) by Wolf Erlbruch Digital Minimalism (http://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism/) by Cal Newport Walden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden) by Henry David Thoreau See also: Pure (https://www.hulu.com/series/pure-9e44cea6-0453-4f72-8eb6-f8f131a29ba3) on Hulu Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31451193-lead-yourself-first) by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin Cutting Room Floor * Blinking eye die (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0akjd89GFuc) We Give Thanks * The D&G Show Slack Clubhouse for the discussion topics!

In this episode, April Benson-Scearce joins us to discuss the book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport, and the broader topic of digital minimalism. Also mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin Links from the e-mail read in the Magick Mailbag segment: Sedna Woo on YouTube Obscure Clouds blog r/seculartarot on Reddit r/SASSWitches on Reddit Root Lock Radio podcast The Placebo Magick Podcast explores why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while understanding that magick isn't real. Magick is a metaphor, and metaphor is magickal! Subscribe by searching for the Placebo Magick Podcast in your favorite podcast app or using our RSS feed. Send your feedback to farmcodegary[at]protonmail.com. Become a Patron! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Download this episode (mp3). Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Frost Waltz" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "The Snow Queen" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Arcadia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, April Benson-Scearce joins us to discuss the book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport, and the broader topic of digital minimalism. Also mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin Links from the e-mail read in the Magick Mailbag segment: Sedna Woo on YouTube Obscure Clouds blog r/seculartarot on Reddit r/SASSWitches on Reddit Root Lock Radio podcast Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Frost Waltz" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "The Snow Queen" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Arcadia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/placebo-magick/message

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the author of 6 books, including New York Times bestseller Digital Minimalism. His writing focuses on the impact of new technology and social media on our ability to be productive and lead satisfying lives. Not surprisingly, his research suggests we’re becoming less connected and getting less done as technology permeates every moment of our day. For this podcast, I got to sit down face to face with Cal to discuss his ideas on digital minimalism. He describes how big business has manipulated us into constantly checking our phones, and is now profiting off of our attention. We discuss the consequences of pervasive technology, and the damaging effect it can have on our drive to create and connect with others in meaningful ways.  Fortunately, Cal also has a solution for turning your attention back to the things that really matter. Here’s the outline of this interview with Cal Newport: [00:00:35] Cal's background. [00:02:18] Book: So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport. [00:02:54] Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport. [00:03:43] Book: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, by Cal Newport. [00:04:17] Joshua Fields Millburn; The Minimalists Podcast, featuring Christopher Kelly and Dr. Tommy Wood: Health Problems. [00:04:42] Brad Stulberg; Podcast featuring Brad; Book: The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life, by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness. [00:05:39] Book: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. [00:06:37] The myth of preexisting passion. [00:07:50] We didn't sign up for this. [00:08:32] Why we’re always looking at our phones. [00:12:26] Social media as an arms race for your attention. [00:13:56] Evolutionary psychology; attention engineers. [00:14:29] BJ Fogg's Persuasive Technology Lab at Stanford. [00:14:56] Tristan Harris; Adam Alter. [00:15:52] Effects of intermittent reinforcement on behavior and dopamine. [00:16:47] Video: Dopamine Jackpot! Sapolsky on the Science of Pleasure. [00:17:19] Minimalism; Marcus Aurelius; Henry David Thoreau (author of Walden); Voluntary Simplicity; Marie Kondo. [00:19:01] Digital hoarding. [00:24:17] Digital decluttering: Stepping away from optional personal technology for 30 days. [00:26:29] Book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. [00:28:27] Boredom as a drive that gets us to do things that have meaning and value. [00:32:24] Book: Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, by John Cacioppo. [00:33:11] Book: Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude, by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin. [00:38:58] Connection vs communication. [00:44:56] Josh Turknett’s Intelligence Unshackled Podcast; Podcast with Josh: The Migraine Miracle. [00:46:30] The effects of technology on biology. [00:48:55] Digital Declutter Experiment for 30 days: step away, you get back in touch with what matters, use that as the foundation for very carefully rebuilding your digital life. [00:53:44] Conversation office hours. [00:57:46] Craftsman's approach to deciding whether or not to use a tool. [01:02:18] Article: Neuroscientists can predict decisions 11 seconds before we make them, based on this study: Koenig-Robert, Roger, and Joel Pearson. "Decoding the contents and strength of imagery before volitional engagement." Scientific reports9.1 (2019): 3504. [01:02:45] Will this have any impact? What's next? [01:05:31] Apple Screen Time reports. [01:08:30] Upcoming book: A World Without Email (tentative title). [01:15:15] Cal's website.

Here are 5 of my favorite Big Ideas from "Lead Yourself First" by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin. Hope you enjoy!

Here are 5 of my favorite Big Ideas from "Lead Yourself First" by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin. Hope you enjoy!

Mike Erwin: Lead Yourself First Mike Erwin is the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center and the Founder and President of The Positivity Project, a non-profit organization with the mission to help America’s youth build stronger relationships by recognizing the character strengths in themselves and others. He is the co-author of the book Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude*. Key Points Solitude helps both in intense thinking and also in giving the brain a chance to quiet down. It’s hard to think intensively with a lot going on around you. Even extroverts can benefit from solitude. Start small. Just find a few minutes throughout the day to build a habit of solitude. Social media and solitude can coexist. The four ways solitude benefits leaders: Clarity Creativity Moral Courage Emotional Balance Resources Mentioned Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude* by Raymond M. Kethledge and Mike Erwin The Character & Leadership Center Team Red, White, & Blue The Positivity Project Activate Your Free Coaching for Leaders Membership Get immediate access to my free, 10-day audio course, 10 Ways to Empower the People You Lead. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days to get the most immediate, practical actions to become a better leader. Join at CoachingforLeaders.com. Related Episodes CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL196: Marshall Goldsmith on Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts CFL211: How to Be Present and Productive CFL214: Stop Worrying and Start Living Next Episode Bonni and I return for the monthly question and answer show. Submit your question for consideration next week or for the first question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Mike Erwin: Lead Yourself First Mike Erwin is the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center and the Founder and President of The Positivity Project, a non-profit organization with the mission to help America’s youth build stronger relationships by recognizing the character strengths in themselves and others. He is the co-author of the book Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude*. Key Points Solitude helps both in intense thinking and also in giving the brain a chance to quiet down. It’s hard to think intensively with a lot going on around you. Even extroverts can benefit from solitude. Start small. Just find a few minutes throughout the day to build a habit of solitude. Social media and solitude can coexist. The four ways solitude benefits leaders: Clarity Creativity Moral Courage Emotional Balance Resources Mentioned Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude* by Raymond M. Kethledge and Mike Erwin The Character & Leadership Center Team Red, White, & Blue The Positivity Project Activate Your Free Coaching for Leaders Membership Get immediate access to my free, 10-day audio course, 10 Ways to Empower the People You Lead. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days to get the most immediate, practical actions to become a better leader. Join at CoachingforLeaders.com. Related Episodes CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL196: Marshall Goldsmith on Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts CFL211: How to Be Present and Productive CFL214: Stop Worrying and Start Living Next Episode Bonni and I return for the monthly question and answer show. Submit your question for consideration next week or for the first question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback