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The Jordan was at flood stage when the priests waded in — before the water moved. Obedience came first. Click here to read the sermon “Walk This Way” Joshua 3:1–4; 3:14–16; 4:18–24 It's such a treat to be back with you. My name is Rob Stone. If we haven't met yet, it's so good to be with you. This is my second of what will be three weeks preaching for you here at Yates Baptist Church. And we are in a series we started last week called Onward: Moving Toward the Uncharted. Onward, moving toward the uncharted. And of course we're walking through the book of Joshua. The book of Joshua is one of my favorite books of the Bible, because Joshua finds a people in the middle of a dramatic change, a dramatic shift. The people of Israel, if you follow from the book of Exodus, have been set free from their captivity, from their slavery in Egypt, but they have spent the better part of the last forty years wandering in the wilderness. They essentially lose a generation in the wilderness. But God is raising up a generation that's going to lead them into the promised land. So after the death of Moses, Joshua finds himself tasked with leading the people of Israel into the promised land. They're going to cross the Jordan River and make their way into Israel. I'm very excited about where we are today, because last week we discovered the what. Last week, we discovered the what: that God has called Joshua to lead the people into the promised land, and He made a lot of promises. We saw that Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits — Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits, which is another way of saying God's promise to Joshua is that every place the sole of his foot treads, God has given to him (cf. Josh 1:3, HCSB) [see "A New Dawn, A New Day," July 12, 2026]. And we talked about last week how that can be a promise, but it's not just a promise — it's a principle. And a principle is a promise that is user dependent. It's a promise that depends on whether or not you live it out, because God's promise to Joshua is a promise that depends on Joshua's action. Joshua has to take steps of obedience in order to receive the blessing that comes with God's promise. But if Joshua keeps his feet planted exactly as they are, if Joshua is not willing to be obedient, then the promise becomes a curse for him. Joshua has to take action. Joshua has to take steps of obedience. And I believe that is what God has called us to as well, because as we talked about last week, I believe God has not brought us this far just to bring us this far. There is more to go. There is further to go. And I believe, by God's power, that the best is yet to come. So before we jump into the second week of the series — looking not just at the what, but the how — because the what is great, but a what without a how leaves us all feeling a little confused. It leaves us lacking clarity, especially if we don't know how to get where we're going. Now, we live in 2026, and I have my phone right here — it has some points of the sermon that I'm going to cover. How many of you have your phones with you? Raise your hand if you have your phone, lift it up high. There we go. We are a smartphone people. Okay, let's try it this way — just for my own interest: if you're an iPhone user, raise your hand. Okay. If you use anything else, raise your hand. [Laughter.] Look at you. Come on now — a bunch of green dots showing up in the group texts. "So-and-so reacted to a photo." We can see it now, all you green-dot people, you non-iPhone users in the room. But here's why I mention it: a smartphone is beautiful, especially if you are lost. And really, with a smartphone, how could you ever truly be lost? But I want you to journey with me back to 2001 — December of 2001. I'm a college student at the University of Central Florida. I'm from Florida, by the way — I don't know if there are any other Floridians in the room. Come on, Sunshine State, look how far we've made it. I was a junior at the University of Central Florida, working with a campus ministry called Campus Crusade for Christ that now goes by Cru. Cru has Christmas Conference every year — our big regional conference. Because I was a student in the Southeast, Christmas Conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia. And there are lots of things to love about Atlanta, Georgia — Waffle House, Chick-fil-A, it's all wonderful, I appreciate it. But here's the thing I can't stand about Atlanta: driving in Atlanta is awful. Amen? Around the city of Atlanta is a circle, the perimeter, if you will, and it is a ten-lane highway that just forms a circle all around the city. And depending on where you get on this circle, the directions you're following make no sense, because there's an inner circle and an outer circle. Here I am in Atlanta before the invention of the iPhone. I want you to remember back in the days of a road atlas — you're pulling it out, maybe you've got it hidden in a map somewhere, and you pull that map out and try to figure out, as you're driving, where you're going. None of it is safe. We're going to our service project — how many of our youth went to Passport, by the way? Raise your hand if you were at Passport last week. Come on, vámonos, I love it, great job. So here's the thing: we're doing our service project as part of this conference, and we're headed into a place in Atlanta, and my friend who lives in Atlanta is like, "I know exactly how to get there." And then he proceeded to tell me — and if you don't live in a city, someone telling you the roads and the various points along the way isn't really helpful. So I do what dumb young men do: I go, "Got it. Gotcha. Totally see you there." And I take off, and I'm getting on I-285, this giant thing that goes around the city. I hop on I-285, and I know I need to go two exits west of where we are on the northern part of this highway. So I follow the sign that says west. But the west sign takes me in the opposite direction, because it's telling me where I'm ultimately trying to end up — not where I'm immediately going. Again, a highway that makes no sense. The fine folks of Atlanta, Georgia need to get their stuff figured out. But I turn the wrong way, and now I spend the next hour just looping around the city, seeing all the sights all the way around Atlanta. Finally, someone in my car has a cell phone — I don't own a cell phone yet, this is 2001, this is pre–cell phone days for me. Someone in the car has a cell phone: "Where are you all at?" "We're still on 285, looking for the exit." We eventually make our way there. This time, as we're going back to the hotel from the service project, I didn't just listen to what my friend told me when he told me how to get back. I said, "You go first, and I will follow you." We got back to the hotel in about five minutes. Now, there are wives in the room being very sweet about not elbowing your husbands right now — I appreciate that, I'm grateful for that — because if I had been married at that point, my wife would have said, "Hey, you don't know where you're going. How about you follow someone who does?" You don't know how to get there — why don't you follow someone who knows how to get there? I knew the what. I knew what we were going to do. I just didn't know how to get there, and I thought I could just figure it out. And of course I didn't, because you can't just figure out everything. Sometimes the only way to learn is to watch someone who knows what they're doing, who knows how to do it. And so here we are in week two of the sermon series Onward, with a message I have titled "Walk This Way." Because just like Joshua and the people of Israel, and just like us today, we need to know not just where we're going — we need to know how to get there. And so this is what we find as we open up Joshua chapter three and Joshua chapter four. We're not going to read the entirety of the two chapters — we're going to read some selections of Scripture from these two chapters. But beginning in Joshua chapter three, verse one — this is Joshua 3:1–4: Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. After three days the officers went through the camp and commanded the people, "When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God carried by the Levitical priests, you must break camp and follow it. But keep a distance of about a thousand yards between yourselves and the ark. Don't go near it, so that you can see the way to go, for you haven't traveled this way before." (Josh 3:1–4, HCSB) I love how practical this section of Scripture is. It's this beautiful thing — it's Joshua saying, "Hey, we're going to follow the ark. We're going to follow God. We're going to follow God where He is leading us, but we're going to let God lead the way. We're not going to jump ahead of God," because sometimes in our lives we try to jump ahead of God's will, and we find ourselves not in the place we wanted to be. Amen? Sometimes we go, "I know what God wants for me," and we find ourselves in a place we never thought we would be — in a circumstance we never imagined we would be in. And here's Joshua, and he's saying, "Come on, we're all going to be ready. You're going to get ready to follow." And the reason you're going to follow is because you don't know where we're going — you've never been there before. There's a French philosopher who said these beautiful words: "If we want to reach new lands, we must be willing to lose sight of the shore.”1 I don't know how many of you have maybe been out on a cruise ship — have you been out on the water? There's something terrifying that happens when you get out in the ocean, and suddenly you look around, three hundred sixty degrees, everywhere you look all you see is horizon. That's a scary spot to be, because if all you have is horizon, you don't really know where you are, you don't really know where you're going. For Joshua, he's saying, look, so much of our wandering, so much of the place we've been stuck in for the last forty years, is because we didn't know how to get out of it. We didn't know how to take the next step. We didn't know how to move forward. And here's Joshua saying: we're going to follow God, and God is going to lead us into a new place. But in order for God to lead us to a new place, we're going to have to walk in a brand-new way. We're going to have to go to a place we have never been before. To put it another way: if we want to reach new lands, we must follow a new path. Church, I want you to hear me when I say this. If we want to reach new lands, if we want to be in a new place, if we want to go where we have not been before, then we're going to have to take a brand-new path to get there. Because all the paths that are familiar to us, all the ways that are known to us, all the directions we are comfortable with, just lead us to the places we've already been. If we want to reach new lands, we've got to follow a brand-new path. We've got to be willing to do some new things and move in a new direction. And if we're honest — new is scary. New is scary, and let's be real: I'm in my forties now, I have three kids, I have teenagers at home. New isn't just scary — new feels sometimes a little irresponsible, because I've got people who are counting on me, I've got kids I'm trying to pay for college for. The older I get, new feels like more and more of a risk. So the older we get, new seems to be a bridge just too far. But God didn't bring us this far just to take us this far — which means it's time for us to get used to new. It's time to get comfortable with new. It's time to get comfortable with the risks that come with new, because we want to reach new lands, and you only reach new lands by following a new path. We're going to skip ahead to verse fourteen — this is Joshua 3:14–16: When the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of the people. Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan, their feet touched the water at its edge and the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city next to Zarethan. (Josh 3:14–16, HCSB) I want you to track what's happening here. There has been a command from Joshua to the officers for what all the people are going to do: hey, we're going to follow a new path, we're going to go a new direction. And the people are being obedient — the people are saying, "I'm ready, we are ready." They have broken camp. The people are leading. The priests carrying the ark step their feet in the water, and the water stops. Now, here's something to know: the Jordan River is not a large river. If you look at pictures of the Jordan, through most of the year it's about the width of this stage — so crossing it through most of the year is not really a huge deal, especially this far south, because once you get this far south, this is the lowest-lying region on planet Earth. The Dead Sea is just south of here. But it's flood season, so we're not talking about just crossing the stage — we're talking about a flood. In October 2024 (sic) [Hurricane Helene's catastrophic inland flooding in Western North Carolina occurred primarily September 26–28], Hurricane Helene came through Western Carolina and dumped an amount of rain the region had not seen in nearly a hundred years. What happened to all the rivers there? They immediately flooded. The problem is, in any mountainous terrain, you build roads next to rivers, because rivers do what water often does — they follow the path of least resistance. If you're engineering roads, you also want to follow the path of least resistance; otherwise, you're going to spend tons of time, energy, and resources cutting roads into a mountain. So when these rivers flooded, it didn't just flood the rivers — it flooded the roads, it flooded the homes, it flooded the businesses. Suddenly you have this whole area of Western North Carolina destroyed essentially by rain, by floodwaters overflowing these rivers, and you become acutely aware of how powerful floodwaters can be. So we get this detail — this is what the Jordan River was like as they're getting ready to cross. Now again, we've got to be comfortable with new, we've got to get comfortable with the risk associated with new, because let's be honest — if any of us was part of the team with Joshua that day, wouldn't we go, "You know, Joshua, if we could just chill here for another three months, this crossing would be much easier. Joshua, you've picked the worst time to do this — these are flooding rivers. We've waited forty years to do this; another two weeks ain't gonna kill us." That's what, let's be honest, that's what we would say if we were with Joshua that day. But we get this detail, and the reason we get this detail is to understand the power of what comes next: "But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan, their feet touched the water at its edge, and the water flowing downstream stood still." Now, what does this immediately remind you of? [A member of the congregation responds.] Q: And what's your name? A: Gail. Y'all give it up for Gail — Gail had the right answer, come on, that's right. This is the same group of people who, forty years earlier, was fleeing Pharaoh and the Egyptian army, and they get to the Red Sea, and what happens when they get to the water (cf. Exod 14:21–22)? Here they are — an entire race of people, an entire ethnicity of people, fleeing their enslavers, and they get to a body of water they cannot cross. It looks like it's over. It looks like this is the end of the story. Surely the people in that moment are terrified for their lives. But God tells Moses to stand up, and what happens to the waters? They part. Now here we are, forty years later, Joshua leading the people to cross the river — a much smaller body of water, but still a significant body of water in flood season — and the priests are carrying the ark, and their feet hit the water, and when their feet hit the water, a wall of water stands. I don't know about you, but when I am afraid, nothing comforts me faster than remembering how God has rescued me before. The older we get, the harder new becomes. But the older we get, the more testimony we have in our rearview mirror. The older we get, the more we have seen, time and time again: "I didn't think there was a way out. I didn't think there was any hope in this situation, and God came through." How many of us — the greatest testimony of our life is something we would have never asked for, something we would have dreaded if someone said it was coming, and yet we can look back on that season and go, "God, thank You. Thank You for bringing me to it, and thank You for bringing me through it. God, thank You, because now I know what You're capable of." There's this beautiful thing that happens before the people step into a new land, before they take this new path to their new destination, to their new future: before any of that happens, God reminds them of His past faithfulness. Church, we need our memories of God's past faithfulness. We need our memories of God's past faithfulness. We need that. [Addressing the media team.] This is the time for that slide to move on — thank you. We need our memories of God's past faithfulness. We need it. Every one of those stories you have — those stories we call your testimony — every one of those stories of God's past faithfulness, we need them. We need every one. We need the stories from the previous generations of God's faithfulness. If you were lucky enough to grow up with a mother and a father who worship the Lord, then you have generations of past faithfulness to talk about. Some of you in this room know what it's like to have generations and generations go before you, and you can tell the story of God's past faithfulness to those generations. And when you hear the stories of God's past faithfulness, it should not lead you to be afraid. It should not leave you suddenly more conservative in your decision-making. The more you are aware of God's past faithfulness, the more boldness you should have to take steps down a new path to a brand-new destination — because God has proven it time and time again, in your own story, in the story of your family before you, in the story of the generations that have gone before. God has been faithful time and time again, and He's not about to quit right now. He's not about to stop! This should be so encouraging for us, church, because seeing this story is the reminder that God is always true to His promise — He is faithful yesterday, today, and forever. So church, when we find ourselves at a crossroads where we've got to pick — hey, are we going to do the same thing we've always done and end up in the same place we've always been, or are we going to do something brand new? Are we going to have enough faith to take a new path to a new destination? If you're struggling with that today, if you're like me, if you're someone who — the older you get, the more you struggle with that kind of decision — I want to encourage you to take a moment today and just remember God's past faithfulness. I want you to remember the ways God showed up time and time again when people were willing to trust Him enough to follow a new path to a new destination. Joshua and the people of Israel, the twelve tribes of Israel, make their way across the river. Historians disagree on the predicted size of the nation of Israel at this time, but somewhere between eighty thousand and two hundred fifty thousand people is what we're talking about, and they have made the journey across the river. Now, moving across a river, especially when it's dry because the water has stopped, doesn't take forever — but when you've got that many people, it takes a while. It takes a while, and I wonder how many people got to the river, saw the water standing still, and still rushed, still ran — "Hey, it's been hours now, it was good for that tribe and that tribe, but I'd better get working fast, I'd better run my way across this river." The people of Israel make their way to the other side. And before they get out of the river entirely, Joshua orders each tribe to choose one person and send that person back to the riverbed to pull a rock out of the dry place they have crossed on. Joshua orders the people to go back, take twelve rocks, and bring those rocks to the west side of the river. They've crossed from the east side to the west side, and here they are on the west side, and they stack up these twelve stones as a monument. And the monument was not to an event. The monument was not to a thing that happened. The monument was about God's faithfulness. When we turn to Joshua 4:18–24, this is what we read: When the priests carrying the ark of the covenant came up from the middle of the Jordan and their feet stepped out onto solid ground, the waters of the Jordan resumed their course, flowing over all the banks as before. The people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month and camped at Gilgal, on the eastern limits of Jericho. Then Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan, and he said this to the Israelites: "In the future, when your children ask their fathers, 'What is the meaning of these stones?' you should tell your children, 'Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.' For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over. This is so that all the people of the earth may know that the Lord's hand is mighty, and so that you may always fear the Lord your God." (Josh 4:18–24, HCSB) I want to stop here for a second. Look at the Scripture — "This is so." Now, last week we opened up and talked about the what: it's God coming to Joshua — "Joshua, you're going to lead the people into the promised land, into the land I am giving them as an inheritance. You're going to do it, Joshua." There's the what. We started this week looking at the how: here's how we're going to do it. We don't know the way, so we're following God, and God is going to lead us on a new path to a brand-new land. So we've got the what and the how. But as Simon Sinek would say, the most important thing in your life is not the what or the how — the most important thing in your life is the why. Why are you being faithful? Why are you here in church this morning? Why do you give? Why do you sacrifice? Why do you do the right thing when no one is watching, when no one will ever know if you didn't? What's your why? I love that Joshua hears from the Lord — this is the why: "so that all the people of the earth may know that the Lord's hand is mighty, and so that you may always fear the Lord your God." There's a lie we can get sucked into if we're not careful — the lie that everything God has done in the Old Testament is about giving one ethnicity a place to call home. I want you to know that what God is doing in the Old Testament is so much bigger and so much greater than that, because what Joshua is doing is not about a people receiving this plot of land — it's about the whole earth knowing that the Lord's hand is mighty, and so that we may always have fear of the Lord our God, which is what Solomon will say is wisdom (cf. Prov 9:10, HCSB). God's why in getting a group of less than a quarter million people from one side of the river to the next, God's why in what He's going to do next week as we look at the Battle of Jericho, God's why in everything that happens in the rest of the Old Testament is the same: that all the earth may know the Lord and have wisdom, because the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. God's why is that the whole earth would know Him and have wisdom. I wonder today for us — we've got a called business meeting right after the church service. There's a lot going on at Yates Baptist Church, and let's be honest, I think there's still some confusion. But what I want to let you know is this: if we focus too much on this, we'll miss the whole story, we'll miss the bigger picture, we'll miss what God has come to do. And what I want to let you know is this: everything God has done in your life, everything God has done in this church, everything God has done in every church that has ever been, has been the same as God's why in Joshua chapter four — that the whole world would know Him and walk in wisdom. God's why is that the whole earth would know Him and walk in wisdom. And I wonder today, if that became your why — if that became your why, that everything you did was so that people could know God and walk in wisdom — how would it change things? How would it change your life? How would it change your choices? How would it change your community? How would God bring dead things to life all around you if we adopted that as our why? I love that Joshua gives the why to the people this way — he says, "In the future, when your children ask you." Do you see what's happening? It's Joshua saying, right now, I want you to prepare yourselves to remember, prepare yourselves to remember what God has done, because the day is coming where the next generation is going to ask you what this means, and you go, "I'm so glad you've asked" — because my why, my motivating factor in my whole life, has been to tell you this story. Let me tell you about my God, and let me give you all you need to begin walking in wisdom. So church, we've celebrated two weeks in a row of children and teenagers spending time in camp, spending formative time in community, hearing more about the God we worship. You've got to be a part of it — you've gotten to be a part of it already, in the last two weeks. In the future, when your children ask, you've been able to send your children to places where all they've done is learn about who God is and how to walk in wisdom. So church, today — are you prepared? Are you prepared to remember what God is about to do? Because the testimony of God's might and His work is not just a story for yesterday — that's a story for today. Tomorrow, you have no idea what God might do. You have no idea what God might do. So the question for each and every one of us: are we prepared to remember what God is about to do — what has not yet come to fruition, but which we see by faith and not by sight (cf. 2 Cor 5:7, HCSB)? I believe that's our why, and I believe if it becomes your why, it just might change the whole world. Let me pray for us. Heavenly Father, we love You, we praise You, God. We are people who have testimony, who have story after story of how You have been good, how You have been faithful, how You have delivered us when there seemed to be no other way. And so God, we are asking the same right now, and we are believing by faith, not by sight, that You are about to do a new thing. Would You give us the obedience? Would You give us the courage? Would You give us the boldness to follow You on a new path to a brand-new future? And would You prepare our hearts now to remember what You're about to do, so that as generations come, we can declare Your faithfulness to each and every generation. God, would You help us to live with a why like Yours, like Joshua's? Would You help us to live with a why that says everything I do is so that the whole world will know Jesus and walk in the wisdom His Holy Spirit provides? Jesus, we pray this in Your name. Amen. Endnote 1 This is a summary of the French novelist and essayist André Gide's words as they appear in dialogue near the end of his novel Les Faux-monnayeurs (The Counterfeiters), spoken between the characters Édouard and Bernard. The standard English rendering, from Dorothy Bussy's translation, reads: "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore." The French original reads: "On ne découvre pas de terre nouvelle sans consentir à perdre de vue, d'abord et longtemps, tout rivage." Works Cited Gide, André. Les Faux-monnayeurs. Paris: Gallimard, 1925. Gide, André. The Counterfeiters. Translated by Dorothy Bussy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927. The Holy Bible, Holman Christian Standard Bible. 2004, rev. 2009. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers. Sinek, Simon. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. New York: Portfolio, 2009. © 2026 Rob Stone. All rights reserved.

¿Por qué algunas marcas nos enamoran y otras solo compiten por precio? Este episodio de Grandes Aprendizajes destila “Empieza con el porqué” de Simon Sinek y te cambia el enfoque: la gente no compra lo que haces, compra por qué lo haces. Con el Círculo Dorado —porqué, cómo, qué— Sinek conecta la comunicación efectiva con la biología de la decisión: el propósito mueve, los datos solo acompañan. Ejemplos potentes como Apple, los hermanos Wright, Martin Luther King o Southwest muestran cómo liderar desde la causa inspira lealtad real, incluso ante los tropiezos.Más que teoría, es una invitación a actuar: define tu porqué en una frase, demuestra tu creencia con cómos claros, y deja que los qués sean la consecuencia. Pasa de la manipulación a la inspiración, alinea decisiones con coherencia radical y empieza por los early adopters que ya comparten tu causa. Cuando afinas tu porqué, la claridad atrae, la confianza crece y el equipo decide mejor. ¿Te atreves a reordenar tu mensaje de dentro hacia fuera y ver qué cambia?Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grandes-aprendizajes--5720587/support.Newsletter Marketing Radical: https://marketingradical.substack.com/welcomeNewsletter Negocios con IA: https://negociosconia.substack.com/welcomeLibro "Libertad Financiera" Gratis: https://borjagiron.com/libertadMis Libros: https://borjagiron.com/librosSysteme Gratis: https://borjagiron.com/systemeSysteme 30% dto: https://borjagiron.com/systeme30Manychat Gratis: https://borjagiron.com/manychatMetricool 30 días Gratis Plan Premium (Usa cupón BORJA30): https://borjagiron.com/metricoolNoticias Redes Sociales: https://redessocialeshoy.comNoticias IA: https://inteligenciaartificialhoy.comClub: https://triunfers.comThis content is under Fair Use: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. I do not own the original content. All rights and credit go to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1478DM Simon Sinek focuses on redefining self-worth metrics and measuring a fulfilling day. Sinek advocates assessing one's value based on positive impacts on others rather than tangible metrics like bank account numbers. He shares a personal anecdote about the immeasurable impact of his book, highlighting the challenge of quantifying influence. The conversation extends to questioning traditional judgments around ambition and laziness, emphasizing that caring about work and life quality is paramount. Sinek also underscores the importance of setting collaborative boundaries through discussions, ensuring alignment in both professional and personal relationships. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS Simon Sinek, self-worth, finding fulfillment, measuring success, impact over money, redefining ambition, setting boundaries, work-life balance, leadership and purpose, personal values Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most marketers believe brand purpose drives growth.The data says otherwise.In this episode of The Sharp Cut, we take on one of marketing's most widely accepted ideas and put it under a microscope. Drawing on research from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, Peter Field's IPA databank analysis, and perspectives from Mark Ritson and Roger Martin, we unpack a simple but uncomfortable truth:Brand purpose works… rarely.We explore why purpose has become so dominant despite weak commercial evidence, how industry incentives have turned it into a “comfort blanket,” and why the outliers like Patagonia and Dove don't translate to most brands.Along the way, we break down:The “say–do gap” between what consumers claim and how they actually buyWhy most purpose strategies show little to no impact on market shareThe hidden downside of poorly executed purpose campaignsHow purpose often replaces the harder work of real positioningThe three conditions required for purpose to actually work (and why most brands don't meet them)This is not a takedown for the sake of it. It's a reframing.Because the real question isn't whether purpose is good or bad.It's whether your organization has earned the right to use it.If not, you may be trading growth for a story that simply sounds good.Enjoy the show!TakeawaysConsumers often express a desire for brands with purpose, but this doesn't always translate to purchasing behavior.Brand purpose has become an unfalsifiable idea in marketing, often lacking robust evidence.The say-do gap highlights the difference between consumer sentiment and actual buying decisions.Purpose campaigns can generate emotional engagement but may not lead to increased market share.Most brands adopting purpose strategies do not see meaningful commercial outcomes.The effectiveness of purpose campaigns varies significantly based on execution quality.Patagonia and Dove are often cited as successful purpose-driven brands, but their models are not easily replicable.Real purpose requires genuine commitment and often involves sacrifices.Purpose can enhance employee satisfaction and brand loyalty, but it is not a direct marketing strategy.The industry often conflates purpose with marketing effectiveness, leading to misconceptions about its value.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:29 - The Evolution of Purpose in Marketing06:31 - Research Findings on Brand Purpose10:51 - The Complexity of Purpose Campaigns14:40 - The Outlier Problem: Patagonia and Dove20:00 - Understanding the Value of Purpose23:16 - Conclusion: The Reality of Brand PurposeReferencesTait, V., Beal, V., Dawes, J., & Sharp, B. (2025). Brand purpose awareness: Evidence from 14 leading purpose brands. Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science.Dawes, J., Tait, V., Beal, V., & Sharp, B. (2026, March 31). Does having a brand purpose actually lead to growth? Marketing Week. https://www.marketingweek.com/purpose-brands-actually-grown/Ritson, M. (2022, January 19). Good purpose, bad purpose: Marketers shouldn't oversimplify the arguments. Marketing Week. https://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson-good-purpose-bad-purpose/Ritson, M. (2019). Brand purpose doesn't require a commercial excuse. Marketing Week. https://www.marketingweek.com/ritson-brand-purpose-commercial-excuse/Ritson, M. (2019). A true brand purpose doesn't boost profit, it sacrifices it. Marketing Week. https://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson-true-brand-purpose-doesnt-boost-profit-sacrifices/Field, P. (2021, October). The effectiveness of brand purpose [Conference presentation]. IPA EffWorks Global 2021. https://ipa.co.uk/news/power-of-brand-purposeShotton, R. (2021). Critique of IPA purpose methodology. Twitter/LinkedIn commentary, October 2021. As reported in The Drum, 14 October 2021.Field, P. (2019). The crisis in creative effectiveness. IPA / WARC. https://ipa.co.uk/knowledge/publications-reports/the-crisis-in-creative-effectivenessSharp, B. (2010). How brands grow. Oxford University Press.Sinek, S. (2009). Start with why. Portfolio/Penguin.

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Describing HR's greatest impact as creating and protecting value, Tim discusses what we should carry forward from COVID - the deeper connection that came from seeing each other as whole people - and why HR is fundamentally a team sport requiring connection and community. He introduces the "future-back" approach: start with a detailed vision 5 years out and work backwards to identify the scaffolding needed today. Addressing AI and youth unemployment, Tim emphasises intentional choice – that it's not a shift being done to us – that we have agency. He discusses access to employment programmes including a prison-to-work scheme that reduces reoffending from 60% to six. His wish for you: Be a student - continually better understand the organisation, our society and the individuals we work with. That is HR's life's work. And look after yourself, because we must put our own mask on first. Elevate Wellbeing to a Strategic Priority Thank you to Geoff McDonald for sponsoring this episode. In 2014, he left Unilever to devote his expertise to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace - because he knows first-hand that talking about mental health saves lives. As a business transformation consultant and co-founder of charity Minds@Work, Geoff helps organisations define purpose beyond growth and profitability, and develop holistic wellbeing strategies that unlock true performance potential. Learn more: How Geoff can help you elevate wellbeing to a strategic priority: www.geoffmcdonald.co.uk   Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?     Our book of the month for April is Start with Why by Simon Sinek – a powerful exploration of what separates truly inspiring leaders from the rest.   Simon challenges the conventional focus on what we do or how we do it, and instead argues that great leaders and organisations start with why – their purpose, cause, or belief. Through his Golden Circle framework, he demonstrates how the most inspiring leaders think, act and communicate from the inside out.   Drawing on examples from Apple, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Wright Brothers, Sinek shows that people don't buy what you do – they buy why you do it. When organisations are clear about their purpose, they attract employees and customers who share their beliefs, creating cultures of trust and belonging where people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. This isn't just about messaging; it's about building sustainable success through authentic, purpose-driven leadership.   Whether you're looking to inspire your team, build deeper trust with clients, or create a culture where innovation thrives, Start with Why offers a compelling framework for leading with intention.   Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.  

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Floor joined Trivium Packaging with a mission transform HR from the ground up. After 17 years at Heineken, and the merger of two companies forming Trivium, Floor set out to unify the business through purpose, values and people-centric leadership.  Describing the future of HR as high tech and deeply human, Floor discusses rising techno stress, including the fear of not keeping up and the fear of replacement, meaning HR must get closer to finance and IT to preserve the deeply human side of business. Floor shares her passion for pay equity and transparency, drawing on her background as an employment lawyer, and gives an example of a "Beautiful People at Trivium" campaign, real employees' stories, bottom up, within D&I work. Her wish for you: Never stop expanding HR talent and enthusiasm - the business impact speaks for itself. Elevate Wellbeing to a Strategic Priority Thank you to Geoff McDonald for sponsoring this episode. In 2014, he left Unilever to devote his expertise to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace - because he knows first-hand that talking about mental health saves lives. As a business transformation consultant and co-founder of charity Minds@Work, Geoff helps organisations define purpose beyond growth and profitability, and develop holistic wellbeing strategies that unlock true performance potential. Learn more: How Geoff can help you elevate wellbeing to a strategic priority: www.geoffmcdonald.co.uk   Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?     Our book of the month for April is Start with Why by Simon Sinek – a powerful exploration of what separates truly inspiring leaders from the rest.   Simon challenges the conventional focus on what we do or how we do it, and instead argues that great leaders and organisations start with why – their purpose, cause, or belief. Through his Golden Circle framework, he demonstrates how the most inspiring leaders think, act and communicate from the inside out.   Drawing on examples from Apple, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Wright Brothers, Sinek shows that people don't buy what you do – they buy why you do it. When organisations are clear about their purpose, they attract employees and customers who share their beliefs, creating cultures of trust and belonging where people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. This isn't just about messaging; it's about building sustainable success through authentic, purpose-driven leadership.   Whether you're looking to inspire your team, build deeper trust with clients, or create a culture where innovation thrives, Start with Why offers a compelling framework for leading with intention.   Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.

Donovan's environmental passion drives him - growing up on an organic regenerative farm off-grid in Northern California shaped his career. As well as leading people strategy for engineers and environmental consultants, he serves on boards such as the Mattole Restoration Council – roles that align with Langan's sustainability work and their 80% Gen Z/millennial workforce, who highly value Langan's approach to citizenship.  Donovan discusses the opportunity for AI to free HR business partners from transactional work to focus on coaching, culture, and employee experience. He shares examples of living corporate values, not just posting them, such as Women at Langan's 10th anniversary – with a summit open to clients, suppliers, competitors (and all genders) - maximising value and impact across Langan's value chain.   His wish for HR: lead with kindness, empathy and heart. Be the employee advocate, not just the business partner.  References: - The Farm is Here by Jeff Tkach  Elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority: Geoff McDonald's work Thank you to Geoff McDonald for sponsoring this episode. Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant passionate about addressing the stigma of mental ill health in workplaces. As former Global VP of Human Resources at Unilever, Geoff brings practical experience helping organisations elevate wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C-suite. In 2014, he left Unilever to devote his expertise to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace - because he knows first-hand that talking about mental health saves lives. As a business transformation consultant and co-founder of charity Minds@Work, Geoff helps organisations define purpose beyond growth and profitability, and develop holistic wellbeing strategies that unlock true performance potential. Learn more about Geoff McDonald's work: www.geoffmcdonald.co.uk   Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?     Our book of the month for April is Start with Why by Simon Sinek – a powerful exploration of what separates truly inspiring leaders from the rest.   Simon challenges the conventional focus on what we do or how we do it, and instead argues that great leaders and organisations start with why – their purpose, cause, or belief. Through his Golden Circle framework, he demonstrates how the most inspiring leaders think, act and communicate from the inside out.   Drawing on examples from Apple, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Wright Brothers, Sinek shows that people don't buy what you do – they buy why you do it. When organisations are clear about their purpose, they attract employees and customers who share their beliefs, creating cultures of trust and belonging where people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. This isn't just about messaging; it's about building sustainable success through authentic, purpose-driven leadership.   Whether you're looking to inspire your team, build deeper trust with clients, or create a culture where innovation thrives, Start with Why offers a compelling framework for leading with intention.   Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.

In this episode, Marc and Vassilis explore the invisible mental models that shape marketing decisions, questioning long-held beliefs such as the funnel model, the five times customer acquisition myth, and the effectiveness of purpose-driven marketing. They discuss the cashflow funnel as a more accurate representation of customer journeys and emphasize the importance of mental availability in driving growth. The conversation highlights the disconnect between customer satisfaction and revenue, urging marketers to adopt better models for understanding and measuring success.Enjoy the show!TakeawaysThe funnel model oversimplifies the customer journey.Customer behaviour is not linear; it's more complex.The cashflow funnel provides a better framework for understanding market dynamics.The five-times myth lacks solid evidence and can mislead marketing strategies.Purpose-driven marketing may not deliver the expected results.Customer loyalty is often a byproduct of brand size, not a cause of growth.Satisfaction scores do not correlate directly with revenue.Mental availability is crucial for brand success.Marketers need to challenge outdated paradigms and adopt new models.Organizational structures must evolve to support better marketing practices.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Invisible Hands of Marketing02:51 - The Funnel Fallacy: Rethinking Customer Journeys05:47 - The Cashflow Funnel: A New Perspective09:01 - Challenging the Five Times Myth12:09 - The Purpose-Driven Marketing Debate15:00 -The Loyalty Myth: Understanding Customer Retention17:53 - The Reality of Customer Satisfaction vs. Revenue21:07 - The Role of Mental Availability in Growth23:50 - Conclusion: Embracing Better Marketing ModelsCitationsBinet, L., & Field, P. (2013). The long and the short of it: Balancing short and long-term marketing strategies. Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.Dawes, J. G. (2024). The net promoter score: What should managers know? International Journal of Market Research, 66(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/14707853231195003Dawes, J. G. (2025). Examining the longitudinal association between positive and negative likelihood-to-recommend scores and brand growth. Australasian Marketing Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/14413582241255388Edelman, D. C., & Singer, M. (2015). Competing on customer journeys. Harvard Business Review, 93(11), 88–100.Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science. (2025). Net Promoter Score (NPS) does not predict growth — it's fake science. University of South Australia. https://marketingscience.info/net-promoter-score-nps-does-not-predict-growth-its-fake-scienceGoogle/Shopper Sciences. (2011). ZMOT: Winning the zero moment of truth. Google. https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/marketing-strategies/micro-moments/2011-winning-zmot-ebook/Keiningham, T. L., Cooil, B., Andreassen, T. W., & Aksoy, L. (2007). A longitudinal examination of net promoter and firm revenue growth. Journal of Marketing, 71(3), 39–51. https://doi.org/10.1509/jmkg.71.3.039Kuhn, T. S. (1962). The structure of scientific revolutions. University of Chicago Press.Lombardo, J. (n.d.). The loyalty lie. LinkedIn B2B Institute. https://business.linkedin.com/advertise/resources/b2b-institute/b2b-research/trends/the-loyalty-lieMcKinsey & Company. (2009). The consumer decision journey. McKinsey Quarterly. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/the-consumer-decision-journeyReichheld, F. F. (1993). Loyalty-based management. Harvard Business Review, 71(2), 64–73.Reichheld, F. F. (2003). The one number you need to grow. Harvard Business Review, 81(12), 46–54.Ritson, M. (2023). The top 10 most bullshit ideas in marketing [Seminar presentation]. Marketing Week Mini MBA.Romaniuk, J., & Sharp, B. (2022). How brands grow part 2: Emerging markets, services, durables, new and luxury brands (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.Sharp, B. (2010). How brands grow: What marketers don't know. Oxford University Press.Sharp, B., Wright, M., & Goodhardt, G. (2002). Purchase loyalty is polarised into either repertoire or subscription patterns. Australasian Marketing Journal, 10(3), 7–20.Sinek, S. (2009). Start with why: How great leaders inspire everyone to take action. Portfolio.St. Elmo Lewis, E. (1898). Side talks about advertising. The Western Druggist, 20, 65–66.Vakratsas, D., & Ambler, T. (1999). How advertising works: What do we really know? Journal of Marketing, 63(1), 26–43.

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Geoff McDonald discusses how he helps leadership and HR create workplaces where everyone can ask for help without stigma. Advocating that current wellbeing efforts focus too much on individuals, Geoff notes that burnout levels aren't decreasing despite efforts, and sets out the case for moving to organisation wide wellbeing through culture change. Mental Health Awareness Week commences on 11th May 2026; this year's theme is Action. Geoff's call to action for you: start with your own mental health. Only when you care about yourself can you lead the workplace culture revolution.  Elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority: Geoff McDonald's work Thank you to Geoff McDonald for sponsoring this episode. Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant passionate about addressing the stigma of mental ill health in workplaces. As former Global VP of Human Resources at Unilever, Geoff brings practical experience helping organisations elevate wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C-suite. In 2014, he left Unilever to devote his expertise to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace - because he knows first-hand that talking about mental health saves lives. As a business transformation consultant and co-founder of charity Minds@Work, Geoff helps organisations define purpose beyond growth and profitability, and develop holistic wellbeing strategies that unlock true performance potential. Learn more about Geoff McDonald's work: www.geoffmcdonald.co.uk   Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?   Our book of the month for April is Start with Why by Simon Sinek – a powerful exploration of what separates truly inspiring leaders from the rest.   Simon challenges the conventional focus on what we do or how we do it, and instead argues that great leaders and organisations start with why – their purpose, cause, or belief. Through his Golden Circle framework, he demonstrates how the most inspiring leaders think, act and communicate from the inside out.   Drawing on examples from Apple, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Wright Brothers, Sinek shows that people don't buy what you do – they buy why you do it. When organisations are clear about their purpose, they attract employees and customers who share their beliefs, creating cultures of trust and belonging where people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. This isn't just about messaging; it's about building sustainable success through authentic, purpose-driven leadership.   Whether you're looking to inspire your team, build deeper trust with clients, or create a culture where innovation thrives, Start with Why offers a compelling framework for leading with intention.   Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.  

Pourquoi est-ce que certains réussissent à inspirer, et d'autres non ? Quelle différence y-a-t'il entre les marques qui fonctionnent, et celless qui malgré la qualité de leur offre disparaissent ? Pourquoi est-ce que certains arrivent à évoluer dans leur cercle professionnel et d'autres stagnent ? Dans cet épisode de L'art du mentaliste, nous explorons le concept des Golden Circles développé par Simon Sinek, et son retentissement sur le monde professionnel. Vous découvrirez le secret dérrière les marques à succès, comprendrez les stratégies marketing cachées et apprendrez à utiliser ces mêmes concepts à votre propre vie pour mieux vous vendre. Taha vous livre ici certains des conseils qu'il garde uniquement pour les leaders, décideurs et entrepreneurs qu'il coach et accompagne, alors prenez des notes si vous voulez accélerer votre évolution professionnelle ! Références : - Sinek, Simon. Start with why: How great leaders inspire everyone to take action. Penguin, 2009.- Start with why -- how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TEDxPugetSound- Liquin, Emily G., and Tania Lombrozo. "A functional approach to explanation-seeking curiosity." Cognitive Psychology 119 (2020): 101276.L'art du mentaliste, un podcast animé par Taha Mansour et Alexis Dieux, musique par Antoine Piolé.Retrouvez Taha Mansour :- Son site : www.tahamansour.com- Instagram / Facebook : @TahaMentalismeRetrouvez Alexis Dieux :- Son site : https://www.alexisdieux.com/- Instagram : @alexisdieuxhypnose

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1226: We're talking rising auto prices and longer-term debt in the U.S., Kazakhstan's record-setting manufacturing momentum, and Simon Sinek's take on why Gen Z might be the most rational workforce yet.As new car prices have climbed 33% since 2020, affordability is slipping out of reach for many. Buyers are stretching loan terms to eight, nine, even ten years—trading short-term relief for long-term debt.Average new vehicle price broke $50K this fall, up from under $38K in early 2020.Monthly payments now average $760; rising prices and high interest rates are fueling defaults.One-third of buyers now take loans of at least 72 months; some exceed 100 months, especially on pickups.Automakers are lowering prices and leaning into base trims—Ford's Maverick jumped 76% in November sales.Kazakhstan's automotive sector is on a record-breaking run. Through the first 11 months of 2025, vehicle production has already topped the full-year total from 2024, signaling both rising demand and growing sophistication in local manufacturing. With nearly $4 billion in output, the industry is becoming a major economic engine.From January to November, Kazakhstan built 146,163 vehicles valued at $3.9B—a 15.7% jump from 2024.November alone set a monthly record with 22,580 units produced worth $601M, up 25.5% year-over-year.Auto manufacturing now makes up 41.7% of the country's entire machine-building sector, up from 2024.Growth was led by Allur (79K+ units) in Kostanay and Hyundai plants in Almaty and Shymkent (up 26.7%), including those operated by our friends at Astana MotorsSimon Sinek and Garry Ridge are taking aim at the "lazy Gen Z" stereotype. In a recent podcast conversation, the leadership thinkers argue that Gen Z's workplace demands are less about entitlement—and more about a rational response to broken corporate trust.On A Bit of Optimism, Sinek says Gen Z's need for upfront value stems from growing up in a world with "no loyalty from the company."Ridge, former WD-40 CEO, agrees: leaders must build trust and ditch outdated performance models.Both advocate for regular coaching check-ins over once-a-year reviews.Gen Z doesn't want delayed recognition—they want feedback, growth, and transparency now.“I don't want to wait 364 days for you to tell me what I should've done better,” said RidgeThank you to today's sponsor, Mia. Capture more revenue, protect CSI, and never miss a call or connection again with 24/7 phone coverage and texting (SMS) follow-up for sales, service, and reception. Learn more at https://www.mia.inc/0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier4:21 Average Monthly Payments arJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

This episode of Let's Talk Loyalty & Loyalty TV is in SpanishHoy en Let's Talk Loyalty en español converso con Max Everett, Director de Lealtad en Enterprise Mobility. Desmenuzamos Enterprise Plus, la estrategia de lealtad de la marca, su relación con Emerald Club y Emerald Aisle, y cómo juntos crean valor real para el viajero. Hablamos del rol del loyalty en la estrategia de la empresa, sus líneas de negocio y su posición de liderazgo en EE. UU. También abordamos métricas clave y cómo aprenden del cliente para mejorar la experiencia. Un episodio con ideas accionables sobre cultura, datos y experiencias que construyen lealtad.Hosted by Alex Saul Show Notes:1) Max Everett2) Enterprise Mobility3) Book recommendation: Leaders eat last de Simón Sinek.

Even the best leaders fail without strong management. Here are 6 lessons for phenomenal results.This episode started with a Simon Sinek post on LinkedIn, and ended up being one of the most practical, implementation-focused episodes I've ever produced.The Sinek article was titled, 5 Things Managers Do That Leaders Never Would. It got me thinking again about the fundamental nature of leadership and management. The very best leaders understand why high order management skills are core to their success.In my early executive roles, I was a much better leader than I was a manager… and that was a problem. On a few occasions, I was blindsided by substandard performance.My path to success wasn't about becoming a better leader. It was about working out how to manage my people more tightly, without becoming a micromanager, or overfunctioning for them. In this episode, I share that journey with you. I revisit the leadership vs. management debate that so many people seem to be fixated on; I offer some insights from my own journey; and I give you six practical tips to help you in your quest to consistently produce phenomenal results. ⭐️ DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS EPISODE: 6 Strategies for Consistently Producing Phenomenal Results ⭐️————————FREE QUIZ: I've developed a 3-question quiz that'll give you a free personalised podcast playlist tailored to where you are right now in your leadership career!Click here to take the 30-second quiz now to get your on-the-go playlist————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally.

True leadership in dental practice means empowering your team through the right conversations rather than trying to be the answer person for everything. Mastering three key conversation types – vision, accountability, and problem-solving – can solve 95% of practice problems and prevent owner burnout.• Vision conversations connect daily tasks to meaningful patient outcomes and team benefits• Creating purpose helps team members understand their work impacts patients' overall health and quality of life• Accountability conversations establish clear expectations and maintain practice standards• "You will get what you tolerate" – addressing small issues prevents them from becoming destructive habits• Focus on specific behaviors rather than making assumptions about the person• Problem-solving conversations involve the team in finding solutions together• Collaborative approach increases buy-in and implementation success• Create psychological safety for team members to share ideas without fear• Recommended resources: "Start With Why" (Sinek), "Crucial Accountability," and "No Bullshit Leadership"• Don't wait for perfection – having these conversations consistently is more important than doing them perfectlyIf you want a practice where your team handles day-to-day management while you take time off, we have the experience to show you how to do it.Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel)) Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go HereTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Sinek değil, kene ısırığı! Son günlerde ABD'li pop yıldızlarının da yakalandığı Lyme hastalığı kenelerden bulaşıyor. Ama KKKA'dan farklı bir kene türü bu kez başrolde. Peki hastalık ne kadar sürede ortaya çıkıyor? Hangi belirtileri veriyor? Tedavi edilmezse ne oluyor? Türkiye'de de var mı? Merak ettiklerimizi, doğru bilinen yanlışları Prof. Dr. Önder Ergönül'e sorduk.

Wat gebeurt er als je de ideeën van Simon Sinek niet alleen leest, maar ze ook écht toepast in je organisatie? Ilka Schreurs deed precies dat.Als MT lid bij SEAT CUPRA (onderdeel van PON) was ze een van de aanjagers van een leiderschapstransformatie: van controle en micromanagement naar vertrouwen, eigenaarschap en menselijke verbinding. Geïnspireerd door Sinek maakte Ilka de shift van sturen op targets naar leiden met purpose.Christ en Hans praten met een zeer bevlogen Ilka over:Hoe kwetsbaarheid werkt (ook als je het woord nooit mag noemen).Eigenaarschap stimuleren zonder spreadsheets en controle.De kracht van meet them where they are.Én waarom leiders geen antwoorden hoeven te hebben, maar wel de juiste vragen moeten stellen.“Be the leader you wish you had.” ~ Simon SinekIlka's aanpak is menselijk, doordacht en verrassend pragmatisch. Perfecte voorzet richting 26 september, als Simon Sinek live in Amsterdam spreekt.

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En El Juego Infinito, Simon Sinek —autor de los bestsellers Empieza con el porqué y Los líderes comen al final— plantea una poderosa pregunta: ¿Estás jugando para ganar o para seguir jugando? A través de ideas claras, ejemplos empresariales reveladores y un enfoque profundamente humano, Sinek desafía la mentalidad de competencia a corto plazo y propone una nueva forma de liderazgo basada en la visión, la resiliencia y la ética. Este libro no es una fórmula para vencer a la competencia, sino una guía para liderar con propósito en un mundo que cambia constantemente. Basado en teorías de liderazgo, psicología organizacional y filosofía, El Juego Infinito invita a empresarios, líderes y equipos a pensar más allá del éxito inmediato y construir organizaciones duraderas, humanas y con sentido. Desde cómo cultivar una causa justa, hasta cómo liderar en medio de incertidumbre y priorizar a las personas por encima de los números, este libro es una lectura esencial para quienes creen que los mejores líderes no compiten, sino que inspiran. Ideal para quienes quieren dejar un legado, no solo resultados.

In this powerful and provocative episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai and Stefan explore the urgent implications of AI on education, employment, and democracy. They dissect recent comments by Anthropic's CEO, reflect on generational shifts in perceptions of higher education, and challenge educators to embrace change, not resist it. This is a call to action for reimagining learning, relevance, and agency in an AI-driven world.Timestamps[00:01:00] The AI Wake-Up CallDiscussion of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years and its implications for students and educators.[00:06:00] Rethinking Entry-Level WorkStefan unpacks how companies are prioritizing AI fluency over traditional hiring, and why entry-level positions may be disappearing.[00:14:00] College Regret and the ROI CrisisSabba cites a Fortune article on how over half of Gen Z feel college was a waste of money and explores how this sentiment is reshaping higher education.[00:26:00] Why Faculty Must Try, Not DefendA candid critique of higher ed's resistance to AI innovation and a call for professors to collaborate with students in navigating an evolving academic and professional landscape.[00:32:00] Sinek, Struggle, and Staying HumanInsights from Simon Sinek on the importance of struggle in maintaining humanity and creativity amid AI's rise.Explore More from Designing Schools

Dominique Haijtema, journalist en auteur van De Heilige Graal, interviewde Sinek in 2016 en 2025 en vertelt hoe hij veranderde van ‘verliefd op de materie' naar een superster met media-allergie. Marnik d'Hoore, Vlaamse ondernemer en oprichter van Bloovi, deelt hoe Sineks ideeën landen bij échte ondernemers. En waarom hij met 150 ondernemers naar het Amsterdam Business Forum komt.Wat je meeneemt uit deze aflevering:Waarom de ‘why' vaak verdwijnt zodra je bedrijf groeit – en hoe je 'm terugvindtDe kracht van radicaal heldere leiders – ook als je het niet met ze eens bentHoe AI onze menselijkheid test – en waarom Sinek daar verrassend fel op isLuister nu en ontdek waarom Sinek méér is dan een TED-talk-icoon – en hoe zijn gedachtegoed jou helpt om sterker en menselijker te leiden.“Start With Why is geen rocket science – Nietzsche had het er ook al over. Maar niemand bracht het zó simpel.”

Nakaka-amaze lang na aside from His empowerment, God provides even what we need physiologically to be kind and compassionate. Sabi nga ni Sinek, “A surge of oxytocin is mother nature's way of trying to get us to look out for each other.” We were created to be kind. What an intentional Creator our God is!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

If you're using Sinek's “why, what and how” framework for team collaboration, what do you do when it turns out you're lacking two out of the three?! In this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey talk about their own experience of this, the concept of leaky abstractions, and the importance of shared problem ownership. Links: - Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ - Somebody Else's Problem Field: https://hitchhikers.fandom.com/wiki/Somebody_Else%27s_Problem_Field - Previous episode about Walking Skeletons - Ep125: Commitment Engagement is Not Enough: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/commitment-engagement-is-not-enough - Previous episode about Cycle Time - Ep249: Estimates: A Productive Argument, Part I https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/reporting-estimates -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/

Simon Sinek is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership expert, best known for his concept of "Start with Why." He focuses on inspiring individuals and organizations to find their deeper purpose and align their actions with purpose for greater success and fulfillment. SpeakerSimon SinekSimon Sinek is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership expert, best known for his concept of "Start with Why." His TED Talk on leadership and motivation is one of the most-watched of all time, and his books, including Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last, explore how great leaders inspire positive change. Sinek's work emphasizes the importance of clarity, trust, and vision in leadership.Follow Simon Sinek:https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/?hl=enhttps://simonsinek.com/►Speech Credithttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l-YpiiBH4ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46zvJI-njUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-zuTZuYeCghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2K4VqkfRaMMusic: SatelliteDarkwave STEMS INSTRUMENTSParallax_nochoirIn hindsight - Silver MapleAt the end of nothing STEMS MELODY - Silver MapleAlways in Trouble STEMS INSTRUMENTS - Piper EzzLost Senses - Sage OurslerWhat you're here for instrumental - Moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky, Chief Vision & Leadership Officer at Shed Inspires, keynote speaker, leadership facilitator and coach, and author of Speak-Up Culture joins me on this episode. Shed guides leaders who are committed to putting people and purpose first. He's a graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University in London, Ontario. He was a long-time member of Simon Sinek's team, narrated Sinek's 2017 audiobook Find Your Why, and co-hosted the Start With Why podcast. We talk about the importance of psychological safety, cultivating a culture that embraces and celebrates being heard, leaning into our vulnerability, and more. Get connected with Shed: Website: https://www.shedinspires.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.shedletzky Twitter: https://x.com/shedinspires LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires Purchase a copy of Speak-Up Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Up-Culture-Leaders-Listen-People/dp/1774582848  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson Franklin and Richard Chasen discuss Simon Sinek's book 'The Infinite Game.' The book emphasises the importance of long-term thinking in business and life, contrasting finite games like soccer, which have clear rules and endpoints, with infinite games like business, where success is continuous and legacy-building. Through stories and examples, they highlight Sinek's key ideas, such as the importance of having a just cause, building trusting teams, and maintaining ethical standards. They discuss relevant comparisons, including Apple vs. Microsoft and lessons from the Vietnam War, to illustrate how an infinite mindset fosters sustained progress and collaboration. Tyson also shares his encounter with Navy Seal Jocko Willink at Business Black Ops. They conclude by urging listeners to embrace change and future-proof their businesses. If you have any questions about this podcast episode or are looking for a speaker for an upcoming event, please email me at tyson@podiatrylegends.com, and we can discuss the range of topics I cover. FREE Business Guidance: A podiatrist I spoke with in early 2024 made an extra $40,000 by following my advice from a 30-minute FREE Zoom call. They were so happy they bought me a $400 bottle of bourbon. You don't have to do that, but if you do, I will never say no!!! Think about it – you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Please follow the link below to my calendar and schedule a free 30-minute Zoom call. I guarantee that after we talk, you will have far more clarity on what is best for you, your business and your career. My SCHEDULE – https://calendly.com/tysonfranklin/podmeeting30 FACEBOOK GROUP Podiatry Business Owners Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub MY BOOK is available on AMAZON It's No Secret…There's Money in Podiatry – https://amzn.to/3JhO9cz Subscribe to my YouTube Channel – Tyson E Franklin 

Simon Sinek es un autor, orador y consultor británico-estadounidense reconocido por su enfoque inspirador del liderazgo y la cultura organizacional. En su obra Los Líderes Comen al Final, Sinek propone una visión en la que los verdaderos líderes crean ambientes de trabajo donde las personas se sienten seguras, valoradas y motivadas a rendir al máximo. A través de ejemplos, investigaciones y anécdotas, Sinek muestra cómo priorizar el bienestar del equipo, en lugar de las ganancias a corto plazo, fortalece la confianza, mejora la colaboración y potencia la innovación. Los Líderes Comen al Final es una guía esencial para quienes desean cultivar una cultura de liderazgo auténtico, basada en la empatía, la responsabilidad compartida y el crecimiento mutuo, logrando así organizaciones más sólidas, humanas y exitosas. iA seguir aprendiendo! ¿Quieres unirte a nuestra membresía? Acá lo puedes hacer: https://hotm.art/FD4HbC5u 

Chapter 1: Summary of Leaders Eat Last"Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek explores the dynamics of leadership and organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of creating environments where people feel safe and valued. Sinek argues that effective leaders prioritize the well-being of their team members, fostering trust and collaboration.The book is built around the concept of "Circle of Safety," which encompasses the idea that leaders should protect their teams from external threats and internal challenges. By doing so, leaders create a sense of belonging and community, which in turn leads to higher morale and increased productivity.Sinek uses various real-world examples, including military structures and successful businesses, to illustrate how leaders who put their people first can inspire loyalty and drive success. He discusses the biological and psychological factors that motivate human behavior, including the roles of hormones like oxytocin (linked to trust and bonding) and cortisol (linked to stress).Ultimately, Sinek emphasizes that true leadership is about serving others and creating conditions for everyone to thrive. He encourages leaders to embrace vulnerability, exhibit empathy, and build strong relationships, which are essential for cultivating a positive and lasting influence within organizations. The book serves as a guide to understanding the profound impact that supportive leadership can have on individuals and groups.Chapter 2: The Theme of Leaders Eat Last"Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek explores the dynamics of leadership and the impact of organizational culture on performance and employee well-being. Here are key plot points, character development, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points:1. Biological Foundations of Leadership: Sinek discusses the role of hormones (like cortisol, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin) in human behavior and decision-making. He explains how these biological factors influence trust and cooperation within teams.2. The Circle of Safety: A central concept in the book, Sinek introduces the idea of a "Circle of Safety," which leaders create to protect their team members from external and internal threats. This circle fosters trust and security, allowing employees to feel safe and valued.3. The Role of Leaders: Sinek emphasizes that true leaders prioritize the well-being of their team over their own interests. He uses examples from military, business, and nonprofit organizations to illustrate how effective leaders "eat last," putting their team's needs first.4. Case Studies: Throughout the book, Sinek presents various case studies (such as the Marine Corps or companies like Costco and Microsoft) that embody his principles. These examples demonstrate how organizations that prioritize employee welfare achieve greater engagement, loyalty, and success.5. Crisis and Opportunity: Sinek discusses how crises can reveal the quality of leadership and the strength of an organizational culture. During challenging times, leaders who maintain a focus on their people can provide clarity and resilience. Character Development:1. Simon Sinek: As the author and central voice of the book, Sinek evolves from simply presenting ideas to embodying them through storytelling and case studies. He showcases not just theoretical concepts but also practical applications, demonstrating his dedication to promoting positive organizational change.2. Leaders in Various Contexts: Sinek profiles different leaders who embody his principles—military leaders who build strong bonds amongst ranks, corporate leaders who foster open communication, and non-profit heads who inspire their teams through shared purpose. These characters serve as examples of effective leadership that prioritize employee welfare.3. Employees' Journeys: Various employee...

Bu bölümde ekibimiz, kişinin kendi isteklerine ne kadar öncelik verebildiğini masaya yatırdı. Kendi isteklerimize öncelik vermiyorsak kiminkine veriyoruz? Cevabını Emin ve Berkin'den dinleyelim. Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy Turkish and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: easyturkish.fm/membership Transcript Intro Emin: [0:26] Herkese merhaba. Easy Turkish Podcast'in yeni bölümüne hepiniz hoş geldiniz. Bugünkü bölümümüzde Berkin'le beraberiz. Nasılsın Berkin? Berkin: [0:35] Ben iyiyim Emin. Sen nasılsın? Emin: [0:37] Ben de iyiyim. Biraz bir yorgunluk, kırgınlık var üzerimde, tam sebebini anlayamadığım ama, iyiyim yani genel olarak bir şeyim yok. Biraz sesim biraz farklı gibi. Berkin: [0:47] Evet. Girişten anlar bence izleyicilerimiz de. İlk "Herkese merhaba."dan anlaşılır diye düşünüyorum. Emin: [0:53] Aynen. Bilenler anlar bende bir sıkıntı olduğunu. Berkin: [0:57] Aynen. O tok, net ses tonun yoktu. Bir tık daha böyle şeydi yani... Kırgınlığı hissettiriyordu. Emin: [1:03] Evet. Enerjim tam yerinde. Aslında yerinde amaböyle bir sesimde falan bir gariplik var. Öksürüyorum. Tam anlayamadığım bir durum var. Berkin: [1:12] Evet. Her şey yolunda giderken böyle kenardan, kıyıdan çıkan o şeyler biraz can sıkıcı oluyor. Mide bulandırıyor diyelim. Sinek de küçüktür ama mide bulandırır misali. Emin: [1:22] Aynen öyle. Yainsan hayatında kendi hariç bir sürü şeye odaklanınca böyle oluyor. Aslında biraz bugünkü bölümümüzün konusu da bununla alakalı. Berkin: [1:33] Evet çok iyi bağladın gerçekten. "Geçmiş olsun."unu araya sıkıştırayım ben. Sonra konumuza devam edebiliriz. Emin: [1:41] Teşekkür ederim. Evet, bugünkü bölümümüzde aslında Türk toplumunun bence sıkıntılı olduğu bir durum, başkasına göre tabii ki başka bir durum olabilir bu. Benim de yaşadığım, muhtemelen senin de yaşadığın, muhtemelen Türkiye'deki herkesin yaşadığı: Kendi isteklerini çok arka plana atma durumu. Yaşıyor musun? Support Easy Turkish and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: easyturkish.fm/membership

Are you doing friendship right? Simon Sinek talks about what it means to be a friend today. He shares an '8-minute rule' that could change how you handle relationships. Sinek explains why it's okay to end friendships, even long-term ones, that don't work anymore.He talks about setting boundaries, how to 'break up' with friends, and why trying to help everyone might hurt your own relationships. If you're having trouble making friends or thinking about your current friendships, this conversation gives you ideas to build better connections.Sinek digs into what real friendship looks like and offers ways to improve your social life. He explores the challenges of maintaining friendships and provides practical advice for nurturing meaningful relationships in today's world.Listen to the full episode here.Watch the full episode on YouTube here.***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!BON CHARGE | Science-backed beauty, wellness and recovery products.https://boncharge.com/LIVEWELL?rfsn=8119877.ae1cd73Use code LIVEWELL for 15% off.OptimallyMe | Personalised insights for optimal health.https://bit.ly/lwbw20Use code LWBW20 for 20% off.Squarespace | A website makes it real.http://squarespace.com/LiveWellGet a free trial and use code LIVEWELL for 10% off your first website or domain purchas

Welcome back to Season 12 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast! In episode 345, we continue our 18-week self-leadership series based on Grant Bosnick's tailored approaches. This week, we dive into Chapter 15, exploring the neuroscience of relationships and authenticity. We revisit key insights on relationship-building from past episodes and introduce the concept of authenticity, drawing on reflections from Andrea Samadi and insights from Mohamed Issa's forthcoming book. Learn what authenticity means, how it impacts our lives, and practical steps for fostering genuine connections with others. Discover the balance between the reflexive and reflective systems in our brain, and how understanding these can enhance our social interactions. Reflect on your unique gifts and talents, and find out how to nurture them to build deeper, more authentic relationships. Join us for an enlightening episode that blends neuroscience with practical advice, helping you to live a more authentic life and improve your personal and professional relationships. On today's episode #345 we continue with our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] the end of January. The goal was that each week, we focused on learning something new, (from Grant's book) tied to the most current neuroscience research, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights in 2024. On today's EPISODE #345 “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity” we will cover: ✔ A review of one of our FIRST interviews, with Greg Wolcott EP #7, July 2019 on his book Significant 72 ✔ Ch. 15 from Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership book on “Relationships and Authenticity ✔ A review of Mo Issa's definition of Authenticity from his book, The Shift: How to Awaken to the Aliveness Within ✔ The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain ✔ 4 Steps to Building More Authentic Relationships For Today, EPISODE #345, we are moving on to Chapter 15, reviewing “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity.” We've covered relationships on this podcast, right back to the beginning, with Greg Wolcott EP #7, (July 2019) with his book Significant 72: Unleashing the Power of Relationships in Today's Classrooms. Greg Wolcott, an Assistant Superintendent from Chicago, IL, has dedicated his life to this topic through his work at Signficant72.com.[iii] It's here where you can learn more about Greg's Relationship Mindset Movement, his book, tools, and resources to improve student-teacher relationships in the classroom. Relationships are also one of the six social and emotional competencies that we built our podcast framework upon, knowing how important relationship skills are for our well-being and future success. “Social relationships—both quantity and quality—affect mental health, health behavior, physical health, and (even our) mortality risk.”[iv] If you've taken the leadership self-assessment[v], look to see if Relationships and Authenticity (in Pathway 6, our final pathway in this book study) along with biases, trust and empathy is of a low, medium or high priority for you to focus on this year. I was not surprised to see this pathway is a high area of focus for me. While we have covered relationship building often on this podcast, the one topic we have NOT covered yet is authenticity. This is interesting timing for me, as I'm currently reading a book by a good friend, Mohammed Issa[vi], where he covers the topic of authenticity, in depth. It's the title of chapter 8 of his forthcoming book, The Midlife Shift[vii] (Reclaiming My Authenticity). I remember years before Mo wrote this book, I could tell he was thinking deeply about this topic. In 2021 he sent me a message, and asked me “what does living an authentic life mean to you?” I take questions from Mo seriously over the years. I know he's not messing around. I can go back to my notes from 2021 and I can see that I wrote a few pages of “what authenticity means to me.” These notes are important for today's episode, and when we meet with Mo the middle of next month. I wrote: Authenticity: is being genuine or real. What's authentic for me personally—it's living life according to my values. And this takes ongoing refinement. I know what's important and what drives me daily (health is at the top of my value chart, and I'd never compromise it—it's first, what I focus on the minute I wake up, and close my eyes at the end of each day). Living life authentically for me, is putting health as my backbone of strength, which I've found helps me to skyrocket my personal and professional life. It's been this way for me, for as long as I can remember. Living an authentic original life: means living who I am by design. After health, I prioritize what unique expressions I want in my life—growth/challenge (come next) and these things that I value make me authentic/and uniquely me. I have to fight for these values in my life—to go after them, and keep them at my forefront, because only I know what's best for me here. If I'm not putting health first, (for myself and my family) or learning, growing, researching, and then disseminating/sharing what I've learned, I'm not living my true authentic self. It will hurt my productivity if I compromise who I am, at this granular level. I took some time off from producing episodes earlier this year, and while it was great to have this extra time, I ended up using this time for things that didn't truly make me happy at the soul level, like this work does. What about you? What does authenticity mean to you? How do you know when you are living a truly authentic life? It's eye-opening once we know this about ourselves, so we can course correct, when we veer off this path of authenticity. Do you know what is special about you? What are your unique gift/talent that makes you stand out from others? A talent that you know deep inside that you must keep working and perfecting, as it's this talent that awakens your aliveness? I love how Mo Issa defines authenticity, which shows up as a theme in all his books. After years of self-reflection, Mo believes that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). Getting back to Chapter 15 of Grant Bosnick's book; what does he have to say about being authentic? Bosnick says that before we can build authentic relationships with others, he has us consider what authenticity means to us first. He says that being authentic is: “being real, being honest and true with yourself, being vulnerable, letting go of your own ego, looking not only at what you like about yourself, but also the “darker part that can be improved or changed (I've heard this called our “shadow work”) and having the courage, humility, and discipline to take a hard look in the mirror at who you are.” (Chapter 15, Relationships, Bosnick). Bosnick covers what holds us back from being authentic and he lists: “fear of being vulnerable, fear of rejection, fear of judgment, fear of abandonment, competitiveness, insecurity, self-protection, jealousy, fear of not being good enough” well I pretty much resonated with the entire list. Some of his list more than others, but right up there, for me, would be “fear of not being good enough” which I've been working on for the past 25 years. When I let go, finally, of caring what other people think of me, it was probably the most freeing experience I've ever felt. Sure, it's nice to be liked by others, but also, to know that not everyone will connect with who I am, the authentic me, and to let go of caring about that, is freeing. Being Authentic: What does this mean to you? Do any of the items on Bosnick's list keep you from being truly authentic?  He asks us some reflection questions: What might be holding you back from being truly authentic? What can you do, even small steps, to help you feel more comfortable with being who you are? Being truly authentic? Being Fake or Superficial Bosnick goes on to describe why some people show up as fake or superficial. I always think of the character Eddie Haskel from the TV Show Leave it to Beaver when I'm thinking of a “fake” person. He was always trying to impress Mrs. Cleaver, and he came across as insincere. We can all spot people like this, and Bosnick reminds us of why people can come across this way. He says that “it's in our comfort zone, we want to be liked, it's easier, our ego gets in the way (and that change can be difficult) when we don't have the courage, humility and discipline needed to take a hard look in the mirror at who we are.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 177). What are some reasons for not being authentic? Bosnick thinks “insecurity, jealousy, inner competitiveness, fear, self-protection” can keep us from not showing others our true selves, and in turn, we can appear fake or superficial. Brene Brown writes about The Power of Vulnerability[viii] as the “birthplace of joy, belonging, authenticity and love” in her 2012 book, with suggestions for how to prevent us from appearing fake in this process. Her book teaches us “how to practice courage, and accept imperfection, to embrace vulnerability and acknowledge our fears.”[ix] She dives into exploring the power of authenticity, of being true to our feelings, thoughts, and actions as the backbone to living an authentic life. With this in mind, going back to Bosnick's book, he mentions that he struggled with being vulnerable, with letting others see his true authentic self, and felt he needed to protect himself, but when he “let people see the real me. It was so rewarding and felt so good (and) freeing (so he then) decided to have the courage to be authentic and real.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 177) He was fully aware that some people might not like him, but he knew that was ok, as he knew he would build the right relationships, with those who did. Reflection on Being Authentic He then asks the reader to reflect: What holds you back from truly being authentic? How can you become more comfortable with being authentic? I went back to Mo Issa's definition that we covered in the beginning of this episode that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). We will go deeper into Mo Issa's work when we meet with him next month, but I think that this is what we are supposed to discover about ourselves (FIRST) through self-awareness, and only then, (once we are clear on who we are) can we build more authentic relationships with others. To close out Bosnick's chapter 15, on relationships and authenticity, he does cover being self-focused vs other-focused, valuing differences, overcoming our own egos, and putting other people first, which was the theme of Simon Sinek's famous book, Leaders Eat Last.[x] Simon Sinek penned this book when he noticed that some teams trusted each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives were offered, were doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why Sinek wondered? Well, the answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general who said "Officers eat last." Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care. Bosnick calls this “other focused” and reminds us that “in order to build truly authentic relationships, we need to overcome our own ego and put others first.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 182). Bosnick does cover the different needs of extroverts and introverts, that we have covered on EP 186[xi] as well as different behavioral styles that can help us to learn how to better interact with other people who have different “styles” than we do. The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain To close out chapter 15, Bosnick goes into the Neuroscience of Our “Social Brain” and covers the story of the famous Phineas Gage, Neuroscience's Most Famous Patient.[xii]  Without going too deep into the neuroscience, Bosnick explains that “we have two systems in our brain: the X-system and the C-system. The X-system (or reflexive system) is automatic, responsive, like/dislike, reward/threat. Since this part of our brain is non-thinking, it's not affected by our mental load. The C-system (or reflective system) is controlled, conscious, with executive function and executive control.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). Motivation and effort are required to engage this part of the brain, and it can be affected by our mental load. X-system (reflexive)=automatic C-system (reflective) =we need motivation and effort to activate The story of Phineas Gage goes like this: “in 1948 in the United States, (he) survived a blast while building a railroad, which shot a tamping iron through the front part of his brain. Remarkably, he survived. However, his behavior had changed. Where before, he was a mild-tempered, respecting person, his behavior was now to seek reward without consequences, operating only by habit, (and he turned) rude…He destroyed the C-system, (his controlled thinking) operating on X-system only. In other words, he had no control over his automatic, reflexive system, and his behavior became unbearable as a result. He treated everybody as an object for his own personal reward.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). The C-system, (that requires motivation and effort to activate) Bosnick explains, is important for self-reflection and understanding self/other relations and occurs in the front (middle) part of our brain. We know this part of our brain as the Default Mode Network[xiii], and the part of our brain where we take breaks for creativity, thinking and learning to occur. He adds to our understanding here by saying that “when the brain is at a resting state, this specific system kicks in, which is focused around social understanding (thinking about yourself, others' thoughts, others' actions etc.).” Bosnick reminds us to “stare out the window and do nothing and (says) your life will thank you, and it will help you to build more authentic relationships. This was the whole idea behind EP 48[xiv], on Using Brain Network Theory to Stay Productive During Times of Chaos. Bosnick Reminds Us to Go Slow to Go Fast I can't even tell you how many times I have heard the phrase “go slow, to go fast” this week, and here it is at the end of chapter 15. Bosnick says that “in order to build truly authentic relationships with people, we need to go slow, to go fast.” He suggests that we “slow down the conversation with people, truly listen to them empathetically and be fully present with them. This will build the relationship to be deeper…go slow with the conversation and communication in order to go fast with the depth of the relationship.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 187). Reflection Activity: Building More Authentic Relationships Bosnick suggests the following reflection activity for building more authentic relationships. Think of a person in your business, or personal life, that you would like to build a more authentic relationship with. How would you describe them? Are they introverted/extroverted? What are their behavior styles? How do they approach authenticity and relationships? Let your brain go into your Default Mode Network. Stare out of a window and think: what could you do to build a more authentic relationship with each of the people you are thinking of? How can you go slow to go fast? I will add one final step, that came from the quote from Mo Issa and suggest that once we have done the work ourselves, and know what makes us truly authentic, we know our own unique gifts and talents, and we continue to nurture and grow them, we can next look outward, and recognize the unique talents and gifts in others. We covered this practice extensively on EP 214 with Dr. Marie Gervais[xv], by learning to see the “spirit” in others. I'm confident that by practicing these steps, with each person we want to build a deeper, more authentic relationship with, (whether in our personal or professional lives) that we will notice strides of improvement, once we have identified and appreciated our own authenticity and uniqueness. Then, we can recognize it in others for the magic to occur.  REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #345 on “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity” we covered: ✔ Mo Issa's definition of authenticity from his book The Shift: How to Awaken the Aliveness from Within Mo believes that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). ✔ Andrea's reflection from 2021 when Mo Issa asked her “what does authenticity mean to you?” What's authentic for me—it's living life according to my values. Living who I am by design. If I'm not putting health first, (for myself and my family) or learning, growing, researching, and then disseminating/sharing what I've learned, I'm not living my true authentic self. It will hurt my productivity if I compromise who I am, at this granular level. ✔ We ask the reader to consider: What makes YOU authentic? ✔ How do you know when you are living a truly authentic life? ✔ Have you identified your unique gifts or talents that make you stand out from others? ✔ Do you know what might be holding you back from being truly authentic? ✔ The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain “We have two systems in our brain: the X-system and the C-system. The X-system (or reflexive system) is automatic, responsive, like/dislike, reward/threat. The C-system (or reflective system) is controlled, conscious, with executive function and executive control.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). Motivation and effort are required to engage this part of the brain. The story of Phineas Gage who destroyed the C-system, in his brain and was operating on X-system only. In other words he had no control over his automatic, reflexive system, and his behavior became unbearable as a result. The C-system, (that requires motivation and effort to activate) we learned, is important for self-reflection and understanding self/other. We know this part of our brain as the Default Mode Network[xvi], and the part of our brain where we take breaks for creativity, thinking and learning to occur. “When the brain is at a resting state, this specific system kicks in, which is focused around social understanding (thinking about yourself, others' thoughts, others' actions etc.).” We learned to get into this resting state by “staring out of a window and do nothing (except reflecting on what else we can do to improve our relationships) and this knowledge that we uncover will help us to build more authentic relationships. We learned to slow down the conversation with people, truly listen to them empathetically and be fully present with them. This will build the relationship to be deeper…go slow with the conversation and communication in order to go fast with the depth of the relationship.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). ✔ 4 Steps to Building More Authentic Relationships Think of a person in your business, or personal life, that you would like to build a more authentic relationship with. Get to know them on a deeper level. How would you describe them? Are they introverted/extroverted? How do they approach authenticity and relationships? Let your brain go into your Default Mode Network. Stare out of a window and think: what could you do to build a more authentic relationship with each of the people you are thinking of? How can you go slow with your conversation to go fast with the depth of the relationship? And finally, we looked at the quote from Mo Issa that suggests that once we have done the work ourselves, and know what makes us truly authentic, once we know our own unique gifts and talents, and we continue to nurture and grow them, next, we can look outward, and recognize the unique talents and gifts in others. I will close out this episode with a quote from Mo Issa's second book, The Shift that says “we all have a primal need to belong—a human urge to be part of something larger than us. We fulfill that need when we connect authentically to exchange energy and feel seen, heard and valued.” (Mo Issa) Let me know what you think. Did this episode help you to improve your authenticity, and deepen your relationships? I know this episode will take time to practice and refine. It's taken me my lifetime so far to fully embrace my unique talents and gifts, where I recognize my own authenticity. Now I've got the rest of my life to take this understanding and help me to build stronger, deeper relationships with others. And with that thought, I'll see you next time where we will cover chapter 16 from Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, on biases. REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/ [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #7 with Greg Wolcott on “Building Relationships in Today's Classrooms”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/greg-wolcott-on-building-relationships-in-todays-classrooms/ [iii] www.significant72.com [iv] Social Relationships and Health:  A Flashpoint for Health Policy Published August 4, 2011, by Debra Umberson and Jennifer Karas Montez  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150158/ [v] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/ [vi] www.mo-issa.com   [vii] The Midlife Shift by Mo Issa https://www.mo-issa.com/book (COMING SOON). [viii] The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Power-of-Vulnerability-Audiobook/ [ix] The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown https://www.blinkist.com/en/books/the-power-of-vulnerability-en [x] Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek 2014, https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327 [xi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 186 on “Using Neuroscience to Understand the Introverted vs Extroverted Brain” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-using-neuroscience-to-understand-the-introverted-and-extroverted-brain/ [xii]Phineas Gage, Neuroscience's Most Famous Patient https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/phineas-gage-neurosciences-most-famous-patient-11390067/ [xiii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #48 “Brain Network Theory” https://www.achieveit360.com/brain-network-theory-using-neuroscience-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-change-and-chaos/ [xiv] IBID [xv]Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #214 on “The Spirit of Work: Connecting Science and Business Practices and Sacred Texts for a Happier and Healthier Workplace”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/marie-gervais-phd-on-the-spirit-of-work-connecting-science-business-practices-and-sacred-texts-for-a-happier-and-more-productive-workplace/ [xvi] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #48 “Brain Network Theory” https://www.achieveit360.com/brain-network-theory-using-neuroscience-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-change-and-chaos/    

In this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, shares insights on the intersection of work and well-being.   The discussion emphasises the vital role of connection, purpose, and relationships in creating positive workplace environments, revealing that a significant percentage of managers rise to their roles by circumstance rather than design.   Simon identifies key strategies for creating mental health in the workplace, including considerate design of roles and open communication.   The episode highlights the importance of vulnerability in conversation, offers practical phrases for clearer discussion and encourages a shift in focus towards joy and fulfilment instead of stress management at work, alongside recommendations for further reading to enrich understanding of workplace mental health.   Links   Simon Blake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonblake/   Mental Health First Aid UK: https://mhfaengland.org/individuals/   Research paper - Managers feel the Pinch Managers_Feel_The_Pinch_Report_PDF-2.pdf (emotionatwork.co.uk)   Kim Scott's book - Radical Candor  Radical Candor: Fully Revised and Updated Edition: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean: Amazon.co.uk: Scott, Kim: 9781529038347: Books   Brene Brown - Anxiety, Calm, and Over-/Under-Functioning - Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)   Find Your Why by Simon Sinek - Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team: Amazon.co.uk: Mead, David, Docker, Peter, Sinek, Simon: 9780143111726: Books   Desert Island Discs - BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs   Podcast series A Muslim & A Jew - A Muslim & A Jew Go There Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts            

Join us as we explore the transformative power of understanding your "why" with insights from Simon Sinek's groundbreaking book, "Start With Why." We kick off by examining how successful companies like Apple use their core beliefs to drive marketing and business decisions, emphasizing that "people don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it." By unpacking Sinek's concept, we illustrate how a strong foundational belief can propel business success and foster deep customer loyalty. Listen in to learn how shifting your focus from the 'what' to the 'why' can lead to meaningful and lasting results, especially for entrepreneurs looking to make an impact. In the next segment, we highlight the critical role of imagination and purpose in achieving the American dream. By contrasting "why" type visionaries with "how" type realists, we discuss the importance of a clear and compelling purpose for inspiring action and building a passionate team. Finally, we reflect on how Sinek's principles can guide those at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, using relatable examples from well-known businesses and personal anecdotes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to align their actions with their core beliefs and navigate through life's uncertainties with confidence.   Get the Start with Why book:https://amzn.to/4763SGJ    Let's keep the conversation going!Website: martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: http://bit.ly/martatedx  Get ready to take notes and elevate your business's presence as we share over 30 visibility-boosting ideas (access it here: www.martaspirk.com/visibility) and introduce a mastermind program designed to keep you accountable and support your entrepreneurial journey. Get a 30-day free trial of my membership!freegiftfrommarta.com MORE VISIBILITY MASTERMIND application:https://forms.gle/jegEmwzYsTPrH4oP8   Today's episode is brought to you by Success Magnified and the Biz Bestie Getaway, where empowered women entrepreneurs turn challenges into opportunities in a weekend filled with connection and fun. Join us in Colorado this October to rejuvenate your business spirit, make lasting friendships, and learn new strategies for success. Visit us at https://retreat.successmagnified.com/retreat-biz-besties-getaway  to secure your spot now!

Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 165: Edtech Resources for the SummerWelcome to the EdTech Throwdown This is episode 165 called “Edtech Resources for the Summer”. In this episode, we'll talk about the resources that we'll be exploring while on this year's summer vacation! This is another episode you don't want to miss, check it out!Segment 1: Narrative: Summer time talkSegment 2:Guise's BooksAI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future by Matt MillerLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekIn the U.S. Marines during mealtime, Sinek explains, it's common for the highest ranking officers to fix their plates last. This not only ensures everyone on the team is fed, but sends an important message: Leaders look after their people first. But Sinek's people-first approach is only one component of a larger narrative that includes segments on creating a safe environment within your organization—he refers to this as the “Circle of Safety”—and the surprising impacts of what he calls “selfless chemicals” like serotonin and oxytocin on leadership style.Nick's BooksStorytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez: The book:Shows how to create uncheatable assessments through student-created story projectsHelps educators create meaningful learning experiences by integrating edtech tools and storytelling into their curriculum.Shows how storytelling can help students activate higher-level thinking to conduct research, process ideas and information, and share the synthesis of these ideas with an audience.Illustrates how digital storytelling can help develop a mindset of collaboration, mental agility and resilience.Presents student examples, teacher case studies and sample lessons to demonstrate how to integrate student stories into curriculum in authentic ways.Offers flexibility, through sample projects that vary in degree of difficulty, so teachers can choose the best option based on their resources and unique situation.Schoolishness: Alienated Education and the Quest for Authentic, Joyful Learning by Susan D. Blum (Author) In Schoolishness, Susan D. Blum continues her journey as an anthropologist and educator. The author defines "schoolishness" as educational practices that emphasize packaged "learning," unimaginative teaching, uniformity, constant evaluation by others,...

This week's episode we talk about finding direction and meaning in our lives featuring James Cobbett. We discuss his journey of discovering his purpose and the importance of uncovering one's "why" statement.He reflects on his transition from working in a charity part-time to pursuing freelance web design full-time, highlighting a shift in his search for meaningful work beyond just financial stability.James mentions reaching a point of disengagement and questioning the purpose of his work before coming across Simon Sinek's work on the significance of having a strong core purpose. Inspired by Sinek's ideas, James embarked on a personal quest to identify his own "why" statement, leading to the creation of a statement focused on sparking individuals into action to live life with purpose.This process not only shaped his business approach, focusing on serving purposeful organizations, but also empowered him to make strategic decisions aligning with his newfound clarity.You can connect with James on LinkedIn, check out his work on purpose, or his website building for charities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cobbett/https://jamescobbett.co.uk/https://goodbear.co.uk/Weekly newsletter | Ask Catherine | Work with me | LinkedIn | Instagram Big shout out to my podcast magician, Marc at iRonickMedia for making this real. Thanks for listening!

Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Cat Maiorca from Oklahoma State University and Dr. Jessica Ivy from Purdue University Northwest. They share findings from their presentation at the AMTE 2024 conference that won the 2024 AMTE National Technology Leadership Initiative award, entitled Developing Mathematics Lessons and Assessments with Chatbots for Learning in Teacher Education: Innovation and Challenges. During this conversation, they describe considerations for judiciously selecting and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in mathematics teacher education. Show notes: Our guests are joined by their colleagues to present an AMTE Webinar on this topic on April 3, 2024. AI-Powered Math Education: What Math Teacher Educators Need to Know (https://amte.net/content/ai-powered-math-education-what-math-teacher-educators-need-know) Wednesday, April 3 2024, 9 am Pacific; 12:00 pm Eastern Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, Washington, DC, 2023. https://tech.ed.gov/ai/ (https://tech.ed.gov/ai/) Reinhart, S. C. (2000). Never say anything a kid can say! Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 5(8), 478-483. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTMS.5.8.0478 (https://doi.org/10.5951/MTMS.5.8.0478) Sinek, S. (2009, September). How great leaders inspire action. TEDxPuget Sound. https://www.ted.com/talks/simonsinekhowgreatleadersinspireaction?language=en (https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en) AI Tools to play with: (inclusion does not imply endorsement) Magic School (https://www.magicschool.ai/) Claude (https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F) ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/auth/login) Mathematics Teacher Educator Podcast (https://mtepodcast.amte.net) Special Guests: Cat Maiorca and Jessica Ivy.

In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive into Simon Sinek's transformative book, "Leaders Eat Last." The episode is structured into five insightful chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of leadership in the modern world.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/LeaderseatlastBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2WA15UUK0ISummary:https://www.apolloadvisor.com/summary-leaders-eat-last-why-some-teams-pull-together-and-others-dont-simon-sinek/Chapter Breakdown:Johnny Bravo - Definition:Johnny Bravo: An exploration of the concept and its relevance in leadership.Where Does Johnny Bravo Come From?: Understanding the origins and implications of this leadership style.What is Leadership Today? - Context:Leadership Crisis - False Definition of Leadership (from the 80s): Discuss how outdated perceptions of leadership still influence today's leaders.Who Gets the Medal? - We Have It Backwards: A critical look at the current state of leadership recognition and its flaws.Leadership Has Nothing To Do With Rank: Emphasizing that authentic leadership is about courage, not hierarchical position.Leaders Eat Last - How You Do It:What Leaders Eat Last Means: Delving into the core message of Sinek's philosophy.Direction & Sense of Purpose Helps Leaders Lead: Exploring how purpose guides effective leadership.Responsibility of Leadership: Discussing the weight and responsibility that comes with being a leader.Morality vs The Law: The distinction between legal obligations and moral responsibilities in leadership.Case Study:Better That We All Suffer a Little - Bob Chapman: Examining a real-world example of leadership principles in action.Courage & Safety:How Safety Creates Courage: Understanding the relationship between a safe environment and the development of courage in teams.Why Some Teams Pull Together: Analyzing the factors that lead to cohesive and effective team dynamics.Throughout this episode, Mike and Mark engage in deep discussions, pulling out key insights and practical applications from each chapter. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in leadership, team dynamics, and personal development, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a leader today.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/LeaderseatlastBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2WA15UUK0ISummary:https://www.apolloadvisor.com/summary-leaders-eat-last-why-some-teams-pull-together-and-others-dont-simon-sinek/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Diana Bastianelli Andy Pilara ola Lorenz Weidinger Fred Fox Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Antonio Candia Dan Effland Mike Leigh Cooper Daniela Wedemeier Bertram O. Gayla Schiff Corey LaMonica Smitty Laura KE Denise findlay Krzysztof Wade Mackintosh Diana Bastianelli James Springle Nimalen Sivapalan Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt Jette Haswell Marco Silva venkata reddy Dirk Breitsameter Ingram Casey Nicoara Talpes rahul grover Evert van de Plassche Ravi Govender Andrew Hyde Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Chris Way Barbara Samoela Christian Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Rodrigo Aliseda Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Ken Ennis Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Esta presentación explora la conexión que existe entre la pasión que siente una persona líder y la visión que desarrolla para su vida, proyectos y ministerios. Comienza afirmando que el liderazgo requiere sacrificio, pero que los seres humanos sólo nos sacrificamos por aquello que nos apasiona. "Conoces tu por qué" Pasa a explicar la tesis que presenta Simon Sinek en sus libros Find your Why y Start with Why. Después de exponer el significado de lo que Sinek llama "el círculo de oro" (qué, cómo y porqué), la presentación recalca la importancia de conocer la motivación principal o el "por qué" de lo que hacemos. Hay una relación muy estrecha entre el por qué y la pasión: la pasión determina el por qué; y el por qué determina la pasión. Para relacionar este tema con la fe cristiana, el Dr. Jiménez recurre al ejemplo del apóstol Pablo, quien después de perseguir a la Iglesia tuvo un encuentro transformador con Jesucristo. Ese encuentro se convierte en su narrativa fundamental, narrativa que da origen a su por qué. Pablo, apasionado por el mensaje del evangelio y el amor de Cristo, llegó hasta el sacrificio con tal de cumplir lo que entendía era su misión: evangelizar al mundo no judío. ¿Por qué estuvo dispuesto a enfrentar tanto peligros con tanta valentía? Porque lo motivaba la tarea inconclusa. En resumen, es importante que cada persona líder pueda articular su "por qué". En el caso de la comunidad cristiana, nuestro "por qué" surge en respuesta al amor de Dios manifestado en la obra de Jesús. Y el por qué determina la pasión. Instrucciones: Dele "Like/Me Gusta" a este podcast y compártalo en sus redes sociales. Suscrí­base a nuestro canal de YouTube, donde podrá ver y escuchar centenares de sermones y conferencias. No olvide oprimir la campanita para recibir las notificaciones inmediatamente. Visite https://www.drpablojimenez.com Siga al Dr. Pablo A Jimenez Rojas en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter (drpablojimenez en todas las plataformas) Compre los libros del Dr. Jiménez por medio de su tienda cibernética: AMAZON.

Simon Sinek recounts his harrowing experience on 9/11, compelled afterwards to leave advertising for more meaningful work. He recalls New York's initial unity fading as people reverted to old patterns when the crisis passed. Sinek explains humans struggle with long-term thinking, wired for instant gratification versus imagining distant retirements. He notes tangible threats finally spur changes, like near-death moments exposing mortality. Sinek highlights why elderly individuals share unfiltered wisdom, liberated from others' opinions with finite time left. He advocates storytelling transfers life lessons without requiring firsthand trauma to incite growth. Overall, Sinek criticizes shortcut mentalities that waste foundational wake-up calls once threats subside.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE!Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (13 of 13)On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The thirteenth and last video is "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tye525dkfi8Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4805674/advertisement

Simon Sinek focuses on redefining self-worth metrics and measuring a fulfilling day. Sinek advocates assessing one's value based on positive impacts on others rather than tangible metrics like bank account numbers. He shares a personal anecdote about the immeasurable impact of his book, highlighting the challenge of quantifying influence. The conversation extends to questioning traditional judgments around ambition and laziness, emphasizing that caring about work and life quality is paramount. Sinek also underscores the importance of setting collaborative boundaries through discussions, ensuring alignment in both professional and personal relationships.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE!Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Chris Garvey: Crafting a Culture of Love for Work, The Real Challenge for Real Agile Leaders Chris delves into his perspective on success for Scrum Masters, drawing inspiration from a Simon Sinek story about hotel experiences. He aspires to help team members genuinely love their jobs. Success, for Chris, hinges on trust among team members and leaders, enabling them to excel and voice concerns. He emphasizes the transition from stressing about delivery to focusing on high performance. Ownership of work methods and problem-solving is key, as is the ability to step back under pressure. Chris also advocates for creating a safe space to foster open communication within the team. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Visualizing Progress with the Speedboat Retrospective Chris discusses his favored retrospective format, the "Speedboat." He appreciates its visual nature and the ease with which participants grasp it. Using a standard laminated print, he guides teams to imagine their ideal day together. This imaginative exercise helps unlock insights for improvement and encourages team cohesion through the use of metaphor.   [IMAGE HERE] Retrospectives, planning sessions, vision workshops, we are continuously helping teams learn about how to collaborate in practice! In this Actionable Agile Tools book, Jeff Campbell shares some of the tools he's learned over a decade of coaching Agile Teams. The pragmatic coaching book you need, right now! Buy Actionable Agile Tools on Amazon, or directly from the author, and supercharge your facilitation toolbox!    About Chris Garvey Chris is passionate about people, and creating empowering spaces where people can thrive. He is a coach at heart having been a Life Coach before becoming an Agile Coach. For close to 10 years he has been working in the agile space as a Scrum Master, then Agile Coach, then trainer, and now as an Enterprise Agile Coach. You can link with Chris Garvey on LinkedIn.

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Chapter 1 What's The Infinite GameThe book "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek explores the concept of viewing business and life as an infinite game rather than a finite one. Sinek argues that instead of focusing on short-term wins and competition, individuals and organizations should prioritize long-term success and collaboration. He shares insights and examples from various industries to illustrate the importance of adopting an infinite mindset, as well as providing practical advice on how to do so. Sinek's book encourages readers to shift their perspective and mindset in order to create a sustainable and fulfilling journey in both professional and personal life.Chapter 2 Why is The Infinite Game Worth ReadThe Infinite Game by Simon Sinek is worth reading for several reasons:1. Fresh perspective on leadership: Sinek introduces the concept of "infinite game" versus the traditional "finite game" mindset in leadership. He argues that leaders who adopt an infinite mindset are more likely to inspire collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.2. Insights from real-life examples: The book includes numerous real-world examples from various industries and organizations, providing practical insights into how leaders can apply the infinite game mindset to their own work.3. Emphasis on building trusting relationships: Sinek emphasizes the importance of trust in leadership and offers strategies for fostering trust within teams and organizations. He highlights the role of empathy, transparency, and vulnerability in building strong relationships.4. Focus on long-term thinking: The book encourages leaders to adopt a long-term perspective instead of short-term thinking, emphasizing the importance of investing in the success and well-being of future generations and the overall sustainability of organizations.5. Actionable steps for implementation: Sinek provides concrete steps and strategies that leaders can implement to transition from a finite to an infinite mindset. These practical tips help readers apply the concepts in their own lives and organizations.6. Inspiring and motivational: Sinek's writing style is engaging and inspiring, encouraging readers to think differently about leadership and the purpose of their work. The book motivates leaders to embrace a more sustainable and impactful approach to their roles.Overall, The Infinite Game offers a different perspective on leadership, packed with practical examples, actionable steps, and inspiring insights that make it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in becoming a more effective and visionary leader.Chapter 3 The Infinite Game Summary"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek is a book that challenges traditional perceptions of success and leadership. Sinek argues that many organizations and leaders have adopted a finite mindset, where the goal is to win and beat the competition, which ultimately leads to short-term thinking and unethical behaviors.In contrast, Sinek advocates for an infinite mindset, where the focus is on long-term sustainability and continuous improvement. He argues that leaders who adopt an infinite mindset prioritize building strong organizational cultures, fostering trust and cooperation, and adapting to changing circumstances.Sinek uses real-life examples from various industries, such as Microsoft, Apple, and the military, to explain the principles of infinite thinking and the dangers of finite thinking. He explores the five essential practices for maintaining an infinite mindset: have a just cause, build trusting teams, study your worthy rivals, prepare for existential flexibility, and demonstrate the courage to lead.Throughout the book, Sinek emphasizes the importance of a clear purpose...

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Chapter 1 What's the Book Start With Why"Start With Why" is a concept popularized by Simon Sinek, which emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating the fundamental purpose or motivation behind one's actions or endeavors. According to Sinek, starting with why involves identifying and articulating the underlying beliefs, values, and principles that drive an individual or organization. Sinek argues that many successful leaders and companies are able to inspire people and create long-lasting impact because they effectively communicate their "why" before addressing the "how" and "what." By focusing on the core purpose or cause that motivates them, they are able to attract like-minded individuals who share their vision and inspire loyalty and commitment. The concept of Start With Why is often applied in leadership, marketing, and personal development. It encourages individuals and organizations to dig deep and reflect on their underlying motivations, as understanding the why can help guide decision-making, foster innovation, and build stronger connections with others.Chapter 2 Why is Start With Why Practical"Start With Why" is practical because it focuses on the fundamental driver behind individuals' actions and decisions. Here are a few reasons why it is considered practical: 1. Clarity of Purpose: By starting with why, individuals and organizations gain clarity about their purpose and the values that guide their actions. This clarity helps in setting clear goals, making better decisions, and aligning efforts towards a common cause. 2. Motivation and Engagement: Understanding the "why" behind a task or goal creates a sense of purpose, motivating individuals to go above and beyond mere compliance. When people are driven by a strong sense of purpose, they are more engaged, committed, and willing to put in the necessary effort to achieve the desired results. 3. Differentiation and Innovation: Starting with why helps individuals and organizations differentiate themselves from competitors. When people understand the underlying reason behind what they do, they can communicate their unique value proposition and stand out in the marketplace. Additionally, this focus on purpose can fuel innovation by encouraging individuals to think creatively and find new ways to fulfill their why. 4. Effective Communication: Communicating the why effectively helps build trust, loyalty, and influence. People are more likely to connect with a genuine purpose, which leads to stronger relationships and increased buy-in. When an organization's why resonates with its audience, it becomes easier to attract customers, employees, and partners who share the same values. 5. Resilience and Adaptability: Clarifying the why provides a guiding light during challenging times. When faced with obstacles or setbacks, individuals and organizations with a clear purpose are more likely to stay resilient and focused on their long-term vision. The ability to adapt and evolve also becomes easier when anchored to a strong why. In summary, starting with why is practical because it brings clarity, motivation, differentiation, effective communication, and resilience. It allows individuals and organizations to tap into their deeper purpose, leading to greater success and fulfillment in their endeavors.Chapter 3 Start With Why OverviewIn this article, we delve into the transformative insights presented by Simon Sinek in his groundbreaking book, "Start with Why." Through a thought-provoking analysis, we explore...

Ep 179: Do the behaviors of your people align with the results on paper?New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years.Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142