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"Send Ben a text"If you feel like you're always reminding, arguing, or trying to get your teen to make better choices, this episode is for you.Many parents think they need to control their teen to help them succeed. But the harder you try to control them, the more they often push back.In this episode, Ben shares five lessons he has learned from coaching football that can completely change the way you parent. You'll learn how to lead with confidence instead of reacting with frustration.You'll discover how to:Stop carrying responsibilities that belong to your teen.Set clear expectations before problems happen.Lead with calm confidence instead of fear.Build trust without giving up healthy boundaries.Focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't.Your teen doesn't need a parent who can control every choice they make. They need a parent who knows how to lead.If you're ready to stop the constant power struggles and start parenting from the inside out, this episode will give you practical tools you can use today.Take the free Parent Trap Quiz at benpughcoaching.com/quiz to discover the parenting pattern that may be keeping you stuck.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you're falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz
Stop wasting billable hours on admin work. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify hidden bottlenecks in your firm and turn them into reliable automations that save you hours every week—without tripping over AI ethics or security rules. In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jeff Arnold discuss: Process mapping before automation and AI Common admin bottlenecks in law firms and HR Practical examples of email, billing, and document automations ABA Formal Opinion 512 and AI risk in legal workflows Agents vs. workflows and why most firms aren't ready for agents yet Key Takeaways: Automation should be built on top of clearly mapped, efficient processes; otherwise, it only helps you make mistakes faster. The best automation wins often come from small, repetitive tasks—like email responses, filing documents, or parsing PDFs—that quietly consume hours every week. Many legal professionals underestimate how much of their day is administrative; even saving ten minutes per day can translate into an extra workweek of time each year. There is a critical distinction between automation and generative AI in law: once client data touches AI, additional ethical and security requirements are triggered. Most firms don't have an “agent” problem; they have a workflow problem—reliable, well-defined automations should come first, with AI layered in only where it truly adds value. "The most important thing is to get your processes down and get a solid foundation. Work on automation first, then you can work on implementing AI." — Jeff Arnold Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Jeff Arnold: Jeff Arnold is the Founder and President of 4Spot Consulting, an automation and AI implementation firm, and a two-time Amazon Best-Selling author. With more than 20 years implementing automation and 40 years of leadership experience, Jeff helps law firms and professional services teams find and eliminate the manual, repetitive work that quietly drains billable hours, then convert that reclaimed time back into high-value, client-facing work. His core message: technology doesn't replace your people; it elevates them. Through his flagship keynote, "Stop Logging. Start Leading.," Jeff shows organizations how to reclaim 25% of their work week through strategic automation. Connect with Jeff Arnold: Website: https://4spotconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwarnold/ Book (The Automated Law Firm) - Pre-register: The-Automated-Law-.com OpsMap™ Quick Audit - a one-pager to help people get started: https://4spotconsulting.com/opsmap-quick-audit/ Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Send us Fan MailWe turn a simple coffee catch-up into a blunt, practical talk on why workplace culture rises or falls on leadership behaviour, not perks or policies. Alan Mpora shares how alignment, self-reflection, and human connection become even more important as AI reshapes the work we do. • leadership advisory explained as culture transformation led from the top • why most businesses seek help only after resignations and HR drama • skill versus will as the fastest way to diagnose performance issues • recruiting for values alignment with mission, vision, and purpose • why Friday pizzas and “benefits” cannot cover up bad leadership • AI making soft skills and real human connection more valuable • real estate and property management shifting from transactional work to client leadership • psychological safety as taking someone's concerns seriously even if you disagree • informal one-to-one time and open-door leadership versus textbook meetings • budgeting emotional support time and linking culture to retention and P&L • forgiveness, purpose, and learning from life changes without living in regret they can find me on our website, www.mporaconsulting.com, or you can find me on LinkedIn, Alan MporaAllan Mpora – Business ConsultancyThis podcast is sponsored by PropertyMe.Australia's #1 Property Management Software. www.propertyme.com.au Detector Inspector | Safer Homes
Middle managers are the “burger middle” of every organization, the layer that holds everything together and actually makes strategy happen. Yet they're often under-supported, stretched thin, and expected to have all the answers without the tools or space to lead well. Today's guest, Sally Foley-Lewis, global leadership expert and creator of The Burger Framework for Middle Managers, has helped more than 20,000 managers worldwide boost performance, engagement, and productivity by focusing on the right “ingredients” of effective leadership.In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Sally breaks down her Burger Framework, where each burger ingredient represents a key leadership capability. The “protein” stands for values, the non-negotiable core that keeps leaders grounded in integrity, especially during crises and organizational pressure. The “cheese” represents self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and maturity, the “melted” element that pulls everything together and prevents leaders from becoming disconnected, reactive, or clueless about their impact. Sally shares powerful transformation stories of middle managers who had drifted away from their values, were worn down by culture, or believed they had to fully adopt the organization's values and force them on their teams. Once they reconnected with their own values and opened up space for their people to bring their whole selves to work, they saw dramatic changes in morale, retention, and discretionary effort. Through metaphors like the tomato for communication, Sally shows how mid-level leaders can inspire down, collaborate across, and influence up, moving from “dump and run” communication to intentional messaging that motivates, aligns, and earns trust. The conversation also tackles the growing anxiety around AI and the future of middle management. Sally reframes AI not as a leadership replacement, but as a productivity tool that can clear away the boring, repetitive, systematized tasks so managers can double down on what only humans can do: coach, connect, influence, and lead with empathy. She highlights how companies like Microsoft are signaling an even greater need for human-centric leadership as AI adoption increases, and shows middle managers how to leverage technology while strengthening, not eroding, their role. https://youtu.be/00ccvpaJqDI?si=5zybcveQcWwLtprt Finally, Sally offers one simple but game-changing piece of advice that underpins everything: slow down. Most middle managers are not in emergency rooms making life-or-death calls. By slowing the pace, they create space to think, ask better questions, check for gaps, and role-model a healthier, more thoughtful way of working. If you're a middle manager feeling squeezed from all sides, or an executive who wants real ROI from leadership development, this episode will help you see why the “middle of the burger” is where your organization's true power lies, and how to unlock it. Quotes: “As a middle manager, you're in the most powerful position in the organization, you get to inspire down, collaborate across, and influence up.” “As a leader, you set the pace. If your pace is a race, it might not go so well, people will copy what they see, not what you say.” “When we know our values and walk in alignment with them, we walk with integrity, they keep us strong, especially in times of crisis and challenge at work.” Contact Details: Follow Sally Foley-Lewis on Instagram Explore Sally Foley-Lewis' Programs and Start Leading with Greater Impact Today Follow Middle Managers Matter and Transform the Way You Lead on Facebook Connect with Sally Foley-Lewis To Gain Practical Leadership Strategies on LinkedIn Subscribe to Sally Foley-Lewis on YouTube and Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Pick up my new book The American Nightmare! => Click Here! In Today's Episode Are you owning your mornings, or are you letting the world dictate your day before you even get out of bed? Today, you are going to learn the daily execution framework for divine masculinity. You will face the harsh reality of whether you are actively protecting your ecosystem or just mindlessly scrolling through your phone while your family is left vulnerable. When anger rises, do you lead the moment, or do you let the moment lead you? It is time to step up and implement the daily habits of true leadership: taking morning ownership, mastering your emotions, serving without needing recognition, guarding your words to build others up instead of wounding them, and reflecting on whether you are truly leading or just trying to control others. Stop consuming, start producing, and let's get your shit together! Listen Now! Other Resources! > Set Up Your Consultation with our Indexed Universal Life Insurance Team = > https://freedominsurancellc.com/consultation > Track your entire crypto portfolio, build exit strategies and receive real-time sell alerts, all in one simple dashboard. Do all of this with our Crypto Tracking App Merlin! Get 30 Days of Merlin Free => https://www.merlincrypto.com/ > Learn about how to join our 3T Warrior Academy https://sale.3twarrioracademy.com/home?utm_source=linktree&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CJV Warriors Rise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A mother's job is to make sure her kids don't get hurt. A father's job is to make sure his kids don't get hurt too much." — Nicky Billou Thomas Pfanner is back, and this conversation goes somewhere real. If you heard his first appearance on the show, you know he's been through the fire with his own son — and that he came out the other side with something hard-won and worth listening to. This time, the focus is on how a father actually passes masculinity to his son — not through a list of rules or demands, but through the kind of presence and example that shapes a young man from the inside out. Pfanner's framework is clean: mothers care, fathers prepare. It's a father's job to make sure his son gets comfortable being uncomfortable, to let the experience be the teacher, and to lead by letting go — which is harder than it sounds when your ego is tied to your son's results. Nicky gets honest about his own version of this. His son Kevan walked away from a soccer career that could have gone professional. The anger that followed was real — and so was the reckoning. The men around Nicky told him plainly: this is about you. Pfanner explains why that's almost always true. Anger, he argues, comes from "you owe me" — and "you owe me" always traces back to something you didn't finish for yourself. That's not a comfortable idea. It's a useful one. There's also a sharp observation about language — why "should" is the language of shame, and why shifting from "you should exercise" to "it would serve me to exercise" changes the entire operating system behind the behavior. Small shift, real difference. Learn more & connect: https://dadswholead.com/home Dads Who Lead: The Ultimate Guide to Stop Parenting and Start Leading by Thomas Pfanner — https://a.co/d/03raXO8v You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
What separates thriving families from struggling families?Intentional leadership.In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain why leadership must begin inside the home before it can impact the world. They discuss the dangers of passive parenting, the importance of creating clear family standards, and why children need strong boundaries, consistent expectations, and unified parents.Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or preparing for future generations, this episode offers practical wisdom for building a family culture that develops confident, resilient, faith-filled children.In This Episode:✔ Why leadership starts at home✔ The dangers of passive parenting✔ Creating clear family standards✔ Why kids need boundaries✔ Fathers stepping into leadership✔ Parenting as a unified team✔ Helping overwhelmed parents find clarityIf you're serious about raising champion children in a crazy world, this episode is a must-listen. Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 Intro01:15 Leadership Starts at Home04:00 Parenting as a Unified Team05:40 Why Kids Need Direction and Boundaries07:30 Fathers Must Step Into Leadership10:00 Stop Drifting as Parents11:50 Why Parents Feel Overwhelmed14:00 Becoming the Loudest Voice in Your Child's Life17:30 Simplifying Family Leadership
Financial Clarity Is a Leadership Skill with Emily Bowie Many entrepreneurs avoid looking at their numbers because they believe finances belong in the accounting department. The reality is that financial clarity is one of the most important leadership tools a CEO can develop. In this episode, Philippa sits down with Emily Bowie, founder of Thorn Advisors, to discuss why understanding your numbers is essential for making confident business decisions. They explore the connection between financial visibility, pricing strategy, cash flow management, growth planning, and long-term wealth building. Emily shares practical insights on when to outsource bookkeeping, how to identify hidden financial leaks in your business, and why relying on your bank account balance is not a financial strategy. If you want to move from reactive decision-making to strategic leadership, this conversation will help you understand why financial clarity is not just about accounting. It is about building a stronger business. Key Takeaways [00:03:00] Financial Visibility Creates Better Decisions [00:07:00] Why Bookkeeping Should Be an Early Outsource [00:12:00] Revenue Does Not Equal Cash Flow [00:18:00] Pricing Confidence Starts with Knowing Your Numbers [00:24:00] Financial Clarity Creates Growth Opportunities [00:29:00] Tax Strategy Should Be Year-Round [00:34:00] Building Wealth Beyond Today's Revenue You'll Learn Why financial clarity is a CEO-level responsibility How accurate bookkeeping supports better decision-making The difference between revenue and cash flow How understanding your numbers improves pricing confidence Why entrepreneurs often overlook hidden expenses How financial visibility supports hiring and growth decisions The role tax strategy plays in long-term profitability Why financial clarity is essential for building wealth and legacy CTA Ready to create greater clarity in your business? Join the Strategic Marketing Canvas Workshop (Free Event) https://channerconsulting.com/the-strategic-marketing-workshop/ and build a strategic roadmap for your visibility, marketing, and growth goals. And if today's conversation resonated with you, sign up to be notified when Philippa's upcoming book, When Clarity Leads, https://channerconsulting.com/when-clarity-leads/ is released. Connect with Emily Bowie Emily Bowie is the founder of Thorn Advisors, a virtual accounting and advisory firm helping entrepreneurs make more confident financial decisions through bookkeeping, tax planning, cash flow management, and strategic financial guidance. Website: Thorn Advisors (http://thorneadvisors.com/) Connect with Emily on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyvbowie/ Services: Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation, Tax Strategy, Cash Flow Planning Serving entrepreneurs nationwide Connect with Me Email: info@channerconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippachanner/ Website: www.channerconsulting.com
Every leader has them... the language habits that undercut authority before anyone pushes back. This episode Jill Griffin names them, breaks them down, and gives you a way to unlearn yours. The five communication patterns quietly signaling uncertainty, and how to spot them in real timeWhat leaders and colleagues can do when they see it happening in the roomWhy this is a learned pattern, and exactly how to start unlearning itSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what's nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical
One day, about 5 years into my career, my manager pulled me aside and said something that stung for days."Emma, you're excellent at executing what's in front of you. But I need you to start thinking about what should be in front of you."I went a away defensive. I thought I was doing everything right.But she'd spotted something I couldn't see yet, something I now call the Identity Lag. The gap between the marketer you're actually capable of being, and the one you're currently showing up as.In this episode, I'm unpacking what the Identity Lag is, why it hits the most capable marketers hardest, and the one question that starts to close it. No jargon. Just the reframe that I wish someone had handed me five years earlier.If you've ever finished a day doing a lot and felt like nothing actually moved forward, this one is for you.Something is coming. I'm building something for ambitious marketing managers. It's not ready yet but when it is, you'll hear about it first. Sign up hereFollow me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-windsor29/For more episodes visit my website : emmawindsor.com
Erica interviews Lauren Becks, the owner of Girls Gone Raw, a business specializing in single-ingredient pet treats. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the transition from a passionate hobby to a mission-driven company focused on holistic canine nutrition. The conversation covers the practical challenges of small business ownership, such as navigating taxes, managing growth, and the importance of hiring fractional advisors to handle operations. A significant portion of the dialogue emphasizes founder-forward social media strategies, including how Lauren uses authentic engagement and brand partnerships to build a community. The Carnivore Crate: https://www.girlsgonerawpet.com/carnivorecrate (Use Code: KROOPINS10) Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to: thescooppodcast22@gmail.com
What if the biggest problem in your business is not strategy, sales, or marketing… but the way your people systems are built?In this episode of Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, Tom Healy joins Gary Heldt to break down why so many growing companies struggle with turnover, chaos, poor communication, and leadership bottlenecks.Tom explains how unclear roles, lack of accountability, missing training systems, and owner dependency quietly hold businesses back from growth and valuation. He also shares practical insights on leadership, AI, documentation, and building teams that can actually scale without constant firefighting.If you've ever felt like your business depends too much on you, this conversation will hit home.Key Takeaways.→ Why most “business problems” are actually people problems.→ The hidden danger of building a company around personalities instead of systems.→ How poor onboarding and missing training create turnover before employees even settle in.→ Why documenting processes increases business value and improves succession planning.→ The difference between owning a business and simply owning a stressful job.→ How AI can help employees become more valuable instead of replacing them.Connect with Tom Healy:LinkedInWebsite:PeopleOps360Email:Tom@PeopleOps360.comVisit Gary Heldt's website atSBA AdvisorsConnect with Gary on LinkedIn
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Wendy Paige Sterling, CEO & Founder of The New EI™, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore why even the most accomplished women second guess themselves under pressure. Wendy introduces her framework of energetic intelligence, revealing how leaders can shift from urgency-driven decisions to certainty-led leadership. From recognizing body signals to strengthening boundaries and accelerating decision-making, this conversation reframes what it truly means to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction in high-stakes environments. Join the community!www.CSweet.org
There's a difference between performing leadership and actually practicing it. In this episode of Uncover the Human, we sat down with executive leadership coach Renee Stewart to explore what that distinction really looks like in practice — and why the cost of performative leadership doesn't show up immediately, but always shows up eventually. Renee shares four intentional shifts leaders can make right now: moving from control to connection, from image to impact, from having all the answers to building awareness, and from silence to safety.We also get into the role of energy, body language, and what it means to be the culture — not just set it. Renee brings 20+ years of HR and coaching experience, a love of candid conversation, and a few new acronyms we definitely didn't plan (you'll have to listen for those). If you've ever wondered whether your team is disengaging and why, this episode is worth your time.
Send us Fan MailYour business was supposed to create time freedom, not a never-ending to-do list that follows you into nights and weekends. I'm Camille from CamilleWalker.co, a mom of four who's built an online business for 14 years, and I'm sharing the delegation framework I use to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs step into the CEO role and finally get their time back.We start with the real reason so many founders feel stuck: when you're doing emails, admin, social media, customer service, scheduling, and content all at once, everything feels urgent and nothing feels done. I walk you through a simple time audit that shows exactly where your week goes, then we sort your work into repeat tasks, energy-draining tasks, and the “only I can do this” tasks. You'll also learn my shoulder-above versus shoulder-below filter so you can protect the work that requires your voice, face, and decision making while outsourcing the rest.Then we get tactical about hiring a virtual assistant as your first support hire, even if you only start with 3 to 5 hours a week. I share where to find VA candidates, how to write a clear job description, and how to onboard with tools like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp plus simple SOPs and a communication rhythm that builds trust. If you want a calmer schedule, a stronger team, and a business that can actually scale, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend, then leave a five star review so more moms can find it.Hiring a VA Cheatsheet – Get it for just $2760 Days to VA Program – My trained Virtual Assistants are ready to help!Get My $27 Hiring a VA Cheatsheet:I've made hiring your first (or next) VA super simple. Download my Hiring a VA Cheatsheet for just $27 and get a step-by-step roadmap to hiring confidently and growing your dream team. Grab it here!Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcastMyMommyStyle.comSubscribe to Call Me CEO for more episodes!
What if the thing standing between you and the promotion, the client, or the leadership opportunity isn't your preparation? What if it's what your body is communicating before you've said a single word? In this episode, Susan Callender breaks down why executive presence in 2026 is a physical signal first, and why even the most prepared, knowledgeable professionals can lose the room before they open their mouth. You'll learn: Why we form competence and trustworthiness judgments in as little as 100 milliseconds Why physical presence acts as the filter for everything else you bring to the table The five physical signals that are either building your executive presence or eroding it How stress leaks through your body in high-stakes settings and what to do about it Why hybrid work has doubled the executive presence challenge and how to show up with authority on camera Resources mentioned: Executive Presence by Sylvia Ann Hewlett Free resource: The 7 Biggest Social Mistakes High-Potential Professionals Make ** Don't even know where to begin in improving your people skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? The Step Into the Spotlight Intensive The School of Social Mastery Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com LinkedIn Instagram TikTok
Burnout isn't a badge of honor—it's a warning sign. This session takes an honest look at what's draining leaders and how to rebuild healthy rhythms that sustain spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being—so you can lead with clarity, energy, and longevity.
"A young man needs his father as an example of how to be a man. Learning it from social media ain't on. And a young woman needs her father as an example of the type of man she ought to pair bond with and marry." Fatherhood is leadership, not control. Teenagers eventually stop following instructions simply because they're told to. What they continue to follow is strength, consistency, presence, and genuine connection. Sons look closely at whether a father is a man worth respecting and becoming like. Daughters pay attention to whether they are truly heard, understood, and emotionally safe around him. When fathers stop listening, stop leading themselves, or become distracted by work, stress, or technology, the relationship slowly weakens. Repair starts when a man takes ownership of his role and becomes willing to evolve instead of simply demanding obedience. Tom Pfanner shares the deeply personal story of losing connection with his teenage son and realizing that "the only person left to change was me." He explains how rebuilding the relationship required faith, self-reflection, consistency, and a completely different approach to leadership. Tom breaks down the difference between "action respect" and "connection respect," why young men need fathers they admire, and why daughters need fathers who genuinely know their story. The conversation also explores masculinity, social media influence, and the growing absence of intentional fatherhood in modern culture. Tom is the founder of Dads Who Lead and author of Dads Who Lead: The Ultimate Guide to Stop Parenting and Start Leading. A former middle and high school PE teacher, strength coach, martial artist, and mentor, Tom now helps fathers strengthen broken relationships with their children through leadership, faith, and intentional presence. Learn more & connect: Take Tom's free leadership quiz at https://dadswholead.com/. YouTube: @TheLeadershipDad You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Leadership credibility isn't lost overnight. It fades in the small moments leaders avoid accountability. In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the gap between what leaders say and what they actually enforce, why repeated warnings weaken trust, and how to hold people accountable with clarity and consistency instead of harshness.
The fastest way to misunderstand your team is to label them first. We start with a story about a legendary English teacher who used to mark “WBG” for Wild Blatant Generalization, then we bring that same red pen to one of the most common workplace shortcuts: “Boomers are like this,” “Millennials want that,” “Gen Z won't do this.”From there, we dig into what's actually useful when you're managing multigenerational teams. Yes, formative events and technology shifts can shape how people see the world, but we argue that “generation” is a messy proxy for something more real: personal experience, life stage, and the environment you grew up in. Scott compares generational talk to the Predictive Index and other personality assessments, where preferences can be helpful data but become harmful the moment we treat them as destiny or an excuse not to grow.We also get into the nature versus nurture debate, why stereotypes can quietly diminish individuality, and how leaders can build a healthier workplace culture by staying curious about the person in front of them. If you care about leadership, employee engagement, inclusion, and reducing bias at work, this one will sharpen how you think and how you talk.
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Did you know that dreamers are leaders? It takes leadership to manifest a dream. Vision alone is not enough. A dream needs ownership, intention, and action to make it to the finish line. In this week's episode of the Empowerment Minutes Podcast, we wrap up our series New Beginnings: Get Unstuck and Launch the Dream You've Been Carrying with Dreamers Are Leaders: Stop Waiting and Start Leading Your Dream. Too often, people treat their dreams like passengers in their lives, waiting for the perfect time, the right conditions, or more confidence before they move. But a dream does not need a fan; it needs a leader. In this episode, we explore what it means to stop waiting, take responsibility for the vision you carry, and begin leading it with intention and action. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform and take one step toward the dream you are meant to lead.
"A leader's job is not to get followers; it's to create more leaders." Greg Provance joins Josh to discuss the subtle traps that lead to the "babysitting mentality"—where leaders feel they have to repeat instructions a thousand times because their team lacks ownership. They dive into how to reframe these interactions to foster an environment where team members don't just follow orders, but bring solutions to the table. Josh and Greg explore why curiosity is the most powerful tool in your leadership kit. From utilizing "micro-coaching" sessions in high-paced environments to turning mistakes into collaborative learning opportunities, this episode provides actionable strategies to move beyond the surface-level metrics and tap into the energy of your culture. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Babysitter vs. Leader: How to diagnose if you are unintentionally stifling your team's growth. ✅ The Power of Curiosity: Why turning every "correction" into a question changes the energy of the entire team. ✅ Micro-Coaching: How to build capability and ownership on the fly, even when you have "no time." ✅ The "Why" Behind Mistakes: How to move from shaming failures to understanding the root cause (and fixing it for good). ✅ Reclaiming the Pre-Shift: Why team huddles are the "golden moments" for alignment, even if they aren't perfect. ✅ Energy as a Metric: Why the "feel" of your organization is the ultimate driver of retention and profitability. Connect with Greg Provance: His Website: gphospitalitypartners.com His Email: greg@gphospitalitypartners.com Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com Follow Leadership in Quarters: Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @leadinquarters Artwork: Adam Powell Music by https://www.bensound.com License code: JPMXGDTPSY9CK8IH Artist: : Nick Petrov #LeadershipInQuarters #GregProvance #RideOrDieTeam #HospitalityLeadership #OwnershipMindset #StopBabysitting #LeadershipDevelopment #CultureBuilding #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent
He learned that he had to leave the room to truly make a difference. Today, we're talking to Tony Martignetti, Executive Coach and Author of Campfire Lessons for Leaders. We discuss why hiding your true self at work leads to burnout, how the three C's of curiosity, compassion, and connection can unlock self-awareness, and why leaving the room to change the room is the ultimate act of courageous leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Tony Martignetti, check out his website here.
Most leaders don't fail because they don't care. They fail because no one ever taught them how to lead. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Robert Heath Sr., a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and leadership coach, to unpack one of the biggest traps leaders fall into—the need to be the fixer. If you're the person everyone relies on to solve problems, this conversation might hit close to home. Because the truth is this: The skills that made you successful as an individual contributor are the exact skills that will hold you back as a leader. We dig into: Why high performers struggle when they step into leadership roles The hidden cost of “being the go-to person.” Why leadership is the opposite of getting things done yourself How to shift from problem solver to obstacle remover The power of aligning purpose, identity, and daily actions Why miscommunication is quietly draining your team's performance How to actually empower your team to step up and take ownership Robert shares hard-earned lessons from the military, education, and corporate world—and breaks down what it really takes to bring out the best in your people. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated with your team, or stuck carrying too much… this episode will give you a better way forward. Connect with Robert Heath Sr.:Website: https://www.robertheathsr.com Free Resources for Podcast Listeners! Loved what you heard from Robert on today's episode? Take your leadership to the next level with two free tools designed to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUgyl95jg0nhjjbruVhmfdhbbFWnFS5aErFK0U0dcYifplLQ/viewform Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you want to become a better leader and build a world with better bosses, hit subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you retrain your brain and nervous system to seek out safety, joy, and alignment? In this episode, mind-body alignment expert Dr. Melissa Sonners shares practical ways for midlife women to regulate their nervous system and find calm—even in the chaos of everyday life. She explains how many of us are unknowingly stuck in a stress-driven state, constantly scanning for what's wrong, and how this pattern is reinforced by the questions we ask ourselves each day. Through her simple but powerful tools, she'll help you learn to easily reset your nervous system and prevent burnout before it builds. Rather than waiting until the end of the day to relax (and realizing we can't), she emphasizes creating moments of regulation in real time so we can be more present with our families and actually feel the joy in those everyday interactions. If you're navigating the messy middle of midlife and craving more calm, presence, and connection, this episode is for you! Dr. Melissa Sonners Dr. Melissa Sonners is a chiropractor and mind-body alignment expert who helps women reconnect with themselves. As the host of the Be Inspired Mama Podcast and founder of Best Friends Book Nook, she creates spaces for self-growth without adding to busy schedules. After overcoming neurological Lyme disease, she discovered the power of small, intentional shifts for transformation. Now, she empowers women to turn inward for confidence and joy. Her upcoming book, The Connection Code, coming in April 2026 with Hay House Publishing, will guide women toward deeper alignment in their lives. IN THIS EPISODE Navigating the subtle and not-so-subtle symptoms of perimenopause Healthy communication in midlife as things are shifting Understanding and verbalizing your needs throughout your cycle Helpful ways to manage stress in midlife Getting clear on your values, especially in perimenopause and beyond Clarifying your non-negotiables and tapping into what feels best About Book Nook, Dr. Sonners' Virtual Book Club Community Using reading as a method of nervous system regulation QUOTES “We always hear and we always know how much stress can impact your health. But I lived it, and I realized that stress was the catalyst for me getting as sick as I got.” “Core values become your guiding principles. So when you have decision fatigue at any time, you don't have to think about it or make an emotional decision. You [say]: whatever one fits this value.” “When you grab a book in the morning and you sit with it and you use it as an anchor tool, it trains your nervous system. Calm is safe. And that regulation is familiar. And when you do that in the morning, you're seeding your nervous system to find it throughout the day.”RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution ⛓️
Men are waking up—but many are waking up angry.In this episode, we break down why modern men are reacting with frustration, blame, and bitterness—and why that won't fix anything.We cover:• The root of male anger in today's culture• Why blame-shifting keeps men stuck• The difference between reacting and leading• How men can take responsibility and lead like ChristBecause culture doesn't change when men complain.It changes when men take responsibility.
Most men don't lose their relationships because they stopped trying — they lose them because they never understood what actually creates lasting attraction and respect. In this episode, Chris sits down with A.D. the Kingmaker Dunbar, a former engineer who invested over $200,000 and years of study into understanding relationship dynamics from every angle imaginable — from Muslim men with multiple wives to former pimps and pickup artists. What he found will challenge almost everything men have been told about love, leadership, and being a "good guy." In this episode, you'll discover: The three types of men — peasants, good guys, and kings — and which one you're currently operating as Why "happy wife, happy life" is a trap that produces some of the most miserable men alive The power dynamic hiding in every relationship — and how men unknowingly hand over control without realizing it Why your woman can't respect you more than you respect yourself — and how self-investment changes everything in a relationship The midlife crisis reframe — why A.D. says men should "have the crisis now" instead of waiting until 50 The difference between leading and controlling — and why sexual attraction is the only real dividing line between the two Why men are getting more mediocre results while doing more — and the business analogy that makes it undeniable How to flip a failing relationship dynamic — including the one conversation A.D. says you should be having every month Why testosterone is dropping across all species — and what it means for modern dating and marriage How to love without attachment — and why being willing to walk away is actually the most loving thing a man can do Whether you're single, in a relationship, or a husband looking to reignite what's been lost, this conversation is a wake-up call. A.D. doesn't do shame — but he does make you feel something that leads to a decision. Connect with A.D. the Kingmaker on all platforms: @adthekingmaker Resources for husbands and wives: thethirtydayfix.net/husband | thethirtydayfix.net/wife This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.comOur mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Dana Williams, leadership strategist and author of Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand From Within. Dana helps leaders stop performing and start using their unique CliftonStrengths—because we're 1 in 34 million with those talents, and nobody else was made to do what we were made to do.They explore:Why things are hard when we're performing but easy when we're using our unique talentsHow to manage your energy instead of your timeWhy procrastination is an indicator from your inner wisdom that someone else should be doing thisThis is a conversation about giving yourself permission to stop honing your weaknesses and lean into what comes naturally. Dana breaks down the four domains of CliftonStrengths (executing, strategic thinking, relationship building, influencing) and why partnering with people who have complementary strengths changes everything. Stop performing. Start leading. Start being you.Connect with Dana:DanaWilliamsCo.ComGet her book, The Internal Revolution: https://a.co/d/0iv4u3RnDominate Your Day Podcast: https://www.danawilliamsco.com/dominate-your-day-podcastReferenced in this Episode:The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18106144________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.
Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. Today's episode is a continuation of a conversation that is changing the way we think about marketing, visibility, and growth. If social media is shifting into interest media, then the real question becomes… how do you show up in a way that actually matters? This is a conversation about leadership, energy, and the simple but powerful shift of showing up for the people already in your space. From real life examples of relationship building to practical ways to create deeper connection, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach your content and your community. If you've been feeling the pressure to keep up, to perform, or to chase growth, this episode will bring you back to what actually works. Press play, reflect on your own leadership, and start showing up in a way that feels aligned, grounded, and magnetic.
Are your "nice" habits actually hurting your team? Tucker Miller joins Josh to reveal why being "likable" isn't the same as being "respected." They explore how leaders unconsciously signal a lack of trust—like doing the work themselves after delegating it—and how to move from reactive "Lizard Brain" responses to intentional, high-level leadership. Tucker shares a striking story about an executive in a "ivory tower" who couldn't understand why his team wouldn't talk to him, proving that the environment you create speaks louder than the words you say. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The Lizard Brain vs. Prefrontal Cortex: Why we avoid conflict and how to "pause" into a neutral state before reacting. ✅ The "Nice Guy" Red Flag: Why leading with a need to be liked often masks a confidence issue and leaves the team feeling uncertain. ✅ Intent vs. Impact: Why your "good intentions" don't matter if your team feels unheard or untrusted. ✅ The Physicality of Trust: How your office setup, gatekeepers, and "thick carpets" might be working against your approachability. ✅ The 4-Word Strategy: Tucker's secret to starting meaningful, strategic conversations without overthinking the opening. ✅ Gaining Trust Back: The "Compare and Contrast" model for self-reflection and the power of admitting your own growth areas to your team. Connect with Tucker Miller: Her Website: OnwardLeadership.com Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Four-Wor... Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com Follow Leadership in Quarters: Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @leadinquarters Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 0KNVLQT7W7FZHOFI Artist: : Marcus P. #LeadershipInQuarters #TuckerMiller #TrustInLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #IntentVsImpact #CommunicationStrategy #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #ConflictResolution
This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek.There's a quiet trap many of us fall into when the pace picks up: we start reacting instead of leading. The inbox fills, the interruptions stack, and before long, the day is no longer ours—it's everyone else's.In this conversation, I sit down with Rich Czyz, author of Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders, to explore how systems—not willpower—can help us reclaim that sense of direction. While his work is rooted in education, what we discuss applies far beyond school walls. This is about shifting from firefighting to forward thinking.Six Discussion PointsProductivity isn't about doing more—it's about reclaiming space for what actually mattersThe inbox is often just a collection of other people's priorities unless you set boundaries around itSystems work best when they are simple enough to start immediately and flexible enough to evolveBatching and theming aren't constraints—they're ways to restore focus in fragmented environmentsDelegation requires letting go of control, not just tasksElimination—not optimization—is often the most powerful first move toward meaningful workThree Connection PointsAutopilot: Practical Productivity for School LeadersFour O'Clock FacultyThe Practice of ProductivenessIf there's a throughline in this conversation, it's this: the goal isn't to perfect your system—it's to make space for what matters most. Whether you're leading a school, a team, or simply your own day, the question is the same: what can you remove so that what remains has room to matter?If this episode resonated, I'm exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.
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Episode Title: Sheri Doss… From Redken to Costa Rica to Bumble and BumbleHosts: Corey Gray and Katie May Guest: Sheri Doss, Education and Artistry at Bumble and BumbleEpisode SummarySheri Doss spent 30+ years at Redken before walking away to be near her mom in Costa Rica. She opened an 80-seat taco restaurant and thought she was done. Then Bumble and Bumble came calling.As of February 2025, Bumble is on Salon Centric shelves for the first time ever... and Sheri is leading the education behind it. Corey and Katie May dig into what that means for every hairstylist in America.What We CoverWhy a third of hairdressers leave the industry every yearHow 50 hours of cutting curriculum isn't enough to survive behind the chairWhat Bumble's Salon Centric partnership means for suite stylists and independentsBuilding a team around mission... not contracts or post quotasThe House of Bumble New York Experience launching June 2025How to get into brand education as a working stylistAbout Sheri DossSheri grew up the daughter of a struggling salon owner in Southern California. She earned her manicuring license first, then her cosmetology license, built a color clientele fast, and was recruited by Redken as an artist. She spent 30+ years educating, managing teams, and helping hairdressers build sustainable careers. She now leads Education and Artistry at Bumble and Bumble.Find Bumble and Bumble Pro Instagram: @bumblepro YouTube: Bumble and Bumble ProSearchable Terms bumble and bumble education 2025, sheri doss bumble, hair industry podcast, why hairdressers quit, how to work for a hair brand, salon centric bumble, razor cutting education, your day off podcast, hairdustry, Katie May hairdustry, Corey Gray hairdustry
Midlife is a time for rebirth… a time to come into who you truly are. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Deanna Minich to dive into how this stage of life can bring you to the best version of yourself after years of balancing roles, expectations, and responsibilities. Dr. Minich shares why midlife is the perfect time to rediscover your voice, clarify your needs, and define your non-negotiables so you can live the next chapter on your own terms. We're reframing menopause not as an ending, but as the beginning of a powerful second half of life filled with purpose and authenticity. Ready to reclaim your energy and step into midlife with clarity and confidence? Tune in here! Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, CNS, IFMCP Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with over 25 years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. She's the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, and has written seven books and over 50 scientific publications. Her work aims to help others live well by using therapeutic lifestyle changes that impact their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. IN THIS EPISODE Uncommon signs that you're entering perimenopause The importance of musculoskeletal strength in midlife What's really going on with female hormones in perimenopause Setting boundaries in midlife in your relationships and career Balancing lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy for optimal results How to navigate stress and manage your nervous system Finding your authentic self in perimenopause and beyond How to connect with Dr. Deanna for more midlife expertise QUOTES “I think it's a really powerful system and I think the best thing for women, no matter if you're going through perimenopause, you're just about to enter, or even if you're post, it's really connecting into that wisdom within that we have as the endocrine system.” “There's no way I could ever do women's health on my own. I want to be connected to a collaborative, to a team, to other people in the space where we rise together and we really get the message out. So that's what I've been doing.” “Here's the message for women: we all need a way to bring ourselves into better coherence, better emotional, mental status, like where we feel in the zone.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your Troscription Order http://troscriptions.com/ENERGIZED Dr. Deanna's Website Dr. Deanna on Instagram Dr. Deanna on Facebook Symphony Natural Health Website RELATED EPISODES 724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz 721: No, It's Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar 720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It's Not Just You 574: The Connection between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried
Social MediaSay hi on TikTokSay Hi on InstagramHenry@vibeabundant.com----Are you a fan of you?Not in an ego way. Not in a fake-it-till-you-make-it way.But in a real way — the kind where you'd be proud to meet yourself.In this powerful episode of the Positive Mindset Podcast, Henry Lawrence challenges you to shift your identity at the core. Because the truth is simple:You don't rise to your goals.You rise to your self-image.If you constantly focus on your flaws, failures, and mistakes… you'll live from that energy.But when you become your own biggest fan — when you start rooting for yourself like you would a champion — everything changes.Your standards rise.Your energy shifts.Your confidence becomes internal.This episode will help you:Break the habit of self-criticismStep into your higher self identityRaise your internal standardsBuild true confidence from the inside outAlign with abundance and personal powerAnd at the end, we seal it with a deep healing breath to anchor the shift.This isn't motivation.This is identity activation.If you're ready to stop reacting to life and start leading it — press play.And if this hits at a soul level… subscribe.We are in expansion mode. And you're early.
Actor or Reactor? How to Stop Reacting and Start Leading (Mindset Shift)Are you acting with intention — or reacting out of emotion?In this powerful leadership mindset video, we break down the difference between being an actor versus a reactor in business and life. Reactive decisions often come from stress, fear, or frustration. Intentional action comes from clarity, confidence, and purpose.Learn how to:✔️ Pause before reacting✔️ Strengthen emotional intelligence✔️ Make intentional decisionsGrowth starts when you choose to act — not react.Marketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Episode 595Featuring Doreen SteenlandConnect with Doreen:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doreensteenlandWebsite: doreensteenland.comConnect with Russ: www.russhedge.comSubscribe for more leadership development, personal growth, and business mindset strategies designed to help you lead with purpose and confidence.#MarketingwithRuss #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #MindsetShift #SelfLeadership #BusinessLeadership #ActDontReact #ProfessionalDevelopment #SuccessHabits
“There's no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.” Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what's quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth. We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system regulation to autoimmunity and cardiovascular health, especially in the post-menopausal years. This conversation validates what so many women are feeling right now: a shared awakening and a call to speak up and come together. Dr. Pelz reminds us that you can lead change without traumatizing your nervous systems. You'll hear some empowering ways to alchemize frustration and grief into meaningful action through community and connection. Tune in here to join the conversation and learn to stand up for yourself in midlife and beyond! Mindy Pelz Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a globally recognized voice in women's health, hormones, and aging. Her bestselling books, including her newest – Age Like A Girl– teach women how to sync with their hormones, harness the power of fasting, and age with strength and purpose. Through her top-rated The Resetter Podcast and YouTube channel, Dr. Mindy is leading a movement to reframe menopause as a time of awakening and help women step into the most powerful chapter of their lives. IN THIS EPISODE 1. The biology of trauma and its impact on women 2. Addressing the patriarchal system in health care 3. Tapping into your intuition, especially in perimenopause 4. Rewriting the narrative in midlife and showing up for yourself 5. Qualities to look for in a doctor and how to best advocate for yourself 6. Tips for owning your power amid the chaos going on today 7. Having the hard conversations and coming together as strong, powerful women in midlife 8. All you can gain from Dr. Mindy's new book: Age Like a Girl QUOTES “When you look at your health, you also need to look at your friend group. You need to look at your home environment. You need to look at the messaging you're allowing into your brain. All of this really matters to the feminine body.” “This rewire that happens at menopause is for our benefit because we can finally stand up for ourselves, we can gather with other women. This is the evolutionary explanation of menopause.” “In all the research I've done on menopause, there's no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE! https://peri-revolution.com/ Order Dr. Mindy's Book: Age Like a Girl HERE! https://www.discover.hayhouse.com/agelikeagirl/ Dr. Mindy Pelz Website The Resetter Podcast Dr. Mindy on Socials: Instagram TikTok YouTube RELATED EPISODES 722: Why Women Feel Unsafe Right Now: Trauma, Hormones & Protecting the Next Generation with Dr. Aimie Apigian 721: No, It's Not All in YourHead: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar 720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It's Not Just You 717: “I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause
Send a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/522.Most law firm owners hit a ceiling—not because of a lack of ambition, but because they struggle to truly lead and elevate their teams while growing the business. If you feel stuck in the day-to-day or worry your team isn't executing at the level your vision demands, this episode is your breakthrough.Join host Moshe Amsel and leadership expert Brad Farris, executive coach for professional service firm owners, as they dive deep into the leadership evolution every growth-minded law firm needs. Discover the frameworks and tactical steps that help owners move from overwhelmed “doers” to strategic, inspiring leaders.Resources mentioned:
Are you successful but secretly running on empty? Most high-performing men are chasing success while feeling isolated, overworked, and physically deteriorating—and they don't even realize it. In this masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and health optimization expert, to dismantle the "Success Lie" that is leading men to burnout. We dive into the biological "Warrior to Wizard" transition and how to optimize your cellular architecture so you can win at work without losing at home. Troscriptions Website: https://troscriptions.com/modernman STOP GUESSING. START LEADING. Take the "Where Did My Time Go?" Audit now to identify your time leaks and reclaim 10-20 hours of your week: https://themodernmanpodcast.com/wheredidmytimego What You Will Learn In This Masterclass: The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Why staying in "fight or flight" mode leads to mitochondrial suicide and chronic disease. Warrior vs. Wizard: How the biological definition of strength must change as you lead a business and family. The "Normal" Trap: Why the standard medical definition of "normal" is actually a dangerous baseline for a high-performing man. Cognitive Edge: The truth about Methylene Blue and low-dose nootropics for bypassing brain fog and entering flow state. GABA vs. Serotonin: Why your "anxiety" is likely a braking-system issue, not a happiness issue. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The "Normal = Deteriorating" Trap 02:11 – The Warrior to Wizard Transition (Parenting & Control) 05:58 – Signs Your Nervous System is Crashing 08:56 – Why High-Performance Men Shouldn't Want to be "Normal" 11:17 – Mitochondria: The Engine of Executive Focus 14:27 – The Truth About Trauma Center "Health" 17:22 – The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom Explained 22:31 – How ATP Deficiency Destroys Decision Making 28:46 – Methylene Blue: A Battery Charger for the Brain 40:31 – The GABA Solution for Calm in the Storm 45:26 – Breaking the Spiral: Actionable Routines 50:23 – Identity Beyond the Title (Fatherhood & Legacy) ABOUT DR. SCOTT SHERR: Dr. Scott Sherr is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the COO of Troscriptions and a lead faculty member of the HOMe-HOPe nonprofit, where he translates complex biochemical mechanics into actionable protocols for high-stakes performance. Sherr's Links: Website: https://drscottsherr.com/ https://homehope.org/ Instagram: drscottsherr Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: https://rebrand.ly/m2ebook ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights
If you've ever felt like your business runs you instead of the other way around, this episode will change how you see everything. You will learn why you are not your business—and how that simple shift frees you to lead with clarity, confidence, and better financial decisions. This conversation will help you stop personalizing the numbers and start using them as a leadership tool. If you get a ton of value in this episode, I would love to invite you to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Kelly Townsend is the principal of Leaders Team and has more than 30 years of experience working with both large enterprises and small- to mid-sized businesses. For the past two decades, she has helped organizations strengthen leadership, align teams, and navigate growth across industries including healthcare, construction, legal, and financial services. Kelly is the co-author of Pineapple and Profits: Why You're Not Your Business (And Why That Matters), a book that invites business owners to see their business as something separate from themselves and learn a more intuitive way to understand their finances and lead into the future. Welcome, Kelly! Support the showCheck out Petite2Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster!https://www.petite2queen.com/
You don't become a Cultural Catalyst by chasing successYou become one by embodying the identity that transforms culture.A Cultural Catalyst Redefines Impact. Drives Real Change.MOST LEADERS ARE TAUGHT TO CHASE RESULTS.BUT CULTURAL CATALYSTS? THEY SHIFT IDENTITY FIRST.A Cultural Catalyst isn't just building a business; they are shaping the future.They feel the pull toward something bigger. They know success without meaning isn't enough.They are wired for vision, influence, and exponential impact.WHEN WE ONLY SELL RESULTS, WE LIMIT IMAGINATION.BUT WHEN WE STEP INTO AN IDEAL IDENTITY, WE UNLOCK TRANSFORMATION.✨ Think beyond traditional success✨ Feel called to create meaningful change✨ Inspire a collective vision✨ Shift Culture, not just Metrics THIS ISN'T A JOB TITLE.IT'S AN ENERGETIC IDENTITY.And once you see it…you can't unsee it.JACLYN ORENT is a Cultural Catalyst and Architect of the Cultural Catalyst System, designing the conditions for exponential cultural change by applying integrated science for leaders catalyzing culture. She is the co-founder of the Cultural Catalyst Network™, a peer-led community where visionary leaders help each other grow, lead with purpose, and create meaningful impact. FULL VIDEO:https://youtu.be/oa1GyhmkTf8FOR MORE INSPIRATION:https://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAW
We love our listeners and we want to know more about you! Please take 3 minutes to fill out this survey to share who you are & how you engage with the advertisers you hear on the show! Tune in as Landon Hairgrove shares his personal journey of healing from trauma, balancing leadership in church planting, and intentionally leading his family. He shares practical advice on nurturing emotional health, fostering deep relationships as men, and becoming the man God has called you to be! Resources: Use the code KINGDOM15 and get 15% of all products at Lead Your Home @leadyourhome Join Unite & Ignite Want more from Kingdom Sexuality? Come hang out! Instagram Facebook Group Patreon Website Approximate Time Stamps: Introduction and Welcome - 0:00 Podcast Introduction by Kyle - 0:39 Introduction of Guest, Landon Hargrove - 1:27 Landon's Background and Story - 1:36 Journey into Church Planting - 4:01 Challenges and Personal Struggles - 7:31 Realization and Change - 9:21 Importance of Family and Personal Health - 10:19 Balancing Career and Family - 12:05 Leading from a Place of Identity - 13:06 Steps for Men to Start Leading - 18:10 Finding Balance and Managing Tension - 22:32 Importance of Community and Friendship - 40:10 Closing Thoughts and Prayer - 52:27 Where to Find Landon and Resources - 54:29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you want long-term authority, confidence, and sustainable growth, the goal isn't to compete harder. It's to lead more intentionally. Here's how.Hosted by Kelly Zugay of With Grace and Gold® — The Brand It, Build It Podcast, a chart-topping small business marketing podcast, equips you to build and grow your creative small business with purpose and strategy.Podcast Show Notes: https://withgraceandgold.com/category/podcast/With Grace and Gold on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withgraceandgoldFree Resources from With Grace and Gold: https://www.withgraceandgold.com/freeHonored as Showit Designer of the Year, With Grace and Gold® has proudly served thousands of small businesses and creative founders worldwide through award-winning, elevated, purpose-driven brand and Showit web design since 2014. For custom brand design services, custom Showit web design services, and easy-to-customize Showit website templates for fine art photographers, event planners, wedding professionals, interior designers, and creatives, please visit With Grace and Gold: www.withgraceandgold.com
In this episode, we kick off the Owning Her Authority Summit with host Kate House as she unveils the Wildfire Manifesto. Kate challenges the belief that palatability is the price of women's power and introduces "The Forge of Authority"—a transformative framework designed to help women move from seeking a permitted presence to embodying unbreakable leadership.Tune in to learn:Why palatability isn't the price of power, but a ransom of silence we pay to stay safe in systems that ask us to shrink.The four stages of the Forge: Smelting for raw authenticity, shattering molds of compliance, stealing your resolve, and striking for impactful disruption.The Heidi vs. Howard case study and how to navigate the very real likability penalty and double bind faced by successful women.How to identify and stop Intentional Invisibility—the survival mechanism that acts as a silent career killer and erodes your authority.Practical steps to stop editing your voice, apologize less, and start generating your own momentum without waiting for permission.It's time to stop being the water that dampens the room and start being the fire that forges the leader you were always meant to be!---Enter the Book Launch Celebration Giveaway!
In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross talks about the skills that create early traction don't scale; growth requires letting go, delegating, and evolving into a CEO. Scaling isn't just about revenue or headcount, it's about scaling yourself. That means building trust, hiring people better than you in their domains, creating systems, rituals, and documentation, and replacing instinct with infrastructure. Founders must stop being the bottleneck, accept work done at 80%, and focus their time on strategy, hiring, and long-term direction. Great leaders build leaders, not dependency. Trust is built through clarity, not micromanagement. As companies grow, founders must repeatedly evolve, face discomfort, make hard decisions quickly, and shed the “hustler” identity. You don't scale by doing more, you scale by becoming a leader who empowers others to do more. Key Takeaways and Insights: From Founder Hustle to CEO Leadership - Why the skills that got you started won't scale your business - The critical mindset shift from “doing everything” to leading through others - How chaos management evolves as your company grows Scaling Isn't Just About Revenue. It's About You. - Why personal growth is the real bottleneck in scaling - Letting go of control to unlock the next phase of growth - Becoming a multiplier instead of a bottleneck The 3 Core Levers of Scaling: Trust, Team, and Time - A simple framework to guide CEO-level decision-making - How these levers reduce stress and improve performance How to Build Trust Without Micromanaging - Why clarity beats control every time - Setting boundaries, defining success, and giving real autonomy - Eliminating founder anxiety through better communication Hiring People Smarter Than You (And Why It Matters) - Embracing discomfort as a sign of leadership maturity - Spotting talent that raises the standard across the company Protecting Your Time as a High-Leverage Asset - Where your time creates the most long-term impact - Shifting from tactical reviews to strategic thinking Evolving Through Every Stage of Growth - Why each revenue milestone requires a new version of you - Navigating the discomfort of leadership evolution - Letting go of the “hustler” identity to scale sustainably —
Overthinking is a quiet struggle many Christian leaders face. It often shows up as excessive analysis, fear of failure, and a deep desire to control outcomes—all of which slowly drain peace and undermine trust in God's sovereignty. In this episode, we examine what the Bible actually says about overthinking and why Scripture consistently calls leaders to trust God rather than rely on their own understanding. Overthinking is not simply “thinking too much”—it is often a form of under-trusting God, where anxiety replaces confidence in His guidance and timing. Rooted in biblical truth, this episode reframes overthinking as a spiritual issue of trust, peace, and surrender, and offers practical, scriptural steps for leading intentionally without mental exhaustion or fear-driven striving. Key Biblical Perspectives on the Overthinking Leader: Overthinking vs. Trust: Overthinking often reflects a desire to control outcomes rather than rely on God's direction and sovereignty. A Threat to Peace: Excessive thinking fueled by fear and anxiety robs leaders of peace and mirrors biblical definitions of worry rather than wise planning. Spiritual Warfare: Scripture reveals the mind as a battlefield, where anxious and fearful thoughts can distract, discourage, and exhaust leaders. The Command to Trust: God calls leaders to trust Him fully rather than lean on personal understanding, promising guidance and direction. Stillness Before God: Biblical stillness is an act of surrender—releasing control and trusting God's timing and power rather than forcing outcomes. What the Bible Says About Overthinking: 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all anxiety on God because He cares deeply for His people Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trusting the Lord instead of relying on personal understanding Philippians 4:6–7 – Replacing worry with prayer to experience the peace of God Matthew 6:25–34 – Jesus' warning against worrying about the future and His call to trust God's provision 1 Corinthians 14:20 – Encouragement toward mature, purposeful thinking rather than anxious or obsessive thought patterns Practical Biblical Steps for Leaders: Shift Focus: Replace anxious thoughts by meditating on what is true, honorable, right, and pure (Philippians 4:8) Delegate Control to God: Intentionally surrender outcomes, timelines, and results to God Turn Overthinking into Prayer: Transform mental “what ifs” into active prayer and trust This episode is an invitation for Christian women leaders to stop striving for control and start leading with clarity, peace, and intentional trust in God's plan. Leadership rooted in faith does not require mental exhaustion—it requires surrender. Invitation: If you are a Christian woman who wants to lead with clarity, confidence, and biblical alignment, I invite you to sign up for the Confident Leader Workshop, a 3 session experience designed to help women lead intentionally and stay rooted in God's plan. Click here to sign up. Your Next Step If this episode resonates and you're craving deeper clarity, confidence, and intentional growth, I would love to walk alongside you.
Using the Energy of the Fire Horse-Part 3 What if the thing holding you back isn't your circumstances… but your waiting? That's the question I'm asking myself—and you—in this episode of Be a Warrior. As I move into my seventh year as an above-knee amputee and step into 2026, I feel a shift happening. A deep, unmistakable pull to stop waiting for life to feel easier, cleaner, or more predictable—and instead start leading, exactly where I am. This episode is part three of my five-part series inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse, and if you've missed the first two, I highly recommend going back and listening. This series is building intentionally, because growth doesn't happen in isolation—it happens in layers. In the first episode, I talked about movement, momentum, and fearless expansion. Not fearless in the absence of fear, but fearless in the willingness to move through it. As amputees—and honestly, as humans—we live with a lot of fear. Fear of pain. Fear of falling. Fear of how our bodies will feel tomorrow. Fear of what people see when they look at us. Expansion doesn't mean fear disappears. It means we don't let it decide our future. Last week, we explored the bold, passionate energy of the Fire Horse and how powerful energy can work for us—or against us. Energy doesn't discriminate. If you're prepared, it can propel you forward faster than you imagined. If you're unprepared, it can feel overwhelming and destabilizing. This year is not subtle. It's loud. It's demanding. And it's asking us to participate instead of sit on the sidelines. Which brings me to this week's focus: leading instead of waiting. If you're not an amputee, let me pull back the curtain for a moment. Amputee life—especially in the early years—is dominated by waiting. Waiting for wounds to heal. Waiting for insurance approvals. Waiting for appointments. Waiting for test sockets. Waiting for remakes. Waiting for your limb to shrink, change, adjust, stabilize. Waiting for your body to feel like it belongs to you again. There can be more time spent waiting than actually living, and that kind of waiting is exhausting. I've watched so many people—myself included—get stuck in that space. Not because we're weak, but because the system trains us to wait. And at some point, that waiting becomes a habit. We tell ourselves, Once this socket fits better… once I heal… once this next thing happens… then I'll start living. This year is calling us out on that. The Year of the Fire Horse is designed for people who are ready to lead instead of wait. And leadership doesn't mean having all the answers. It means choosing not to put your life on hold. You can lead from a wheelchair. You can lead while healing. You can lead while waiting on insurance or surgery or the next prosthetic adjustment. Leading means asking yourself: What can I do today, with what I have, where I am? Because sitting and waiting doesn't just pause your life—it quietly erodes your confidence, your joy, and your sense of purpose. I know that when I wait too long, I stop meeting people. I stop moving my body. I stop feeling good about myself. I start complaining. And that's not the life I want—and I don't believe it's the life you want either. The Fire Horse only comes around once every 60 years. When the energy of fire and horse combine, it's powerful, fast, and transformative. But everything I've read says the positive outcomes come from preparation. From intention. From deciding ahead of time that when the energy hits, you're ready to ride instead of getting knocked over. For me, that preparation has meant getting quiet, introspective, and honest about what I want my next 12 months to look like. How I want to lead myself. How I want to show up for my family. How I want to live—not someday, but now. And that's why I'm inviting you into action. On February 17th, the Fire Horse energy officially begins, and I'm hosting a Year of the Fire Horse Virtual Challenge for women. It's a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon—done virtually, at your pace, in your way. This isn't about speed or perfection. It's about momentum. Accountability. Community. About proving to yourself that you can start before everything feels perfect. To Join the Virtual Challenge click HERE Get 30% of when you use the discount code: JOLLY Waiting doesn't have to be your full-time job. This episode is a call to stop postponing your life. To stop telling yourself you'll start when conditions improve. To recognize that leadership begins the moment you decide to move—even if that movement is small, messy, and imperfect. You don't need permission to live fully. You don't need your circumstances to cooperate. You just need to decide that waiting no longer gets to run the show. This is your year to lead. Not tomorrow. Not when it's easier. Today. I'll be right here, walking it with you. And as always, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!!! Much Love,
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell to talk about the hidden reason high performers burn out even when results look great: a nervous system stuck in survival mode. This one is for founders, leaders, and high achievers who feel wired, reactive, or constantly “on.” You will learn how regulation changes decision-making, team culture, relationships, and performance, plus simple in-the-moment tools to shift from force to power. About the Guest: Dr. Jacqueline Campbell is a conscious leadership strategist, author, and global keynote speaker. She is also a trained mental health therapist (ND, LPC-S) with a focus on neuroscience, drawing from lived experience including a traumatic childhood, US Marine Corps service, and motherhood. Key Takeaways: Use your nervous system like an “antenna” to spot burnout before it hits Survival-mode signs: insomnia, relationship strain, time distortion, constant busyness Build regulation into your calendar with short mindfulness or breath breaks In triggers: check body sensations, name the pattern, then choose one calming action Leaders set culture through modeling, teams mirror what you do Start meetings with a quick feelings check-in, then move to execution How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.drjacquelinecampbell.com/ LinkedIn: Dr. Jacqueline Campbell, NDLPCS Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Send us a textTrent's back on the mic and absolutely done with anonymous complainers, lazy leadership, and generals who think PT is optional. From the “Creech gate crisis” to government shutdown panic, he's torching every excuse in sight. If you've ever thought “they should just open another gate,” buckle up—Trent's got news for you.He dives into why the Air Force burns people to the ground, how our “greatest resource” lip service is complete nonsense, and why generals need to stop hiding behind waivers and start doing pushups. It's raw, hilarious, and unfiltered commentary on the military circus we all know too well.Stick around for stories of GTC abuse, political delusion, and one final truth bomb about your toxic social media habits. Spoiler: it's not the world—it's you.This is Ones Ready at its most savage—no filters, no excuses, no PowerPoint slides.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – The Standards Don't Skip Generals 01:05 – Trent's Solo Mission and the “Creech Gate” Meltdown 03:31 – “Our Greatest Resource Is People”… Until It's Not 05:44 – Anonymous Complaints and Military Victim Olympics 08:05 – The Government Shutdown Reality Check 10:23 – E-1s to E-3s: The Forgotten Workforce 12:48 – When “Lethality” Becomes Bureaucratic Theater 14:49 – Generals vs. PT: The Pentagon's Soft Spot 17:12 – Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Squadrons 19:35 – The Pete Hegseth Shake-Up and the Marine Corps Exception 21:56 – Overcorrections, Crying Generals, and Real Leadership 24:20 – The GTC Disaster Zone 26:31 – The Cure for Social Media Rage (Hint: Delete It)
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