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A strong team culture can significantly enhance your practice's productivity and retention. But how do you build one that attracts top performers and drives sustainable growth? Discover the strategic frameworks that transform average teams into growth engines for your practice. Join host Kalem Mackey, CFP®, BPC, Executive Vice President at C2P, and guest, Josh Friberg, a highly skilled exchange facilitator, as they reveal how elite advisory firms use culture to accelerate acquisitions, boost client retention, and create sustainable competitive advantages. Whether you're leading a small team or managing multiple locations, this episode delivers proven systems for building a culture that becomes your firm's most valuable asset.Resources:Books:Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Greg PapasanSlow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal NewportWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon SinekThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyThe 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney by Chris McChesneyPodcast: Episode 115: Supercommunicators with journalist Charles DuhiggVideo:Big Think+ interview with Cal NewportStatistics:Remote work productivity increases 22% on average when properly managed and supported80% of team members select flexible scheduling over additional compensation when given the choice
Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Brad Stulberg.This week's episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features Brad Stulberg. Brad joined us today to talk about his book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul.Brad is a writer, researcher, and performance coach and is also the co-author of: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success. In today's conversation, we explore the concept of "heroic individualism" and how it often traps individuals in a cycle of constant striving without fulfillment. We discuss the importance of aligning one's public and private selves for mental well-being and the pitfalls of social media's exaggerated reality. Brad shares insights on mindfulness, patience, and the impact of language on personal growth, drawing from ancient wisdom and modern psychology to craft a comprehensive framework for thriving in chaos. [06.38] Blessing and a curse – Brad shares his opinion about the lack of boundaries between work and life. [14.08] Enjoying the journey – If we do not enjoy doing something, we won't find enjoyment at the end of it.[20.46] Social Media – We discuss how we are consumed by the false happiness of people in electronic media. [26.40] Stoicism and Buddhism – How the teachings of stoicism and Buddhism about being in the present moment which leads us to feel better and do better. [31.50] Behavioral activation – A key component of acceptance and commitment therapy. [38.33] Therapeutic toolkit – The Buddhist way of considering thoughts as thoughts and not taking them seriously. [45.06] Want vs. need – The more we focus on what we want rather than what we need, the better. [01.01.25] Productivity vs. productive activity – Brad explains the difference between productivity and productive activity. [01.10.31] Consistency compounds – Brad shares some practices to be consistent and stay on the path. [01.22.38] Front vs backstage self – Front stage is the performative self, and the backstage is who you really are. The less distance between them, the better. ResourcesConnect with BradLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brad-stulberg-009b168b/ Website - bradstulberg.com/ Twitter - twitter.com/BStulberg Instagram - instagram.com/bradstulberg/?hl=en Book by BradThe Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your SoulBook by Brad Stulberg & Steve MagnessPeak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of SuccessBook by David D. BurnsFeeling Good: The New Mood TherapyBook by Stephen R. CoveyThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
From Tax Graduate to Director: a deep dive into my (Jack Bonehill's) tax career to date. Listen for the overview and insightShow notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP100Masterclasses for Tax Professionals (Tax Research and Tax Advice): https://www.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/masterclasses/ Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribeTake control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourseTimingsFinding my first tax job after university(8:00) Chapter 1: My first tax job (which was for an employment-taxes boutique):Being in the filing room for a whole weekSetting the foundations of my tax career (ATT, Excel, but also getting tinnitus)Why I leftHow much I was paid(18:45) Chapter 2: Dains – from Tax Assistant to Tax Senior Manager (7 years)Sideways move – was it for more money?Not liking being an employment tax specialist so early onBecoming CTA qualifiedFeeling lost after CTA but how a business coach helpedThe start of reading books to help with my career – and why I think these made such a big impact on my careerThe three core areas to be a successful tax professionalBecoming a people manager – my aim and delegationJob offers and potential other jobs(43:45) Chapter 3: The Tax Professionals Podcast, training and relatedHow I came to start the podcast and whyReducing my tax job hours to 4 days a week and starting doing masterclasses for tax professionalsOpportunities I've gotten from the podcast(55:15) Chapter 4: PKF Smith Cooper – becoming an Employment Tax DirectorResourcesEpisodes mentioned:TTPP98: How and Why I Moved Tax Role After Being Loyal for 7 Years (Interviewed by Sam Hart)TTPP 1: How to Undertake Effective Tax ResearchTTPP49: 5 Skills to Master Early in Your Tax CareerTTPP76: Why and How to Take Control of Your Tax Career with Charlie FriendVERY useful books for your tax career:The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People WorkbookThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary ResultsAtomic Habits
This week's episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features Brad Stulberg. Brad joined us today to talk about his book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul.Brad is a writer, researcher, and performance coach and is also the co-author of: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success. No matter how hard you tried or how hard you thought you would be happy at your destination, it's normal to feel exhausted. But if you enjoy the journey, you may enjoy the destination. Brad discusses the importance of enjoying our journey in order to enjoy the end result.As much as social media holds an important role in our lives, we have to understand that not all the things we see there are true.Brad talks about how we are consumed by the unrealistic nature of social media. The front-stage self is the personality we show to the world. The "backstage self" is who we truly are. If we give too much space between these two personalities, we are welcoming cognitive dissonance. Brad explains why we need to bridge the gap between our front-stage and backstage selves and why we need to set boundaries for our personal lives on social media.[06.38] Blessing and a curse – Brad shares his opinion about the lack of boundaries between work and life. [14.08] Enjoying the journey – If we do not enjoy doing something, we won't find enjoyment at the end of it.[20.46] Social Media – We discuss how we are consumed by the false happiness of people in electronic media. [26.40] Stoicism and Buddhism – How the teachings of stoicism and Buddhism about being in the present moment which leads us to feel better and do better. [31.50] Behavioral activation – A key component of acceptance and commitment therapy. [38.33] Therapeutic toolkit – The Buddhist way of considering thoughts as thoughts and not taking them seriously. [45.06] Want vs. need – The more we focus on what we want rather than what we need, the better. [01.01.25] Productivity vs. productive activity – Brad explains the difference between productivity and productive activity. [01.10.31] Consistency compounds – Brad shares some practices to be consistent and stay on the path. [01.22.38] Front vs backstage self – Front stage is the performative self, and the backstage is who you really are. The less distance between them, the better. ResourcesConnect with BradLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brad-stulberg-009b168b/ Website - bradstulberg.com/ Twitter - twitter.com/BStulberg Instagram - instagram.com/bradstulberg/?hl=en Book by BradThe Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your SoulBook by Brad Stulberg & Steve MagnessPeak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of SuccessBook by David D. BurnsFeeling Good: The New Mood TherapyBook by Stephen R. CoveyThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
You've heard of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. But did you know that its author, Stephen Covey, was in his late fifties when it came out? After it became a monumental bestseller, Covey continued to work on new book ideas, one of which encapsulated his own experience with late-in-life success and his commitment to having an ever-forward-looking attitude. A decade after his death, that book has finally been brought to fruition by Stephen's daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller. It's called Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You, and its contents really represent the capstone habit to those that came before.Today on the show, Cynthia unpacks the crescendo mentality and how it represents a commitment to continual learning, growth, and change that you can adopt at any age. We discuss how embracing the crescendo mentality is particularly important in midlife, why that stage of life can be uniquely challenging whether you've achieved success or are struggling, and the shifts people in each of those situations can make to find greater fulfillment.Resources Related to the EpisodeThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. CoveytAoM series on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleAoM Podcast #607: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (With Stephen R. Covey‘s son, Stephen M.R. Covey)AoM Podcast #776: How to Shift Out of the Midlife MalaiseHow Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. ChristensenMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean CoveyMike Mason, retired FBI bus driverConnect With Cynthia Covey HallerCynthia on IG
People are complicated. That's putting it lightly, but it's true. We don't always make the best decisions and sometimes even work against our own best interests.Fortunately, people are also always capable of change.Today's guest is Matt Nelson, and he believes that everybody has good in them. Yes, even your high school bullies. And he believes that with self-reflection and a shift in perspective, people have the capability to create upward momentum in their lives. No matter what your personal struggle is, you have the opportunity to make a difference and strive for greatness.You may feel discouraged or lost now, but you are capable of living your purpose every day. Tune in to hear his tips on self-reflection and get some insight into how you can create positive change in your life to reach your goals.About Matt Nelson:As someone who always sees the best in others, Matt is on a personal mission to change the world, one person at a time. He believes everyone has good inside of them, but we often lack clarity of what that means to each of us. Everyone has a purpose in life, but many of us don't know what that purpose is. His goal is to change that, help everyone find their purpose, and drive positive change in the world.To learn more, visit his website and connect with Matt on Instagram and Twitter.Mentioned In This Episode:Perspectives by Wayne ThomasThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean CoveyLead. Care. Win. by Dan PontefractCan't Hurt Me by David GogginsFollow Lindsay on GoodreadsFind more Hope resources
In this episode, Dan and Bekah talk to Ray Deck, a trained data scientist, occasional angel investor, and software entrepreneur, about finding the right career path through growth, learning, and motivation. We talk about the importance of trust and listening, and Ray drops a bunch of great resources to help everyone find their own path.About RayRay is a trained data scientist, occasional angel investor, and software entrepreneur. His 25-year career spans industries from law to finance. Most recently, Ray is the founder of Sustained Ventures, a software product studio where he also publishes essays on technology and markets.Ray's thoughts can be followed at sustainedventures.com/essays, and his less-thoughtful self is on Twitter @ray_deck.Favorite nonfiction books:Bekah's pick: Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison PatakiBekah's second pick: Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor MatéDan's pick: Shit, Actually by Lindy WestRay's pick: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edwarde TufteLinks to things mentioned in the episode:Start With Why by Simon SinekThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. CoveyVirtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.io Podcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.io Bekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter: https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram: bekahhw Dan: dtott.com, Twitter: @danieltott
Wir haben schon oft darüber gesprochen, wie man nüchtern wird. Heute widmen wir uns der Frage, wie man es auch bleibt. Dabei werfen wir mit vielen schlauen Sprüchen um uns, diskutieren die Frage, warum man so oft an den Sachen scheitert, die eigentlich gut für einen sind und wie man den beiden gefährlichsten Situationen begegnet, nämlich erstens: »Ich will mich jetzt unbedingt weg ballern« und zweitens: »Ist doch egal, ich kann jederzeit wieder aufhören.« Mikas LiteraturlisteThis naked Mind — Annie GraceThe Alcohol Experiment — Annie GraceThe Power of Habit — Charles DuhiggThe way to stop smoking — Allen CarrThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober — Catherine GreyNothing Good can come from this — Kristi CoulterErnährungskompass — Bas Kastwas von Malcolm GladwellThe Power of Vulnerability — Brené BrownDearing Gradly — Brené BrownAtomic Habits — James ClearEating Animals — Jonathan Safran FoerUntamed — Glennon DoyleHappiness — Matthieu RicardBig Magic — Elizabeth GilbertReich werden und bleiben — Rainer ZitelmannSeven Habits of highly effective People — Stephen R. CoveyThe Body keeps the Score — Bessel A. van der KolkTen Percent Human — Alanna CollenHow to do the Work — Dr. Nicole Lepera
“Landscape Ontario is a community for mutual benefit and mutual improvement. Who doesn't want to be in that kind of community?” - Tony DiGiovanni On today's episode, Grant speaks with Landscape Ontario Executive Director, Tony DiGiovanni. Tony is an industry giant if ever there was one. Even better is the fact that he is a humble man who simply seeks to serve others and encourage them in their work. We are honoured to have him on our podcast and expect that at the end, you'll love him as much as we do. Episode Links:Landscape OntarioWebsiteLinkedInTwitterInstagramGROW programCOVID-19 Task Force Connect with TonyEmailLinkedInTwitterInstagram Tony's Bookshelf The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe Principle-Centered Leadership by Stephen R. CoveyThe New Rules for Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott Other LinksHighway of Heroes Tree CampaignHumber College Horticultural Science program Connect with GrantWebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInTwitter Email
In this episode...Mike and Tyler sit down to hear another phenomenal story from another rich man. Joe Elkins is extraordinary and this conversation goes to so many places. The guys explore lessons learned through the highs and lows that Joe experiences and the truths that he shares are priceless. Topics include:TransparencyReflectionIllusion and DisillusionmentGetting it RightCharityBattling ComplacencySpirit of ConsecrationShow NotesWho Said It"The amount of personal development in your life is going to be commensurate with the degree that you get to rid of illusions in your life." -Monk Manual's Steven LawsonReferences...Monk Manual's Doing and Being Course-come on the show Steven Lawson!Doctrine & Covenants 121:46"Again, T.S. Eliot expresses so beautifully my own personal discovery and conviction: 'We must not cease from exploration. And the end of all of our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time.'" -Stephen R. CoveyThe Hiding Place by Corrie Ten BoomCharity "rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth." -1 Corinthians 13:6The "lone branch" referenced in The Continuous Atonement by Brad Wilcox"But as oft as they repented and sought forgiveness, with real intent, they were forgiven." -Moroni 6:8"Gather together in one all things in Christ" -Ephesians 1:10Alistair Begg's sermon "Blind From Birth""Can ye feel so now?" -Alma 5:26365 Thank Yous by John KralikThe Lord's Wind by John H. GrobergPsst...Check out our website or visit us on our Facebook and Instagram platforms.Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check it out by clicking here.
5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
Show notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP16Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribeTake control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourseYou'll LearnWhat the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are, and how these will help your tax career and personal lifeHow the 7 habits translate to a career of working in tax, with examplesHow to become more effective in your tax job with the habitsResourcesThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R CoveyThe companion workbookRelated TTPP EpisodesTTPP 1: HOW TO UNDERTAKE EFFECTIVE TAX RESEARCHTTPP 4: HOW TO BE A BETTER DELEGATOR TO PROGRESS YOUR CAREER WITH MIKE CLAYTONTTPP 10: HOW TO WRITE GOOD-QUALITY AND PRACTICAL TAX ADVICETTPP12: ROAD TO TAX MANAGER – ACCELERATE YOUR PROGRESSION WITH 10 TIPS LEARNT FROM MY JOURNEYTTPP 14: HOW TO STEP UP INTO YOUR NEW TAX ROLE/PROMOTION (EXCEL & CONTINUE PROGRESSING!)Note: the Amazon links above are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through them, you will be supporting the podcast as I will get a small commission at no additional cost to you. If you have found the podcast of my other material helpful, I would appreciate the support by purchasing through those links.
A little about our guests. Heather is a professional photographer living in Pensacola, Florida. Jay is active duty in the Navy, is putting together a podcast that launches in January and works with his wife, Heather, in their photography business. They have been together for 4 years, are married for 2 years and have worked together since they got married. Jay and Heather moved to Pensacola from Seattle, Washington. Heather, while an avid movie fan, does not have her tickets for Star Wars as of the recording of this episode. A little about their business. Heather realized that photography was her passion while in college pursuing her BA in Communications. She started hcophotos in 2010 after she shot her first wedding. Heather has a passion for art and does most of the hands-on work and editing. Jay is an entrepreneur who has run his own business in the past. After moving from Seattle to Pensacola, Heather realized she needed a second shooter and Jay is a natural. In addition, Jay is a CPA and handles the business and accounting aspect of hcophotos. Jay is also working on a podcast called Overcome and Run about obstacle course racing. Heather has become part of the podcast by joining Jay in the Ultimate Mudder Race (24 hours). They will be using the experience as part of the show. Jay plans to launch January 2016. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Be patient with your partner. You are both bringing different skills to the table and you need to learn how each other operates. As you learn how the other works, be patient. Reading Material 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne Get in Touch with Our Guests www.hcophotos.comFacebook.com/hcophotosInstagram – hcophotosHeather@hcophotos.com
Real estate investing is a BIG field, and there are hundreds of ways to build wealth. However, according to our guest today, the riches are in the niches! On today’s show we sit down with Bill Syrios, an investor from Oregon who specializes in the incredibly lucrative field of student housing (as well as numerous other niches!). You’ll learn how he transformed an early real estate setback into a business that owns hundreds of properties in multiple states!In This Episode We Cover:Times when the Syrios family has been on the BP Podcast!How Bill got started in investingWhat the interest rates were like in 1980What kept him going despite market crashes and failuresHow to treat your real estate investing as a businessThe importance of becoming an expert in a niche marketHow he got started investing in student housingThe pros and cons of student housingTips for handling student turnoverWhat you should know about finding a property manager for these propertiesWhat Loan Care Services isHow to deal with difficult rental situationsImportant legal restrictions for campus propertiesThe details on a 48-unit fraternity house renovationBill’s current portfolio and the states he invests inThe concept of giving over ownershipAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets MeetBiggerPockets ForumsBP Podcast 121: Creating the IDEAL Real Estate Investing Business with Andrew and Phillip SyriosUltimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate InvestingAirbnbBRRRR StrategyBP Podcast 113: Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay PapasanBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe Everything Landlording Book: An All-in-one Guide To Property Management by Judy TremoreGood to Great by Jim CollinsBuilt to Last by Jim Collins7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe 8th Habit by Stephen R. CoveyFirst Things First by Stephen R. CoveyThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerThe ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanThe Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebOutliers: The Story of Success by Malcom GladwellThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithTriggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts by Marshall GoldsmithProfit by Investing in Student Housing by Michael ZaranskySmart Essentials For College Rentals by Dan Gooder RichardTweetable Topics:“Even if you only own one property from day one, you treat it as a business.” (Tweet This!)“Every business, every niche has an obstacle.” (Tweet This!)“That’s where real estate investing starts—it starts with a great deal.” (Tweet This!)Connect with BillBill’s BiggerPockets ProfileBill’s son, Andrew’s BP Blog (He’s the writer!)Bill’s Company Website: StewardshipProperties.comAnother Niche Website: StewardshipCapital