Podcasts about strengths

Great leaders know that being responsible for something doesn’t mean they need to be involved in everything. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring the obstacles that can pull leaders away from their strengths. They discuss the difference between responsibility and competency, why developing other leaders is essential for organizational growth, and how staying within your strengths can create a more sustainable and effective approach to leadership. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/46jySUo Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Knowing the difference between being responsible for vs being involved in (3:05) Questions to ask to help identify your strengths (12:03) The significance of developing other leaders (18:33) Identifying strategic moments to practice symbolic leadership (28:00) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Full Circle Leader offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose.Subscribe in Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-full-circle-leader/id1468460670Subscribe in Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34About Andrea ButcherAndrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).Connect with Andreahttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Eventshttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/events

The world does not need sensitive people to carry more.It needs sensitive people who are rooted enough to trust what they notice, care deeply without absorbing everything, speak honestly without abandoning themselves, and stay connected to their own inner knowing.In this episode of Highly Sensitive & Strong, holistic anxiety coach and mindfulness teacher Daphnie Leigh explores why sensitivity can start to feel like a burden when it becomes tangled with over-responsibility, emotional absorption, people-pleasing, and self-doubt.You'll learn how self-trust can help your sensitivity become a source of discernment, creativity, boundaries, compassion, and meaningful contribution.Daphnie also shares a simple image that has supported her for many years: a gentle bubble of protection that allows love, care, and connection to move in and out, while helping other people's burdens stay outside your body.This episode is especially supportive if you are a highly sensitive person, empath, deep feeler, or anxious person who tends to absorb other people's emotions, feel responsible for everyone's comfort, doubt what you notice, over-edit your voice, or wonder how your sensitivity can serve the world without exhausting you.Your sensitivity has purpose.Not when it is used to carry the whole world.But when it is rooted in self-trust.Learn more about Rooted Resilience, Daphnie's monthly membership for highly sensitive people:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceNew to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

202 Prescription-Grade THC-Free CBD for Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep: Pulak Sharma on Cope Now Host Marie Betcher, RN and former hospice nurse, interviews Pulak Sharma, founder of Kazmira and creator of Cope Now, a vertically integrated telemedicine, compounding pharmacy, and manufacturing platform providing prescription, pharmaceutical-grade THC-free CBD. Sharma explains their CGMP-validated hemp extraction and purification process, compounding into an oral tincture in three strengths, delivery to patients, and development of a shelf-stable nano-emulsion. He says patients most commonly seek help for anxiety and pain, and notes many consumer CBD products are underdosed, citing therapeutic ranges of roughly 200–400 mg/day and typical prescribing around 300 mg/day, with protocols for titration and liver enzyme concerns. They discuss CBD's non-scheduled status, lower side-effect profile compared with opioids/benzodiazepines, clinician and pharmacist oversight for dosing and interactions, and batch testing showing non-detect THC to avoid psychoactive effects and THC-positive urine tests. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet the Guest and Episode Focus 02:07 How Cope Now Works 03:06 Product Formats and Strengths 03:53 Top Uses and Proper Dosing 05:25 Hospice Needs and Opioid Alternatives 08:52 Titration and Daily Timing 12:04 Telemedicine Intake and Prescribing 13:32 Founder Story and Older Patients 16:14 Closing the Guidance Gap 17:59 Addiction and THC Free Assurance 20:47 Standardizing CBD as Medicine 23:42 Final Thanks and Subscribe https://copenow.com/ If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  

9.17.26, Mickey Spagnola from DallasCowboys.com joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give Commanders' fans an inside look at the Cowboys' Week 1 defensive meltdowns, key injury setbacks, and how Jayden Daniels and Washington could exploit Dallas' vulnerable defense in Week 2.

9.17.26 Hour 3, Mickey Spagnola from DallasCowboys.com joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give Commanders' fans an inside look at the Cowboys' Week 1 defensive meltdowns, key injury setbacks, and how Jayden Daniels and Washington could exploit Dallas' vulnerable defense in Week 2. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max update their NFL top 5 Power Rankings going into week 2 of the season and which teams are on the outside looking in. Kevin Sheehan reacts to David Blough's press conference where he recaps his first game as an Offensive Coordinator with the Commanders in week 1.

Analog AI chips are a powerful yet unsung part of the tech trade, argues Dave Nicholson of Futurum. He points to Analog Devices (ADI) as a key company well-positioned in the AI buildout, as is OnSemi (ON) due to ties it has in the data center and automobile industries alike. However, Dave believes the key profitability question lies in open-source AI and how deep models will cut into earnings. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

It's easy to look at the unfinished parts of your blended family and wonder if something is wrong.Maybe relationships haven't developed as quickly as you hoped. Your stepchild still keeps their distance. A biological parent feels caught in the middle. Or shifting schedules, transitions, and circumstances outside your control continue to create tension.When reality doesn't match the family you imagined, discouragement can creep in. But the truth is, blending a family is a process, and a family 'in process' isn't necessarily an unhealthy family. Sometimes, it's simply still growing.In honor of National Stepfamily Day, we're shifting our focus from the challenges of blended family life to some of the unexpected strengths that can develop as you learn to navigate the challenges over the years.After more than 25 years in our own blended family, we've seen acceptance, resilience, and flexibility grow in ourselves and our kids. We've also discovered that a healthy remarriage can give children a new picture of what love, conflict resolution, forgiveness, trust, and commitment can look like, which will have an impact on their future relationships.None of these strengths develop automatically, and celebrating your family doesn't mean pretending the hard parts don't exist. It means recognizing meaningful progress while allowing everyone to experience the family honestly.Your family may still be “in the crock pot.” Some relationships may still feel awkward or unfinished. But slow progress is still progress.This National Stepfamily Day, we invite you to notice how far you've come, celebrate the wins, and hold onto hope for what's still developing.You'll Discover:Why an unfinished blended family isn't necessarily an unhealthy familyHow acceptance can reduce blame and create more empathy and emotional safetyHow kids and adults develop resilience by moving through difficult experiences rather than simply “getting over” themWhy healthy flexibility doesn't mean abandoning boundaries or allowing chaos to take overHow your marriage can offer kids a new and healthier vision for committed relationshipsResources from this Episode:Episode 141. Can my kids be emotionally harmed by blended family dynamics?Episode 27. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard RelationshipsEpisode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and DistressReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

Why do neurodivergent individuals often demonstrate remarkable creativity, and what can educators learn from the way their minds work? In this episode, Dr. Matt Zagreski explores the relationship between neurodiversity and creativity, explaining how differences in brain development and neural connections can influence the way people process information, make connections, and solve problems. The conversation looks at why traditional learning environments may not work for every student, including the impact of boredom, executive functioning, and the need for different ways of engaging with learning. Matt also challenges the idea that creativity belongs only in gifted education, emphasizing that creativity should be part of every student's educational experience. The episode also explores the importance of understanding neurodivergent students as individuals rather than viewing differences as deficits. Matt shares his own experiences and discusses how educators can create environments that help students recognize and build on their strengths. Key Takeaways Neurodivergent brains can make unique connections that support creative thinking. Creativity should not be limited to gifted education. It benefits all learners. Boredom can be a significant barrier to engagement for some neurodivergent students. Understanding individual needs can help educators create more supportive learning environments. Curiosity can help educators respond with compassion and creativity rather than judgment. About the Guest Dr. Matt Zagreski is a clinical psychologist, professor, researcher, author, and professional speaker who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals. He is the co-founder of the Neurodiversity Collective and author of The Neurodiversity Playbook.   Be sure to subscribe to your favorite platform and sign up for our Extra Fuel newsletter for more resources and inspiration. Visit FuelingCreativityPodcast.com for more information or email us at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com.  

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your mind says, “keep going,” but your body says, “you're done”?You can be disciplined, prepared, and relentless—and still hit a wall you can't outwork.In this episode of Unarmored Talk, U.S. Army veteran Derik Robinson gets unarmored about resilience, identity, and the hidden cost of constantly pushing through.From a sink-or-swim upbringing to military leadership, Derik built his life around grit and perseverance. But after an injury, a grueling ruck march, deployment, and ultimately a medical board, he was forced to rethink what success and failure really mean.What is the end result you want—and is the path you're taking sustainable enough to get you there?CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & Why Resilience Matters01:21 – Who Derik Is & Contact Info02:10 – Growing Up: Sink or Swim05:14 – Training Injury & Ruck March Collapse09:01 – Losing Control & Redefining Failure11:49 – Deploying Anyway—Then Everything Breaks16:53 – Advice for Sustainable Success19:17 – Final Thanks & Mental FitnessIf this conversation resonates, share it with someone who always pushes through.Thank you for your continued support.Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit.God bless.Support the showBecome a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/joinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhdStill Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.comEmail: mario@stillservinginc.com

Dr. Jenn Simmons talks with Dr. Robin Berzin about her path from an unexpected pre-med background to conventional medical training, then into functional medicine and entrepreneurship. The conversation covers the roots of Robin's interest in prevention, her early exposure to health and nutrition, and how she built Parsley Health into a national, insurance-covered practice.In this episode, they discuss why functional medicine can work alongside conventional care, how to think about root causes instead of symptom suppression alone, and what it takes to scale a health care company without losing clinical rigor. Robin also shares the realities of fundraising, leadership, and protecting her own health while building a company and raising three kids.Key topicsDr. Robin Berzin's origin story, from international relations and economics to medicineHow a college thesis on hormone-treated beef helped shape her interest in public health, nutrition, and cancer riskWhy she did not initially see herself as a science person, and how she later reframed medicine as pattern recognition and synthesisThe role of her father's internal medicine background, and why she still did not assume medicine was her pathHow yoga, meditation, organic food, and personal health experiences deepened her interest in prevention and whole-person careWhat functional medicine means in practice: using the same medical tools, but focusing on root causes, personalization, and preventionWhy Robin saw a need to standardize and scale functional medicine through Parsley HealthThe tension between conventional medicine and alternative medicine, and why she rejects all-or-nothing thinkingExamples of root-cause thinking, including recurrent UTIs, migraines, autoimmune disease, infertility, and chronic fatigueThe challenge of building trust with insurers through outcomes data, cost savings, and reduced utilizationWhat it took to raise capital as a female founder with no MBA and no prior business backgroundHow leadership changed as Parsley grew from a small team to a 120-person companyThe importance of listening to patients, not just investors or skeptics, when making company decisionsHow Robin maintains her own health with sleep, supplements, meditation, food choices, exercise, and self-monitoringHer hope that evidence-based functional medicine becomes part of standard primary careTimestamps00:00 - Why Dr. Robin Berzin stands out in functional medicine 01:22 - The unexpected path from undergrad to medicine 02:26 - A thesis on hormone-treated beef and public health 04:35 - Early exposure to cancer prevention and health research 06:12 - Having a doctor father, but not seeing medicine as an obvious path 07:01 - Why medicine is more about synthesis than equations 09:22 - Strengths that matter in clinical practice 10:56 - From conventional med school to a functional medicine career 12:40 - What functional medicine actually means 14:14 - Yoga, food, and becoming more aware of health 16:18 - Research, ADHD trials, and early clues about her own ADHD 18:12 - Early exposure to Mark Hyman and Dr. Oz 20:31 - Why Parsley Health was built to fix access and consistency problems 21:24 - Real outcomes from functional medicine care 22:33 - Why medicine should use both conventional and functional tools 23:47 - Root-cause care for UTIs and migraines 25:09 - Functional medicine versus paint-by-numbers primary care 26:04 - Making functional medicine accessible through a national platform 27:24 - The courage required to build a company while practicing medicine 28:29 - Trial, error, and the first steps as a founder 31:20 - Bootstrapping the first version of Parsley 33:28 - Building a patient base and hiring the first team 34:32 - Raising a first round as a female founder 36:11 - The fear and pressure of taking investor money 37:30 - Learning fundraising with help from other women in venture 38:26 - Why fundraising never really ends 39:23 - How investor relationships changed as Parsley grew 41:28 - Why medicine did not prepare her for executive leadership 42:16 - The hardest lessons in hiring and management 44:15 - When investor priorities pushed the company off course 46:17 - Choosing company survival while staying true to the mission 47:45 - Parsley's broader mission and why health care costs are unsustainable 49:34 - Why functional medicine should become standard primary care 50:01 - Using outcomes data to win over insurers 52:25 - Why people assumed Parsley was only for the “worried well” 53:29 - How the medical community has responded over time 54:20 - The rise of longevity medicine and ongoing skepticism 56:52 - Dark nights of the soul during fundraising and board conflict 59:51 - How Robin protects her own mental and physical health 62:52 - Sleep, data, and the reality of life as a busy founder 64:03 - Travel routines, intermittent fasting, and skincare 65:53 - What she hopes medicine will look like when her career is done 68:17 - Why impact is fastest when you stay in your lane 70:18 - Food dyes, public health priorities, and respecting different missions 73:16 - Curiosity, skepticism, and keeping the lamps lit 74:24 - What Parsley Health offers now and how to work with the teamConnect with Dr Robin Berzin & Parsley Health:Website: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinberzinmd/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website:  https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this Dashboard Diaries episode, Monique talks about visibility and the false rules that make being seen feel harder than it has to be.While waiting in the car for her daughter at gymnastics, Monique shares a coaching conversation with a client who is stepping away from a full-time role and building something of her own. Her client wants growth, revenue, harmony, and a slower pace, but she is struggling to believe all of that can exist together.Monique questions the idea that business growth has to mean constant posting, pitching, and forcing yourself into a marketing strategy that feels heavy. Instead, she asks a better question: how do you actually like to be visible?This episode is for anyone building a brand, business, or body of work and feeling stuck because they think visibility has to look one specific way. Monique reminds listeners that their strengths can become the strategy, support is allowed, and being seen can be simpler than the rules we have been carrying.GEMS DROPPED“I ​think ​we ​want ​things ​to ​be ​hard ​so ​that ​we ​can ​feel ​like ​we ​are ​worthy of ​the ​result.”“If ​we ​erased ​the ​rules, ​if ​we ​erased ​the ​assumptions ​that, ​the ​way ​that ​I ​have ​to ​build ​this is in a ​way ​that feels ​icky ​and ​hard then ​I'm ​just ​not ​doing it. ​If ​we ​released ​the ​idea ​that ​that's ​how ​it ​had ​to ​be ​done, ​and ​we ​said, ​well, ​I ​can ​do ​this ​any ​way ​I ​wish? The ​goal ​is ​visibility so, ​how ​do I ​like ​to ​be ​visible? How ​do I ​like ​to ​share my ​ideas, my ​work? ​Where ​do I ​enjoy ​and ​in ​what ​ways ​do I ​find ​easeful ​or ​pleasurable ​to ​share?”“What ​if ​we ​aligned ​​what ​it ​is ​that ​you ​are ​naturally ​good ​at ​and ​that ​you ​find ​enjoyment ​in ​with ​what ​it ​is ​that ​you ​actually ​need ​to ​be ​doing? ​We ​can ​make ​that ​your ​strategy.. ​And ​I ​think ​it's ​actually ​important ​to ​make ​our ​strengths ​our ​strategy because ​it's ​more ​sustainable.”“We ​have ​to ​begin ​to ​sell ​ourselves ​the ​same ​way ​you ​sell ​before ​you ​build ​a ​lot ​of ​the ​times, ​and ​there's ​nothing ​wrong ​with ​that. ​I ​don't ​want ​y' ​all ​to ​get ​ready ​to ​be ​ready ​like ​you ​have ​it. ​ ​You ​have ​enough ​to ​begin ​to ​share. ​And ​right ​now, ​what ​we're ​even ​talking ​about ​is ​not ​asking ​people ​for ​millions ​of ​dollars. ​It's ​just, ​hey, ​want ​to ​learn ​something? ​Want ​to ​hear ​my ​story? ​​And ​some ​people ​will ​and ​some ​people ​won't. ​And ​all ​that ​matters ​is ​that ​you ​find ​the ​folks ​who ​are ​looking ​for ​you.”STAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they discuss what the strengths of Tua Tagovailoa are and the importance of the Falcons playing to them. They also share thoughts on what the usage of Bijan Robinson should be due to the fact he is the most important player on the Falcons offense.

John Lund dives into the world of NFL predictions with Mike Sando, senior NFL writer at The Athletic. Mike shares his insights on the latest executive survey, where the Rams are the clear favorites to win the NFC, but the Seahawks are hot on their heels. Mike breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the top teams in the NFC, including the Rams and the 49ers. He discusses the impact of key players like Aaron Donald and Nick Bosa, and how their absences could affect their teams' performances. The discussion also delves into the AFC, where the Bills are the clear favorites to win the division. Mike shares his thoughts on the Chiefs, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season, and the Bengals, who are expected to make a strong push. He also discusses the impact of key players like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and how their performances could affect their teams' chances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great leaders don’t try to be great at everything. They identify where they add the most value and create space for others to do the same. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring why playing to your strengths is essential for maximizing your impact. They discuss how narrowing your focus, protecting your most productive time, and letting go of responsibilities others can do better can strengthen both your leadership and your organization. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4i6g9CM Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Why doing fewer things can help you accomplish more (2:58) The myth of the well-rounded leader (8:38) The importance of creating margin (22:25) How leaders attract and retain high-capacity team members (24:52) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: Feedback that Fuels Growth. This resource teaches you how to have the conversations most leaders avoid, navigate difficult feedback with care, and build a culture where your team feels supported and empowered. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now. Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this installment of The Good Life EDU Podcast's NeMTSS Summit preview series, Andrew Easton is joined by Jonathan Mooney, advocate for those who learn differently and founder and CEO of the Divergent Impact Fund. Jonathan shares his own experience growing up as a neurodivergent learner—struggling to read, spending much of his school experience feeling like the proverbial square peg in a round hole, and internalizing messages about what he could not do. He also explores the shift from viewing dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence primarily through a deficit lens toward recognizing them as naturally occurring differences that can bring both genuine challenges and meaningful strengths. The conversation also moves from mindset to practice. Jonathan challenges educators to focus less on “fixing” students and more on changing environments so that different learners can thrive. He introduces the idea of benign indifference—responding to challenging behavior without turning that behavior into a judgment about the child—and discusses how educators can pair clear expectations and consequences with relationships, respect, and an unwavering belief in students. Jonathan will continue these ideas at the NeMTSS Summit, where his keynote will challenge participants to think differently about learners who do not fit traditional expectations, while his breakout sessions will focus on what educators and leaders can do differently through concrete changes in practice, policy, and learning environments. Resources & Connections NeMTSS Summit Learn more about the upcoming Summit and registration: https://nemtss.unl.edu/2026-summit/ Jonathan Mooney Learn more about Jonathan's advocacy, writing, speaking, and other work: JonathanMooney.com

Send us Fan MailWhat is work for—and who are we when we're not working?In this short Labor Day reflection, Nathan explores the history behind the holiday, our desire to find meaning in our work, and the importance of building a life that isn't defined entirely by what we do for a living.We also look at research on psychological detachment from work and why stepping away may actually help us return more engaged.One challenge for Labor Day: Make a list of five things that make you you that have nothing to do with your job. Then ask yourself: Am I giving enough time and attention to those parts of my life?Support the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Do simple decisions ever feel enormous for you?For highly sensitive people, even everyday choices — whether to attend an event, accept an invitation, travel, spend money, bring something up in a relationship, or make a plan — can quickly become overwhelming when your mind starts moving through every possible outcome.In this episode, holistic anxiety coach and mindfulness teacher Daphnie Leigh explores why decision-making can feel so hard for HSPs, especially when anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship dynamics, and nervous system overwhelm are involved.You'll learn why anticipating what could go wrong is not the same as being negative, how decision overwhelm often comes from trying to protect your energy and avoid regret, and how to begin making choices with more self-trust.This episode is especially supportive if you struggle with decision fatigue, fear of getting it wrong, feeling “high-maintenance,” or worrying about how your choices affect other people.You don't have to carry every possible future before you allow yourself to take the next step.Learn more about Rooted Resilience, my monthly membership for highly sensitive people:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceNew to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

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In Part 3 of our Neurodivergent Women in STEM series, Dr Shae Wissell sits down with Diana from Toyota to explore how neurodiversity, universal design, and communication styles shape inclusive workplaces.Together, they discuss Toyota's broader DEIB approach, practical workplace accommodations, hybrid work, onboarding around working styles, and why reframing neurodivergence as a strength benefits everyone. Diana shares how a remote test-trip scenario led to universal accommodations portable toilets, better catering for cultural needs, and a new standard process of asking all staff about requirements improving comfort and experience for the whole team despite initial pushback. They discuss reframing neurodivergence as a strength (creativity and connecting the dots), workplace supports like wellness and quiet rooms and hybrid work, and the value of managers researching and enabling tools such as Grammarly and writing aids. The conversation highlights onboarding around working styles, focusing on strengths over weaknesses, and raising awareness of different communication styles, masking, and “tone” policing.Key messageInclusive workplaces are built when neurodiversity is understood as a strength, communication styles are respected, and universal design is used to support everyone.Time Stamp00:00 Welcome to Dear Dyslexic00:34 Neurodiversity at Toyota02:11 Inclusive Test Trips04:31 Strengths and Workplace Design06:27 Universal Accommodations08:11 Onboarding for Working Styles10:54 Communication Styles and Tone15:43 Masking and Fatigue18:26 Language and Interrupting19:51 Wrap Up and ResourceAbout Dear Dyslexic PodcastThe Dear Dyslexic Podcast amplifies the voices, experiences and expertise of people from the dyslexia and broader neurodivergent communities, creating conversations that inform, empower and inspire. Learn more about re:think dyslexia: https://rethinkdyslexia.com.au/Stay ConnectedThanks for listening to Dr Shae and the Dear Dyslexic Podcast, proudly produced by re:think dyslexia, a certified social enterprise. To stay up to date with our latest episodes, resources and events, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Listen to more Dear Dyslexic Podcast episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jx91no...Need Support?If any of the topics discussed in this episode have caused distress, support is available:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 463613YARN: 13 92 76re:think dyslexia Helpline: 1800 13 6327

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Link to the full podcast:https://youtu.be/S7dYjsbb9o4?si=vLPS2JUevBGWyrih You're still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what's really working... and what's quietly wearing you out. It's free!https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Description:Adam Shaw discusses how leaders can unintentionally limit what God can do through them by relying solely on their strengths while neglecting character, emotional maturity, discipline, and other areas of personal growth. He argues that effective leadership is holistic, requiring development of the whole person rather than just technical skills or spiritual gifts. Shaw encourages honest self-assessment, seeking feedback from trusted people, and intentionally building missing "jars"—such as discipline, relationship skills, theological understanding, and productivity—to increase personal capacity and prepare for greater responsibility and influence.Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan's productivity):Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvmBlue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Connect with Ryan:Email: info@ryanfranklin.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org  Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com  #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

For much of my early career, I felt like the shiny ball in a pinball machine, bouncing from role to role and team to team, trying to work out where I truly belonged. Along the way, I became very good at being flexible, adaptable and reliable, but I eventually had to ask whether those qualities were actually my real strengths, or simply what other people had learned to value about me. That distinction matters, because a strength is not simply something we are good at. It is something we are good at and enjoy, and that changes what we can sustainably bring to our work and our lives. I have learned that some strengths need developing, some need redefining, and some need to be taken out of the magic bag of tricks altogether. The question is, which of your strengths are genuinely taking you where you want to go?   Key Points  

Reni Maitua, Josh Reynolds and Charlie White are in to look at the NRL’s kickback on PNG’s tax-free spending. PVL has said the Chiefs will have to pay market value for Hudson Young – is he or Jacob Preston worth more? What happened to the Raiders in 2026? We look at why Ricky cops less flak than Madge and Gus. The Top 4 is set for 2026, and the boys go through the strengths and weaknesses of each club. Plus, the Dogs’ therapy session is in full swing, and Braith Anasta is stepping down from being a player agent! Check out Triple M NRL's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon opens the 2026 season Saturday afternoon against a familiar opponent in Boise State, and the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast goes Behind Enemy Lines to get Duck fans caught up on everything surrounding the Broncos.Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are joined by Bronco Nation News publisher B.J. Rains to discuss where Boise State stands entering the new season and what Oregon should expect when the Broncos arrive at Autzen Stadium.The conversation begins with the bigger picture surrounding Boise State, including how the program's move to the Pac-12 has impacted excitement, perception and expectations around the school. Rains also weighs in on whether the conference change could ultimately provide Boise State with a cleaner path toward the College Football Playoff.On the field, the discussion turns to veteran quarterback Maddox Madsen, who returns as a multi-year starter after also facing Oregon during the 2024 season. Rains explains the confidence surrounding Madsen and the role he is expected to have within Boise State's offense.The podcast also examines the Broncos' long tradition of standout running backs and where Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines could fit into this year's offense.Defensively, Rains identifies potential game-changing players, discusses Mana Tuioti's expected role and breaks down where Boise State appears strongest — and where questions remain.Finally, the group discusses what needs to go right on both sides of the ball for Boise State to have a legitimate chance of pulling off an upset in Eugene.(0:47) - What's the perception and excitement level of moving to the Pac-12?(2:14) - Does the move to the Pac-12 help Boise's chances for playoffs?(4:49) - QB Maddox Madsen's impact(7:14) - Boise State's RBs(11:38) - Defensive names to know(14:30) - Strengths and weaknesses on Defense(16:23) - Mana Tuioti(18:37) - Keys to the game for Boise State(21:53) - What are you hoping to see beyond a win?

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Running a nonprofit is hard anywhere. Rural nonprofits face some distinct challenges—but they also have distinct strengths. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore three challenges that show up differently in rural communities and the strengths nonprofits can put to work in response. They share practical ideas for finding people, building partnerships, stretching resources, and making the most of strong community connections. Question to consider before listening: What's one challenge your nonprofit is facing—and what strengths could you draw on to address it? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels:Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshowInstagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitradioshowTwitter: @smallnonprofitsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-radio-show/You got this. 

Why are lawyers so good at spotting problems and sometimes so bad at letting them go? For more than two decades, I've followed the research of Dr. Larry Richard, widely recognized as the leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behavior. His work has had a profound impact on my own career and provides a foundation for much of the coaching work I do with lawyers. His research has helped me understand not only my clients, but also my own tenancies and why so many of us who went to law school think and react the way we do. In this episode of Counsel to Counsel, Larry joins me to discuss his new book, Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience, and the New Science That Can Help, that he co-authored with his wife Dr. D'Arcy Lyness (published by the American Bar Association.) Larry's research shows that lawyers differ significantly from the general population on a number of personality traits. Most strikingly, 90% of lawyers score below the 50th percentile for psychological resilience compared to the general public. The same skepticism and problem-spotting abilities that help us practice law effectively can make us more prone to negative thinking, defensiveness, and difficulty dealing with uncertainty, criticism, and change. The encouraging news is that resilience is highly learnable. Larry explains the practical ways that lawyers can strengthen their resilience by reducing negative thinking, increasing positive emotions, developing stronger social connections, and taking better care of themselves. We also discuss how these ideas apply to career development, business development, leadership, feedback, and the everyday challenges lawyers face. I've practiced and recommended many of these techniques for years including mindfulness, gratitude, exercise, cultivating relationships, and challenging negative thinking. Thin-Skinned gave me a much deeper understanding of why they work and offers many new ideas that I can use both personally and with my coaching clients. Key Takeaways Lawyers really are psychologically different. Larry's decades of research identify seven traits on which lawyers tend to be outliers: skepticism, autonomy, abstract reasoning, urgency, sociability, cognitive empathy, and resilience. The traits that make us effective lawyers can work against us elsewhere. Skepticism and looking for what could go wrong are enormously valuable when practicing law, but carrying that mindset into our personal and professional relationships can undermine resilience. Being "thin-skinned" doesn't mean being weak. A lawyer may confidently handle an aggressive opposing counsel yet become defensive when a colleague questions their behavior. Ambiguous interpersonal situations are often where low resilience shows up. Resilience can be learned. Unlike many personality traits, resilience is heavily influenced by learning and experience, which means there are concrete things we can do to improve it. Thoughts, feelings, and actions reinforce one another. Changing any one of the three can influence the others. For lawyers who struggle with rejection in business development or career advancement, simply taking action repeatedly can reduce the sense of threat over time. Positive emotions aren't just "feel-good" exercises. Music, gratitude, nature, exercise, and other positive experiences have measurable effects that can help counteract the physiological impact of stress and negative emotions. Relationships are a powerful source of resilience. Strong, authentic social connections help us absorb stress and cope with change. That is particularly important for lawyers, who tend to score lower on sociability. Law firm leaders need to understand lawyer resilience. Leaders who default to fixing deficiencies and react defensively to suggestions can undermine trust. Strengths-based leadership and an understanding of how low-resilience lawyers respond to feedback can produce better results. Timestamps 00:04 – Why Dr. Larry Richard's work has influenced my career and coaching 05:44 – The seven personality traits that make lawyers different 09:44 – Why 90% of lawyers are "thin-skinned" 16:36 – The good news: resilience can be learned 21:01 – The science and importance of positive emotions 28:03 – Taking action despite fear, uncertainty, and rejection 37:20 – Where to start if building resilience feels overwhelming 44:40 – What law firm leaders can do to build more resilient workplaces About Dr. Larry Richard Dr. Larry Richard began his career as a lawyer before earning a Ph.D. in psychology and devoting his career to studying lawyers and lawyer behavior. His research has helped law firms and lawyers better understand leadership, management, well-being, personality, and change. His new book, Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience, and the New Science That Can Help, co-authored with Dr. D'Arcy Lyness, is available from the American Bar Association. Larry describes it not simply as an explanation of why lawyers struggle with resilience, but as a practical collection of evidence-based strategies for doing something about it. Learn more about Dr. Richard, his work, and the book at https://www.lawyerbrain.com/.

In the second hour, Mac & Bone take a look at the Panthers roster, as they identify the strength of the Panthers roster, as well as the weaknesses of the roster, Billy Embody joins to talk about the state of the ACC after multiple Week 0 results, all before What the Bleep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 49ers' initial 53-man roster is set, and Wayne Breezie breaks down every position group, the biggest surprises, the strongest units, and the areas that still need work.From Brock Purdy and the revamped wide receiver room to the offensive line, Nick Bosa's defensive front, Fred Warner and the linebackers, and a deeper secondary, we're looking at what this roster tells us about the 2026 San Francisco 49ers.Plus, which players earned their spots, where the biggest questions remain, and why the initial 53 may look different by Week 1.

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I'm your host, Adam Saban, and on this week's episode we're talking about our personal takes on approaching everyday nutrition with a performance mindset.   As always, if you like what you hear, share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.    Alight let's get into it!   For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox       https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com  https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel   Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies         Summary In this episode, the crew breaks down a common gravel racing question: how much gravel training do you really need if you can't always get to gravel? They discuss the value of road training, mountain bike skills, tire choice, course recon, pack dynamics, and why confidence and awareness often matter more than logging endless gravel miles.    Timestamps 0:01 — Intro and first listener question: do you need to train on gravel to race gravel well? 0:52 — Strengths, weaknesses, and why mountain bike skills transfer 1:49 — Riding your race bike matters, but not necessarily all the time 4:15 — Line choice, surface awareness, and avoiding crashes 5:40 — Tire tread and tire size can improve handling overnight 7:35 — Big tire changes can completely change bike feel and handling 9:56 — Power output differences between road and gravel 11:19 — Don't sacrifice all your training time just to ride gravel 12:42 — Watching gravel racing can help mentally prep for racing 15:03 — Second question: why is holding wheels harder in gravel? 17:02 — Rolling resistance, surging, and group dynamics in gravel 18:49 — Positioning depends partly on fitness relative to the group 23:15 — Trusting wheels, reading the road, and staying safe in packs 25:26 — Bigger tires and suspension can reduce flats and improve confidence 28:33 — How to get a group working together without creating tension 33:20 — Course recon and knowing pinch points before race day

This episode of The Sports Leader is a must-listen for all 49ers fans, as the guys dive into the latest news and updates on the team. From the impact of Jed York's mugshot on the franchise's brand to the upcoming season's key matchups, they cover it all.This week's episode is a lively discussion with special guest Rod Brooks, a well-known voice in the Bay Area sports scene. They talk about the 49ers' chances this season, despite the recent controversy surrounding Jed York. Rod shares his insights on the team's strengths and weaknesses, including their pass rush and running back room. He also weighs in on the rivalry between the 49ers and Raiders, and what it means for the upcoming season.One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of the pass rush in the 49ers' success. Rod discusses the team's efforts to bolster their defense, including the addition of new players and the development of their young talent. He also touches on the impact of Raheem Morris's defensive scheme on the team's overall performance.If you're a 49ers fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Rod's expertise and enthusiasm make for a compelling listen, and his insights are sure to get you pumped up for the upcoming season. Tune in to hear the full conversation and get ready to join the discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Sports Leader is a must-listen for all 49ers fans, as the guys dive into the latest news and updates on the team. From the impact of Jed York's mugshot on the franchise's brand to the upcoming season's key matchups, they cover it all.This week's episode is a lively discussion with special guest Rod Brooks, a well-known voice in the Bay Area sports scene. They talk about the 49ers' chances this season, despite the recent controversy surrounding Jed York. Rod shares his insights on the team's strengths and weaknesses, including their pass rush and running back room. He also weighs in on the rivalry between the 49ers and Raiders, and what it means for the upcoming season.One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of the pass rush in the 49ers' success. Rod discusses the team's efforts to bolster their defense, including the addition of new players and the development of their young talent. He also touches on the impact of Raheem Morris's defensive scheme on the team's overall performance.If you're a 49ers fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Rod's expertise and enthusiasm make for a compelling listen, and his insights are sure to get you pumped up for the upcoming season. Tune in to hear the full conversation and get ready to join the discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Astros followed up dismissing their GM by rolling into the Bronx and taking 2 games from the Yankees. Strengths and concerns of the pitching staff. How Houston can integrate a returning Carlos Correa. Jim Crane gives Joe Espada some grace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You practice law at a high level. So why isn't the work coming from the clients you actually want, the ones who energize you and bring out your best? If you have ever told yourself you need a better website or a slicker pitch, this conversation will change how you think about the whole thing.In this episode, Gary Miles sits down with marketing and business development coach Gary Johnson, founder of J2 Marketing Consultants, who has spent nearly three decades helping attorneys grow their practices. His premise is simple and a little disarming: most lawyers do not have a marketing problem, they have a relationship problem. Together they unpack why the instincts that make you a great litigator, talking, arguing, pitching, quietly sabotage your ability to build a book of business, and what to do instead. Gary shares how one client went from a $1.5 million book to $7.2 million by trading the pitch for genuine, insightful conversation. For any attorney who was never taught business development in law school, this is a grounded, practical roadmap.Along the way, Gary makes the case that charisma is not something you are born with. He defines it as the ability to make others feel seen, valued, and energized in your presence, and he shows why that is a learnable skill rather than a personality type. You will hear why listening takes the pressure off you and the client, why marketing from your natural strengths beats forcing yourself into tactics you hate, and why a focused inner circle of relationships outperforms chasing every possible lead. Gary also explains why choosing a narrow target market sharpens your positioning, and how confidence, results, and freedom compound over time until you have the security to choose the clients and the practice you actually want.Gary Johnson is the founder of J2 Marketing Consultants and host of a podcast on legal marketing. He helps attorneys turn relationships into revenue through customized, strengths-based strategies rather than one-size-fits-all playbooks. His work centers on neuromarketing, authentic connection, and the belief that sustainable business development is built on trust, not tactics.If this episode gave you something to think about, subscribe so you never miss a conversation, and consider leaving a review to help another attorney find the show. You can always find more at garymiles.net.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] — Why marketing feels like a losing game[02:00] — Why lawyers are never taught this[04:39] — Selling as security and leverage[06:24] — From $250K to $2 million[08:44] — Core principles: listening and value[12:12] — The Go-Giver mindset[14:31] — Strengths over one-size-fits-all playbooks[17:42] — Charisma is a learnable skill[25:47] — The one thing attorneys ignore[28:44] — Mentors, blind spots, and target marketGary Johnson is the founder of J2 Marketing Consultants, where he coaches attorneys on marketing and business development. He helps lawyers turn relationships into revenue through customized, strengths-based strategies, so they can attract ideal clients and build the confidence to grow their practices on their own terms. With nearly three decades of experience, he has guided attorneys from struggling books of business into seven-figure practices, using principles rooted in neuromarketing, authentic connection, and genuine service. He is also the host of his own podcast on legal marketing. A self-described servant leader, Gary finds his greatest reward in watching a client's life transform, which, in his words, warms his soul like there's no tomorrow.You can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessmentWould you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callWould you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free

Would you like to learn how to accelerate your agency growth ?  https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What if your biggest growth bottleneck isn't your team—but how you're leading them? Laura Lee Jones built Lion Share Marketing into a 45-person healthcare agency with an extraordinary retention record by focusing on people before processes. Rather than forcing employees into predefined roles, she learned to build roles around their natural strengths, creating an environment where team members stay for decades, leaders stay in their zone of genius, and the business continues to grow profitably. In this episode, Laura shares how shifting from task management to strength-based leadership transformed her culture, why founder role clarity drives long-term growth, and why profit—not revenue—is the metric that ultimately matters. What You'll Learn Why treating employees the way you want to be treated creates long-term retention. How managing people around their strengths outperforms assigning work based on organizational charts. The leadership shift from directing every task to building complementary teams. Why founders should protect the work only they can do—and delegate everything else. How staying focused on profit instead of revenue leads to healthier decisions. The connection between founder role clarity, team stability, and sustainable agency growth. Key Takeaways Great retention isn't created through perks—it's built through consistent leadership and genuine care for your team. Stop trying to make people fit every role. Build roles around the strengths your people naturally bring. Founders become bottlenecks when they refuse to let go of work outside their highest-value contribution. Revenue growth means very little if profit, team health, and founder fulfillment are declining. Long-term agency success comes from designing a business where the right people are doing the right work—and the founder stays focused on the responsibilities only they can own. Have you been losing good people and telling yourself it is the market, the economy, or bad luck? Maybe you've been watching revenue numbers so closely that you forgot to ask whether the profit and the life underneath them were actually working. Today's featured guest runs a 45-person data-driven healthcare marketing agency she starting building just four days after being fired from an agency job. She'll get into why she intentionally built her agency thinking about employee happiness and fulfillment, how she evolved from drill sergeant to leader who plays to people's strengths, and what she has learned about staying profitable and mentally steady across three decades of business cycles. Laura Lee Jones is the CEO of Lion Share Marketing, a Kansas City-based agency specializing in data-driven marketing for the healthcare industry. They build large patient and prospect databases, layers proprietary software on top of them, and uses front-end analytics and back-end ROI measurement to drive healthcare marketing decisions. Laura Lee started the agency in 1995 after being let go from a firm she had run for ten years. She has grown Lion Share to 45 people with a retention rate that is genuinely unusual: some team members have been with her for close to 30 years, and several who could not join immediately due to non-compete agreements came over as soon as they could. In this episode, we'll discuss: The standard that makes people want to stay 30 years Pairing people with the work they want to do Why revenue is not the number that matters the most Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions:Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Why People Stay for 30 Years Laura Lee does not have a complicated theory about retention. She built her agency around a standard she had for herself: treat people the way you want to be treated, and then actually do it rather than just saying it. When she wanted flexibility because she was going to be a mother, she built it into the culture for everyone. When she wanted to leave early on summer Fridays, she made two o'clock the standard. When she needed childcare, she added a daycare to the building so anyone on the team who needed it had access. The outcome of that consistency over 30 years is a team that has watched each other's children grow from birth to college graduation. That kind of tenure is not built through perks or compensation alone, but through a founder who did not treat the team differently than she wanted to be treated herself, and who kept that standard even when the business hit years that were harder than expected. People can tell when a policy is real and when it is marketing. Learning to Lead Instead of Just Direct As Laura Lee herself admits, her early leadership style looked like a drill sergeant with a checklist, trying to fit square people into round holes. The evolution away from that happened as she paid more attention to what people were actually good at rather than what she needed done. Her agency's standard now is pairing people with the work their natural strengths fit, not assigning tasks based on organizational convenience and hoping it works out. The specific example she gives is herself: she does not take detailed notes and never will. So she pairs herself with someone who does it well, gets the net summary she needs, and stays at the altitude where she is most useful. That same principle applies across the team. The grumpy programmer who is brilliant at the work does not need to be socially engineered into a different personality. They need to be left in the seat where the grumpiness does not matter and the brilliance does. That is a structural decision that keeps the right people doing the right work and reduces the friction that makes good people leave. Revenue Is Not the Number That Matters Laura Lee has grown her agency every year but one in thirty years and she believes this is because she stays in the relationship and business development role that only she can fill, and she does not let herself get pulled into operations. The moment she drifts from that job, the numbers move. That clarity of role is the structural discipline behind the growth consistency. For most founders, a revenue dip triggers alarm regardless of what is happening to margin. The more honest measure is whether the business is generating real profit, whether the team has what it needs, and whether the founder is actually enjoying the work. Laura Lee frames it the same way: you are the one who picks what your life looks like, whether you are an owner or not, and you can always pick again. Thirty years in, she is still picking. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out ourAgency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.                                                

Coach EM GEM — Start with Strengths We often focus on what people need to improve. What if we started with what they're already great at? Whether you're leading across generations, departments, or personalities, one question can unlock a powerful conversation: "What are your strengths, and how do you leverage them in the workplace?" You might be surprised by the answers. A younger employee may bring fresh ideas, adaptability, and digital fluency. A more experienced team member may bring wisdom, perspective, and pattern recognition. Different generations. Different experiences. Different strengths. The goal isn't to make everyone the same. The goal is to help people recognize their strengths and use them more intentionally. When people know what they do well, confidence grows. When teams understand each other's strengths, collaboration improves. Start with strengths. Build from there. • Live inspired• Practice improving• Lead with Impact

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we sit down with Helen Tupper, co-founder of Amazing If — an award-winning company on a mission to make squiggly careers better for everyone. Helen is also the co-author of three Sunday Times bestsellers: The Squiggly Career, You Coach You and Learn Like a Lobster. In this episode, Helen explores how to navigate professional growth in a world where the path forward is no longer linear. She defines a squiggly career as one that embraces change and uncertainty, giving individuals the freedom to grow in directions that are right for them rather than climbing a traditional career ladder. She outlines five core skills for thriving in this landscape: understanding your personal values, leveraging your unique strengths, building confidence, nurturing your network, and exploring diverse possibilities. Along the way, she shares practical exercises — including using AI as a career coach and actively seeking feedback to align your professional intent with your actual impact. The conversation also tackles confidence gremlins — those limiting beliefs that so often hold us back. Helen introduces a simple but powerful cycle for overcoming them: talk about the fear, practice in small ways, and recognize each small success along the way. Finally, she shares personal stories about managing career chaos and underscores that successfully navigating a squiggle requires deep self-awareness and intentional ownership of your own development. This is just Part 1 of our conversation with Helen! Tune in next month to hear more about her latest book, Learn Like a Lobster, her insights on finding a mentor, how she balances a successful career with motherhood — and, of course, her answer to our signature WiSPER Loud question! 

Send us Fan MailIn this rebroadcast from 2023, we revisit a conversation that feels just as relevant today: What do you do when you get laid off?Losing a job—or experiencing an unexpected work transition—can be disorienting, painful, and deeply personal. In this episode, Nathan and Linda explore how leaders can navigate these moments with greater intention.We discuss:Four organizational dynamics that can signal change is comingWhy self-compassion matters after losing a jobThe importance of caring for yourself physically and emotionallyWhy reaching out to your people is about more than networkingHow unexpected transitions can become opportunities for growth and transformationIf you're navigating a career transition—or walking alongside someone who is—this conversation offers a practical reminder: give yourself permission to acknowledge what's hard, care for yourself, and stay connected to the people who know you best.Three practices for navigating a layoff:Practice self-compassionPrioritize self-careReach out to your peopleSupport the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Being seen can feel deeply vulnerable for highly sensitive people.Whether you are sharing an honest thought, setting a boundary, expressing a need, sharing something creative, or letting more of your true self be known, visibility can bring up anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, and fear of judgment.In this episode we explore why visibility can feel so activating for highly sensitive people, because being seen often touches old fears of rejection, criticism, misunderstanding, or not feeling safe to be fully yourself.You'll learn the difference between exposure and supported visibility, and why self-expression does not have to mean pushing past your limits or overwhelming your nervous system.This episode offers a grounded approach to visibility as a nervous system stretch - something you can practice in small, supported ways rather than forcing yourself into the biggest, scariest version of being seen.You'll explore questions like:What am I protecting myself from?Is this fear trying to protect me from real danger, or from the vulnerability of being known?What is one small, supported way I could let more of myself be seen?What would help my nervous system feel supported before, during, or after that step?If you are a highly sensitive person, empath, introvert, deep feeler, creative person, or someone who struggles with visibility anxiety, fear of judgment, people-pleasing, self-expression, over-explaining, or hiding your true self, this episode will help you understand your fear with compassion and begin practicing small moments of honest expression.You do not have to become fearless in order to be brave.Inside Rooted Resilience, we practice this kind of supported growth in gentle, practical ways.Rooted Resilience is my monthly membership for highly sensitive people who want nervous system support, emotional resilience, mindfulness practices, and tools they can actually use in daily life.It is a space to learn how to come back to yourself in real moments: when you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally stretched, afraid to speak honestly, or unsure how to honor your sensitivity without making your life smaller.You can learn more about Rooted Resilience here:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceYou may also enjoy these Insight Timer practices:Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset & Deep Rest:https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-nervous-system-reset-deep-rest_1You Are Already Enough: A Deep Reset For Self-Worth https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/you-are-already-enough-a-deep-reset-for-self-worth New to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

Have you ever wondered how introverts can harness their strengths and show up with authentic confidence—without pretending to be someone they're not? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall sits down with Nancy Yang, a coach for introverted professionals who has built her career across cultures. Together, they explore what it means to embrace reflection, active listening, and deep observation as powerful assets in work and life.Listeners will discover:How to identify and capitalize on the unique strengths of introversionThe difference between shyness, introversion, and confidencePractical strategies to speak up assertively in meetings and social situationsWhy it's important to set boundaries and honor your own social preferencesTips for leaders to create supportive environments where every voice is valuedTune in to hear Nancy's inspiring journey and actionable advice for building confidence, finding your voice, and making your introversion work for you. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to recognize the hidden treasures in their personality and for leaders eager to empower every member of their team.…and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/290As an introverted Chinese woman who built her career in Sweden, Nancy Yang knows firsthand what it feels like to be the quiet voice in the room — being told to "speak up more," feeling invisible in meetings, and navigating networking events that drain rather than energize you. Now working with clients from over 30 countries, she helps introverted women speak up assertively with confidence, build visibility in ways that feel authentic to them, and network without pretending to be someone they're not. Nancy has been recognized as a Game Changer by HushLoudly and is a trusted speaker at IKEA's Talent Focus Week and ICF Converge 2026 in Paris.Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn.Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

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Your greatest weakness may actually be one of your greatest strengths—simply overused, misused, or applied in the wrong context. In this episode, Kati explores how qualities like communication, confidence, loyalty, optimism, decisiveness, and adaptability can create powerful results but also damage trust and relationships when left unchecked. You'll learn a practical four-step process to name, notice, neutralize, and redirect these behaviors with greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Whether you lead a salon, spa, med spa, or simply want to grow personally and professionally, this conversation will help you steward your strengths wisely and become the best version of yourself. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iRJ4sjLchWk GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com/ LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique mya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga SPONSORS Join the PBA: https://www.probeauty.org

I have spent so much time, energy, and money over the years trying to get good at the things I am simply not good at. Routines are my big one. I am not great at keeping our home organized and running on any kind of rhythm, and there have been whole seasons where I decided that fixing that about myself was the most important work I could possibly be doing. Now, there's nothing wrong with striving to be better, and I am fully on board with growth, but we all have a finite amount of energy, and every hour I spend hyper-focusing on a weakness is an hour I don't get to spend magnifying the things that make me who I am. This is the second episode in my back-to-school check-in series for moms, six short episodes walking you through the six principles of self-assured motherhood, each one with a concrete way to assess how you're actually doing. Today's principle is Celebrate Your Strengths, and I love teaching about this because I love giving every woman permission to acknowledge and celebrate her innate gifts and strengths. When you stop trying to be a well-rounded version of everyone else and start leaning into what you naturally do well, your growth in that area becomes exponential, your joy goes up, and your family gets the very best of you instead of a watered-down imitation of somebody else's mothering. In this episode, you'll hear:

On this week's Prospect Podcast, we're talking all about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards rank No. 2 on our recently updated farm system rankings. Ian Cundall, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at where the Cardinals stand as far as big league talent and close-to-the-majors prospects.(00:00) Joshua Baez's first game was incredible, why he's still riding a very tricky line to stick(07:30) Trying to decipher MiLB HR stats in a year where HRs are up dramatically(12:30) Hitting 35+ MiLB HRs isn't a great sign of future stardom(19:00) The Cardinals have gotten a whole lot younger, are they ready to contend?(25:00) Chaim Bloom's big next step(31:00) Strengths and weaknesses of the Cardinals big leaguers/near big league prospects(35:30) Prospects who aren't Top 30 for the Cardinals but would easily make many Top 30s(43:00) Who do you choose among the catchers?(43:45) Who is untouchable among the prospects?To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That's it there's no catch.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy