Podcast appearances and mentions of sue hawkes

In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Sue Hawkes, CEO of YESS!, and an Owens Corning Accelerator and Jon Gardner who leads Owens Corning strategic partnerships to discuss the new Business Accelerator Roundtables. An expert in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementation, Sue shares how to uncover the secrets to accelerating business growth, finding your power faster and overcoming the hurdles that come with building a thriving enterprise in the roofing sector. From harnessing the latest technologies to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, Jon and Sue share how the Owens Corning Accelerator Roundtables offer actionable discussion, advice and inspiration for roofing professionals.  Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or a budding entrepreneur, this podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the full potential of your roofing business.   Learn more at Rooferscoffeeshop.com! 

More than 190,000 companies are using EOS – and the EOS Tools™ are the key.  These field-tested tools help entrepreneurs achieve more revenue, further growth, and balance life.  Join host Sue Hawkes, expert EOS Implementer™, this season as she explores the 6 EOS Tools that are most impactful for you and your business. Learn entrepreneurial “tricks of the trade” and how you can use these tools to get stronger in the Six Key Components.  The new season launches September 14th with new episodes every Thursday.

Running a business is not easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, and confusing. Sometimes, you feel lost, stuck, and unsure where to turn for help. Fortunately, some of the most resilient entrepreneurs and experts are only a phone call away. Hosted by EOS® Implementer and business coach Sue Hawkes, Strong in 6 is a podcast where entrepreneurs share their real struggles and questions and receive actionable solutions from other business owners.  If you want to see how entrepreneurs who've been in your shoes took their businesses from stuck to stronger than ever, mark your calendar: Strong in 6 goes live October 5th.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

We have recorded almost 150 episodes of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, and we are beyond grateful for your continued support, enthusiasm, and feedback. During this special announcement episode, Sue discusses what to expect from the show in the coming weeks, as well as changes that you will hear in our upcoming spring episodes.   What You Will Learn: What can you expect from the show in the next few weeks The exciting changes coming later this year Why you should continue to share your feedback and thoughts about the podcast Where you can find continued support and resources from Sue Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS

“Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter, and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter,” says author James Clear. In this episode of the podcast Sue and her daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During their conversation, Sue and Ali share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods and how saying no allows us to create more space. What you'll learn about in this episode: The importance of removing mental, physical, and spiritual clutter You must declutter your mind, not just your physical space Why you must declutter your calendar to create mental space How to restore order in chaos What inner tranquility means Why you must say “no” more often in order to create space Why how you dress impacts how you show up internally How to declutter to remain engaged online How to have an elimination diet for your life Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Decluttering for Clarity Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter. and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter, says author James Clear. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us again to discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During our conversation, Ali and I share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods. We also explain how saying no allows us to create more space. Showing Up to Level Up As our work culture has changed throughout the pandemic, many people believe that the rules have changed regarding physical appearance and showing up. However, not showing up in a professional wardrobe or with your physical presence on screen, does not allow for a level playing field. This may be an old school belief system, but you have to dress for the game you want to play. Knowing When to Say No When you're pondering what things to eliminate — it's really about knowing when to say no. Decluttering your life is about saying no to things, in order to elevate and level up. It can be difficult to say no, but it's an essential part of being a leader. Ultimately saying no allows you to reach an ideal state of tranquility, agility, and clarity.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Expert EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you must change your mindset in order to combat burnout Why you need to pause and remember you are in control How to form effective, lasting habits How to determine your recipe for success Why this is the year to do what makes you happy Why you should take five quiet minutes in the morning to be present Resources: Learnworlds Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Unf♥

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you must hire with Core Values How to effectively hire over a screen How to manage a hybrid workforce What employee capacity really means How to determine who your right employees are in a hybrid world The 3 questions to prepare for tough workplace conversations How to have tough conversations with superiors when you are the employee Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS YESS! Online learning community: yess.learnworlds.com Results Guaranteed communication course (if you loved the communication information, learn more here!): https://www.sayyess.com/results-guaranteed/ Core Values Cards: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Cards-John-Veeken/dp/0980517532/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NWXEOTSEZW5W&dchild=1&keywords=core+values+cards&qid=1611804572&sprefix=core+values+car%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 Getting Messy The challenging part of business isn't business at all - it's people. Business is easy, people are challenging. During this week's episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, my daughter Ali and I share our insights on communication best practices in the workplace. In 2022 things are going to get a lot messier before they get cleaner. It's important to know what employees really want right now and what they're willing to trade to have those things. Throughout our conversation, we discuss core values and how to make sure that someone is a right fit during the hiring process. Finding A Core Value Match Hiring new employees is difficult, but finding the right fit virtually is an entirely new challenge. While many companies work with teams they have never met in person - it can feel impossible to spot the wrong person in a mobile world. Unfortunately, if you don't have the right practices in place - it is a lot easier for someone to fake it. When analyzing if a potential hire aligns with your company's core values, implement core values cards during the hiring process to get a better understanding of where your prospect lies. Not Going Anywhere When you feel attacked in the workplace or are experiencing criticism, it's natural to want to retreat or get defensive. But, there are better and more effective ways to respond. It's important to make sure that everyone involved knows that their concerns were heard, are valid, and most importantly you are not going anywhere. We all have a choice to continue to stay in the circumstance or not. If you're the employee in this situation and are dealing with a superior - you should come to the conversation armed with data. Spend time role-playing the conversation, to eliminate the element of fear. Don't let the conversation be the first time you've talked it through.

Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, Sue shares her thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business. What you'll learn about in this episode: What does right person, right seat mean Why outsourcing work may be the best fit when looking for new talent Why you should not lower the bar when hiring Why all businesses should slow down How employers should handle in-office vs remote employees Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Changing the Course Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, I share thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business. Finding the Right Person It's common to struggle in the hiring department in most businesses. The key is to find the right person and the right seat. This means having an employee that is not only good at performing the required skills, but also a good fit within the company culture. It's good business to raise your standards and take the proper amount of time needed to locate the best employee. While searching — outsource work to contractors to meet short-term needs. The Ideal Balance Some businesses are set up to thrive as an online company, while others, myself included, have some level of our business in person. The workplace in 2021 has been disrupted with some employees wanting to work from home, others wanting higher compensation for commuting to the office, and some are looking for a hybrid work solution. Businesses must find a healthy intersection between the well-being of employees and the well-being of the company. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I explain why I think remote employees need to operate at a 25% higher productivity rate and how businesses should consider adjusting benefits for their employees.

Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn't come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life. What you'll learn about in this episode: What does intentionality mean and how does it show up for you Why you need to redefine who you are to become what you intend Why you should reassess when things are working well and not working How often you should evaluate what's important in your life How to find an accountability partner to help you achieve success Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Showing Up Intentionally Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn't come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life. Remaining Patient In our current world, we are used to instant gratification. Whether that's getting groceries delivered within hours or merchandise shipped to our home in days–we are used to the immediacy of things. Overall, the persistence and patience to be intentional about something over time is a somewhat lost art. Achieving Intentional Greatness requires intention and a lot of hard work. Sue shares how her upbringing taught her to work hard and remain persistent and patient on this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast. Assessing and Evaluating When designing your life, it's important to exaggerate your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. However, it can be difficult to even understand what those are when you are never taking the time to look closely. Re-evaluate and reassess your life when things are not working, and also when things are working very well. Doing this process regularly allows you to course-correct your life and reach the intentions you set.

In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with the City Girl Empower Hour podcast, Sue speaks with host Alyza Bohbot James about how to use the principles of EOS to become successful in both your professional and personal life. During the conversation, she discusses how important remaining disciplined is to reach your ultimate level of success. Also, Sue shares tactics to combat the feelings of burnout by saying no more often, and how committing to small, incremental daily improvements have helped her achieve more success. What you'll learn about in this episode: What does it mean to live the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)® life How does discipline and being intentional impact your level of success Why is it important to say no to maintain clarity and intentionality What does work-life balance actually mean to most people How business owners often think that they cannot take breaks if they want to be successful How can business owners achieve their vision and what they want in their business Why the healthiest business owners are those that are detached How business owners can stop searching for perfection, and instead strive for excellence or greatness Why entrepreneurs need to have a group of confidants outside of their business and personal life What are the benefits of working on incremental, consistent improvements daily Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Combating Burnout In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with the City Girl Empower Hour podcast, Sue speaks with host Alyza Bohbot James about how to use the principles of EOS to become successful in both your professional and personal life. During the conversation, she discusses how important remaining disciplined is to reach your ultimate level of success. Also, Sue shares tactics to combat the feelings of burnout by saying no more often, and how committing to small, incremental daily improvements have helped her achieve more success. Remaining Disciplined Sue learned in her 20s that discipline is the key to all success. While she naturally tends to overfill her life and do things last minute, she found that the people she met who were intensely successful, all had one thing in common — discipline. Eventually, Sue learned from both mentors and experience, if you don't develop discipline and practices you will eventually burn out and run yourself down. Incremental Improvement At 42 years old, Sue committed herself that she would get better incrementally each year, moving forward. She decided that by age 50, she would be on the road to being in the best shape of her life. Sue kept that promise to herself, and she was able to by remaining consistent and committed to improving incrementally each day. She started from her worst, most vulnerable place in life, and was able to move forward by always remaining hopeful.

The world gives us what we need, but unfortunately, it's not always what we want. When we are forced to learn a lesson or go through things that are not what we expected, how do we remain resilient enough to learn? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss remaining open and keeping a positive mindset during challenging times. Sue also explains what your negative emotions and thoughts mean, and what she does to shift her mindset. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to remain resilient and receptive enough to remain open and learn lessons Why you should set intentions and efforts only on the things you can control How to change your mindset when you are thinking negative thoughts Why your negative feelings are about being disappointed in yourself, not reality The question to ask yourself when you are feeling down or sad How to avoid arguing with the reality of situations and outcomes Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Remaining Resilient The world gives us what we need, but unfortunately, it's not always what we want. When we are forced to learn a lesson or go through things that are not what we expected, how do we remain resilient enough to learn? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss remaining open and keeping a positive mindset during challenging times. Sue also explains what your negative emotions and thoughts mean, and what she does to shift her mindset. Losing Expectations If you were to look back on your life and ask yourself, how often have things turned out exactly as you expected, the answer would likely be close to never. Sometimes we miss the mark, while other times we exceed it. We tend to live in a false hope that we know what the future holds when in truth we do not. This allows us to feel liberated and free, knowing that we are not responsible for the outcome. We are only responsible for our efforts. Setting Intentions Byron Katie says, “when I argue with reality I lose 100% of the time.” When life offers circumstances that are neither for or against you, you can choose to become irritated and blame others or you can look for the opportunity of what this situation is offering you. Arguing with reality does not serve you. Focus on where you put your efforts and only put your emotions into where you set your intentions.

How do you find the ever-elusive work-life balance, in whatever way balance looks for you? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss chapter 2 of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt and Maximize Success, titled “Balance is Bullshit.” During the holiday season, it can be difficult to integrate your work priorities along with your personal priorities. Sue shares how to prioritize your needs during busy and stressful times. What you'll learn about in this episode: Practices to prioritize ourselves amid professional and personal conflicts Why creating boundaries is critical for managing stress and setting short term priorities How planning for the things that are important to you can help you reduce resentment and increase enjoyment Why it's important to take the time to get clear on what makes you your best self How to observe yourself and discover what you need at the moment Three things you can do to reflect and gain more clarity Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Finding Balance How do you find the ever-elusive work-life balance, in whatever way balance looks for you? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss chapter 2 of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt and Maximize Success, titled Balance is Bullshit. During the holiday season, it can be difficult to integrate your work priorities along with your personal priorities. Sue shares how to prioritize your needs during busy and stressful times. Setting Boundaries During stressful times, like the holiday season, you have to become crystal clear on what you need and factor that into your decision-making. When choosing what events to go to, or what additional responsibilities to take on, it's all about boundaries and stepping back to see what actually works for you. You have to be disciplined enough to plan for the things that matter most to you. Become a student of what makes you awesome, and focus on doing those things. Do not allow yourself to get distracted by busyness and saying yes to things that will eventually lead to resentment. Getting Clarity You need the space to be able to evaluate and observe yourself, to ask “why did I behave this way?” When you begin to ask yourself what you need, you will discover that it always comes back to you. You can blame others, but you won't get anywhere. Take the time to pause, reflect, and get clarity on what you need right now, and figure out how to get that. Sue shares the three things she does to get more clarity on what she needs.

We all experience moments in life when we feel down or in a bad mood, and we may typically step back during those times. However, this week Sue chooses to be vulnerable and share some of the challenges she has been facing in life recently. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue also explains how to move forward when you are feeling bad, and the importance of evaluating the things you say yes and no to in life. What you'll learn about in this episode: The first thing that Sue does when she is in a bad mood How to hack yourself when you are feeling down or not your best self How to do the things you love without making it a bad experience or becoming resentful Why saying yes to one thing often includes several additional yesses What an inauthentic yes is and why we shouldn't do it Why it's important to weigh and evaluate your yeses and nos Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Feeling Down We all experience moments in life when we feel down or in a bad mood, and we may typically step back during those times. However, this week Sue chooses to be vulnerable and share some of the challenges she has been facing in life recently. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue also explains how to move forward when you are feeling bad, and the importance of evaluating the things you say yes and no to in life. Hacking Yourself Sometimes it's okay to resent that the world isn't happening on your terms. It's okay to be sad and upset about the circumstances or struggles that you are facing. When you feel this way, you can hack yourself into feeling better by giving more of what you need. If you want a hug, go give one, acknowledge or appreciate someone when you don't feel appreciated. Once you put that energy out into the world, you often start to see it return to you. Evaluating Yes Do not be too quick to say yes. Pause long enough to evaluate, and then negotiate. If the answer is no, give yourself permission to say so. During the short term, you might feel a little bit of hurt or sadness, but you don't want to give an inauthentic yes because you gave a yes that at the moment seemed like the right thing to do, and then the day of may not. Evaluate your yesses and nos and learn to say no and stick with it.

The holiday season is a time where you are supposed to feel joy and excitement about spending time with loved ones and going to special events. However, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed with your meetings, deadlines, events, and all of the holiday parties you're juggling. It stops being fun and starts getting stressful. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue walks you through an activity to make your calendar more efficient, so that you can enjoy your time, rather than resent it. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to become more efficient with your calendar during the holiday season Why you should schedule downtime every day to avoid resentment What activity you can do to create more white space in your calendar What questions you should ask yourself when examining your calendar How thinking long term and taking more time off allows you to become more successful Why you need to be thoughtful about how you spend your time and what works for you Why it's important to test what time of day you are at your best How examining the things that you procrastinate can help you understand what makes you happy Resources: Chasing Perfection Book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Fighting Overwhelm The holiday season is a time where you are supposed to feel joy and excitement about spending time with loved ones and going to special events. However, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed with your meetings, deadlines, events, and all of the holiday parties you're juggling. It stops being fun and starts getting stressful. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue walks you through an activity to make your calendar more efficient, so that you can enjoy your time, rather than resent it. Thinking Long Term Take a look at your calendar and imagine what your ideal schedule would look like. What activities would you nurture? Which would you let go of? When planning your schedule, begin to think long-term. Plan your vacation first. It may not be as spontaneous as you'd like, but it forces you to take better care of yourself. If you make yourself a priority and take more time off you will likely become more successful. Life Hacks It's important to discover when you are at your best in life. Examine the areas in life that you procrastinate. They are usually the things that you don't love. Find a way to eliminate them, or delegate them to someone else. Test the time of day that you operate the best. Discover how many hours you need for optimal sleep. Hack your life by working and operating when and where you are most likely to be efficient.

In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast, Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about taking time to think and gain clarity as an entrepreneur and the steps you can take to move past imposter syndrome. You can move from the chaos of your business controlling you, to you controlling your business by developing a system and process for operation. Sue shares the Six Key Components™ of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®, and the three things she focuses on to get a business healthy. What You Will Learn: What tactical steps a leader can take to move past imposter syndrome What a Clarity Break™ is, and how leaders can get started Why not making decisions by committee helps a business become a leadership team The Six Key Components™ of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)® Why entrepreneurs tend to more of what love in their business What three things to focus on to get a business healthy Resources: Chasing Perfection book 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21 Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/  Website:https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Controlling Your Business In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast. Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about taking time to think and gain clarity as an entrepreneur and the steps you can take to move past imposter syndrome. You can move from the chaos of your business controlling you, to you controlling your business by developing a system and process for operation. Sue shares the Six Key Components™ of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®, and the three things she focuses on to get a business healthy. Taking Breaks Sue believes that the secret weapon of the best leaders is consistently making time to think. Take a Clarity Break™ regularly to consider how you, your team, and your business can be better and what problems or concerns you foresee. It is extracting yourself from the detail to how to create a space to just think and expand. How can you be a visionary in your business, if you don't allow yourself clarity breaks, because then you'll never be in vision mode? Developing Structure Sue explains that when you are working so hard in your business, solving problems, and fighting problems, it's difficult to get the return on all of the efforts you're putting in. Having a system and processes in place, like EOS®, allows you to develop a structure and solve all of your problems more effectively. During this episode, Sue explains the vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction — the six key components of EOS® that she helps business owners implement.

Listen in for a special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast. Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about the importance of addressing self-doubt and defining excellence as a leader.  Your two options in business are either winning or learning. Sue shares how to learn from the down cycles of business, including how a few “unkind” words from a friend helped her push forward during a challenging time.  What You Will Learn: Why it's important to be vulnerable enough to address self-doubt and imposter syndrome How continuous self-improvement results in increased freedom and internal peace What advice Sue received to get through a challenging time in her life How to prepare yourself to face a downturn in your business  The most critical skill required to be a successful business owner Why becoming a leadership team is more important than being a team of leaders Resources: Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/  Website:https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Winning or Learning  In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast. Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about the importance of addressing self-doubt and defining excellence as a leader. Your two options in business are either winning or learning. Sue shares how to learn from the down cycles of business, including how a few “unkind” words from a friend helped her push forward during a challenging time.  Facing Challenges In 2008 Sue experienced a very difficult time both professionally and personally where she was going through a divorce, her house was in foreclosure, and her two businesses were struggling. Unfortunately, her struggles continued when she lost both of her parents and her brother in the years following. She explained how a friend's words, “I suggest you get about getting back on your horse” could have been perceived as unkind, aided her in pushing forward and bouncing back from the challenging cycle she was in.  Alignment vs Agreement Sue explains that the first step to having better control over your business is to align with your team. There is more power in moving from being a team of leaders to becoming a leadership team. Alignment is not the same as agreement. Sue shares why you need to leverage the best of each leader and allow them to contribute their maximum value. Allow each leader in your business to take complete ownership of their role and duties, while you do the same in your role

How do you find your purpose, or what really drives you in life? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss chapter 8 of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt and Maximize Success, titled Pouring Gas on the Fire. Many people will ask, “what's your purpose?” and it feels as though something is wrong if you don't have an answer. Sue shares how she discovered that a purpose is not a one-size-fits-all. What You Will Learn: How to find your purpose if you're not in a leadership role or an entrepreneur Why we cannot compare our purpose to someone else's Why your purpose does not have to be grandiose The difference between living life by default vs. living life by design How you can intentionally change habits with small changes Resources: Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Discovering Purpose How do you find your purpose, or what really drives you in life? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss chapter 8 of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt and Maximize Success, titled Pouring Gas on the Fire. Many people will ask, “what's your purpose?” and it feels as though something is wrong if you don't have an answer. Sue shares how she discovered that a purpose is not a one-size-fits-all. Comparing Journeys You may look at others and think, “you're meant for so much more”. Although you may mean it in a sincere and complimentary way, underneath that thought what you're saying is, “you should be doing more things like I am.” However, we are radically different people. We aren't all here for the same thing. Once you begin to compare other's journeys to your own, you forget that not everyone derives pleasure from the same things as you. We all have a purpose, how we articulate it, embrace it, or work on it is up to you. Flowing with Purpose Discovering your purpose is not a momentary thing, it can evolve in how it manifests. It's something we tap into when we're at our best. When you are expressing yourself as your best self, you're living on purpose. It does not mean that it will always be put together in a nice package. Purpose can be grandiose, but you have to sit and you have to be quiet enough to figure it out. When it seems like life is magically unfolding, you're on purpose. When it's hard, you are probably not on purpose at that moment. There's a flow with purpose that transcends beyond what you do to where you're coming from. It's your why.

What can you do when you're not feeling great about yourself and things are hard? Step back and ask yourself a few key questions to better understand what lesson the situation is teaching you. Just asking yourself questions gives you the ability to reframe how you think about the circumstance — once you reframe your thinking your feelings will follow. During this solo episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares seven things to focus on to become more effective and kickass in life. What you'll learn about in this episode: The seven things to focus on to become more effective What questions to ask yourself when you are struggling in life How Sue's mothers Alzheimer's impacted her priorities How to leave the world better than you found it Why you should lower your expectations and assume nothing How to make peace with the past by telling your story in a way that forwards you Resources: Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Reframing Questions What can you do when you're not feeling great about yourself and things are hard? Step back and ask yourself a few key questions to better understand what lesson the situation is teaching you. Just asking yourself questions gives you the ability to reframe how you think about the circumstance — once you reframe your thinking your feelings will follow. During this solo episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares seven things to focus on to become more effective and kickass in life. Leaving it Better Always do more than what's expected of you. Leave the world a better place than you found it. What is expected of you, is doing the bare minimum. What would the world be like if everyone were to only do the minimum in their personal lives or work lives? Challenge yourself to exceed expectations whenever possible. Do not overextend yourself. But, if you can offer a little bit more than expected, you can leave an indelible mark on someone. Moving Forward Do not fall in love with your story. When someone tells a story, they know how to elicit a specific response, and they often tell it differently depending on the audience. No one else is as in love with your story as you are. You are the author of your own story, and you have the opportunity to tell it in a way that allows you to make peace with the past by telling the story of how it catalyzed you and how it made you better. Use your story to move yourself forward.

When asking groups what they think when they hear the word “virtual” they often think less than, not real, or not valuable. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares how to make our online meetings more valuable and why we should focus on living a more integrated life. She offers her insights on the behaviors that contribute to Zoom fatigue, and what we can do to make meetings better and more engaging. What you'll learn about in this episode: What people typically feel when they hear the word virtual Why meeting in person is still valuable How taking more breaks helps you be more creative Why multitasking during online meetings can lead to Zoom fatigue What we can do to make online meetings better and more engaging Why integrated meetings should have two facilitators How viewing meetings as a spectator is problematic Resources: Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Valuable Behaviors When asking groups what they think when they hear the word “virtual” they often think less than, not real, or not valuable. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares how to make our online meetings more valuable and why we should focus on living a more integrated life. She offers her insights on the behaviors that contribute to Zoom fatigue, and what we can do to make meetings better and more engaging. Taking Breaks We have to get more confident and thoughtful about building self-care into our day so that we can take care of ourselves and prevent blending work and home. We have to consider how many times we need to get up and take breaks. Feeling fatigued during meetings is often the result of not being engaged. Taking more breaks actually has you stay creative and energized all day. Preparing to Participate We have all reached a point where we've relaxed as if it's always someone else's meeting. If you are viewing the meeting as a spectator or a contributor, you'll ultimately feel that you don't need to invest your time, create value, or add to the conversation. You should always view a meeting as if it's your own. Do your homework. Prepare enough to ensure that it is worth your time — that is what makes meetings spectacular.

Today Sue is coming at you from the Intentional Growth podcast airwaves! Listen in as Sue speaks with Intentional Growth podcast host Ryan Tansom about leadership, growth, and becoming Unf♥

Listen in for a special episode with What the HR! Podcast. Sue speaks with hosts Mike Thul and Jessie Novey about virtual meetings and how to remain engaged and present while still preserving your energy. Engagement happens because you're present, which means finding new ways to ensure that your video call audience is fully present is critical. Sue shares how utilizing technology and asking questions helps make her meetings engaging. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you should choose a virtual meeting over a phone call How to preserve energy and remain present for mandatory video meetings How to keep your audience engaged during virtual meetings What leaders should do to better connect with their employees virtually When is it appropriate and not appropriate to use video in meetings How to prevent fatigue from video calls Should leaders require cameras to be on or left optional How to have difficult or serious conversations on video What ways can leaders monitor employee engagement in a remote work setting Resources: What the HR! website: https://www.tcshrm.org/page/podcast Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Preserving Energy The pandemic has accelerated remote work for many organizations, and this has led a lot of people to have “ZOOM fatigue.” It's important to set up your schedule in a way that allows you to bring as much of yourself to all of your meetings and each virtual interaction. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares how she organizes her schedule to preserve energy, allowing her best self to show up on calls. Maintaining Engagement People are capable of sitting down and watching a five-hour Superbowl game, but often struggle to sit through an hour-long meeting. Leaders must learn how to facilitate meetings in a way that keeps the audience engaged. People participate differently in larger meetings, so using techniques like asking questions and using rooms to put people in smaller groups to have a more intimate conversation is key. Creating Connection Leaders are struggling to keep the water cooler conversation alive in a remote work setting. People are busy, which causes leaders to be hesitant to put another meeting on the calendar, even if it is for fun. The most respectful way for leaders to connect with their employees is to ask them what works best. Some may want an informal one-on-one meeting, while others may prefer to have a monthly virtual happy hour. The key is to ask, and know that it is okay for someone to change their mind.

Listen in for a special episode with Roofers Coffee Shop and their Owens Corning Business Accelerator series. Sue speaks with owner and host Heidi Ellsworth about The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®, and how it helps companies systemize and scale. Having a system to run your business on is even more important in these turbulent times, and Sue shares how EOS® can help companies achieve “Vision, Traction, and Healthy” to maximize success. What you'll learn about in this episode: How using EOS® in your business is similar to the intel in your computer Why the best time to have a system is when it is slower and harder Why having a vision is important to the decisions that you currently make What happens if you only spend time working in your business and not on your business How increasing communication when working digitally increases productivity Why do you have to have ways to measure success What inspires Sue about working with other woman entrepreneurs Resources: Roofers Coffee Shop: https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Owens Corning Business Accelerator: https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcasts/owens-corning-business-accelerator Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Systems to Accelerate Once businesses experience turbulent times, it is even more crucial that they have a system and processes to fall back on. The best time to have a system is when things are slower and often more difficult — this allows you the flexibility to become more creative in how you are doing things. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares how she helps contractors develop a bedrock foundation that they rely on to scale their businesses any way that they need. Visualizing Your Future Knowing how to respond to emergencies and problems that appear suddenly is important in business, however not thinking long-term chokes your growth. Entrepreneurs must take time to write down goals and where they want to be in the future. Visualization is critical because what we do today builds the path to where we will be later. You cannot reach a future that you can't see. You have to see it to believe it. Increasing Communication It is possible to have meaningful connections and conversations while working online. If you are distanced, or if you are remote, you have got to increase the frequency of communication. Although most people hate it initially, it leads to great productivity. To really connect with your team, you have to find a way to connect away from work, even though you're on a screen. It may not be your first preference, but it is something that connects and unites us.

While 2020 may have been difficult, things are still a mess in 2021 for businesses. There is a war on talent with companies struggling to find the right hires. In addition to the hiring debacle — employees are still trying to navigate the online working world. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on how to communicate in a virtual world, what methods work best and when, and how technology impacts our communication. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you should think of what your role's purpose is before tackling activities What are the best ways to communicate with employees who require words of affirmation How technology can complicate communication efforts with your team When is the best time of day to reach C-level executives How to instill communication method guidelines Resources: Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Communicating in a Virtual World While 2020 may have been difficult, things are still a mess in 2021 for businesses. There is a war on talent with companies struggling to find the right hires. In addition to the hiring debacle — employees are still trying to navigate the online working world. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on how to communicate in a virtual world, what methods work best and when, and how technology impacts our communication. Desired Outcomes Now that we're reimagining what it means to work together to become more efficient — we have to begin to ask ourselves bigger questions. To avoid defaulting to easier, more manageable tasks we should first ask, “what is the purpose of what I'm doing?” It's important to make sure that we are serving the highest function for our workplace, by considering the role that we fill within the company. Without clear priorities, we're going to pick the things that have a quick win and get a hit of dopamine because we're getting things done. Setting Guidelines From 2020 on how we communicate has become increasingly more important. We are building a culture that is not dependent on being in the same environment, which means we are relying on technology more than ever. Yet, with more technology and automation — we are making certain trade-offs. With all of our options to communicate, we must ask if it is accomplishing the purpose we're looking for? To ensure that our efforts are aligning with the audience we have to carefully select our communication methods and instill guidelines for how that medium will be used.

Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn't come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life. What you'll learn about in this episode: What does intentionality mean and how does it show up for you Why you need to redefine who you are to become what you intend Why you should reassess when things are working well and not working How often you should evaluate what's important in your life How to find an accountability partner to help you achieve success Resources: Online Learning Community: yess.learnworlds.com Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Showing Up Intentionally Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn't come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life. Remaining Patient In our current world, we are used to instant gratification. Whether that's getting groceries delivered within hours or merchandise shipped to our home in days–we are used to the immediacy of things. Overall, the persistence and patience to be intentional about something over time is a somewhat lost art. Achieving Intentional Greatness requires intention and a lot of hard work. Sue shares how her upbringing taught her to work hard and remain persistent and patient on this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast. Assessing and Evaluating When designing your life, it's important to exaggerate your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. However, it can be difficult to even understand what those are when you are never taking the time to look closely. Re-evaluate and reassess your life when things are not working, and also when things are working very well. Doing this process regularly allows you to course-correct your life and reach the intentions you set.

Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, Sue shares her thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business. What you'll learn about in this episode: What does right person, right seat mean Why outsourcing work may be the best fit when looking for new talent Why you should not lower the bar when hiring Why all businesses should slow down How employers should handle in-office vs remote employees Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Changing the Course Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, I share thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business. Finding the Right Person It's common to struggle in the hiring department in most businesses. The key is to find the right person and the right seat. This means having an employee that is not only good at performing the required skills, but also a good fit within the company culture. It's good business to raise your standards and take the proper amount of time needed to locate the best employee. While searching — outsource work to contractors to meet short-term needs. The Ideal Balance Some businesses are set up to thrive as an online company, while others, myself included, have some level of our business in person. The workplace in 2021 has been disrupted with some employees wanting to work from home, others wanting higher compensation for commuting to the office, and some are looking for a hybrid work solution. Businesses must find a healthy intersection between the well-being of employees and the well-being of the company. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I explain why I think remote employees need to operate at a 25% higher productivity rate and how businesses should consider adjusting benefits for their employees.

“Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter, and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter,” says author James Clear. In this episode of the podcast Sue and her daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During their conversation, Sue and Ali share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods and how saying no allows us to create more space. What you'll learn about in this episode: The difference between lived experience and judgement How simple phrases offer profound impact Why decluttering during transitional periods can increase gratification How your physical appearance impacts your mental state How not showing up on camera during virtual meetings affects engagement How to determine what items to say “no” to in life Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Decluttering for Clarity Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter. and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter, says author James Clear. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us again to discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During our conversation, Ali and I share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods. We also explain how saying no allows us to create more space. Showing Up to Level Up As our work culture has changed throughout the pandemic, many people believe that the rules have changed regarding physical appearance and showing up. However, not showing up in a professional wardrobe or with your physical presence on screen, does not allow for a level playing field. This may be an old school belief system, but you have to dress for the game you want to play. Knowing When to Say No When you're pondering what things to eliminate — it's really about knowing when to say no. Decluttering your life is about saying no to things, in order to elevate and level up. It can be difficult to say no, but it's an essential part of being a leader. Ultimately saying no allows you to reach an ideal state of tranquility, agility, and clarity.

Sue Hawkes is a bestselling author, Certified EOS Implementer®, and an XCHANGE practitioner. In this episode, she shares the insight and wisdom geared toward unlocking your company's energy, wisdom, and potential by using best practices and innovative leadership that she's shared with others for over 30 years. Links mentioned in this episode:  https://www.sayyess.com https://www.eosworldwide.com   Follow the conversation PMs are having about this and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmxchange    Stay up to date on events and resources at https://rbp.secondnature.com   PMLX 2021 is on August 24th. Register and level up your property management company at http://pm-xchange.com   Subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

Sue Hawkes is a bestselling author, Certified EOS Implementer®, and an XCHANGE practitioner. In this episode, she shares the insight and wisdom geared toward unlocking your company's energy, wisdom, and potential by using best practices and innovative leadership that she's shared with others for over 30 years. Links mentioned in this episode:  https://www.sayyess.com https://www.eosworldwide.com   Follow the conversation PMs are having about this and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmxchange    Stay up to date on events and resources at https://rbp.secondnature.com   PMLX 2021 is on August 24th. Register and level up your property management company at http://pm-xchange.com   Subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

Sue Hawks joins us to talk about virtual work and how to make it more human and enjoyable. Tune in to hear some tips and tricks on making remote meetings meaningful, fun and effective.    Guests: Sue Hawkes: CEO @ Yess! linkedin.com/in/suehawkes Websites sayyess.com  (Personal Website) coursemax.com/groups/managementandleadership/blog/archive/2009/02/26/happiness-is-more-than-its-own-reward.aspx  (Blog) Twitter SueHawkesYESS   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/ Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.    © MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How do you determine the wrong fit in a mobile world The 3 questions to prepare for tough workplace conversations How to firmly respond to criticism at work The benefits of having similar communication styles in the workplace How to have tough conversations with superiors when you are the employee Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Results Guaranteed communication course (if you loved the communication information, learn more here!): https://www.sayyess.com/results-guaranteed/ Core Values Cards: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Cards-John-Veeken/dp/0980517532/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NWXEOTSEZW5W&dchild=1&keywords=core+values+cards&qid=1611804572&sprefix=core+values+car%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 Getting Messy The challenging part of business isn't business at all – it's people. Business is easy, people are challenging. During this week's episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, my daughter Ali and I share our insights on communication best practices in the workplace. In 2021 things are going to get a lot messier before they get cleaner. It's important to know what employees really want right now and what they're willing to trade to have those things. Throughout our conversation we discuss core values and how to make sure that someone is a right fit during the hiring process. Finding A Core Value Match Hiring new employees is difficult, but finding the right fit virtually is an entirely new challenge. While many companies work with teams they have never met in person – it can feel impossible to spot the wrong person in a mobile world. Unfortunately, if you don't have the right practices in place – it is a lot easier for someone to fake it. When analyzing if a potential hire aligns with your company core values, implement core values cards during the hiring process to get a better understanding of where your prospect lies. Not Going Anywhere When you feel attacked in the workplace or are experiencing criticism, it's natural to want to retreat or get defensive. But, there are better and more effective ways to respond. It's important to make sure that everyone involved knows that their concerns were heard, are valid, and most importantly you are not going anywhere. We all have a choice to continue to stay in the circumstance or not. If you're the employee in this situation and are dealing with a superior – you should come to the conversation armed with data. Spend time role playing the conversation, to eliminate the element of fear. Don't let the conversation be the first time you've talked it through.

As CEO of YESS!, an Expert EOS® Implementer and Community Leader, Certified Business Coach, and WPO Chapter Chair, Sue Hawkes brings over 25 years of leadership development training to her clients. Whether it's through keynotes, workshops, company training or online offerings, Sue helps people gracefully work through the tough stuff.   In addition to being a bestselling author, Sue is a frequent contributor to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Thrive Global. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success, is available now.   In this episode, Alyza and Sue discuss the principles of EOS, and how it can be used in both personal and professional practice. Additionally, we'll talk about how leaders can work towards intentional greatness by saying “No” more, creating more work-life balance, tips to battle burnout and ultimately how to become unfuckwithable.   Don't forget, if you've enjoyed our show today please subscribe to the City Girl Empower Hour on Aplle Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Rate and Reveiw us for a change to have your review read aloud on the show.   For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to avoid burnout and combat it The discipline of forming a habit Mindset shifts to help you stick to goals and build habits Why burnout happens One of the best things you can do when you first wake up in the morning What people need when they're experiencing burnout The Will Smith quote that Sue uses as inspiration Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Dealing With Burnout As we near the end of the pandemic we are finding that more and more people are beginning to experience a feeling of burnout. People are just tired. Tired of their current circumstances and mentally exhausted. While there have been many discussions surrounding burnout – there has not been a lot of talk focused on ways to combat it. During our conversation, my daughter, Ali, and I share insights into what we really need when we're experiencing burnout and how to avoid it altogether. Finding Peace Within Habits If you're experiencing burnout due to overexertion or being overworked, one of the first things you should do is take better care of yourself. It may feel impossible to dedicate time to things like movement or meditation – but it's necessary. You have to make the choice to do the things you don't want to do for the lasting effects. When forming habits it's important to look back and think about how you've felt doing this in the past. Healthy habits are not about instant gratification. The Power Within When you feel burned out, it's likely because you are sick of doing the same things that don't fuel you or fulfill you. When you feel this way, it's important to remember that you are in control. You have the power to change your behavior, surroundings, or anything else that does not serve you. We put too much emphasis on what we think we should be doing, instead of what we need. In order to truly exile burnout – we must start paying attention to the things that make us feel good and do more of that.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: The upcoming changes to the Intentional Greatness podcast What 3 tracks the podcast will focus on moving forward and topics that will be discussed The only system that Sue uses to run her business What most people wake up striving for each day What the difference is between a leader and an influencer Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Focusing On Integration The year 2021 may be more difficult than 2020. Why? Because, people are either doing really well or not good at all. Many people are finding themselves disconnected. It doesn't matter if people are working from home or in the office, that feeling can still occur. The only way to solve this problem is to begin asking ourselves bigger, deeper, and richer questions. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on the importance of these crucial questions and how she plans to help you answer them with upcoming changes to the podcast. Adding Value Most people want to have a business that serves their life and their purpose. But, they aren't sure how to make it happen. No one actually wakes up each day wanting to make things difficult or cause pain. People live their lives wanting to add value, make an impact, and benefit others. At the end of the day, all anyone really wants is to leave a legacy in the world. Sue shares her thoughts on creating an impactful life on this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast. The Truth About Leadership Moving forward, the Intentional Greatness podcast will have episodes focused on leadership. You'll hear conversations about what it means to touch hearts while helping people move forward. During this episode, Sue explains what leadership actually means. She breaks down qualifiers for leadership and the difference between a leader and an influencer.

Today your host Brad Larsen and his guest Phil Mazur discuss The CFO Mission, working with RentWerx and implementing their EOS system that Phil helped with and the changes that have seen over the last two-and-a-half years, plus much more on this episode of the Property Management Mastermind Show.    Listen as Phil and Brad discuss the issues RentWerx had two-and-a-half years ago because some poor hires and lack of good people keep the checks and balances in place. After looking over the accounts and seeing what was wrong, they dissected the problems and began fixing them piece by piece. Brad also hired a local accounting firm to help put together procedures that would integrate with the systems they already had.   Phil and Brad talk about EOS, Phil being an EOS Implementer and the benefits of having an EOS system in your business. Phil shares what you can expect from your EOS system and what the role of an implementer is. EOS has twenty tools, and the beauty of the tools is that these are what make decision-making simple.   Remember to register for the Property Management Mastermind Conference, where you will learn more about EOS from Sue Hawkes on the main stage and in the much smaller group meetings.   **Announcement** The Property Management Mastermind Conference is May 19-21 at the Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, TX. For more information, go to PMMCon.   In this episode: [02:07] Welcome to the show, Phil! [03:44] Phil shares how he fell into property management accounting about seven years ago. [05:57] Phil speaks about being a virtual CFO. [07:18] Listen as Phil shares where RentWerx was two-and-a-half years ago when they didn’t have good checks and balances in place. [09:43] They slowly dissected what was wrong and then began fixing the company piece by piece. [11:46] Phil talks about learning how Brad’s operation ran before he could tell how the accounting was done. [14:17] You don’t have to do everything in-house; you can outsource some procedures. [14:55] Phil speaks about integrating the NARPM Accounting standards. [16:20] Phil discusses hiring and then hiring again for the accounting coordinator position at RentWerx. [20:29] Phil talks about some issues that came up once they had some processes in place. [22:57] Brad shares a decision point example. [25:02] Phil speaks about the EOS system that was integrated into RentWerx.  [28:33] Brad says that the EOS system empowered the team and gave the key leaders an outline of running the business themselves. [30:35] Phil wants to talk about the role of an EOS Implementer. [32:22] EOS is a process because it is a business system. [33:04] The biggest value Phil provides as an implementer is to catch you in the act of getting off track. [35:19] Phil talks about what they accomplish in their annual strategic meeting. [38:05] If your mission statement or core focus isn’t working for you, Phil can help you with that. [41:08] Brad shares one of his goals for the first quarter of this year. [43:37] They assess each of their goals with a yes or no to see what they have accomplished. [45:51] EOS has twenty tools, and the beauty of the tools is that this is where you make decision-making simple. [47:56] Brad feels so strongly about the EOS system that he has added it to the PMMCon Conference this year. [49:41] Phil’s passion is to bring a CFO to every small business. [52:01] Thank you for being on the show!   Find Phil: The CFO Mission Property Management CFO LinkedIn | Email   Links and Resources: Property Management Mastermind Property Management Mastermind Group on Facebook adisarro@sccombank.com (619) 988-6708 (Allison DiSarro from Seacoast Commerce Bank) Seacoast Commerce Bank Second Nature NARPM Southern States Conference National Apartment Association NARPM Accounting Standards EZ Repair Hotline SureVestor Tenant Turner Citizens Home Solutions Rent Bridge   

Welcome to the Property Management Mastermind Show with your host, Brad Larsen. Today's guest is Sue Hawkes, a best-selling author, an award-winning leader, a certified EOS Implementer, certified business coach. Sue brings over thirty years of business experience to her clients by helping CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. Sue will be speaking at the Property Management Mastermind Conference about the benefits, features, and cool stuff behind EOS implementation.   Sue shares what an EOS system is by saying it's an operating system that helps you do the work you do best and helps you organize your business around three main distinct things, vision, traction, and healthy. Listen as she explains how these three things combine to create a functional, healthy leadership team, and your business serves your life rather than you being a slave to your business.   Listen as Sue speaks about what is involved with implementing their EOS System and why the first six months is the hardest. She talks about self-implementers and how they usually always ask for help and the various businesses and industries she has implemented the system in.   Sue is the Keynote speaker at PMMCon and shares some of what you will hear when you attend her talk, and Brad shares some of the other speakers and why he structured the conference the way he did. Have you registered yet? May is almost here, and you don't want to miss this conference.   **Announcement** The Property Management Mastermind Conference is May 19-21 at the Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, TX. For more information, go to PMMCon.   In this episode: [03:05] Welcome to the show, Sue! [03:52] Sue defines an EOS as an operating system that helps you do what you do best. [05:42] Sue shares her background, her blended family, and how long she has been doing EOS. [07:02] Sue speaks about working in a property management company when she graduated from college. [09:52] Brad discusses when RentWerx implemented an EOS system and how it has added value to the company. [11:54] Sue talks about the work involved in implementing an EOS system and how the first six months is the hardest part. [13:54] Sue shares the series of meetings, annual meetings, and the things they do consistently to help while implementing EOS. [16:31] Brad shares how he thought he could implement the system himself without help, but how wrong he was. [18:15] Sue speaks about how the third-party implementor usually ends up going in and helping the self implementer. [21:24] Listen as Sue shares the industries and businesses she has implemented the system into. [24:12] Sue talks about her podcast, book, and YouTube content creation. [26:16] The name of her podcast is Intentional Greatness. [28:02] Brad shares how he has arranged the speakers for PMMCon and why he did it that way. [31:19] Sue speaks about some fun tools they have. [34:31] Sue and her team will be available at the PMMCon conference to talk to you and answer any questions you have. [35:27] What have you implemented in the last twelve months to improve your business? [37:39] Sue shares about her book called Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; How to Minimize Self Doubt & Maximize Success [40:26] Sue will be speaking on Thursday morning, May 20th, at PMMCon at the Gaylord in Grapevine. [40:57] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Find Sue: Sue Hawkes Say Yess: Yess   Links and Resources: Property Management Mastermind Property Management Mastermind Group on Facebook adisarro@sccombank.com (619) 988-6708 (Allison DiSarro from Seacoast Commerce Bank) Seacoast Commerce Bank Second Nature NARPM Southern States Conference National Apartment Association NARPM Accounting Standards EZ Repair Hotline SureVestor Tenant Turner Citizens Home Solutions Rent Bridge 

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How companies can continue to drive culture and core values when they aren't seeing employees in person The 3 realities of work culture during the pandemic How to discover the rules of engagement in the workplace How to measure behavior accountability Why productivity increased during COVID The unique factor of Zoom meetings vs. in-person meetings A framework for meetings Why Sue has gotten dressed for work every work day of the pandemic Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com Connecting from a Distance Navigating the pandemic has been challenging for all of us – particularly, learning to redefine our work experiences. While we are still on a journey of understanding and evolving our work lives, we have an opportunity to create a better work culture. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us once again to discuss work culture in our new normal. During our conversation, Ali and I share insights about what work culture really is and how we can maintain it, even while distanced. Creating the Rules of Engagement Work culture can really be defined as the core values and guidelines that everyone agrees to follow. These rules are typically unwritten and picked up on from behavioral cues and norms. When we are no longer having a shared experience in the office, we miss out on these behavioral cues – leaving everyone to make it up as they go! It's crucial to set standards and guidelines through meeting frameworks and regular communication. Finding Discipline Prior to 2020, most employers couldn't imagine allowing their employees to work from home. Many thought they wouldn't be able to trust that their employees were actually working. They weren't sure how they would be able to hold them accountable. Surprisingly, productivity has largely increased. Employees find that they really need to show up and get results, as a way to showcase their work.

On this week’s episode we welcome Ryan Tansom, Co-Founder and President of Arkona. Hype TimeEvery episode we ask our guest to name drop someone doing cool things in the tech community. Ryan gives a shout out to Sue Hawkes, Certified EOS Implementer and CEO of YESS! Your Extraordinary Success Strategies, Inc. and Reed Robinson, Founder of Groove Capital. tech.mn on TwitterKevin McArdle on TwitterJac Stark on TwitterRyan Tansom on Twitter Links Arkona WebsiteIntentional Growth PodcastFinish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top Book by Bo Burlingham on AmazonKevin McArdle on the Intentional Growth Podcast

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: What it means to dance backwards in heels How to deal with the lack of credit where credit is due for women in the workplace What we can do to persevere without being perceived as pushy or angry Practices for success when the odds are stacked against you Why you need to go after what you deserve no matter what How to gain leverage when you have to make difficult decisions How to reframe your perspective and identify your pathway to success Resources: Course: https://yess.learnworlds.com/course/chasing-perfection-sampler Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS The Decision of Worthiness Chapter seven of “Chasing Perfection” is called “Backward and in Heels,” paying homage to Ginger Rogers' ability to match Fred Astaire's skill while dancing backward in heels. This is a common theme in the workplace because women are often forced to do more with less and to settle for less than a man would. We have to do twice the work for half the credit, all while being dismissed as pushy for persevering. In this episode of Intentional Greatness, Ali and I dissect the notion of dancing backward in heels, and we explore the practices that will bring you success when the odds are stacked against you. Go After What You Deserve Confidence is a major part of success in your personal and professional lives. You need to allow and tolerate what YOU think you deserve in every situation. Go after what you deserve no matter what, even if the task is easier for someone else than it might be for you. Everything you have in your life is a direct correlation to how you see yourself and what you believe you're worth. When you take on that perspective, I believe it gives you leverage when you have to make difficult decisions. Once you make the decision of internal worthiness, you will begin to look for the external factors and draw connections. Define Your Reality Unfortunately, “backward and in heels” is a reality that many women accept. The good news is you have the power to reframe that reality with a new perspective. Success is looking at a challenging situation and asking yourself who you need to become to succeed. The transformation that takes place en route to your goal is where the real success stems from. It is that old cliche, “it's about the journey, not the destination.” By learning to be present, defining your reality, and persevering no matter what it takes, you will achieve success like you've never seen before.

Sue Hawkes - Business Accelerators Podcast Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Sue Hawkes, an Owens Corning Business Accelerator about her leadership in helping Owens Corning roofing contractors incorporate entrepreneurial operating systems to grow their business. A recognized leader in Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), Sue Hawkes is an award-winning, globally recognized seminar leader and business coach who has been helping contractors identify root problems and clarify business visions for decades. Heidi and Sue talk about the importance of working on your business not just in your business and how the Owens Corning Business Accelerator program can help.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to manage the balance of strength and vulnerability as a leader What vulnerability means in a leadership context Why leaders don't have time to worry about what others think Excellence vs. perfection in leadership How to get out of the weeds and find clarity so you can overcome leadership challenges How to control the emotions and thoughts you assign to a particular situation or event The emergence of feminine leadership Resources: Course: https://yess.learnworlds.com/course/chasing-perfection-sampler Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS The Core Strengths of Leadership The global pandemic and extensive period of racial/political unrest have made it evident that strong leadership is difficult to come by. As a leader, it is important to be vulnerable with your team members, but you also have to assume a position of strength so your team has faith in tomorrow. This is a delicate balancing act that requires so much time and energy in periods of crisis. But with the right mindset, as well as a keen understanding of strength and vulnerability, you can become a resilient leader under any circumstances. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Ali and I discuss the topics of strength and vulnerability in leadership so you can find balance within your own team. Owning Your Mistakes Vulnerability is admitting what you don't know, owning up to your mistakes, and being honest when you're scared or unsure instead of pretending. It is extremely hard to make ourselves vulnerable because as leaders, many of us have conditioned ourselves to conceal our imperfections. There is a great deal of fear associated with vulnerability, and when we show any signs of self-doubt, it feels like we are jeopardizing the image we've spent so long developing. Honesty puts us at risk of being exposed as a fraud, but when we make decisions based on what other people think, the outcome is often much worse. Authenticity and humility are key to strong leadership, and vulnerability is the bridge that connects them. Excellence and Perfection When we become vulnerable, we are in one of our most powerful states because we are present, authentic, and exceedingly human. The strange thing is that when we make ourselves vulnerable, we often feel weak and exposed. It is not a bad thing, it is just something we have to get used to. Vulnerability is a state in which we can create powerful connections, and that it is key to achieving excellence. Perfection is about managing other people's perceptions; excellence is about managing the problem itself. No matter what happens in the face of adversity, you've made it through enough mistakes and survived to make it through the next challenge.

Sue is a honey badger. What we mean is, she's got swag and major props as a Certified EOS Implementer™ and the Founder and CEO of Yess! As a long-time coach and facilitator, she talks about what it's been like facilitating EOS sessions remotely during the pandemic, what it's taught her about intentional growth and adaptability to change. She also shares insight on her mission and why she wrote her book "Chasing Perfection." All that and more this week on Tractionville™. Resources: Chasing Perfection by Sue Hawkes Intentional Greatness Podcast Mentimeter EasyRetro Ninety This episode is sponsored by Vision Spark. VisionSpark is the go-to resource for companies running on EOS®. Their team of search professionals are experts in PEOPLE. VisionSpark’s proprietary process ensures you hire the right person for long term cultural fit and bottom-line growth. Learn more at https://visionsparksearch.com/

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to find a sense of optimism when you are beaten down and tired What we can do to be more resilient and conquer uncertainty How to create consistency, stability, and a sense of control over the future Why it is important to break the routine and do things that feed your soul How to overcome resentment and inner conflict about the sense of powerlessness the pandemic has created Why we need to focus on learning and adjusting in incremental ways Resources: Course: https://yess.learnworlds.com/course/chasing-perfection-sampler Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/ Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS Resilience in the Pandemic 2020 is finally behind us. It wasn't an easy year by any means, but it gave many of us the time we needed to reset and recalibrate. As we prepare for what's ahead in 2021, we have an opportunity to recognize how far we've come and let go of everything that is holding us back. We need to dig deep and find that sense of optimism, because optimism is the key to resilience. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us once again to provide an additional perspective to this discussion. During our conversation, Ali and I share insights about what we are doing to stay resilient so we can push forward in these difficult times. Finding Inward Optimism “15 Days to Slow the Spread” quickly turned into ten months of uncertainty with no end in sight. We continue to do our part, but at the same time, most of us are DONE with this! We are beaten down, tired, out of jobs, and bored out of our minds. Yet, we still feel the pressure to wake up every morning and bring our best selves to every interaction. The reality is that these are not normal times. There is a lot more weight on our shoulders, but there is also a lot more time to deal with it. We need to step back and rest to process everything that is happening. We have been following most of the pandemic protocols for a long time now—they are unfortunately becoming second nature. So use your rest days as a chance to figure out what is really making you tired. If you can address that, you will be significantly more resilient. Consistency vs. Certainty The hard truth that many fail to realize is that we've never had certainty in our lives. All of us have been dealing with uncertainty long before the pandemic took place. We lived our lives with consistency, stability, and the illusion of control, and there is comfort in those things. At the same time, we can still find ways to create consistency and stability to find some sense of normalcy in these strange times. When we draw the separation between certainty and consistency, it becomes easier to move forward.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How to move from uncertain to Unf♥

Ryan Giles is an author and EOS Certified Implementer®. He shares the story behind why he created his free ebook, The Jimmy Effect, which teaches business owners how to free up their time by creating effective and concise processes. Ryan also discusses the art of delegation and how to constructively communicate responsibilities to employees to carry out the vision of the organization. Resources: The Jimmy Effect Free Ebook TractionStrong.com This episode is sponsored by Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM). Being an Integrator can feel lonely - like you are on an island by yourself. Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM) believes Integrators are fierce, dynamic, and powerful leaders! If you are ready to step off lonely Integrator Island, join this abundant minded Integrator Community™ of over 100 female leaders who are making a tremendous impact on each other’s personal and professional development while propelling their companies forward. FIM is hosting their 3rd annual FIM Women’s Summit on November 5th, 2020. ALL female Integrators - members and non-members alike - are invited to join us for a day of content-rich material that is full of golden nuggets. Speakers include Certified EOS Implementer®, Sue Hawkes, Emotional Intelligence guru, Mary Pat Knight, and 10 breakout sessions led by fellow Integrators! You won’t want to miss an opportunity to learn from powerful peers who are making a significant impact with their companies and teams. Register today at 2020.fimsummit.com and enter promo code "Tractionville" to receive $50 off your summit registration until October 25th (2020).

It's easy to make a mistake, but you may not be able to afford a mistake when it comes to finding a true business partner. Finding the right Integrator to accelerate your vision and match your big ideas with focused action is no easy task. In this episode, Chris and Benj are joined by the team at Keystone Search: Founder Mike Frommelt (Visionary) and President Tony Bednar (Integrator), and Integrator at EOS Worldwide Kelly Knight. They share a new tool they've created called the Integrator Continuum which allows Visionaries to assess there their businesses are today and what things can be taken off their plate. This practical, comprehensive assessment helps visionaries throughout the many facets of finding and implementing their Integrators. Resources: The Integrator Continuum Rocket Fuel Power Index Integrator™ Academy Master Class KeyStone Search This episode is sponsored by Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM). Being an Integrator can feel lonely - like you are on an island by yourself. Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM) believes Integrators are fierce, dynamic, and powerful leaders! If you are ready to step off lonely Integrator Island, join this abundant minded Integrator Community™ of over 100 female leaders who are making a tremendous impact on each other’s personal and professional development while propelling their companies forward. FIM is hosting their 3rd annual FIM Women’s Summit on November 5th, 2020. ALL female Integrators - members and non-members alike - are invited to join us for a day of content-rich material that is full of golden nuggets. Speakers include Certified EOS Implementer®, Sue Hawkes, Emotional Intelligence guru, Mary Pat Knight, and 10 breakout sessions led by fellow Integrators! You won’t want to miss an opportunity to learn from powerful peers who are making a significant impact with their companies and teams. Register today at 2020.fimsummit.com and enter promo code "Tractionville" to receive $50 off your summit registration until October 25th (2020).

Definition of Unf♥

Definition of Unf♥

The goal of The Win Your Life Podcast is to illuminate the intersection between prevention and performance. The fitness industry is focused on performance and not always concerned with prevention. On the other hand, our health care system is focused, by necessity, on combatting the overwhelming amount of disease, illness and injury in our society. At the intersection of prevention and performance, there is a group of coaches, medical professionals, business leaders, athletes, and thought leaders that are working to help you Win Your Life. In this mini-series, we are focusing on the pursuit of the peak. Whether you are chasing your potential in sport, business, health or life in general, my goal with this mini-series is to share the stories and best practices of top performers and coaches. In the first episode, I sat down with my business coach and certified EOS Implementer Sue Hawkes to talk to her about what she has learned in 20 years of coaching business leaders and individuals to reach their peak. Sue is the best-selling author of the book Chasing Perfection (https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Perfection-Illusion-Minimize-Self-Doubt/dp/1599328461) , as well as the creator of the Maximizing Success Journal (https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-Success-Journal-Sue-Hawkes/dp/1634891880) . You can find Sue on instagram @suehawkes (https://www.instagram.com/suehawkes/) and her coaching website www.sayyess.com (https://www.sayyess.com/) . 1:59 History of Consulting (https://medium.com/brainsfeed/the-history-of-consulting-fdc73d5a10a0) 3:42 Coaching vs. Therapy (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/02/07/the-difference-between-coaching-and-therapy/#22851b183417) 6:12 Ontological Coaching (http://www.newfieldinstitute.com.au/html/ontological_coaching.html) 9:20 Ultra Leadership (https://ultraleadership.com/) 10:30 Mindset of an Entrepreneur (https://hbr.org/2017/06/what-does-an-aspiring-founder-need-to-know) 13:30 Benefits of Sleep (http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep) 14:39 Plant Based Diet (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760) 15:45 Oura Ring (https://ouraring.com/) 18:18 Sue’s Podcast (https://www.sayyess.com/podcast/) 19:11 Sue’s Books (https://www.sayyess.com/books/) 25:35 Social Media and Mental Health (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/11/16/new-research-shows-just-how-bad-social-media-can-be-for-mental-health/#4d0362867af4) 26:55 Essentialism (https://gregmckeown.com/book/) 34:15 Exercise Induced Asthma (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/exercise-induced-asthma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372306) 43:28 Circumambulation (http://jungcurrents.com/jung-chartres-mandala) 44:35 Cutting Out Sugar (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/simple-steps-for-cutting-sugar-from-your-diet/art-20270172) 52:27 EOS (https://www.eosworldwide.com/) 54:29 Traction (https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book) 59:00 Abundance Mindset (https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-shift-from-a-scarcity-to-an-abundance-mindset-3/) 1:01:10 Imposter Syndrome (https://hbr.org/2008/05/overcoming-imposter-syndrome) 1:06:23 Being Unfuckwithable (https://www.sayyess.com/articles/being-unfkwithable-144/) 1:11:24 Maximizing Success Journal (https://suehawkes.com/journal-download/) 1:12:20 Sue’s Website (https://www.sayyess.com/)

Sue Hawkes helps entrepreneurs and CEOs in businesses of all sizes and their leadership teams succeed. As a bestselling author, award-winning leader, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over thirty years of business experience to her clients. As CEO of YESS!, Sue has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success, is available now. Sue is also a frequent contributor to publications including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Ladders, HR.com Thrive Global, and the New York Daily News. Sues passion is helping people design and live successful, fulfilling lives through powerful leadership, effective communication, no-nonsense coaching, and healthy teamwork. Sue’s awards include: Governor’s Council Dream Keeper Award Regional US Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year Exemplary Woman of the Community Award Women Ventures Unsung Hero Award Women Who Lead by Minnesota Business NAWBO Minnesota’s Achieve! Vision Award 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year What You Will Learn: Sue’s background in leadership coaching and her journey as an entrepreneur How Sue built her wealth while transforming lives and doing something she loves How leadership coaching coalesces with designing a life of wealth and success What Sue does to achieve work-life integration so she can focus on her career and life simultaneously Sue’s approach to overcoming failure Why mentorship was such a significant part of Sue’s wealth-building journey What to look for in a mentor Resources: Website: https://www.sayyess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Book: Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success Twitter: @SueHawkesYESS

Sue Hawkes provides tips and strategies for overcoming Impostor Syndrome and perfectionism.Sue is an executive coach, CEO of YESS! and author of the book, Chasing Perfection--: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success Link to Sue Hawkes' book and other merchandise: http://www.sayyess.com/shop

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: The different coping mechanisms you can use to stay in the driver's seat as you navigate the crisis Why spending too much time in the past, present, or future can impact your thoughts and feelings How to overcome the fears produced by living in the past How to ground yourself in the present with what is constant and true How to navigate the worry and complexity of the future Resources: Book: Chasing Perfection by Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer Whole Life Challenge website: https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/ Maximizing Success Journal: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Stay in the Driver's Seat Widespread uncertainty is sweeping the nation in the height of the COVID-lockdown. It is not good for human beings, and too much uncertainty subjects us to a wide range of emotions we didn't ask for. I have been thinking about different ways we can cope with these emotions. Most of us experience life in the past, present, and future. But if you spend too much time in any of them, it will start to shape your thoughts and emotions. You will experience fear if you are focused on the past. The past causes us to second guess our decisions and hopelessly run through all of the alternative scenarios. We can't live there. We have to let the past inform us so we can move forward prepared. Normally, we strive to live in the present. But right now, it is a state that we almost can't escape. In the current state of the pandemic, we are making decisions for the future without enough time to process them. The overwhelming input makes it difficult to actively seek opportunities. It leads to decision fatigue, where the decisions are ultimately made for us. And finally, the future produces a sense of worry if we spend too much time there. This pandemic is unprecedented, so we are going to make mistakes. For many of us, the field of vision is limited. We are overwhelmed by the unknown and the complexity of our situations, but thoughts come before feelings. The present is where you get grounded, and it is where you find what is constant and true. For business owners, this has to do with who you are and the business you're in. That stuff never changes, so lean into it. Set an overarching goal, make a plan, and execute. You have the ability to stay in the driver's seat if that is where you want to be.

More than just a bestselling author, Sue Hawkes is a keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, award-winning and globally recognized seminar leader, and entrepreneur. She is CEO and Founder of YESS! – Your Extraordinary Success Strategies, and brings over 25 years of experience to her clients and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. She has been featured and is a regular contributor to Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, HR.com, New York Daily News, Ladders, and Thrive Global. Hawkes has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, Women Venture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, and NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award, in addition to being named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. What You Will Learn: How Sue helps business owners excel through Traction and EOS Why focusing on vision, traction, and ‘healthy' enables you to get the most out of your business What it is like to work with an EOS implementor What you can expect to see as a result of EOS implementation How to develop the visionary-integrator relationship in an organization The benefit of holding Level 10 meetings in your dental practice How to contact Dr. Gina Dorfman Facebook: @YESScoaching LinkedIn: @suehawkes Twitter: @SueHawkesYESS Website: //sayyess.com //suehawkes.com //chasingperfection.net

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor's Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture's Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota's Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How I am responding to the global pandemic at home and at work How to be an effective leader in times of crisis How to develop a digital workflow Tips for structuring your day as you work remotely The importance of maintaining professional practices and habits despite being at home How to stay connected with your friends, family, and peers to avoid a sense of isolation Resources: Book: Chasing Perfection by Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer Whole Life Challenge website: https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/ Maximizing Success Journal: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Clarity and Control in a Global Pandemic Along with many of you, I was forced to adapt my business to the crazy changes happening around us. We are learning to navigate new challenges that test our ability to think, collaborate, and problem-solve. But we have to remember that we've never encountered something like this before. Our best option is to focus on things we can control because small victories will pull us through this. We have to become resilient leaders who are confident in our decisions, and we have to write a new playbook because the answers we seek don't exist. I put together some of my thoughts in hopes that they will help you take control of every facet of your life during these difficult times. Manage your family and home first. With everyone back from school and work, household chaos is the only chaos you can control. Figure out where you best serve your team members and clients as everyone operates remotely. Reprioritize and rescope as you get new information. Being nimble, responsive, and flexible is a necessity. Structure your day-to-day around your ‘new normal.' Maintain your daily regiment to avoid getting sloppy or unmotivated. Develop your digital workflow. Digital work can be taxing, so make sure you set up shop in an ideal work environment breaks and stop-times mapped out for each day. Form practices and habits that make your new work environment more sustainable. Seek inspiration, joy, and collaboration to maintain a positive digital work environment. Stay connected with your peers, friends, and family to diminish the sense of isolation. Go through your spreadsheets and make sure all of your autopay and nonessential services are paused until we gain a better understanding of how this situation will play out.

Sue Hawkes refused to be defined or limited by the circumstances that were thrust on her. And now she teaches you to do the same!

For this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I'm joined by Ali Stieglbauer. Ali is the co-author of my book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. Ali is a remarkable and driven leader and the Marketing Manager at my company, YESS! Your Extraordinary Success Strategies, Inc. And most importantly, Ali is my daughter. Ali has spent five years with YESS! She believes it's finally time for her to move on to bigger and better things, and I couldn't be happier for her. She's a true testament to how strong women look in the workplace. She has plenty of advice for women in business, especially those faced with a tough transition period or career decision. She's wise beyond her years, and every duocast, I do with her is a delight! What You Will Learn: The challenges and mixed emotions that come when you transition from one job to another How to have that tough conversation with your boss (especially when your boss is your mom!) Ali's approach to her job search and our advice for women in business who need a change Some signs that it might be time for you to leave your job and how you can let go in a healthy way Why it's important to remember that nobody is irreplaceable Having faith in the face of tough decisions in your life Learning whether your career journey is aligned with who YOU are Resources: Chasing Perfection by Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599328461/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_OpudDb6ZQMAYJ Whole Life Challenge website: https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/ Maximizing Success Journal: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Advice for women in business | Trusting Yourself Through Tough Decisions, with Ali Stieglbauer Making a Career Change Career changes are never easy. That's why 85% of Americans stay in jobs that they're not happy in, and that's a trend I have a problem with. If your job is standing in the way of your personal growth and fulfillment, it's time to shed that career and start fresh. That's exactly what my daughter Ali is doing, and she has some advice for women in business looking to do the same.  Ali has been the Marketing Manager of YESS! for as long as I can remember. It's her first real job, it's a job she's grown in, and most importantly, it's a job that has brought her comfort. Lately, however, Ali has experienced some unrest. She's voiced that to me, but recently she decided it's high time she does something about it. She told me she's actively searching for other jobs, and I couldn't be happier for her. I'm sad to see such a valuable employee go, but I'm also extremely proud of Ali's introspection and wisdom in making this decision. She was agonizing over the decision; she had trouble eating, had a constant pit in her stomach, and she was just downright sad. Ali realized that this situation wasn't good for anybody, and decided it was best for her and the company if she moved on. It was obviously tough for her to make this decision, and I admire her resolve and tenacity like nobody's business. Recognizing Your Potential Ali isn't happy in her role anymore, and that could be for a number of reasons. The crucial fact that she remembers is that she has tremendous potential regardless of the role she fills. As she begins her job search, Ali calls to mind her many skills and uses those skills to narrow down her search. Don't feel boxed in by the fact that you've held the same role for a long time. There are SO many skills, like writing, creativity, client interaction, and so forth, that are highly transferable to a number of new careers. Ali knows how great of an addition she would be to any new company, and all of you need to believe that you'll be just as great. Letting Go and Having Faith It's easy to grow attached to a company you've been at for a while. It's even easier when it's a family business! One of Ali's biggest roadblocks was guilt. She thought that things would fall apart if she left the company and felt an obligation to stay and meet client and organizational needs. To that, I share some of the best advice for women in business I've heard: nobody is irreplaceable. That connection, attachment, or even guilt that rears up when you leave a company is totally normal. It also could be holding you back from pursuing your dreams. To your credit, there is not another you out there, just like there isn't another Ali. But, there is someone out there who can do the things you do and fill your place. You aren't leaving your company high and dry by respectfully bowing out and doing what's best for you. You're benefiting the company and opening the door for another great candidate to step into your shoes. Still, it can be tough to step out into the unknown and leave the comfort of what you've known for five, ten, or twenty years. All Ali and I can say is this: have faith. You are making a life-changing decision; there's no right or wrong. Face the challenge with confidence and zest, and no matter what choice you made, you can make the choice right for you. Find out your dreams. Find out what aligns with who you are. And go after it.

“It is perfectly ok to say ‘Yes’, and it is perfectly to say ‘No’. I talk about it this way now, that if it’s a ‘Hell Yes’, it’s a ‘Yes’. If it’s a ‘Hell No’, it’s a ‘No’. Anything in between is a ‘Hell No’, because if it’s a ‘Maybe’, it’s just hell. - Sue Hawkes Does perfection exist as a constant in our lives, work and relationships? Not in reality, but so many people today feel that perfection in life and business is something we need to strive for and should be able to attain at all times. Today’s Finding Brave guest shatters this illusion of perfection, and shows us how we can start loving and accepting ourselves differently, in a very powerful way - right now. Sue Hawkes helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As a bestselling author, award-winning leader, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over thirty years of business experience to her clients. As CEO of YESS!, Sue has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection - Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success helps us live more successful, fulfilling lives on our own terms. Sue is also a frequent contributor to publications including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, Ladders, HR.com Thrive Global and the New York Daily News. Sue’s message resonates with me personally because it’s about being brave and bold enough to make an assessment about what matters to you personally and pursuing that with gusto and confidence. When you’re truly at peace and in close touch with yourself, then the drama or negativity around you doesn’t agitate you as it did before. To be at the pinnacle of whatever you do means you are at the top of your game. This is a beautiful space to be in, because you are deeply fulfilled and also making a great big dent in this world. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.suehawkes.com/   

For this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I'm joined by Ali Stieglbauer. Ali is the co-author of my book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. Ali is a remarkable and driven leader, and the Marketing Manager at my company, YESS! Your Extraordinary Success Strategies, Inc. And most importantly, Ali is my daughter. In this episode, Ali and I discuss a broad range of topics including physical and emotional balance and wellness, the dangers of imposter syndrome and learning to recognize that you've earned your place, and the joy (and sometimes fear) of having new experiences and doing things you've never done before. We offer our advice for women leaders who are struggling with these challenges, and we share tips and advice for personal improvement and finding greater balance across all aspects of your life. What You Will Learn: Ali discusses the Whole Life Challenge and its practices relating to sleep, nutrition and hydration, exercise, wellbeing and reflection. Ali discusses the success she has found during this latest round of the challenge. Sue talks about the revelations she has discovered through the Whole Life Challenge, in particular, the discipline that it has helped her obtain. She also talks about how it has helped her recognize her need for more sleep. Ali shares how she has learned to shift her thinking and begin considering small, incremental changes to be worth the effort. She shares how she has learned to make the choice to walk short distances rather than driving them. Ali talks about her feelings of imposter syndrome that she has been experiencing, in particular in relation to interviewing to be on a Young Professionals Board. Sue shares advice for women leaders who also struggle with imposter syndrome. Sue discusses why she loves attempting new things she hasn't tried before. She talks about the process of learning and what she gets from trying a new experience, and she shares why she considers trying something new to be a fun process especially for other women leaders. Sue shares her strategy for trying something new and finding the joy in it by building up to it. She discusses helping her daughter Summer find fun in riding roller coasters by starting with the easiest ride and working up. Ali shares how she felt unfu♥

Sue Hawkes is the award-winning author of the book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. In this episode, she about the basis and philosophies behind the book. Chasing Perfection is a book about business leadership written by a woman, for women. However, imposter syndrome can happen to anyone. Sue brings her personal and professional experience to her book and this episode in order to tackle the topics of imposter syndrome, founder’s syndrome, vulnerability, and the concept of saying no. What You Will Learn: Who is Sue Hawkes? The story about “Chasing Perfection” The difference between men and women when it comes to leadership What is imposter syndrome? The role of vulnerability in strength How being vulnerable can help you bond but can reinforce your confidence What to do when “Fake it til you make it” turns into burnout Why it is important to have honest “truthteller” people in your life Peer Learning Founder’s syndrome Insistent, incremental improvement How to use actionable practices to conquer imposter syndrome Know when you should say no The end result of discipline and focus How to funnel entrepreneur momentum and energy The importance of volunteering for your professional career and your personal well-being Which group dynamics are more vulnerable, authentic, and honest The breaking point of imposter syndrome Takeaways: Are you saying yes to too much? We are all genetically wired to go full speed but, in order to stay sane, it is important to delegate, slowly implement elements of self-care, and find someone you can trust and confide in. Links And Resources: Sue Hawkes.com: https://www.suehawkes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS “Chasing Perfection” on Amazon:

Sue Hawkes is the award-winning author of the book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. In this episode, she about the basis and philosophies behind the book. Chasing Perfection is a book about business leadership written by a woman, for women. However, imposter syndrome can happen to anyone. Sue brings her personal and professional experience to her book and this episode in order to tackle the topics of imposter syndrome, founder’s syndrome, vulnerability, and the concept of saying no. What You Will Learn: Who is Sue Hawkes? The story about “Chasing Perfection” The difference between men and women when it comes to leadership What is imposter syndrome? The role of vulnerability in strength How being vulnerable can help you bond but can reinforce your confidence What to do when “Fake it til you make it” turns into burnout Why it is important to have honest “truthteller” people in your life Peer Learning Founder’s syndrome Insistent, incremental improvement How to use actionable practices to conquer imposter syndrome Know when you should say no The end result of discipline and focus How to funnel entrepreneur momentum and energy The importance of volunteering for your professional career and your personal well-being Which group dynamics are more vulnerable, authentic, and honest The breaking point of imposter syndrome Takeaways: Are you saying yes to too much? We are all genetically wired to go full speed but, in order to stay sane, it is important to delegate, slowly implement elements of self-care, and find someone you can trust and confide in. Links And Resources: Sue Hawkes.com: https://www.suehawkes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS “Chasing Perfection” on Amazon:

For this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I'm joined by Ali Stieglbauer. Ali is the co-author of my book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. Ali is a remarkable and driven leader, and the Marketing Manager at my company, YESS! Your Extraordinary Success Strategies, Inc. and most importantly, Ali is my daughter. In this episode, Ali and I discuss why it is important to start with “why” and “what” and not worry about the “how”. Intentionality is so critical for achieving success, and being driven by powerful reasons “why” and “what” will take you much farther than the method of getting there, the “how”. We discuss new practices and major changes we have made to our work lives and the major impact they have made to our time management and general happiness. What You Will Learn: Sue explains why a new path, project or goal should begin with asking yourself “why” and “what”. “Why” are you wanting to take this new course of action? So that “what” will happen? She explains why these questions will get more results than “how”. Sue talks about how her first “why” came in the fifth grade when she started her first business because she realized that she wanted to be able to buy gifts for her family. She explains how she and her friend made hundreds of dollars as kids. Ali shares her own “why”, helping people run their businesses more effectively and creating a positive ripple effect. She shares why she seeks to use small business to change the world. Ali discusses why the opportunity to speak with Intentional Greatness podcast guests from many different industries and backgrounds has been inspiring. She shares the importance of unplugging and experiencing nature. Sue discusses being inspired by being a part of the major growth and changes her clients and the guests in their roundtable discussions are experiencing, and the courage it takes to make those changes. Sue explains why she is planning on starting to take every Friday off, for time alone, with her husband and family, and self-care. She shares how the universe gave her a wake-up call about reprioritizing her life. Ali discusses a new time-management practice she is employing in her life using time-blocking and an email autoresponder, and she shares how it has made a major difference to her productivity. Resources: Intentional Greatness podcast episode #5, featuring Renee Powers: www.sayyess.com/podcasts/renee-powers/ Chasing Perfection by Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer: https://amzn.to/2x9DX0S “Well-Established Habits” blog: https://www.sayyess.com/articles/well-established-habits-66/ Ali Stieglbauer's Email: ali@sayyess.com Women in Leadership | Asking the Right Questions You're here because you know that learning never ends. You're the kind of entrepreneur, business owner or leader who realizes that the pursuit of a perfect life, while a worthy goal, is also an impossible one. You know there is no end to the race, and you're ready to power through anyway. You know that the climb to the top is endless, and you're going to make the climb anyway. In short, you're ready to become an unf♥

This is the Intentional Greatness Podcast. This podcast will ask you the tough questions and teach you the skills, practices, and mindset you need to become an unstoppable leader, entrepreneur or business owner. You will hear interviews with leaders who shattered their own illusions of a “perfect life” and who refuse to be defined or limited by their circumstances. It is going to be smart, informative, and most of all, challenging. Let's cut through the bull and learn how to power through to the next level and realize your own incredible potential. Thank you for jumping in and taking this ride with me. What You Will Learn: I share how I was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and found my calling and passion after I built my first business in the 5th-grade selling macrame plant hangers door-to-door to raise money for family Christmas gifts. I discuss my early career wins, running two successful businesses by the time I was in my early 30s. I then share how the 2008 economic crisis brought those businesses crashing down, while I was also going through a painful divorce, foreclosure, and the death of my brother and parents in a short span of time. I explain why the loss I experienced during that difficult time taught me to stop chasing perfection.  Once I realized my image of a perfect life was just an illusion standing in the way, I stopped letting it hold me back from my full potential. I share why I launched this podcast, with the goal of helping entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders and people aspiring to those positions to become stronger by asking difficult questions while teaching vital actionable practices and skills to help you become the leader you are meant to be. How to contact Sue Hawkes: Website: www.sayyess.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7mcQ208svSlEkSWbmc49Q Email: sue@sayyess.com

Our special encore guest today is Sue Hawkes. Sue’s first interview aired as Episode 826 just a few weeks ago. And I typically don’t invite a guest back for an encore so quickly — but — during our post-interview chat — I knew I had to invite Sue to come back right away because our first discussion was so helpful and off-the-charts amazing. We dug into imposter syndrome, how it creeps in, and how we as business owners tend to chase perfection — and on the surface — that’s fine and dandy — but we also need to realize that perfection is just an illusion and there are some keys to maximizing success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Sue believes that business leaders gain incredible freedom once they’ve reached a place of internal peace and unshakable excellence. The stepping stones to becoming the type of leader that has that peace and confidence that comes with excellence. Imposter syndrome. What it is and why Sue believes it is how you respond to it when it shows up that defines you as a leader. Why Sue believes that chasing perfection is such a waste of time for entrepreneurs. What is EOS, entrepreneur operating system, and why Sue believes that every entrepreneur needs some sort of operating system in place as it allows you to control your business rather than being controlled by your business. Maintaining sanity with “clarity breaks.” All leaders need time to sit, think, and expand their minds and visions. Why these clarity breaks are really helpful even though it goes against everything that’s instinctive to promote your business – especially for people who are “doers” by nature. Different types of sanity breaks that have been effective for others and why it’s important to find your own. One that feeds your mind and soul. The staggering number of things that are on our minds at any given time and how simplifying those things free up our minds to focus on the most critical problems – and what an operating system has to do with that. The three things Sue does for companies she works with: vision, traction, and health. Plus, why these things are so important for growth and success. Why Sue’s book isn’t meant to be read through in one sitting and how she intends it to be used instead. Ways to contact Sue: www.sayyess.com www.chasingperfection.net

Sue provides an unfiltered account of how she has overcome significant personal and professional setbacks.  In addition, as a business coach, she provides some real life experiences where she has helped her clients deal with communication and leadership issues. 

Sue Hawkes helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, she brings over 25-years of experience to her clients. She is CEO of YESS!, founder of Ideal Coaching international, Inc., and has designed and delivered programs for thousands of people. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt, & Maximize Success, is available now. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Sue believes you’re either learning or winning in business and what that means in the grand scale of things. Overcoming imposter syndrome and why it’s so important to do just that. Why Sue believes it’s important for business owners to get what they want out of their businesses rather than feeling chained to their businesses. Hint! It can cause resentment toward the business. Even leading to fantasies of being employed. The importance of being self-aware and understand what we’re not good at, as entrepreneurs because that’s the only way we’re going to solve the problems we create. Why Sue decided on this title for her book: Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. The fact that nearly 80 percent of leaders have moments of excruciating self-doubt. It’s normal. It may even be essential for good leadership. The ones who never experience it are the one’s Sue believes you need to worry about. Why Sue believes continuous self-improvement leads to increased freedom and internal and unshakeable excellence for you as a leader. The reason Sue designed her book to be read in segments and why that matters so much for her intended audience. Plus, Sue’s instructions for reading her book. How “unkind wonderful” words are sometimes the perfect words to hear. Especially when they’re as painful as they are insightful. Sue’s belief that every problem is an opportunity for growth. All you need is to figure out how to flip it upside down and why it’s important to be on the front of the pack, leading the pack rather than reacting. Sue’s advice to entrepreneurs everywhere, about not giving up because people always seem to quit just before amazing things happen. Ways to contact Sue: www.suehawkes.com www.sayyes.com

Sue Hawkes is the CEO of Yess! Sue helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As a bestselling author, award-winning leader, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, Women’s Presidents Organization Chapter Chair, and globally recognized award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and over twenty-five years of business experience to her clients. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor’s Council for her leadership program, the Regional US Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community Award, Women Venture’s Unsung Hero Award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business, NAWBO Minnesota’s Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue’s passion is helping people design and live successful, fulfilling lives through powerful leadership, effective communication, no-nonsense coaching, and healthy teamwork.

Title: “Workplace Health Across the Generations” Guest: Sue Hawkes; Leadership Expert, Author of “Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success.” Description: Do younger workers and those with more experience have to clash? Does the age of an employee make a difference in how you affirm them? If you own a business can your own insecurities undermine your workforce? These and other questions are tackled by business consultant Sue Hawkes on this week’s show. For more information contact: www.chasingperfection.net

Segment 1: Sue Hawkes is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader. Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success is her fourth book. Segment 2:Jodi Lewisis the founder of Lucylews, vinyl wall decals.Segment 3: Caron Proschan is the Founder and CEO of Simply Gum. Launched in 2014, Simply Gum's first product, an all-natural, non GMO chewing gum, has redefined the category through its high quality ingredients and innovative branding. Segment 4: Brad Ruffkess is the founder and CEO of BoxLock, the first internet-connected security padlock designed specifically to protect packages delivered to residential consumers.Segment 5: Gina Taylor is the General Manager of Global Commercial Financing for Global Commercial Payments at American Express. Sponsored by Nextiva and Amazon.  

The latest Academy episode features a best-selling author, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Management Effectiveness Coach, and internationally recognized seminar leader — Sue Hawkes. Sue’s specialty lies in effective communication, leadership, coaching and organizational excellence. Sue founded and serves as CEO of YESS!, a company that partners with organizations and leaders committed to translating their training and coaching investment into high-return performance and sustainability. During this episode with Sue, we deep dive into the principles behind her new book, including: Why success is about impact over everything else The power of listening and taking time to be curious Why our culture is dying for everyone to be ‘real’ The power of remembering what’s important in life Why creating space and creating space from the ego is crucial The power of conflict for massive clarity in life How to be a leader and make tough decisions The distinction between perfection and excellence Why letting go of perfect allows us to celebrate now The power of honoring the wins along the way Why the process is more powerful than the outcome How to fall in love with the process over the long term Why balance is bullshit and holding you back The power of deep reflection after big life changes Why we say ‘yes’ to way too much in life and business How to become unf**kwithable and at peace with yourself Why intuition is your superpower and is whispering to you Turn off the phone and TV and fall in love with disconnection ...and so much more in this amazing and practical conversation. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go he

Is finding Balance just B.S.?  If values gets misaligned, work-life integration goes off-track. Follow this show’s straightforward advice to align values and maximum your success in business - and life. No B.S In this episode of Home Business Radio, Richard "Capt'n" Henderson and Managing Editor Sherilyn Colleen interview Sue Hawkes, business consultant and best-selling author of “Chasing Perfection – Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success.  Sue Hawkes will help you analyze your values and overcome self-doubt, to maximize success. Subjects include: * Understanding work-life balance * What work-life integration looks like * Are you misaligned with your values? * Keeping priorities aligned with values * “Stop and breathe” exercises * Learning to just say NO! * Delegation strategies to get time back * Creating a certainty of self to minimize self-doubt * How do you maximize success? So come aboard and sail with us as Sue Hawkes (www.sayyess.com) helps get your work and life better aligned, something critical for hard-pressed home-based entrepreneurs, without the Bull. Episode Sponsor: Safety Technology, www.helpdefendpeople.com

Is finding Balance just B.S.?  If values gets misaligned, work-life integration goes off-track. Follow this show’s straightforward advice to align values and maximum your success in business - and life. No B.S In this episode of Home Business Radio, Richard "Capt'n" Henderson and Managing Editor Sherilyn Colleen interview Sue Hawkes, business consultant and best-selling author of “Chasing Perfection – Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success.  Sue Hawkes will help you analyze your values and overcome self-doubt, to maximize success. Subjects include: * Understanding work-life balance * What work-life integration looks like * Are you misaligned with your values? * Keeping priorities aligned with values * “Stop and breathe” exercises * Learning to just say NO! * Delegation strategies to get time back * Creating a certainty of self to minimize self-doubt * How do you maximize success? So come aboard and sail with us as Sue Hawkes (www.sayyess.com) helps get your work and life better aligned, something critical for hard-pressed home-based entrepreneurs, without the Bull. Episode Sponsor: Safety Technology, www.helpdefendpeople.com