Podcasts about Tarina

Nic shares how he attended an event to showcase his Life-Ready Curriculum. He had a booth and two break-out sessions to talk about how and why he created the curriculum and how it's been implemented.The point of the curriculum is to help students come up with their own answers rather than a fill-in-the-blank right answer. It was designed as a journey of self-discovery. At first, students main question is, “Will this be graded?”“If we're going to build a successful next generation, we have to get them to think on their own,” says Nic.Especially in the age of AI, cheating is not a technology issue. It's an integrity issue.Nic chose to build the curriculum to give something back. Leading means teaching the virtues that it takes to have a successful and fulfilling life.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic and Tarina talk about the struggle of choosing to go to college versus jumping into a career. As they prepare for Cruze to take his next step, they are wrestling with the value of higher education.They discuss the various options available to craft a life and career that doesn't require a college degree. Cruze has expressed wanting to do what Nic does for a living, so Nic breaks down what it'd take to become a speaker/trainer.Cruze has also said he wants the “college experience.” What is that? Is it gaining the Freshmen 15? Having a professional gym is appealing, though.If you have insights or perspective, Nic and Tarina welcome your thoughts—just email them at info@nicbittle.com.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Kirjaklubin 50. jakson vieras on kirjailija Riikka Pulkkinen. Hän kertoo uusimman, syksyllä ilmestyneen Viimeinen yhteinen leikki -romaaninsa synnystä, tahmeiden kirjoituspäivien kohtaamisesta sekä siitä, miten on muuttunut kirjailijana pian 20-vuotisen uransa aikana. Riikka puhuu myös ensi vuonna ilmestyvästä romaanistaan, johon on ammentanut aineksia omasta nuoruudestaan. 

Nic talks with Brett Russell on what he did and does to build a strong culture. In this episode, they discuss what destroys a culture. And they agree that life is life—and so work is both professional and personal. There's no division.Jumping in where they left off from Episode 68 (start there), Nic and Brett talk about the difficulties and opportunities to sow the right seeds to build strong leaders and a strong leadership culture. Brett identifies the importance of recognizing just how hard good leadership is.The reality is a strong culture is the result of well-trained and strong leaders.Brett Russell is the Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. With a fire service career that began in 1998, Brett brings over 25 years of experience in emergency response and leadership. He is also the founder of Classic Marble Design, a kitchen and bath company he started with his wife and parents in 1997.Brett's passions are faith, family, and leadership—in that order. His relationship with Christ shapes every area of his life and leadership. A strong believer in servant leadership, Brett also serves as Chairman of the Board for Western Oklahoma Christian School, a PreK–6th grade elementary school dedicated to Christ-centered education.As Nic quotes Cruze, “There is going to be a hard in your life.” So, choose your hard. It's hard to go to the gym every day or hard at the pool and be out of shape. It's hard to build a business and it's hard to be broke. “Which hard do you want?”Final thought: “I need to be less concerned to seeing what the seeds produce,” says Brett. “Instead, I ask what am I committed to?” We are all called to something, and you got to find what that is for you.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Kuulijoiden redflagejä, joiden joiden joukosta löytyi uskomaton tarina. Kuulija jakaa tarinan kolumbialaisesta nunnasta. Onko tää susta totta vai kuviteltua?

Nic talks with Brett Russell on what he did and does to build a strong culture. While Brett's experience is in the fire service, he and Nic agree on how it applies to the trades. They discuss how to keep momentum, build a culture of high performers, and doing what you say you're going to do.Brett emphasizes how he wants his guys to feel they are a part of something bigger than themselves. He wants everyone to feel like they are making an impact. It's about doing all the little things well, even the things they don't like to do like truck checks.Brett Russell is the Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. With a fire service career that began in 1998, Brett brings over 25 years of experience in emergency response and leadership. He is also the founder of Classic Marble Design, a kitchen and bath company he started with his wife and parents in 1997.Brett's passions are faith, family, and leadership—in that order. His relationship with Christ shapes every area of his life and leadership. A strong believer in servant leadership, Brett also serves as Chairman of the Board for Western Oklahoma Christian School, a PreK–6th grade elementary school dedicated to Christ-centered education.Whether leading in the firehouse, the business world, or the community, Brett is committed to serving others with purpose, integrity, and humility.Final thought: Brett believes reading is one of the biggest attributes of a leader—even though it wasn't one of his favorite things to do at first.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic and Tarina are going to the lake in a little bit. And Tarina is working on some home remedies. And Nic is still working on his audio books.If you want to pilot Nic's new online Leadership Academy, reach out and let him know. When you're right on the edge of having a meltdown and you feel drained and about to give up. In the construction industry it's called burnout—and you almost give up. This is what Nic also calls emotional fatigue.Everything is getting done, but sometimes we just need to be more present. Tarina admits to not giving herself downtown and then she crashes.Some of the guys Nic works with start at 0300. And they jump straight into work mode from the moment their alarm goes off.Is there joy in what you're doing? Are you feeling if there's any end in sight to all the work? Are you losing patience and being short with your team or your family? Emotional fatigue and decision fatigue should cause us to pause personally and professionally. Vince Lombardi once said, “Fatigue makes cowards us of all.” Health, finances, family—are types of silent pressures which contribute to our fatigue.To learn ways to “fix what you won't face” take a listen to this episode.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic congratulates himself for killing weeds (he's a pretty big deal, you know) and how Tarina's dog rolled in a dead armadillo (true story).“Everybody loves change, don't they?” Nic says with a bit of sarcasm.Think of a time when you struggled with change and it turned out not to be that big of a deal.Nic shares how he resisted moving to Corn. He believed it'd be the end of his career—and how horrible the change would be in his life. He admits how he created a false narrative.Tarina talks about their friend, Burt, who says, “You kind of live life in seasons and decades.” It's about knowing change will happen—how it's just around the corner. This can help you prepare for change.The reality is we are programmed to stay the same. “Men are happiest when they are improving themselves physically, mentally, and financially. An idle man is a depressed man.” It all requires change.All we are called to do is take the first step.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic and Tarina talk about her latest diagnosis: digital fatigue. Nic says it's because of her eye strain from staring at her shopping cart on her phone. Of course, he tries to piece together how this developed. Because Tarina tries to shield him from seeing what she's buying, it's only in her right eye. Nic wants to buy her a pirate eye patch. Aarrgghh, Matey!Cruze it out of school. Elle is home. And they have a busy summer planned—including Elle's wedding.Tarina points out that one of the biggest problems with listening is thinking about how we're going to respond. This is not true listening. You cannot think and listen at the same time.Nic says a lot of men want to solve problems, so keeping their mouth shut and just listen is really hard. Men want to prove themselves.“It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid rather than open it and remove all doubt.”Men, Nic says, don't do a good job of checking their emotions in a conversation. Self-control leaves. Tarina corrects him and says it's not a battle of the sexes—women do the same thing.Breathing is not a sexy topic when talking about communication. Taking a deep breath through your nose is a key tool for emotional control. Tarina observes how Nic's body language changes when he gets frustrated—his breathing gets shallow.A good resource to learn how to listen better Nic and Tarina recommend is Jefferson Fisher. You can see his videos here.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic and Tarina share their experience attending to the German Feast at Corn Bible Academy and eating verenika—a steamed or fried pasta dumpling filled with a dry cottage cheese and usually covered in ham gravy.Chapter 35 from Know This Do That is about doing the right thing. Building your character— regardless of the cost—is the struggle all good leaders face.Nic identifies the three ways to build trust. The leader who stands in front of his/her crew and is honest and clear, paves the way to be highly trusted. Chapter 36: Give Something Back. Nic quotes Denzel Washington, “[Life] is about who you've lifted up, who you've made better.” Nic asks Tarina: What's the balance between living a full life and leaving an inheritance for our kids? Giving something back means making a difference in the lives of others, and not being in the crew just for yourself.Listen to how Nic unpacks what it means to make a difference, to give something back. He outlines his model for engaging head, heart, and hands. When you begin to apply Nic's model, you actually open a door for someone to receive what you have to give.And you have something to give.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Eskolla on naapuridraama, eikä tiedä pitäisikö itkeä vai nauraa. Suvin tietämys MM-lätkästä kiteytyy yhteen kysymykseen: "Pelaako Suomi siellä?". Eskolla on uusi herkku, jota lääkärit suosittelivat terveystarkastuksen yhteydessä. Tosielämän "Yksin kotona" -tilanne tapahtui hetki sitten - Miten näin voi vielä 2025 vuonna tapahtua? Jos paprika saa ihmissuhteen tyssäämään, tarkoittaa se sitä, että ihminen on luotu yksin eläjäksi.

Hallitus muutti suuntaa ja päätti suuresta veroalesta toissaviikon puoliväliriihessä. Voittaako hallituksen vai opposition tulkinta, kun eduskunta aloittaa tällä viikolla väittelyn julkisen talouden lähivuosien hoidosta? Menikö loppuvaalikausi uusiksi? Mitä yllätysriihi sekä alue- ja kuntavaalien tappio tarkoittavat hallituksen kakkospuolue perussuomalaisille? Mitä pitäisi ajatella Riikka Purran tuoreesta mediakritiikistä? Puoliväliriihen jälkimainkeja erittelevät Antti Pilkkeen kanssa politiikan toimittajat Juha Kaija (MTV), Hanna Mahlamäki (Helsingin Sanomat) ja Terhi Toivonen (Yle). Suora lähetys.

Nic and Tarina open the episode talking about their trip to Aruba. Nic comments on how he got a little sunburned—even after applying sunscreen every hour. And Tarina cringed at how their swimsuits were too matchy-matchy.Be sure to listen to the surprise Tarina found for Nic: An inflatable butt-mat. “Seat cushion,” Tarina corrects him. The question behind “What drives you?” is “Why do you do what you do?” Tarina became a nurse because she wanted to help people. Nic is a speaker because he wants to make a difference. Nic quotes his son, Cruze, from one of his TikTok videos: “The fastest way to kill something is to compare it something else.”We can easily fall into the trap of bigger is better or more is better. The first step is to look back before you look forward. Nic shares how he was always chasing money but then spoke to a high school graduating class. It's where he felt the most alive and it fueled his drive.If you're looking for your why, remember that “purpose leaves clues in our past” and tied to our emotions. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Tarina asks Nic if he wears his compression socks when he flies. He replies, “I wear them with my shorts on one leg.” Scolding him, Tarina says, “You're supposed to wear them on both legs.” So Nic answers, “I wore them on one leg of my flight.”Tarina and Nic talk about what it means to become a leader. Nic starts the discussion with a quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger: “You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pocket.”Having a position, authority, or title does not make you a leader. A great leader is a good teacher and able to make hard decisions. “The expectations I have for you, you are not meeting,” is something a leader is willing to say to his people—especially one of his buddies. This is why it's so important to set expectations up front.A great leader fills in the gaps of communications. Nic asks Tarina, “Why is communications an issue?” As Nic explains, when folks don't communicate well, we let the gaps in communication drive the narrative. And these gaps usually fill with the negative.And you don't have wait to be the boss to be a leader now.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Brittifutispodcastin ensimmäisessä osassa isojen europelien jälkiseuraukset. Toisessa osassa sukelletaan Liverpoolin jatkosopimuksiin sekä Chelseaan ja omistaja Todd Boehlyn eturistiriitaan. Fish and chips -ravintolaa unohtamatta.*Englantilaiset vielä mukana Euroopassa (00:55)*Liverpool ja Trent. Chelsean kohu (15:52)*Fish and Chips (41:12)Brittifutispodcastin jaksoissa Jaakko Tiira ja Pauli Loukola käyvät viikoittain läpi sumusaarten ajankohtaiset puheenaiheet.Jakso nauhoitettu ma 21.4.SeuraaInstagramissa: https://www.instagram.com/seinakolmannelle/ (@seinakolmannelle)X:ssä: x.com/SKolmannelle 

Nic and Tarina talk about how the grass is growing now in Corn. And Nic comments how his hair is growing like a Chia Pet. “It looks great!” says Tarina.The feeling that you're less-than or that you're not enough is often called imposter syndrome. Tarina asks about the line between feeling not-enough and arrogance.Feeling not-enough and arrogance are both negatives.What Nic is talking about is the internal voice of judgment which beats us up whenever something doesn't work out perfect. Tarina shares the pressure she feels on a daily basis as a mom and wife and Nic shares how he doesn't always feel qualified reach out to certain conferences.The books that are never written, the songs never sung, the businesses never started—and what stops us is fear. “I say I don't have a fear of failure, but I know I do,” Nic says. So, what's the solution? Tarina mentions how friends and spouses help because they bring allow us to bring these things into the light. Community makes us stronger. Our community reminds us we are enough.Here's a link to the movie Nic and Tarina talked about. “It's about moving forward and believe,” says Tarina. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Tarina and Nic spent time with Elle and Cruze over spring break. Nic comments on how expensive it is to feed his son, the carnivore. Not even the beans and rice at Chipotle. He then rants about how some people don't know the rules of airline travel. Tarina's water bottle—which does not leak—was placed in the overhead bin. You can guess what happened next. Together they discuss Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers and the 10,000-hour rule—and how you have to put in the time. The important example from the book are the Beatles and how they had performed 1200 live concerts before going big. “What we don't see,” Nic says, “is the hours of time, the headache, the practice that it takes to be great at what you do.” He recalls his conversation with Manley Feinberg and the training work he did for Menards. As Manley said, putting in the reps made him a more successful speaker. Tarina talks about the book Grit Don't Quit—and what to do in the waiting. “Get out. Work out. Clean out.” Paying your dues requires wisdom to reach mastery, but it's not just about being skilled in a trade. Competence also means working on yourself. It means investing your time in you and your relationships.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Runner's High Podcastin vieraana tällä kertaa Sara Lappalainen – yksi Suomen kaikkien aikojen kovimmista naisjuoksijoista! Jaksossa sukelletaan Saran uran huippuhetkiin ja pohditaan, millaista elämä on juoksu-uran jälkeen. Studiossa mukana myös vakiokalustosta Aki Nummela ja Tero Forsberg.

They kick off talking about Tarina's pajamas and Nic's shaved head. Elle has told Nic to grow out his hair for the wedding. In this episode they dig into Chapter 27: Invest the Time from Know This Do That. Nic and Tarina talk about how good things—like a career or rearing kids—takes time and patience. The opposite is also true: too much time spent on the wrong things create a problem if we let it. Where you invest your time and how you invest your time determines your ultimate success.Stay the course. Stick it out. Building a career means building a reputation and a good reputation fuels more significant relationships. Doors will open. As some have said, “The overnight success story is 10 years in the making.” And it might take 20 years. This is not an easy path—a better life awaits those who put in the work, sweat, and tears. A better life is the result of heartache, wins, and losses. The nonnegotiable is to invest. And the one thing we all have is time. Keep on keeping on to make the return you desire. There's magic in the struggle. “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times.” (G. Michael Hoff)If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Nic sits down with Heather Anderson and Clint Bailey at the Bittle Ranch to discuss the dynamics of training the next generation of electrical apprentices.You may remember Clint from a previous episode. She is a mom of one adult son and would tell you she's engaged to an amazing life partner, Clint. The two of them just happened to drop in to the Studio for a conversation.Heather completed the IBEW/NECA Limited Energy Technician apprenticeship program then spent 12 years in the field as a Limited Energy Technician and Technician ForemanShe worked for 7 years with the Des Moines IBEW/NECA Training center as a full-time instructor of Limited Energy and Electrical Apprentices. For the past 5 years has worked at the Electrical Training Alliance as an Assistant Director of Limited Energy Curriculum Development.Together they discuss the state of apprentice training programs and the opportunity for both young women and men to learn a trade. Heather shares how the classroom today combines online learning modules with hands-on application.Altogether, her work reaches nearly 45,000 individuals across the country.If you have a son or daughter who is still looking for a career, or has already decided college isn't for them, send them this episode. They will be glad you did.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Suoraa puhetta johtaa Maria Pettersson. Keskustelijoina ovat Maija Vilkkumaa, Ruben Stiller ja Juha Itkonen. Maija Vilkkumaa haluaa puhua vastuullisesta sijoittamisesta ja miten se on aikojen saatossa muuttunut. Ennen oli ilmiselvää kaikille, että vastuullista sijoittamista ei ole esim. asekauppaan sijoittaminen. Tämä on muuttunut ihan totaalisesti ja tällä hetkellä monet pankkien- ja eläkeyhtiöiden sijoitusjohtajat pitävät aseisiin sijoittamista myös osana vastuullista sijoittamista. Maija kysyy kanssakeskustelijoiden mielipidettä, onko aseisiin sijoittaminen vastuullista sijoittamista. Ruben Stillerin aiheena on Donald Trumpin loppunäytös. Millainen tulee olemaan Trumpin tarinan loppu, jos ajattelemme että se on esim. elokuva tai kirjallinen tarina? Rubenin mielestä ihmisiltä on mennyt perusturvallisuuden tunne, koska Trump ei ole saanut rangaistusta, joka kuuluu tällaiselle "kaaoksen ruhtinaalle", vaan hän selviytyy kaikesta. Välttämättä Trumpin loppunäytös ei ole niin kaukana kuin monet luulevat. Ruben kysyy raatilaisilta, millainen heidän mielikuvissa ja ennustuksissa on Donald Trumpin loppunäytös ja mitä sen jälkeen välittömästi tapahtuu. Juha Itkonen nostaa keskusteluun kirjallisuusteeman. Lukevan älymystön suosima kirjailija Rachel Cusk kävi Helsingissä julistamassa pitkälti erilaisista kielloista koostuvat kirjalliset teesinsä. Juha esittelee muutaman Cuskin esiin nostamista teeseistä: - Rachel Cusk inhoaa juonta. Tosielämä ei hänen mukaansa seuraa juonta, miksi romaani tekee niin. - Cuskin mukaan minä-kertojan pitäisi kirjallisuudessa olla varattu vain niille, joilla ei ole muuta vaihtoehtoa. Ihmisille jotka ovat marginalisoituja ja joilla ei ole muuta kuin oma todistuksensa. - Toisaalta Cusk ei tunnu pitävän myöskään siitä, että kirjailijat kirjoittavat jostain muusta kuin itsestään. Hän ei usko romaanihenkilöihin. Juha kysyy raatilaisilta, mitä ajatuksia teeseistä herää? Vastaavatko nämä kirjallisia ihanteitanne?

Nic and Tarina open this episode talking about his latest travels and how he shaved his head. “Everybody with a shaved head is really sexy,” Nic quotes Tarina. Of course, she denies it. (Time for a new podcast photo!)Today's discussion centers on a question Nic's mentor Mark LeBlanc asked him a long time ago. The question is: What do you want? As Nic explains, this isn't about wanting a new pair of sneakers. It's about the life we want and how we want to live, not merely material things.This question—What do I want?—is actually the second hardest question. The hardest question you will ever have to answer is: What are I willing to do get what I want?The truth is there's a cost to pursuing what we want—sacrifices, compromises, and reality checks. It's these questions which force you to make decisions and better decisions.Tarina and Nic share some of their personal wants and the hard decisions they each had to make to achieve what was most important to them. They give listeners an peak behind the curtain at the Bittle Ranch.As Nic points out, to do what we have to do to achieve what we want might only need three seconds of courage. The first victory comes in having the courage to figure out what you really want. The second victory comes in pursuing it.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Carlin Day is a husband and father of five with a professional background in insurance sales and service. As the owner of Harms Insurance Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency in Oklahoma, Carlin has built his career on the belief that people prefer doing business with people.For years, he has led his agency to live out the simple motto of providing personal service. Early on, despite having the credentials and licenses to sell, Carlin realized he lacked the skills to consistently deliver the results that he and his clients expected.This sparked a journey of self-improvement through books and training, which transformed his approach. From this, he developed the concept of elevating value—a philosophy of growth through enhancing character, vision, and skills.Along the way he learned the principle: “The answers you get are based on the quality of your questions.” He shares how a few years ago he wanted to memorize the Book of Proverbs. His initial question produced good verses to memorize, but not a strategy for actually memorizing the whole book.Because he asked a different question, he found techniques and 1.5 years ago he completed memorizing Proverbs. His other party trick, though, is memorizing the order in a deck of cards. His best time is 1:24 minutes.As Carlin says, “You can't remember anything you didn't remember.” It's about paying attention. They discuss both the importance of remembering names and how Carlin remembered people's names perfectly at Nic's Full Auto program.His life and leadership inspired his weekly newsletter, Elevating Value, where he shares practical insights for personal and professional development. You can find Carlin on X (Twitter) @elevatingvalue. Or subscribe to his newsletter at www.ElevatingValue.com.Nic and Carlin discuss a number of topics from how to connect with people, how to make warm calls to customers, and what inspires them on a daily basis. And with each new topic to talk about, Carlin shares a Proverb that applies.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

In this episode, Nic talks with James Ford, CEO Egan Company. James leads all lines of business with an emphasis in creating teams with a strategic focus on long-term success.James shares how he started his career as an accountant with Eide Bailley then how he served as a leadership development advisor. He took on the Chief Financial Officer role at Egan Company after 20 years in accounting.Today, as its Chief Executive Officer, he provides best practice strategies for optimizing operations and company performance. His curiosity and natural tendency to focus on the future motivates others to take action.James attributes his interest in the industry to his father who installed flooring for a living as well as the people within the industry: “hard-working, no-nonsense people who are focused on getting the job done . . . hands down, my favorite part of working at Egan is our amazing people.”Nic observes James' ability to create a culture of connection at Egan Company. James attributes this to hiring good people and promote good people—and good people attract other good people. James says he's only building on Egan's 80-year history of good people doing good work.Together James and Nic discuss a variety of topics from company culture and leadership to taking responsibility and making hard decisions. James shares his four operational principles, the most important was the shift they made to put people first and numbers last. He also advises apprentices to raise their hand, to volunteer to do something new.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic and Tarina start off with a good laugh at themselves and one another. One because of Nic's always hard nipples (seriously, you gotta listen to it). And Tarina's gig work as a helper of Amazon and USPS delivery guys while wearing flip flops.Nic goes into more detail about how he helps apprentices understand finding the right fit career. So, he expands on his “Three Circles” idea: 1) What are you passionate about? 2) What are your skills? 3) What will the market pay for?Together they map Nic's path for how got to where he is today as a professional speaker. He figured out that he's good at taking complex ideas and breaking them down into easy-to-understand simple solutions. And how his real passion is helping people—to which Tarina replies, “See, you like helping people, too!” But Nic eventually took a 30,000-foot view to fully appreciate 1) what he was passionate about; 2) what he was good at; and (most importantly) 3) what the market would pay for.What Nic and Tarina find important about this topic is the tendency of many people to focus on only one aspect of the Three Circles. As Nic says, “When we find ourselves taking a job or a career because of the money. If we only look at what it pays, we're going to find ourselves in a career that we're miserable in.” This they see as a major cause of burnout.The leader's job in these situations, especially when they see burnout in one of their people, is to apply the breaks for them. This is important for both parents and leaders. So, it's not a day off people need. They may need you to help make sure they take a little breather. And it's about giving them the protection, the air cover, they need to do a little less so they can realign and keep going.And sometimes even leaders need to take a step back. If things aren't working, the right thing to do is the hard thing to do. This might look like a foreman stepping up to step out and return to working a journeyman again.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic is off the road for a week and feeling good. Tarina got to speak to students about anatomy and her career in nursing.Figure out what you're good at. Know your strengths. Know your weaknesses. This is how Nic summarizes what it means to know what makes you tick.In this episode, Nic and Tarina discuss the importance of understanding yourself. Nic outlines a 3-part system for identifying a career. The mistake he sees most people make is choosing only what they're passionate about—but it may not be something the market wants to pay for or something they're good at.Tarina asks an important question, “How do you figure out what you're good at?” Nic's answer: pay attention. In other words, look for the bread crumbs.Nic and Tarina then shift to Chapter 25 of Know This Do That and talk about the importance of having a strong work ethic. Nic reminds listeners of his friend Clint Bailey who said be the hardest worker in the room.When Nic and Tarina talk about knowing your destination they emphasize having an end in mind. As the old quote goes, “If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there.”If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about Nic's travels—the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. As Nic says, “My job finds me mostly in airports.” He shares the best places he's gotten to stay as well as some scary places. It's clear in this episode how committed Nic is to the work of developing men and women to be better leaders. It's also clear how much he loves his family and lives by the values he teaches. It's not a glamorous life being a professional speaker and traveling everywhere. It has given him a chance to visit places he may not have ever seen and people he may never have gotten to meet. It can also get lonely. The best part of every trip he says is the flight home. Some may take this the wrong way. But if you know Nic, how could he say it any differently?If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic and Tarina kick off with advice for everyone to not move to Corn (wink, wink) and enjoy all its comforts and community.And Tarina shares her “more this, less that” list as an alternative to goals for the new year or new year's resolutions. It surprised Nic that Tarina didn't have items for his goal and resolution list for the year.Nic quotes Charlie Tremendous Jones: “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you met and the books you read.”To invest in yourself requires a commitment to relationships and filling your mind with good information. An investment in yourself is an investment in your growth. To invest in anything means to expect a future return—and as Nic writes in Know This Do That, “reading one hour a day will put you in the top 1% of income earners.”From Chapter 23, they talk about learning from our pasts but letting go of the hurts, the mistakes, the regrets. This is easy to say and hard to do. It takes both self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others.Holding on to the past holds us back. Leaving it behind you is a practice—something you have to do every day. And that's okay. Keep at it and over time you will realize freedom, growth, and new opportunities for a richer life.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

“The fact is when we remember another's name, they will automatically feel more valued and respected,” Nic writes at the beginning of Chapter 21 from Know This Do That.Nic and Tarina discuss the power of connection and then immediately share their own failures at remembering people's names.One of the tips Nic uses is called word association. It's a best practice he brings into Full Auto because knowing everyone's name is a safety issue. Lanyards are a no-go.When we choose to not remember someone's name are we telling them, “I don't care enough about you”? Nic takes responsibility for a couple of real life events where he did not care enough—and times when he has remembered and the effect it had on each of the people.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Cruze Bittle joins his dad, Nic, in his own words, “Because I like food and a bed.” They talk about Cruze's favorite sport (spoiler alert: it's not football). And spend some time going through Cruze's morning routine. Nic compliments his son as being one of the most disciplined people he knows. Cruze says he started his discipline journey when he decided to workout and get in shape. Getting six-pack abs became an obsession. And the ability to say no to Honey Buns is always hard, but if you want something bad enough then the discipline isn't really a loss. To check out Cruze's reflections online from his daily reading go to his Instagram @Cruze_Bittle or TikTok @Cruze.Bittle.As Cruze shares, “Discipline is just who I am now.” It's not easy they conclude, but it's worth it. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. ---

Suoraa puhetta johtaa Maria Pettersson. Keskustelijoina ovat Juha Itkonen, Pekka Seppänen ja Maija Vilkkumaa. Juha Itkonen on seurannut hämmästyneenä kahden perussuomalaisen kansanedustajan edesottamuksia. Ensin oli Timo Vornanen ja nyt Tomi Immonen. Vornanen ammuskeli katuun yökerhon edessä viime huhtikuussa ja Immonen käännytettiin poliisivoimin Bangkokin lennolta viime lauantaina. Immonen pyrki koneeseen 1,5 promillen humalassa ja katsoi itse olevansa lentokunnossa. Kansanedustaja Timolla ja Tomilla on yllättävän samankaltaiset profiilit, molemmat ovat viisikymppisiä, ensimmäisen kauden kansanedustajia maakunnista. Timo Vornanen on virkavapaalla oleva poliisi ja Tomi Immonen puolestaan entinen ammattiupseeri - kurin ja järjestyksen miehiä sekä turvallisuutemme takaajia. Vähentääkö tällainen käytös poliisilta ja upseerimieheltä luottamustanne lailliseen esivaltaan? Pekka Seppänen on pistänyt merkille, että kunta- ja aluevaalit ovat jo kolmen kuukauden kuluttua, mutta hän ei ole havainnut minkäänlaista vaalihuumaa tai innostusta vaaleista, päinvastoin. Pekka on huomannut, että netissä puolueet yhä houkuttelevat ehdokkaita pyytämällä, ilmoittaudu ehdokkaaksi! Kaiken lisäksi puolueet vielä kutsuvat avuksi kansalaisia, että ehdottaisivat netissä mahdollisia ehdokkaita vaaleihin. Nyt kun on toista kuukautta aikaa kunta- ja aluevaaleihin ehdokkaita asettaa, niin kiinnostus vaaleihin vaikuttaa hyvin epätoivoiselta. Nämä kaksi vaalia yhdistettiin samaksi päiväksi, jotta äänestysprosentti ei vajoaisi nollan alapuolelle. Pekasta homma näyttää nyt ihan pannukakulta. Hän ehdottaa luovaa ja yksinkertaista ratkaisua, säädetään äänestämispakko! Suomalaisten tulisi äänestää rangaistuksen uhalla. Mitä mieltä olette äänestyspakosta? Somejätit ovat luopumassa faktantarkistuksesta. Maija Vilkkumaa on miettinyt, voiko tämä uusi vaihe somessa lopulta johtaa johonkin hyvään? Somessa on aina ollut disinformaatiota, joka aiheuttaa myllerryksiä. Kun faktantarkistus loppuu on kaikille ilmiselvää, että mihinkään mitä somesta näkee, ei enää voi luottaa. Näettekö mahdollisena, että some saattaa muuttua tulevaisuudessa tarina-aitaksi, urbaanilegendojen tyyssijaksi, jota ihmiset kuluttavat viihdetarkoituksessa? Faktatietoa haetaan muualta, vaikkapa hitaan journalismin palveluista. Voiko tällainen muutos olla alkusysäys sille, että tulee uusi maailmanjärjestys?

Tarina shares a big family announcement and Nic is surprised (and a little offended

Nic and Tarina ring in the new year with a discussion on resolutions. They also express gratitude for being healthy after going a few rounds with colds. And Nic says he doesn't make New Year's Resolutions for himself—but knows that Tarina has a few for him.Together they return to Nic's book Know This Do That. Nic quotes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”Success is determined, Nic says, not by what you know or the power of your ideas but what you do. He shares a story for an idea he had and never did anything with it. Then at a farm show two years later, with his free yard stick in hand, he saw someone had actually done something with “his” idea.As Nic's mentor, Mark, told him: Don't put too much time into the idea. Go sell it. Then build it and make it better.If you enjoy the podcast please share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic and his friend, Brett, talk about his work of creating a culture of leadership.At the age of 20, Brett started a marble countertop store. He began his 26-year career in the fire department as a volunteer firefighter—and did it for 2 years before taking a paid position.He talks about setting goals—even 20 year goals—and being undettered. Brett says he encourages people to look at the big picture and asks the key question, “Where do you want to end up?”As Brett blends a strong faith into his tradecraft, what you hear is how his leadership is rooted in caring for his people and their success. The core of creating a leadership culture, he says, is caring enough to get to know his guys—who they're dating, their goals and dreams.It's in this culture that Brett creates a place where even alpha males can safely say, “I'm struggling.”WARNING: In the second hour, Brett shares true stories of being a first responder. With real compassion and sensitivity he talks about responding to suicides and death—and how he led his crew through loss and heart rendering moments.If you enjoy the podcast please share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Tarina denies having robbed anyone despite wearing robber masks. And Nic defends his freedom to have a cold without criticism.Because Christmas is a time for family and friends, Nic and Tarina talk about the five love languages. Together they go through the languages and the people in their lives who represent each.In this episode, you experience the love and appreciation Nic and Tarina have for each other and for those they cherish. Their admiration for the people and their love language is clear and wonderful to hear.Click the link to find your love language.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

With Christmas just around the corner, Nic and Tarina talk about growing up in Corn and holiday traditions. When Nic brings up their first Christmas together, Tarina declines to tell the story.Tarina shares about how her mom would sew—and her Dad would be the one to pick out the fabric. Nic would open presents Christmas morning, feed the cattle, then spend the day with grandparents in Stillwater.He tells the story about how he and his older brother used a riding lawn mower to create a 5-mile trap line. Always the entrepreneurs, they created a micro-business with the hides they caught and skinned. When Nic starts to describe how they would harvest skunk essence, Tarina comments, “I think we're losing our family friendly rating.”Among all the memories and laughs, Nic reflects how the beauty of the season is about being content. And Tarina admires Nic's inventiveness growing up—and how things haven't really changed. They both miss and appreciate the opportunity they had as kids to dream, to work, and to give and receive love. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic and Tarina Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendations go a long way in helping us reach more people.---

In-person at the Nic Bittle Studio in Corn, Oklahoma and all the way from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is Patrick McGowan. Patrick is Nic's audio producer for the Life & Leadership Podcast. They cover a range of topics including why it's important to show up on video like you care and how the goal of all communication is to connect with another human. Patrick McGowan is the owner of Punchn Communications, an advisory firm committed to empowering more human connection. He is a leading expert on transforming people and teams through the way they talk.He started Punchn in 2020 because he looked like a potato on camera—and has since helped dozens of professionals achieve more clarity and confidence across the lens. He is a teacher, facilitator, and student of how to communicate with power, presence, and credibility.Patrick works with leaders who want to grow their influence and professionals who want to expand their reach. In a world full of noise and distraction, it's critical the way one communicates is clear, confident, and compelling.After a 25+ year career leading healthcare innovation, managing a manufacturing startup, and even serving as a pastor of a church (to name a few), he has the experience, tools, frameworks, and understanding for how changing the way we talk can change the way we work.People choose to work with Patrick because of his probing questions, how he colors outside the lines (always has, according to his big sister), and his calm confidence. His customers report that he makes them look good: giving them more confidence, more energy, and more impact. He produces podcasts for professionals who have a message that deserves to reach more people.You can connect with Patrick at patrick@punchn.io for communications training, team facilitation, video or audio production, and leadership coaching.---

Okei nyt seuraa mehukas tarina ihka oikeasta Rihanna-tapaamisesta - tarina tulee suoraan kokijan Tuomas Rajalan suusta. Sleazy Mr.Big -kuulijatarina ja Mariah Carey pöytäseurueen raportti. Venäläinen oligarkki heitti Kirsikan kadulle Lontoossa. Harry Stylesin tähtikartta lupaa hyvää! * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Tuplakääk-podcastin aiemmat jaksot. Lisäksi uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso joka tiistai.

In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the spark that led Nic to develop the Life Ready Curriculum. He shares how meaningful this project has been to work on and what he hopes young people will gain—namely, knowing and living by a set of core virtues.Frequent listeners of the podcast already appreciate how Nic and Tarina discuss their values every week and provide insight into key life skills. This episode shows us more of their heart for readying people—especially young people—to live good and fulfilling lives.The Life Ready Curriculum is a transformative journey designed to go beyond the traditional high school curriculum and provide students with what they truly need to succeed.Because students want real-life skills that prepare them to thrive, Life Ready does more than give facts and figures. The program introduces 36 virtues through an innovative micro-learning format that students can digest and immediately apply to their lives.Through guided discussions, reflection, and journaling, students embark on a personal journey that reveals how each virtue can become foundational to their growth and success. Life Ready fosters a deeper connection to personal values. It equips students to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives after graduation and beyond.To learn more about the Life Ready Curriculum click the link below.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

This the third and final episode in the 3-part series with Manley Feinberg: keynote speaker, former executive, jazz guitarist, and rock climber.In this episode, Manley shares the story about rock climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California. It was the climb of a lifetime, and for one of the climbers, a real life or death situation.It's worth checking out Manley's website (www.verticallessons.com). When you watch his 3-minute video you'll see the scale, grandeur, and danger of the climb. Then come back to listen to the episode. If you're not familiar with El Capitan, this gives you a good picture as Manley tells his story.---Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author. Leveraging more than thirty years of business, professional speaking and adventure experience, his insight and energy will inspire and equip you to step up and reach your next summit.He is the author of Reaching Your Next Summit! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.Manley's 11 years of leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear Workshop on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row. Manley served two terms as the president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Speakers Association.On a personal note, Manley likes to sleep on the side of mountains. Who doesn't? Even more shocking is that his wife has been encouraging that for more than three decades, and his two kids still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

In this episode, Manley picks up where he left off on his journey from corporate executive to professional speaker. Among other things, he shares how learned first hand the importance of exponential commitment and the need to command your momentum.Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author. Leveraging more than thirty years of business, professional speaking and adventure experience, his insight and energy will inspire and equip you to step up and reach your next summit.He is the author of Reaching Your Next Summit: 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.Manley's 11 years of leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear Workshop on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row. Manley served two terms as the president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Speakers Association.Learn more about Manley here.On a personal note, Manley likes to sleep on the side of mountains. Who doesn't? Even more shocking is that his wife has been encouraging that for more than three decades, and his two kids still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

From the Workplace Pro studio, Nic has a conversation with Manley Feinberg. This is the first of a three-part series with Manley. Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author. Leveraging more than thirty years of business, professional speaking and adventure experience, his insight and energy will inspire and equip you to step up and reach your next summit.He is the author of Reaching Your Next Summit! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.Manley's 11 years of leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear Workshop on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row. Manley served two terms as the president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Speakers Association.Learn more about Manley here.On a personal note, Manley likes to sleep on the side of mountains. Who doesn't? Even more shocking is that his wife has been encouraging that for more than three decades, and his two kids still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. ---

In the flesh at the Nic Bittle Workplace Pro studio in Corn, Oklahoma, is Mark LeBlanc, Nic's long-time friend, mentor, and business coach.Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE has been on his own virtually his entire adult life. He once had a job for six months and was inspired by the two words, “You're fired!” At the ripe, young age of 21, he vowed he would do whatever it would take to make it on his own. And he has.He recently celebrated his 40th anniversary in business! He has experienced the good, bad, ugly, and great of being his own boss. And in 2023, after 40 years as a professional speaker, Mark was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame. You can see his acceptance speech here.He and Nic talk about the ups and downs (a lot of downs) of business, life, and leadership. Mark shares how what you do every day matters way more than what you do every once in a while. And he discusses what he learned from the great Judith when he walked the El Camino (a short 400 mile hike in Spain) for the first time.His keynote speech titled Never Be the Same (and book by the same name) is a catalyst for how consistency plays a vital role in achieving in times of challenge and change. While he shares unique insights and ideas on commitment, his reveal on resolve will change the way your people take action for the rest of their lives.If there was one thing to take from this conversation is this: Mark believes in you more than you may believe in yourself.The author and co-author of seven books, Mark resides in Minneapolis, MN.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. ---

Leaders have a responsibility to connect a task to a purpose. Every job worth doing is worth doing well.Nic and Tarina, in this episode, talk about Chapter 17 from Know This. Do That. They point out how even the menial and mundane tasks demand excellence. No job is too small, or insignificant, for someone to be good at it.As Nic says, the foreman on an oil field needs to tell the fire watch, “You're the most important guy on the job. When you're not here, my welders can't weld.”And just like sealing duct work, leadership is messy, sticky work—and sometimes thankless. But a lot of leaders, unfortunately, feel it's not their job to inspire their apprentices and workers to deliver greatness.Nic shares how growing up on the farm his dad was tough on him and his brother. It was hard because consequences were high. He also talks about failing his first driving test.When you care with intensity, you will do great work. You gotta care.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

John Wayne once said, “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways.”In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk more about fear and the fear of failure. They take a break from discussing Nic's book, Know This. Do That.A question they ask is: Are you one of those whose tombstone should read, “Died at 30 - Buried at 60”?Failure is not the end of the world. If you fail, pick yourself up and do something new. We might think we're playing it safe by not pursuing what we want. But you can fail at what you don't want in life just as easily as what you do want.This is a deeply personal conversation about failure and how to overcome it.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic and Tarina talk about the benefits of not being busy. They ask the question, “What are we doing for the sake of being busy?” And how we wear our calendar on our sleeve—puffing up our importance.In San Diego, they took a pedal taxi to a Ralph's grocery store so they didn't pay $7 for a bottle of water at their hotel. The punch line was how much Nic had to pay for a ride that was shorter than the song Piano Man by Billy Joel. But they did save $5 on their bottled water!They return to Know This. Do That. and discuss how it is important for apprentices to fail early and fail often. Reflecting on their own experience and failures, Nic asks, “Why is failure such a dirty word?”The saddest thing about failure is we don't share it. Our ego tries to make us look smart and successful—we are often too proud to admit it. Nic encourages all of us to not be perfect. We will screw up and we learn and we will get better.And the greatest quality of a leader is the ability and willingness to fail and learn from it. Failure is something we can't avoid—but progress is defined by those who learn how to do it better and not repeat their mistakes.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic takes a moment to talk about how easy it was to remove the corner post at The Bittle Ranch. Much easier than he imagined it would be—even had four batteries charged and ready for the job. And at Dick's Sporting Goods, Tarina tells him he looks fat in a pair of shoes. But don't worry, they didn't buy them.The corner post project—and Nic's procrastination over way too much time—triggered the question: Why do we procrastinate? “I often build up projects in my mind into a near-impossible task.” As they discuss, we tell ourselves lies so we kick the can down the road. Nic admits to falling into the Perfection Trap—only one of nine ways we put off or avoid the work that needs to get done. But once he tackled the corner post, his Milwaukee Sawzall in hand, it took him about five minutes.They return to Know This Do That—being smart about spending money you have and not money you don't have; and being constant students about your craft and sharpening your saw. And the other day the mailman, Scott, delivers 11 packages to Nic, not Tarina.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about his journey of writing multiple books, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way. As you will hear, it wasn't all puppies and rainbows. He shares how people need micro-learning to help reinforce what they read or what they learn in a workshop, which explains the origins of his Leadership DRIP YouTube videos. They also discuss some of his early writing experiences and how his process evolved.With over four book completed, Nic knows the ups and downs, ins and outs, of writing and publishing. His dedication and commitment to developing leaders is clear. You'll want to stay to the end to hear about his latest project: how he has adapted his work into a leadership training curriculum for high school students called Life Ready (see link below).Here are some key take-aways:Micro learning is essential for effective leadership training.Personal relationships can influence professional growth.Writing a book requires a clear purpose and target audience.Feedback is crucial in the writing process.Collaboration can enhance the quality of your content.Self-publishing offers flexibility but comes with challenges.Storytelling is a powerful tool in engaging readers.Curriculum development should address the needs of your audience.Every writing experience contributes to personal and professional development.---

It's autumn and football season and Tarina is happy with the change of season. This means making sliders for the Crusaders football team.Nic and Tarina continue their discussion on his book, Know This Do That. First up to bat is the need for apprentices to eliminate the phrase, “I know.” Why? It's important to demonstrate humility and coachability. Even if you to do know, listen for Nic's suggestion for how to respond when asked, “Do you know how to do this?”“No one accomplishes anything great alone,” says Nic's mentor, Mark LeBlanc. Tarina shares how a coach kicked her out of high school basketball practice for talking back. This proved a transformational moment in her life, helping her make better choices. Nic's gratitude for the mentors he's had in his life is worth the listen.Great mentors go beyond the hard skills of the trade. Great mentors focus on building on your smart skills, the knowledge and ability to navigate difficult relationships, the right things to say, and showing up on time. If you've got a decade or more experience, then find someone to be a mentor to.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---

Nic shares the quote: “Margin is the space between your load and your limits.” And Tarina illustrates it with the two-lane highway and the space along the side of the road. It's a buffer in your schedule, your heart, and your capacity. It's room for error.In this episode, they talk about Chapters 8-11 of Nic's book, Know This Do That. The negative question a lot of people to ask themselves sound like, “Why does the coach hate me?” The positive version soundS like, “What can I do to getter better, faster, stronger?” It's about taking responsibility for your actions and not blaming anyone or anything.“You are where you are because of the decisions you've made.” Just because you weren't born into a Big Oil family doesn't give you permission to make excuses or not fly commercial. To paraphrase Confucius, the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago. The next best time is today.This episode is about four things that will help you grow into becoming a high-value employee. You make not like the answers Nic and Tarina give, but they are true and practical. As Nic shares, we all have the same job: It's to solve problems. Solving problems is the pathway to being more valuable. We all choose our path, our mindset, and how we talk to ourselves.Someone smart enough to apply these insights will be happier and do bigger and better work. Why? Because it's what's needed. Because it works. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.---