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What you focus on is what you get more of." - Cindy Zurchin In this episode, host Ana Melikian speaks with Dr. Cindy Zurchin, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in transforming workplace culture, about the power of creating fun and thriving work environments. Cindy enlightens us on how incorporating trust, positivity, and innovation into workplace culture can lead to enhanced productivity and satisfaction. Ana and Cindy delve into the challenges many face in traditional toxic workspaces and the steps one can take to shift from a culture of negativity to one of encouragement and growth. Cindy shares her own journey from adopting a tough management style to embracing servant leadership, highlighting the significance of building a people-centric organization. She presents her proven strategies encapsulated in the "Raise the BAR" initiative, focusing on Building trust, Activating positivity, and Redirecting mistakes. Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to initiate positive changes in their environments, from small business settings to large organizations, and the importance of recognition and gratitude in cultivating a healthy work culture. Motivation, acknowledgment, and the implementation of servant leadership are at the core of Cindy's approach, promising not only improved business outcomes but also a more fulfilling professional life. Let's dive in! This week on the MINDSET ZONE: 00:00 Recognizing Employees: The Power of Acknowledgment 00:28 Introduction to the Mindset Zone 01:06 Meet Cindy Surgeon: Transforming Workplace Culture 01:29 The Vision of a Fun Workplace 04:25 Understanding Toxic Workplaces 06:04 Cindy's Personal Journey in Leadership 12:17 From Toxic to Thriving: Real-Life Transformations 15:18 Raise the BAR: Building Trust and Positivity 18:23 Advice for Leaders: Changing Toxic Work Cultures 24:47 Conclusion: Creating a Thriving Work Culture About The Guest Dr. Cindy Zurchin has over 30 years of leadership experience as a motivational speaker, trainer, and author. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University and has additional certifications from prestigious programs such as “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and “Leading Change.”  Cindy has held various educational leadership positions, including Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent, overseeing a $62 million budget and 500 staff members. She transformed a struggling school into a nationwide success by applying the leadership principles detailed in her book, “The Whale Done! School,” co-authored with Ken Blanchard. Her signature approach focuses on fostering vibrant school environments for students, teachers, and parents.  As a consultant for the Blanchard Institute, Cindy collaborated with educators and parents nationwide, building trust in school communities, particularly in California, where her models gained rapid acceptance. She has been featured in Principal Magazine and TribLive.com.  Cindy is currently the CEO of her consulting firm. She resides in Pittsburgh with her husband, John, and is a proud mother of two grown sons. She advocates for trust, resilience, and success through strategic action. Connect with: Linkedin.com/in/cindyzurchin/ drcindyzurchin.com Resources: Book: The Whale Done! School: Transforming a School's Culture by Catching Students Doing Things Right Related Content: Expand What's Possible

How do you successfully navigate the balance between starting a new career AND a new family? You'll want to tune in to this enlightening episode featuring Dr. Meagan Scarborough for the answer! Journey with her as she shares her gripping tale of beginning her dental career with a four-week-old baby in tow. Meagan paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs she encountered while running her dental practice and managing the high demands of being a freshly minted professional and a new mom. Going from Texas to Tennessee, she takes us into her journey of innovation and adaptability, opening up about the unique approaches she has introduced to her practices.But that's not all. Meagan takes us deeper into the world of dentistry with her candid discussion on the role of hygienists, the importance of good team dynamics in a practice, and the fine line between offering quantity and maintaining quality service. She brings in a completely novel approach to her practice, drawing inspiration from the service model of Chick-fil-A. She expands on how focusing on exceptional service and comprehensive patient care brings both success to her practice and satisfaction to her patients. All these in line with her core belief that treating people well remains the key to success, whether in dentistry or life.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to balance a starting career with motherhood.Insider knowledge about running a successful practice.The importance of team dynamics and partnership in the dental field.The role of hygienists and how they impact your practice.How you can adopt the Chick-fil-A model of service in your practice.Listen to this episode and discover the revolutionary ways to improve services and patient experience in the dental industry!‍‍Sponsors:‍For high quality AND affordable dental supply options, visit The Dentists Supply Company(TDSC) website today! Our listeners get a special deal - 25% off on orders over $500 - Just type in the special code: TDM25 at checkout for your exclusive offer. AND if you're a member of your state's Dental Association, you may be eligible for additional savings upon providing your ADA number. Click or copy and paste the link here to save today! https://www.tdsc.com/‍Guest: Dr. Meagan ScarboroughPractice Name: Steiner DentalCheck out Meagan's Media:Website: https://www.steinerdental.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arenovatedpurpose‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Books/Publications:Whale Done!: The Power of Positive RelationshipsPlaces/Establishments:Chick-fil-ABuc-ee'sCamp LonghornTV/Movies:Father of the BrideSchrute Bucks (The Office)‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.‍

Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling children's author Stuart Gibbs about Whale Done, the eighth book in the iconic FunJungle series. Stuart describes his love of animals, his job at a zoo studying capybaras, and his decision to write about an exploding whale in Malibu. He also talks about his popular Spy School series and (accidentally) reveals where the next book will take place! Finally, he talks about writing as an escape, which helped after his wife's passing, and reveals he spends a lot of time in the worlds he has imagined and put on paper. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3ZctMDLSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Acast+ and get exclusive access to the in-store author events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to discuss the total cost of risk. They talk about how companies utilize the total cost of risk and how they can relay it to their clients and prospects. Episode Highlights: David shares his experience when he went to the National Alliance and received his CRM designation. (7:13) What's the certification process look like? (7:33) David shares that one of the benefits of using the total cost of risk is that it helps people make informed risk management decisions. (7:58) David mentions that making informed risk management decisions doesn't always mean that they are going to be good. (9:19) David shares a story about the Ford Pinto, where it became a massive hazard because of its design. (9:30) David mentions that if you know your total cost of risk, you can use it to benchmark your process and have something unquantifiable. (11:42) David shares that if you know your total cost of risk, you can help in promoting safety and risk management initiatives. (11:54) David mentions the book entitled Whale Done!, by Ken Blanchard. (15:43) Kyle thinks that people would respond to rewarding behavior, better than the negative reinforcement of it. (17:29) David mentions that everybody that is in manufacturing or some kind of a measurable service occupation has a metric for quality. (19:04) David shares that when you talk to operationally inclined people, they're going to be able to point out not only how they measure quality, but also how they measure productivity. (19:39) Kyle mentions that the common answer to measuring safety is the number of injuries or frequency of injuries or claims. (20:11) David mentions that when he calculates the total cost of risk, he shows them how many days they have to operate in an assumed sales volume, and an assumed profit margin to cover that total cost of risk. (21:09) Tweetable Quotes: “I'm a big fan of behavioral-based safety incentive plans. I want people to know that we're going to reward them for doing the right things, and it's not expensive, it's far less expensive to put an incentive program in place when you reward the behaviors you want to see so that people replicate them.” - David Carothers “You give people attention, and you reward them for the behaviors that you want to see so they will replicate those. But don't make a big deal about when they're not giving you the right behavior and they're doing the wrong thing, you just simply positively redirect them the way that you want them to go. Because subconsciously, your mind has to replicate those behaviors that get your attention.” - David Carothers “I think what that shows too is it's not the overly technical stuff. We're not getting deep in the weeds of insurance stuff. I mean, nothing really, that we've talked about has been even insurance-related other than we talked about the premiums, briefly because it's a portion of the total cost of risk.” - Kyle Houck “You can tweak it and make it fit whoever you're sitting there in front of. But I think this should help people with that conversation in breaking down what components are actually a part of the total cost of risk and how they're going to impact that individual prospect.” - Kyle Houck Resources Mentioned: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to discuss the total cost of risk. They talk about how companies utilize the total cost of risk and how they can relay it to their clients and prospects. Episode Highlights: David shares his experience when he went to the National Alliance and received his CRM designation. (7:13) What's the certification process look like? (7:33) David shares that one of the benefits of using the total cost of risk is that it helps people make informed risk management decisions. (7:58) David mentions that making informed risk management decisions doesn't always mean that they are going to be good. (9:19) David shares a story about the Ford Pinto, where it became a massive hazard because of its design. (9:30) David mentions that if you know your total cost of risk, you can use it to benchmark your process and have something unquantifiable. (11:42) David shares that if you know your total cost of risk, you can help in promoting safety and risk management initiatives. (11:54) David mentions the book entitled Whale Done!, by Ken Blanchard. (15:43) Kyle thinks that people would respond to rewarding behavior, better than the negative reinforcement of it. (17:29) David mentions that everybody that is in manufacturing or some kind of a measurable service occupation has a metric for quality. (19:04) David shares that when you talk to operationally inclined people, they're going to be able to point out not only how they measure quality, but also how they measure productivity. (19:39) Kyle mentions that the common answer to measuring safety is the number of injuries or frequency of injuries or claims. (20:11) David mentions that when he calculates the total cost of risk, he shows them how many days they have to operate in an assumed sales volume, and an assumed profit margin to cover that total cost of risk. (21:09) Tweetable Quotes: “I'm a big fan of behavioral-based safety incentive plans. I want people to know that we're going to reward them for doing the right things, and it's not expensive, it's far less expensive to put an incentive program in place when you reward the behaviors you want to see so that people replicate them.” - David Carothers “You give people attention, and you reward them for the behaviors that you want to see so they will replicate those. But don't make a big deal about when they're not giving you the right behavior and they're doing the wrong thing, you just simply positively redirect them the way that you want them to go. Because subconsciously, your mind has to replicate those behaviors that get your attention.” - David Carothers “I think what that shows too is it's not the overly technical stuff. We're not getting deep in the weeds of insurance stuff. I mean, nothing really, that we've talked about has been even insurance-related other than we talked about the premiums, briefly because it's a portion of the total cost of risk.” - Kyle Houck “You can tweak it and make it fit whoever you're sitting there in front of. But I think this should help people with that conversation in breaking down what components are actually a part of the total cost of risk and how they're going to impact that individual prospect.” - Kyle Houck Resources Mentioned: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

Dr. Cindy Zurchin is a motivational speaker, trainer, author, coach, consultant, and owner of Cynthia's School of Dance. Cindy holds a doctorate degree in Education Leadership, is certified in the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and "Leading Change", as well as Mindfulness, Chair Yoga, and Yoga for Children. She has written several books, including The Whale Done! Series and Ballerina on Wheels. Check out Cindy's services: Dr Cindy Zurchin – Motivational Speaker, Training, Coaching and Consulting Dance Studio - Cynthia's School of Dance (cynthiasschoolofdance.com) Cynthia's School of Dance | Pittsburgh PA | Facebook IG: @cynthiasschoolofdance_ and @cindyzurchin

Can we cultivate a social norm of gratitude? That's Yedda's mission. In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about five simple ways to cultivate gratitude, including five prompts you can use to boost the powerful effects that gratitude has on the body, mind, and soul.  Having trouble cultivating gratitude? Try these prompts and see what you come up with! Today, I smiled when… Today, my heart was touched when… Today, I felt grateful when… Today, I'm thankful for… Today was special because… “This gratitude, as we cultivate it, it's another way of strengthening that container that mindfulness gives us to shut up and sit and hold all of our experiences.” -Yedda We have an infinite number of things to be grateful for, we just have to tap into a state of gratitude… and when you do, you'll change how you show up in the world and how other people show up for you. Now go out and create a ripple of positivity and gratitude in the world! Resources: Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course Ted Talk on Gratitude: link needed* Whale Done! by Ken Blanchard: www.kenblanchard.com/Store/Whale-Done! Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://bit.ly/3B6CSFT  About Yedda: As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame. Yedda's ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life's work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.” Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul. Connect with Yedda: Visit her website: www.yeddastancil.com Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yeddastancil Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil   Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

"Under the Tree" is an initiative to re - live the child hood and our lives by relating to stories by great writers of yesteryears. The objective is to rekindle the interest of reading and showcase the Indian authors work which give rebirth to the tradition, culture. Spiritual series that is rich in Indian ethos along with Management aspects increase positivity which is much needed always..

How do you celebrate success in your business? Do you have a system for team recognition?If not, you're missing out on a great opportunity to boost staff morale and keep everyone aligned with your company's core values.There's a great book on team recognition called Whale Done by Ken Blanchard. It's all about incentivizing the behaviour that you want to see by recognizing good work.Imagine trying to get a whale to do something. You can't possibly make it do anything since it's so big. But you can use rewards to coax it into doing what you want.Clearly, your team members aren't whales. But team recognition uses the same principles. When you celebrate success, you're essentially rewarding your team members for something that you'd like them to keep doing. That reward will make them more likely to repeat the behaviour in the future and boost staff morale.So, how do you systematize recognition and tie it to your core values? First, make sure you have time every week where people are being recognized. Schedule it in. They can be recognized by the leadership team or by their peers. Then, tie that recognition into one of your core values. When you connect the two together, it makes clear what you want your team to be focused on. Plus, it provides extra incentive for those who weren't recognized to follow suit to those who were.Team recognition feels good, helps boost staff morale, and brings people together. If you don't have a systematized way to celebrate success in your business, it's time to start NOW!Connect with me on LinkedInWatch episodes on our YouTube Channel Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Schedule a Discovery Call with me www.kaizenperformance.com

Employee retention is a hot topic at the moment. Join the Visionista and her guest, Chris Bower, President / CEO (Big Cheese and Grand Poobah) of Endurance Federal Credit Union, as they chat about creating environments and opportunities that keep employees happy. They also discuss the roles that mentorship and recognition play in creating supportive environments for employees to thrive. Click here to connect with Chris. Click here to check out Whale Done by Ken Blanchard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-east/support

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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to discuss the total cost of risk. They talk about how companies utilize the total cost of risk and how they can relay it to their clients and prospects. Episode Highlights: David shares his experience when he went to the National Alliance and received his CRM designation. (7:13) What's the certification process look like? (7:33) David shares that one of the benefits of using the total cost of risk is that it helps people make informed risk management decisions. (7:58) David mentions that making informed risk management decisions doesn’t always mean that they are going to be good. (9:19) David shares a story about the Ford Pinto, where it became a massive hazard because of its design. (9:30) David mentions that if you know your total cost of risk, you can use it to benchmark your process and have something unquantifiable. (11:42) David shares that if you know your total cost of risk, you can help in promoting safety and risk management initiatives. (11:54) David mentions the book entitled Whale Done!, by Ken Blanchard. (15:43) Kyle thinks that people would respond to rewarding behavior, better than the negative reinforcement of it. (17:29) David mentions that everybody that is in manufacturing or some kind of a measurable service occupation has a metric for quality. (19:04) David shares that when you talk to operationally inclined people, they're going to be able to point out not only how they measure quality, but also how they measure productivity. (19:39) Kyle mentions that the common answer to measuring safety is the number of injuries or frequency of injuries or claims. (20:11) David mentions that when he calculates the total cost of risk, he shows them how many days they have to operate in an assumed sales volume, and an assumed profit margin to cover that total cost of risk. (21:09) Tweetable Quotes: “I’m a big fan of behavioral-based safety incentive plans. I want people to know that we're going to reward them for doing the right things, and it's not expensive, it’s far less expensive to put an incentive program in place when you reward the behaviors you want to see so that people replicate them.” - David Carothers “You give people attention, and you reward them for the behaviors that you want to see so they will replicate those. But don’t make a big deal about when they're not giving you the right behavior and they're doing the wrong thing, you just simply positively redirect them the way that you want them to go. Because subconsciously, your mind has to replicate those behaviors that get your attention.” - David Carothers “I think what that shows too is it's not the overly technical stuff. We’re not getting deep in the weeds of insurance stuff. I mean, nothing really, that we've talked about has been even insurance-related other than we talked about the premiums, briefly because it's a portion of the total cost of risk.” - Kyle Houck “You can tweak it and make it fit whoever you're sitting there in front of. But I think this should help people with that conversation in breaking down what components are actually a part of the total cost of risk and how they're going to impact that individual prospect.” - Kyle Houck Resources Mentioned: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

The call of God upon your life will never change - even if you end up in the belly of a whale! So choose to follow Him and walk in obedience!

Reward process...to rediect to what one is good at by that motivating them to do better and by that Chieving what you want without much effort or negative impact on you

More whale done you do better for you....but humans are different .....when you met with highly unacceptable behaviour..it is better to tell them immediately without ambiguity..and how it has effected you..disappointed . Confused ..but immediately move on to go to reward progress ....means any movement in the right direction ..

Highly beneficial to get what the you want.....praise immediately...be specific aboutvehat they did it right or almost right...share your positive feelings about what they did ...encourage them to keep up the good work...then you will see without disturbing your homeostasis--- ( ability to maintain mental stability despite of outside disturbances )--++you get what you want & the way you want

This book though detailing with training of Killer Whale brings insight to right n successful way of Management be it your personal or professional life

It is book on human management ..getting the best ...out of people in your personal n professional life ..be it your subordinates : spouse: children ..thus making life easy & comfortable

In this episode, Joseph and Jessica, recap all that was discussed throughout the series, and the role the Holy Spirit plays in setting us free. (01:29) Recap - Sin is a Multi-headed Monster.(03:00) Destructive Aspect of Sin.(05:40) The Gospel Brings Freedom.(07:48) Real-Life Story of Rescue and Freedom.(16:07) The Holy Spirit Turns the Idea of Freedom into a Reality in Our Lives.(18:02)  Focus on the Righteousness of God and The Finished Work of The Cross.(19:16) Whale Done(21:18) Quit Smoking Cold Turkey.(26:56) Getting Over a Bad Relationship.(28:44) We Are a New Creation.(30:06) Our Identity as The Righteousness of God.(30:44) Hate the Sin and Not The Sinner.(32:05) Surrendering Every Aspect of Our Lives to Christ.(34:44) Spirited Reflections.Thank you for listening. Book RecommendationsWhale Done! - Ken BlanchardIntro and Outro Music: Godfrey GomezCover Art: Maurice GomezFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @spiritedtalkspodcastRead our blog and check our other episodes easily from our website spiritedtalks.com. 

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about claims that have had an impact on their careers and personal lives as well.   Episode Highlights: Kyle mentions that David has more experience in claims than him. (1:38) David mentions that he will be sharing three of his personal experiences about claims. (1:51) David shares that personally and in his career, claims have shifted his thought process and made him look at things a little bit differently. (2:05) David talks about the day he went to Key West for Father’s Day, four years ago. (2:10) David shares that this is one of the scenarios you get when a CIC instructor gets up and gives you claims scenarios because it's got a lot of layers to it. (4:07) David mentions the first time in his career that he had a death claim. (5:16) David explains what bothered him about a company. (5:32) David shares a story that speaks more to the risk management approach. (10:06) David shares an experience that made him realize the significance of having buy-in from the top down anytime you're going to try and drive change in a company. (15:50) David shares that their philosophy is they want to reinforce positive behavior and redirect negative behavior. (16:07) David mentions a management leadership book entitled Whale Done!: The Power of Positive Relationships by Ken Blanchard. (16:36) David talks about a client who manufactured personal care products for institutional use. (19:58) David mentions the two moral lessons. (25:44) David explains the importance of having everything on file for your clients, particularly signed proposals. (26:20) Kyle shares that they always tell their clients that it’s all about proper documentation. (26:47)   Tweetable Quotes: “We tell our clients all the time, that it's all about documentation...There's no reason why we shouldn't be doing it ourselves.” - Kyle Houck “If somebody is doing the right thing, we want them to replicate that and we want to catch them doing the right thing. If they're doing the wrong thing, we want to acknowledge that we see them doing the wrong thing, but maybe do a quick retrain, redirect, and get them back on to the right track.” - David Carothers “Make sure that your clients are signing proposals. If you're having exclusions or they're rejecting coverage, make sure that there are forms drafted around that as well, because it's really important that you have those things on file.” - David Carothers   Resources Mentioned: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

Meet Dillon Turnage. Dillon, only 28, defies the stigma of not only a tradesman, but also as a millennial. Listen in as he shares his story of growing up in the trades, following the traditional path of education, setting the standard and how he is now leading people older than himself.  Books mentioned: Whale Done by Ken Blanchard Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Guest contributor and former Pathfinders Apprentice, Jessica Westerfield shares insights to a powerful technique to keep your team motivated to do profit-producing activities from the book "Whale Done" and her personal experience of excellence. To apply for the 6-month mastermind "Pathfinders Apprenticeship" go to: https://www.C3Pathfinders.com/Apprenticeship

We talk about Blue Collar Cats and the business leadership lessons that can be gained by understanding the way in which Killer Whales are trained. Dumb is Real looks at dumb parking garages and October is Cancer Awareness month so please support Sweep Away Cancer. www.sweepawaycancer.com

One of my goals is to read - I’ve set a goal of 30 books in 2019 and I will smash that goal (I’m on book number 24 as this episode is released, although I was working on book 23 as I recorded the episode).  When I mention “reading” books, I mean legitimately reading physical books or books on my kindle. I am not including audio books, because I listen to podcasts while I drive around. In this episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, I review the following five last books I’ve read: The Purple Cow by Seth Godin. The basic premise of this book is how you can make your business stand out in a crowd. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This book teaches you that small incremental improvements every day add up to tremendous changes over time. Whale Done by Kenneth H. Blanchard, Thad Lacinak, Chuck Tompkins, and Jim Ballard. My biggest takeaway from this book is the power of positivity in creating relationships with my staff, my friends, my family and everyone else with whom I interact in all phases of my life. Raving Fans also by Kenneth H. Blanchard, and Sheldon Bowles. I love Mr. Blanchard’s books because they use stories to make their point, and in this book the lesson is how to create raving fans for your business. Putting Stories to Work by Shawn Callahan. I have always felt that finding and telling stories in my presentations was a weakness. This book cures that weakness by showing you how to find, incorporate, refresh or retire stories in your presentations. What are some of your favorite books? Where do you find your books? Do you prefer printed books, e-books, or audible books? Please let me know in the comments, on social media, by email at Shawn@YesnerLaw.com or through the website at www.YesnerLaw.com. You can also order my book - Crushing Debt: 9 Strategies to Eliminate Financial Bullies, and listen all the way to the episode for an offer from me!

Our podcast has grown so much more than a program about insurance regulators, attorneys, and companies. We’ve landed some of the most amazing individuals in and outside the country that even we couldn’t believe how far we’ve come. And to celebrate the success of our podcast, we’ve decided to have some of ILSA’s core management team as our guests for episode 100! In this episode, we discuss how the industry has changed over the years and what we can all look forward to - not just ILSA, but the insurance industry as a whole. The team shares their previous careers before joining ILSA, what it was like at first, and the lessons they learned from the company. They explain the technical side of licensing and regulations and some of the consequences for non-compliance. They share great tips for newcomers as well as describe why ILSA is such a unique company to work for. “Never settle for the initial training you receive. Always have a mindset of being an asset to the company.”  - Kristy Roberts Today on Spot On Insurance: The team's professional background before they joined ILSA. How the insurance industry evolved over the last 20 years. Where ILSA is right now with new and emerging technologies. Paying fees and submitting reports according to state regulations. Placing policy coverage in surplus lines and some of its requirements. Changing tax ID numbers and why it's a pain point. Different types of Zero reports and their individual purpose. Changing corporate structures and how it affects licensing. Common cybersecurity issues and how each state handles them. Tactics hackers use to get to corporate computers. What newcomers need to do to become successful in this industry. What makes ILSA such a great place to work Key Takeaways: Most businesses don't look at the licensing ramifications and expenses that go behind changing a corporate structure. Blockchain is set to revolutionize the industry in ways many business owners can’t imagine. Every state has different regulations about when a report is due or how you should pay fees. Resources mentioned: Whale Done! by Ken Blanchard This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

"Catch People Doing Things Right." ~ Ken Blanchard   Today's Mind-Bullet Monday is based on Ken Blanchard's brilliant book on positive relationships, Whale Done! As a leader/parent/partner, how do you get people to do what you want/need them to do? More importantly, how do you get YOURSELF to do what needs to be done? In Whale Done, Ken shares how it's crucial to catch people doing something right ("Whale Done!) instead of catching them doing something wrong (Gotcha!). Think about it: Trainers have somehow convinced 5-ton whales to leap out over the water and jump over a rope. How is that possible? Turns out the trick the whale trainers use is to simply begin with the rope underwater! Then, over time, slowly and incrementally they increase the rope's height all while offering intense praise and rewards— accentuating the positive! MG asserts that if this is the process to get a 5-ton whale to jump out of the water... how can it not work with other people— even difficult people and most importantly, ourselves — to achieve our seemingly insurmountable goals and challenges. In fact, this is precisely what The Habit Factor's methodology has always taught, particularly when it comes to PARR: Plan, Act, Record, Reassess. You set the bar (for your behavior/habit) low, track, be consistent, and move positively toward your goal, increasing the habit's strength! What (or who) is the 5-ton whale in your life? How can you bring about change by setting the bar super-low (underwater) and creating powerful, positive momentum? Enjoy! Feel free to share the episode and leave a review on iTunes!  Check out Whale Done!: The Power of Positive Relationships, by Ken Blanchard ***** Subscribe iTune here! Subscribe: Android | RSS ***** ~~NEW~~ The New HabitXP Planner! Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh The Magic of Thinking BIG! (David Schwartz) The Success Principles (Jack Canfield) Getting Things Done! (Allen's Great Book!) TRELLO! >>> RESOURCES!!

This week's Flash Back Friday takes us to episode 81, from July 2013. Ken Blanchard is the author of the new book, “TRUST WORKS!” He is also author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “The One Minute Manager.” Blanchard suggests that men should lead their families like Jesus. Using this principle, he explains how managers can reaffirm good work when giving a reprimand. In today's polarized society, building and sustaining trust has become seemingly elusive. Blanchard's ABCD trust model addresses the factors that lead to discord. Blanchard discusses his assessments for measuring trust and tools for building trust skills. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies ® , an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. His books such as The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, Gung Ho!, and Whale Done! have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the “Council of Peers Award of Excellence.” He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. Website: www.KenBlanchard.com

Cindy started her career in education as a high school teacher for at-risk youth. She gained experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in urban education. She served as an assistant superintendent and superintendent of suburban school districts. Her last assignment was as Superintendent of the Abridge Area School District in Abridge, Pennsylvania. Years after her discovery that school culture was the key, Cindy created the first “Whale Done!” school. She communicated her vision to staff and parents of “catching students doing things right”. She then led the development of the new Whale Done! culture, transforming an unruly school into a national model. Cindy encouraged all stakeholders to employ three principle elements: Build Trust, Accentuate the Positive, and Redirect errors and negative behaviors when they occur.

Drew, Harrison, &  Sean are back together to talk traffic on I-405, The Force Awakens, disappointing tifos for "rivalry weekend", the last two months of the MLS season, and an interesting, intriguing, and idiotic lineup called up by Jurgen Klinsmann for upcoming friendlies. Sit back and relax!Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved), Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) and Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen) on twitter and find us on facebook.Subscribe to ASA on iTunes and Stitcher, and give us an 11 star rating!

Ken Blanchard is the author of the new book, "TRUST WORKS!" He is also author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "The One Minute Manager."  Blanchard suggests that men should lead their families like Jesus. Using this principle, he explains how managers can reaffirm good work when giving a reprimand.  In today's polarized society, building and sustaining trust has become seemingly elusive. Blanchard's ABCD trust model addresses the factors that lead to discord. Blanchard discusses his assessments for measuring trust and tools for building trust skills. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.  When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. He is able to speak to an audience and communicate with each person as if they were alone and talking one-on-one. Ken is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.  Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies ® , an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.  Starting with his phenomenal best-selling book, The One Minute Manager ® , coauthored with Spencer Johnson, which has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on best-seller lists, to Raving Fans ® , Gung Ho! ® , and Whale Done! , Ken's impact as a writer is far reaching. His books have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the “Council of Peers Award of Excellence.” He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International.  Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.  Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received a master's degree from Colgate University, and a bachelor's and PhD from Cornell University. An avid golfer, Ken belongs to the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland. Visit Ken Blanchard's website at www.kenblanchard.com.