Get Forward Focused: Recent Episodes
Jon Reusch
Be the leader your organization and community deserves. Learn firsthand what it takes to be a well-rounded leader from host Jon Reusch and other accomplished leaders in their respective fields with a series of educational, interview and FlashCast podcast formats.
As a leader, you know you need to make wise and efficient financial decisions. But you can also make a real impact in other peoples’ lives by helping them learn to be smarter with their own hard-earned money.
In this episode, we’ll help you better understand investing and building wealth, so you and your team can live your fullest lives. This information is so important for a well-rounded leader.
Fun fact: The average millionaire in the U.S. spends 8 hours a month analyzing their net worth, bank statements, assets and liabilities, etc. Financial literacy is absolutely worth the effort.
Take the First Step:
I highly recommend a Profit & Loss Statement and a Pro Forma sheet as the first steps toward financial literacy. If you’re interested in one or both of these tools, send me an email at jon@getforwardfocused.com and we’ll get you a copy.
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
2:55 - Hypothetical Financial Situation
05:06 - Time - Your Most Important Asset
05:41 - Cash on Cash Return
06:48 - Return on Investment
07:53 - Understanding Passive Income
8:18 - Savings Account
09:17 - Award Certificate of Deposits
10:40 - Money Market Account
12:04 - Credit Union vs Bank
13:22 - Securities
15:46 - Profit & Loss and Pro Forma Sheet
16:46 - Money Isn't Good or Bad
19:04 - Outro
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Building off our last episode about The Power of Time Management, in this Flash Cast we’re digging deeper into an easy method for prioritizing your schedule.
Here’s the gist of it: When something comes up that’s vying for your valuable attention, you can choose to Do It, Defer It, Delegate It or Delete It — and we’ll give you some tips for how to decide.
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - What are the 4Ds?
2:09 - Do It
4:18 - Defer / Delay
5:18 - Delegate
6:10 - Drop It / Delete
08:09 - 4D Recap
8:40 - Outro
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Don’t underestimate the power of an effective time management system. It can help you be more productive, more efficient and less stressed — yet 82% of people say they don’t have a solid method in place to plan their days.
This episode is full of tips and tricks for better organizing and optimizing your valuable time, which you can introduce to your teams and your own life. Listen in to find a few strategies that work for you, then get busy!
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Reasons to Implement a System
03:15 - Win Your Day Before 11
04:28 - Create Your Day The Night Before
05:05 - End of Day Run Down
05:50 - Replace, Don't Erase
07:01 - Measure What You Want to Improve
07:15 - Task Audit Tool
08:12 - Just Start
09:16 - Limit Your Distractions
11:00 - The 4 Ds of Time Management
11:44 - Pomodoro Technique
12:28 - Find An Accountability Partner
13:27 - Books & Podcast Recommendations
15:46 - Outro
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Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Your specific style of motivation and guidance should be adaptable, depending on your team’s immediate needs and situation.
In this episode, we’re reviewing the five most common leadership styles and the pros/cons of each. While you’ll naturally fall into one of these categories, we’ll share ideas for how to capitalize on the strengths of each technique, so you can customize your most effective approach to any scenario.
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In any organization, in any industry, the most important role of a leader boils down to these three things: Finding, attracting and retaining top talent. Everything else is secondary.
In today’s Flash Cast, we’re talking about why these priorities are so critical to your organization’s growth, and how you can succeed through your top performers.
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Three Things to Achieve Success
01:04 - Finding + Attracting Talent
05:18 - Retaining Talent
6:45 - Outro
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In this Forward Focused interview, Associate Broker Roseanne Powell shares the value of PropStream — a dynamic software system that provides deeper insight and curated data for the real estate industry. This is a niche conversation for anyone in the real estate or mortgage industries.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Meet Keller Williams Lakeside Agent, Roseanne Powell
01:51 - The Start of Roseanne's Career in Real Estate
04:03 - Discovering PropStream for Real Estate
06:00 - Why Zillow and Others Can't Compare
07:57 - Understanding the Data on PropStream
09:39 - Targeting Ideal Communities
11:13 - Using Skip Tracing for Leads
14:29 - Creating Organic Relationships
16:28 - Top 3 Things Real Estate Agents Need to Do
21:29 - Pre-Probate List Feature
22:34 - Reverse Mortgage and Other Types of Mortgages
24:06 - Having Informed Conversation
26:44 - The Moving Pieces
30:19 - Free Week Trial
31:58 - Outro
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If you have 60 seconds with a prospective customer or client, can you effectively get your message across and stoke their interest — without fail?
Having a powerful, succinct elevator pitch is a great tool to have in your belt. It’ll help you leave an impression and trigger a follow-up, so you can gain traction in your relationships quickly. In this episode, you’ll get a foolproof framework for mastering your message.
Implement today:
Within the next 48 hours, put this lesson into practice by writing down your own elevator pitch — whether for your business or something in your personal life — to start developing this skill.
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Meet Dani Hohl — one of four new coaches on the Forward Focused team.
If you’re intimidated by the idea of coaching, this interview is a great way to learn more. Dani’s inspiring story will help you understand the power of coaching and how it can transform every aspect of your life, no matter where you are in your journey.
The 7 Circles Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxySwP5LaLE
The 7 Circles Action Plan: https://getforwardfocused.com/the-7-circles-part-2/
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An exciting announcement for our coaching clients: Forward Focused has been retooling to rally around 8 key development areas we believe will allow you to live your fullest life and build your best business. Check out this quick announcement to hear what these pillars are and how we’ll use them to curate a coaching plan for our clients.
Interested in starting off strong in the new year with a 1:1 coaching program? Reach out at the link below to get the ball rolling with a confidential conversation.
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Looking forward into the new year, exciting changes are coming to Forward Focused to help us provide a world-class 1:1 experience for our clients. This episode is a preview of what’s in store for 2024 — including the announcement of a new president early next year and a renewed commitment to the unique pillars that build a well-rounded leader.
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - The Forward Focused Beginning
00:54 - Changes Over The Years
01:20 - A New Forward Focused President - Coming Soon!
01:40 - Stepping Back From CEO
02:16 - What To Expect
2:21 - New Pillars for Forward Focused
03:38 - Outro
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Regardless of your industry, the last several years have brought unprecedented challenges and obstacles. So, if you’re feeling a bit beat down as you close out 2023, remember this: you have a perfect track record of surviving your worst days. Continue betting on yourself.
Today’s Flash Cast is a message of gratitude for YOU — for trusting Forward Focused to guide your growth journey, for showing up, and for investing in yourself. We are committed to delivering more value and opportunities for you in 2024 and can’t wait to share what’s in store.
Thank you for your partnership and resilience!
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Selflessness is a powerful quality for a leader to cultivate — particularly in times of uncertainty or change. In this Flash Cast, we’re discussing 13 ways you can develop healthy selflessness for your team, taken from Tom Ziglar’s book, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times.”
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If you’re using the same coaching techniques for every relationship within your organization, you’re missing an opportunity to meet each person where they’re at to help them truly develop.
In this Forward Focused episode, we’re looking at the Skill-Will Matrix. It’s a coaching technique that will help you identify the type of support that best matches each person individually, based on both their skill level and their willingness to perform a task. It will also help you determine if you have the right people in the right seats for the right tasks.
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Defining Skills
01:13 - Enhanced Focus
02:15 - Looking At The Filled Seats
03:23 - Helping The Team Thrive
03:46 - Quadrant Breakdown
05:33 - High Skill, High Will
06:35 - High Will, Low Skill
08:25 - Low Will, High Skill
09:48 - Low Will, Low Skill
11:14 - Give It Some Thought
11:37 - Meet Your People Where They Are
11:54 - Outro
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High achievers think differently. From athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods to coaches like John Wooden, no one understands the performance mindset of these champions better than Don Yaeger.
Don is the author of 35 books — 11 of which are New York Times Best Sellers — and has interviewed countless athletes and leaders about winning, on and off the field. In this Forward Focused episode, we sat down with Don to talk about the habits of high performers … how they think, live, prepare and work. Spoiler alert: they rarely attribute their success to raw talent.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Meeting Up With Don Yaeger
02:38 - The History of Don Yaeger
04:01 - 16 Characteristics of Greatness
07:06 - Lessons From John Wooden
14:29 - Greatness of Michael Jordan
18:53 - Learning from Tiger Woods
23:02 - The Best in Class
25:45 - Actual Alignment
26:36 - The Pyramid of Success
28:26 - Greatness is a Journey!
29:52 - Reminders of What Actually Matters
31:19 - Memorable Share From Don Yaeger
33:07 - The Corporate Competitor Podcast
34:27 - Outro
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The Corporate Competitor Podcast -
https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/
16 Characteristics of Greatness -
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Pyramid of SUCCESS -
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With discipline and dedication, the small habits you create — or, that extra rep — can compound to create extraordinary results. This Forward Focused Flash Cast highlights an incredible book that explores that concept: “The Power of One More” by Ed Mylett.
There are so many ways to apply the principles from this book to your own journey. Listen in for some key takeaways and why the topic is so relevant heading into the back half of 2023.
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Ed Mylett Keynote Intro
01:37 - The Power of Doing One More
02:43 - When Challenges Get Real
04:22 - Surrounding Yourself With the Right People & Things
04:37 - Pain Changes Us
06:39 - 100 Degree Life
08:40 - Relationships That Serve You
09:23 - Living in the Matrix - Reticular Activating System
11:57 - Asking the Questions That Matter
12:58 - Ed's Story
14:18 - Outro
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After a few years of fist bumping and virtual meetings, we’ve lost the art of the first impression. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why it’s so important to make a meaningful connection when you meet someone new — whether you’re at a wedding or a business conference.
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A top leadership-related Google search right now is “Will leadership change in 2023?” In this episode, I’m discussing why this topic is on everyone’s minds, and whether the fundamentals of leadership should be modified in the current climate.
As a leader, it’s natural this time of year to reflect on yourself and areas to improve in 2023. As you do so, I encourage you to check out a previous episode, Level Up Your Influence, for some guidance around your plans to grow in the coming year.
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As we wrap up the year and start mapping out goals for 2023, there are plenty of challenges in this uncertain economy that may feel out of your control. To help you prep for a strong year ahead despite those threats, this Flash Cast covers four new things to consider in your planning conversations.
You can add these four factors into your Year-End Checklist to close out the year in a more purposeful, impactful way. If you need a full refresher on that process, check out our previousYear-End Checklist episode and Resource Guide.
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Changes For 2023
01:08 - Reviewing Your Systems, Tools, Technology, and People
02:20 - Unmet Goal Scenario
03:00 - Giving Yourself Grace
04:36 - A Skill-Based Economy
05:52 - No Shortcuts to Success
06:45 - Self Audit Your Ability
08:07- Don't Leave Behind Opportunity
8:51 - Outro
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Are you more of a leader or a manager? In this episode, we’ll walk you through an easy interactive exercise to analyze how you balance those two roles. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready.
I want to be clear: this exercise goes beyond an aspirational assessment, because there are times when you need to wear both hats. Having clarity about which way you’re leaning can help you make decisions about the right next steps for your organization.
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Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Leader vs Manager
01:52 - Interactive Leader vs Manager Activity
05:44 - Exploring The Results
08:47 - The 5 Shared Hats
10:32 - Vision
11:46 - Journaling + Reflecting
12:48 - Outro
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In this Flash Cast, we’re pulling a great lesson out of the archives and revisiting the KRONC method of budgeting: Keep, Reduce, Offset, Negotiate, Cut.
KRONC is an easy way to analyze your finances — and it’s the perfect time to give it a try. Given the uncertainty of the economy, this will help you make temporary changes to stay financially healthy now, so you can thrive later.
After you listen, put these steps in action in your own business by downloading our Financial Thermostat Tool
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The ultimate goal of most business owners is financial freedom — the kind of sustainable wealth that enables you to spend more of your time the way you choose.
In this episode, we’re laying out a path that can help you reach that level of wealth and freedom by focusing on four key stages of growth. This is a great episode to help you get out of the rut of “doing” and onto a smarter path toward your bigger long-term vision.
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In this Forward Focused Interview, Jon sits down with Executive Coach Terrie Foster-Nowland — who also happens to be his own professional coach.
Jon and Terrie discuss how a coach can help you unlock your fullest potential and stay accountable along your journey. If you’re considering working with a coach or curious about how it works, this is a great episode to begin your research. You’ll learn about what to expect from coaching, how to make sure you’re aligned with the coach you choose and how to measure your success from the process.
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In our last episode, we talked about the 7 Circles method for finding balance in every area of your life: personal, spiritual, job, business, finance, physical health, and relationships with others. Now it’s time to develop your action plan.
In this Flash Cast, we’re sharing a quick way to help you level up your achievement in each of those key areas over the next 90 days. You’ll put pen to paper to come up with your own simple strategies for success.
After listening to the episode, use our 7 Circles Resource Doc to get started on your personalized plan.
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We talk a lot about being a well-rounded leader at Forward Focused. Today’s episode shares an easy way to achieve that all-important balance in every area of your life, using the 7 Circles method.
This technique comes from the book “The One Thing” (Chapter 10, specifically) and is designed to help you focus on achieving success in the most important areas of your life without sacrificing the others. To get you started, Jon is sharing his own 7 Circles and the thought process behind each.
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In this episode, we’re sharing a quick tip for your entire team to help ensure every single client interaction is treated with the same level of service. It’s called the Rule of Three.
This simple communication method can be used to help stay in control of the conversation and provide a great client experience, consistently. Give it a try next time you call or email a client.
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Change inevitably brings uncertainty and fear, maybe even resistance. If you’ve ever felt challenged by change as a leader, listen in.
We’re trying something a little different with this episode. In this FlashCast, we’re reading some excerpts from a classic story that will help you understand how to embrace change to adapt with your team.
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Even the best leaders get overwhelmed with the natural pressures of growing a business or team from time to time. However, there are three particular sources of stress that are within your control to manage — in both your professional and personal life.
In this episode, we’re talking about three common causes of stress you can acknowledge today and how to implement coping mechanisms to clear your mental path to success.
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When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who guides a hard-working team.
In this Forward Focused interview, we sat down with someone who can speak to that experience firsthand — Joe Kutchey, owner of HSP Diesel. Listen in to hear about the lessons he learned growing a company organically from the ground up into a $6.5M gross annual sales operation.
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What do you want your organization to create in this world?
The answer starts with knowing thyself. A strong organization needs a clearly articulated Mission, Vision, Values, Belief System and Perspective (or MVVBP).
It’s not as intimidating as it may seem. In this Flash Cast, we’ll help you define your MVVBP with examples and explanations to inspire you.
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When you think about the big-picture goals your organization is working on, does your team have a solid strategy in place to get there, or does it seem like you’re spinning in mud?
While most leaders think they’re implementing strategy, in reality, they may just be focused on tactics. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between strategy and tactic, and why you need a balance of both to grow effectively.
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If you’re a leader, no matter what industry you’re in, you’re in the people development business. That mindset is critically important when you’re guiding a team through times of change, fear and uncertainty.
Today, we’re discussing one of my favorite books of 2022, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar (son of iconic motivational speaker Zig Ziglar — one of the greats). It’s about creating an environment that will help your team thrive through adversity, and it should be at the top of your reading list this year.
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As a leader, it’s great to celebrate success in your organization — but don’t let overconfidence blind you to the red flags of potential downfall. This Flash Cast is inspired by Jim Collins’ book, “How the Mighty Fall,” which describes 5 stages of decline in a company and the warning signs to keep on your radar, so you can avoid them. If you find your organization falling, it’s important to act now and rise again.
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Even the best leaders have blind spots. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about an awesome concept in communication called Johari’s Window that will help you get more honest feedback on your own. It’s a useful tool for leaders to help build trust and authenticity in your organization, so you can become the best possible version of yourself, for your team.
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When it’s time to hire new employees, finding someone who will add value to your organization is the first step. The next step — which is equally important — is to make sure the new team member has what they need to be successful in your organization.
In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should do with every new hire to help them be an asset to your organization.
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Here’s a simple task you can add to the end of your workday to set yourself up for success the next morning: the Daily Rundown. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should do before closing out the day — and how powerful this small habit can be.
Note: This episode builds on the advice of an earlier episode, Breathe (https://getforwardfocused.com/just-breathe), which introduces the concept of setting aside time in your schedule to focus and realign so you can regain control over your calendar.
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When you’re spending too much of your day on the wrong types of tasks, you’re not getting the best return on your time. In this episode, we’re explaining how to conduct a Task Audit. It’s a simple, eye-opening activity that will help you reduce your functional and administrative tasks, so you can invest your time more effectively every day.
Try it yourself using the Task Audit worksheet [https://getforwardfocused.com/task-audit-activity]. If you need help implementing the audit or driving the conversation, reach out to ask how Forward Focused services can help.
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Over the course of a life or career, it’s natural to hit an occasional ceiling where you feel stuck at a certain level of achievement. But the danger of sitting stagnant in that place for too long is that you resign yourself to the status quo —something a good leader never wants to do.
Today’s conversation is about the systems, tools and people that can help you break through a ceiling of achievement, with a few great real-world examples to drive it home.
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We often think of 360 Reviews as a method of improving the performance of an individual employee. But to really be effective as a leader, you need to collect honest, direct and usable feedback about your own performance, too.
In this Flash Cast, we’re covering 8 Best Practices for implementing a true 360 Review process that will provide data to help your team and organization flourish. It’s time to get vulnerable and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly.
This process might feel awkward at first. Follow this link to use our (Time-Stamped 360 Review Best Practices Guide) to remind yourself why this type of feedback is so important to the success of your organization.
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The culture of your workplace is as important as your strategy — it’s the thread that allows a team to accomplish goals together.
Wondering how your own company culture stacks up? This FlashCast shares 10 Signs of AWESOME Company Culture, inspired by a great LinkedIn post from Daniel Abrahams (CEO of Hustlr creative agency). Listen in so you can make sure your behavior as a leader sets the right tone.
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This Flash Cast provides a quick tip you can literally keep in your back pocket. We’re sharing a simple mnemonic tool (an easy word association) to serve as your weekly roadmap — a targeted focus strategy for each day that’ll help you win your week.
No need to memorize this one. After you listen, print out the Weekly Roadmap Pocket Guide below and stash it in your car, wallet or desk to reference all week. Pocket Guide available here : https://getforwardfocused.com/your-weekly-roadmap-pocket-guide/
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Here’s something the best leaders and CEOs in the U.S. have in common: They read a lot of books. About one per week, according to most estimates. If you’re looking to pick up the habit yourself, I’ve got three recommendations for a strong start.
In this Flash Cast, I’m sharing the books that changed my life in 2021, and why I encourage you to grab a copy ASAP.
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Attitude is everything. It sets the tone for the relationships in your life, makes the difference between success and failure, and helps you thrive through the toughest challenges. In short, it shapes your entire life.
In this FlashCast, we’re talking about six important ways your attitude as a leader makes a difference — and why it’s so important to show up for your people in the right state of mind. This is a great lesson to get your new year off on the right foot.
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The year-end assessment is a pivotal opportunity for you and your organization to reflect on the past 12 months and make important adjustments to move forward into 2022.
There are five best practices I recommend adding to your December checklist to gain clarity for a strong year ahead. Check out this Flash Cast for your to-do list, which comes with a PDF Resource Guide to help you execute with confidence.
Year-End PDF Checklist Guide : https://getforwardfocused.com/year-end-checklist-includes-pdf-doc/
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New coaching opportunity: We’re opening additional personal one-on-one coaching spots in 2022 for leaders who want to take their growth to a new level.
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When you’re faced with a new situation or problem as a leader, you can always rely on your past experiences to find the most effective path forward. It’s a simple, intuitive concept that high-performing people use to level-up their influence.
In this episode, we’re sharing some examples of how your own accumulated lessons can help you save time and lead more effectively.
For more ways to hit the next stage, check out our full Level Up Your Influence episode (https://getforwardfocused.com/level-up-your-influence-leadership-101/)
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In this episode, we have 10 more timeless lessons from a billionaire for you to learn from and reflect on at every stage in your leadership journey.
This is Part 2 in the series. Before you listen, make sure to check out Part 1 for the first 10 lessons from Gary Keller, the co-founder and current Executive Chairman of Keller Williams Realty and KWx.
Just like Part 1, this episode is meant to be listened to more than once. You’ll pick up on different nuggets at different stages of your development. Check out our timestamped resource guide at our episode homepage (https://getforwardfocused.com/more-lessons-from-a-billionaire-part-2-of-2/) to quickly revisit specific tips.
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There’s so much to learn from the way an ultra-successful leader thinks, speaks and communicates with others to achieve a goal. In today’s episode (Part 1 of 2), we’re tapping into the billionaire mindset with 10 key lessons from Gary Keller.
Gary Keller is the co-founder and current Executive Chairman of Keller Williams Realty and KWx, the largest real estate company in the world, and among the small number of billionaires currently in the U.S. The advice he’s shared over the years is incredibly valuable, no matter where you are in your leadership journey. This episode is meant to be listened to more than once.
You’ll pick up on different nuggets at different stages of your development. Check out our timestamped resource guide at our episode homepage (https://getforwardfocused.com/10-less...) to quickly revisit specific tips.
Stay tuned for 10 additional billionaire lessons coming in Part 2.
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We did an episode a while back on “Running Effective Meetings” that included a template on how to plan and execute productive, goal-driven meetings. It’s a fantastic tool. However, if we are truly looking to leave a legacy, we need clarity and alignment on something deeper than our benchmarks: Our vision.
Vision is something that transcends your day-to-day activities and gives your organization an inspirational cause to rally around.
In this Flash Cast, we’re discussing the three things you need to effectively incorporate a greater vision in your organization.
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As a leader, your time is one of your most valuable assets. The only way to focus your actions and align them with your goals, is to stay in control of your own path. This Flash Cast narrows in on a topic introduced during the interview with Ben Gergis of DRYmedic : How to selectively say yes, while strategically saying no.
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Good leaders know how to be selective with the opportunities they say YES to, and when it’s more strategic to say NO. This Forward Focused Interview with Ben Gergis, Owner of DRYmedic Restoration, (https://www.drymedic.com) is full of examples of that wisdom. Listen in as Ben and Jon discuss the benefits of persistence and how to build something wonderful out of what life throws your way.
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To make your goals more manageable and achievable, your plan must include three key components: Frequency (how fast you have to act), effort (what you need to put into it) and your margin to the goal (how far you have to go). In this Forward Focused FlashCast, we’re giving you quick tips on how to hit the mark.
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Get ready to experience Jon’s exciting interview with “Inside Real Estate” - a podcast with Paul Apostolakis, Sal Cusumano, and Brad Weissgerber. Watch as they dive into multiple insights of real estate. Find out what makes Keller Williams Lakeside successful; and learn how to take the information discussed and build it into your business model, no matter what occupation your business specializes in. See how they identify true talent, and how to manage your employees, in a new, transitional business atmosphere.
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As a leader, life can fly by so fast. Each week, you are pressed with making quick decisions for your team. Then, you forget to take the time to establish that moment of peace for yourself. Catching up on emails, reflecting on your business, or even taking the time to eat lunch, can get lost in the hustle and bustle. Learn how to implement a more stress-free option to your busy week, to keep you focused on your needs, throughout each day.
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Nick Tracy, Owner and Operator of Nick Tracy Real Estate, is a master of productivity and living life by design. In this Forward Focused Interview, Nick shares some lessons he learned on the importance of compounding consistency; and how to set up systems to replicate goals and growth, year over year.
Nick aims to learn something new, every day — without letting the commitment burden his schedule. See our episode homepage (Nick Tracy Interview) for his top two educational favorites. These will expand your mind into learning something new. They will also help grow your organization in a positive way.
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Part 3 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: Now that you’ve gone through the exercise of identifying your own non-negotiable core values, the real work begins. What should you do if they’re not in alignment with your organization or your personal relationships? This FlashCast will help you reflect on that tension and navigate the decisions you may need to make to truly start living your values, in every area of your life.
Need some help with your introspection? Check out our Aligning Core Values guide, which is designed to help you assess the positives and negatives of your current situation, in relation to your core values.
Related: If you haven’t already done so, start this series by listening to Core Values 101 (Part 1 of 3) and Identifying Your Core Values (Part 2 of 3)
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Part 2 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: In this FlashCast, we’re setting the wheels in motion for you and your team members to begin aligning core values. We’ll walk you through an interactive activity, which was developed by Dan Gaken of the Central Michigan University Leadership Institute, designed to help identify your non-negotiable values. The activity will also spark some meaningful conversations along the way. We’re providing Printable Activity Tools to help you through the exercise. Or, we can help facilitate the process for your group, through our Forward Focused Coaching Services.
Related: For an introduction to the concept of core values, listen to the episode Core Values 101 (Part 1 of 3) - "Introduction"
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This Flash Cast is the first episode of a three-part series designed to introduce you to the all-important concept of core values. Core values are the non-negotiable beliefs that make up who you are and what you stand for, as a person. Knowing and living your core values can help you become a more authentic leader, so it’s important to spend some time working on them.
Listen to this episode (Part 1) for an overview of core values and how they relate to the success of your organization. Then, stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3, which will take you deeper into the process of identifying and living your own core values.
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Dan Gaken is the director of Central Michigan University’s Sarah Opperman Leadership Institute – and is also one of the most impactful role models in Jon Reusch’s own life. In this Forward Focused interview, Dan is sharing insights about defining and upholding the core values that will help you get the most out of yourself and your team.
Dan runs an awesome exercise at CMU that helps leaders identify their core values (more on that to come in future Forward Focused episodes). The exercise was inspired by Rushworth Kidder’s book, “How Good People Make Tough Choices,” which I encourage you to read as you start thinking of your own guiding principles. Check out a preview of the book and connect with Dan Gaken at the following link... https://getforwardfocused.com/dan-gaken-cmu-leadership-director-core-values/
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There are 5 rungs on the ladder of leadership — each with an exponentially increasing level of impact on your team and your organization. Consider this Forward Focused episode a foundational tool for your journey, because we’re talking about each stage of leadership and what it takes to level up that influence to a new height. Wondering where to begin after you listen?
The attached "Level Up Your Influence" resource document will help you determine which level you’re at today (1-5) — your starting point for the journey. Available at the following link... https://getforwardfocused.com/level-up-your-influence-leadership-101/
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Marc Blair of MI Sold Team has used specific models and systems in order to grow real estate businesses in two different countries to success. But equally important, he counterbalances that ambition with a focus on his personal health, family and needs. Listen in on this interview to hear how he does it.
More inspiration: Marc mentions a few resources he’s found value in, check out the resources at our episode homepage, including Marc's Podcast (What I've Learned) -- https://getforwardfocused.com/what-ive-learned-w-marc-blair-real-estate/
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Part 2 of 2 - Post-Pandemic
If you could go back to your pre-pandemic self as a leader, what would you tell yourself? Today, I reconnected with Barrett Henson, owner and operating partner of Fit Body Boot Camp, to talk about adjusting and adapting through a year of some serious change.
Check out both episodes (Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic & Part 2 - Post-Pandemic) for a great real-world example of how a business based in one of the hardest-hit industries stayed strong through adversity. As Barrett says, your circumstances may change, but your responsibilities as a leader do not.
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Part 1 of 2 - Pre-Pandemic
This interview was just a few days before the world shut down at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. We've held this episode for just over a year and are releasing it as a two part series -- "Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic" + "Part 2 - Post-Pandemic" (Recorded one year apart)
Part 1 - (Pre-Pandemic) Barrett Henson has taken his Fit Body Boot Camp franchise to a top 10 out of 500 gyms globally in a period of just 5 years. In this interview, we're digging into the mindset, coaching techniques and team building that have elevated the business to that level of success.
Check "Part 2 - Post-Pandemic" for a great real-world example of how a business based in one of the hardest-hit industries stayed strong through adversity. As Barrett says, your circumstances may change, but your responsibilities as a leader do not.
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Have a big goal to meet this week? This FlastCast will give you the play-by-play of what to do each day to help your team crush it — and still get out of work on time Friday afternoon. We’re sharing the detailed strategy that helped us plan a last-minute event as an example.
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Willie Davis embodies the well-rounded leader. He has crystal clear values that manifest into purposeful goals and decisions. In this Forward Focused interview, we talk about what drives him forward as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.
If you’re inspired by what Willie Davis has to say in our interview, check out his podcast (On The Verge) and some of his favorite resources that have guided his path... (https://getforwardfocused.com/willie-davis-interview/)
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How do you know you’re focusing on the most worthwhile tasks when you have so many things tugging at your sleeve? This FlashCast introduces the Urgent-Important Quadrant (also known as the Eisenhower Matrix) — a tool that’ll help you categorize your to-do list to make your time more effective.
Click the link to check out our "Urgent-Important Quadrant" Doc located on the Forward Focused blog.
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In this Forward Focused interview, you’ll hear leadership advice from Charles Tamou, founder of Doctors of Real Estate — one of the top 5% of real estate teams in the U.S. Listen in as Charles talks about the mindset that got them there and how the team plans to push toward their goal of $10M in commission
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A meeting that could’ve been an email is a waste of everyone’s time and energy. Without a purposeful agenda, participants lose focus. In this FlashCast, we’re providing a fool-proof template (printable version linked below) that will help you plan and execute productive, agenda-driven meetings that are a more effective use of your team’s time.
"Effective Meetings" printable template --> https://getforwardfocused.com/running-effective-meetings-w-guide-doc
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A text message, a Facebook comment, an unexpected phone call…we’re all slammed with things that can pull our focus off what we need to accomplish. This episode will give you quick strategies to help keep your eye on the prize in a day full of distractions.
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As a leader, there are countless things tugging on your attention any given day. This FlastCast will help you choose what tasks to get off your plate, so you can get time back in your schedule to focus on your most important work.
Have a pen and paper ready for this one — you’re going to learn how to take action right away to start prioritizing this week’s agenda.
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Becoming a relational leader will pay off in big dividends for years to come. In this episode, we’re talking about the key outcomes to look for in your relationships to help measure their success — whether you’re leading an organization or still aspiring to be a leader.
We cover a number of great resources in this episode, find them all at our "Relational Leadership : Episode Homepage".
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Bringing new talent into your organization is a big deal — and the cost of a bad hiring decision is tremendous. In this FlashCast, we’re talking about what areas to focus on when you’re identifying new team members.
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Forward Focused hits the road. Jon was interviewed by Caryn Prall on the Messy Empire podcast, talking about the wins, losses and experiences that have shaped him as a leader. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain of Jon Reusch.
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Consistently improving on one or two of your core strengths, day in and day out, will help you succeed at a higher level. Cut out the “noise.” This is a quick tip that will help you stay ultra-focused in your growth as a leader.
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From how his service in the U.S. Air Force shaped his management style to the importance of hiring the right people – Doug Andrus delivers some key insights and helpful takeaways from his many years of leadership experience.
Today, Doug is the managing broker at Keller Williams Lakeside in Southeast Metro Detroit. Doug’s role within the KWL leadership team has helped drive growth and earn them a position as a top 50 office of 920 company-wide.
More inspiration: Doug gained a lot of value from the book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Give it a read to dive deeper into some of his insights.
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When you’re thinking about your goals for the coming months, focus on these three things: Growth and retention, production metrics and profitability. In this episode, we’re diving into each of these cornerstones and sharing tips on how to incorporate them into your goal-setting strategy.
Our challenge for you: Can you elevate your game by incorporating all three of these aspects into your organization’s targets?
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Why does a hedgehog make a better leader than a fox? The Greek parable about the two animals — inspired by a great analogy in Jim Collins’ book “Good to Great” — gives us a key piece of advice on leadership. Jon explains why it’s so important to define your own Hedgehog Concept: one big idea to guide your decisions and drive success.
Our challenge for you: How can you put your greatest passion at the center of everything your enterprise does?
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Let’s discuss the leaders who took the time to help us on our journey. Jon talks about why it’s important to slow down with your team members, so you can help speed up their success in the long term.
Our challenge for you: What’s one thing you can do next week to slow down, so those around you can speed up?
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Sharpen your business and personal development with a SWOT analysis — a tool that helps you assess yourself and your organization. Ask yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses? Where are your opportunities for improvement and threats that may disrupt your goals?
SWOT is a powerful tool when used and revisited regularly with your team. We’ve attached our Forward Focused "SWOT Template" along with some guidance questions to help get you started. Follow the link to try this strategy in your organization.
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Sit in on a conversation with Jon Reusch and Stacy Peardon, a powerhouse in the real estate industry. Stacy touches on humble beginnings, building her organization while maintaining balance, and a deep dive on the importance of strong relationships with your team, mentors, and coaches.
Stacy mentions that running a “SWOT Analysis” regularly is powerful tool within her team and has played a large role in their culture. Download our "Forward Focused SWOT template" and implement this tool in your own organization.
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Budget is NOT a bad word and it doesn’t need to be overcomplicated. Jon makes it simple and includes actionable steps to keep your finger on the pulse of your numbers.
After you listen, put these steps in action in your own business by downloading our new Financial Thermostat Tool. This is a game-changer for safeguarding your business.
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Communication, budgeting and focusing on your people are key elements of leading during a crisis. Listen in as Jon sits down with Joe Tiano (the Project Manager and Producer of Forward Focused) to discuss tools you can implement to safeguard your organization from unexpected situations. You’ll also hear examples of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the small Forward Focused podcast team in contrast to Jon’s real estate brokerage, which is home to over 400 people.
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Introducing Forward Focused — a leadership podcast to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Start your day with our educational, interview and FlashCast recordings, complimented by a variety of downloadable tools and resources to help you put the strategies into action.
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