Leaders Lift: Recent Episodes
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○ Do we have enough true leadership in the world? I'm talking about leaders that want to lead in order to make a difference. To help everyone around them do and be better. It is not uncommon to find leaders that are in the game for the power, notoriety, title, money, etc. The pursuit of those for the wrong reasons can easily pull someone away from real leadership. Real leaders lift. They lift themselves and everyone around them. This podcast is focused on helping current and aspiring leaders with stories, principles, tools, discussion and support - all the things needed to lift themselves and others to new heights.
This week on the Gadgets for Families Tech show, Jason and I had a pretty lengthy and in-depth conversation about the concept of Digital Nomadism.
- What is digital nomadism?
- Would we consider it?
- What cultural shifts are or need to take place?
Those are some of the questions we discussed and I thought it was a good topic for this audience as well. I hope you get something out of it.
If you would like to hear the whole conversation you can do so on YouTube or your podcast player.
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Welcome to Leader's Lift. I'm your host Greg Cunningham.
Today I want to announce that I'm going to be putting a pause on this podcast. I've got several other priorities hitting right now and this is one of the things I have on my plate that falls below the cut off point in my priority list.
I don't think this will be a permanent hiatus and I'm going to leave everything in place to be able to drop a random episode if I have a burning topic that I just want to share with everyone. For the next while, I just won't be committing to any sort of a regular publication schedule.
If you have enjoyed the show, I'd love to get that feedback and if there is something I should consider in the future, please let me know that as well. You can find a contact form on my website at www.mtneboconsulting.com.
I hope that over the last year you have found at least a few things that you are using today to get more out of your own life or to help someone else do so. That was my goal with this. If you have any stories you'd like to share, I'd love to hear those as well.
Until you hear from me again, I hope you will go out there and keep lifting.
Summary
This week I spend a few minutes talking about why I believe curiosity is an important, yet underdeveloped skill.
Key Takeaways
- Curiosity is more than wanting to know something.
- It's about wanting to know and then use that knowledge to get more out of life.
- Everything changes and if you aren't curious, you may just get left behind.
- Without curiosity, you will never know if you are really getting the most out of life.
- Curiosity can be developed.
- If we put in the effort to develop curiosity as a skill, we will move forward down the path to our most potential.
Join me for this curious (pun intended) discussion.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 0:28
- What is Curiosity 01:55
- Why is Curiosity Important 02:53
- How to We Develop Curiosity 06:40
- Getting More Out of Life 15:39
- Wrap Up 19:21
Resources
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- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
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- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
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Summary
One of my keys this year is figuring out how to be more deliberate about the most important things I'm working on. If you have that same goal, then a tool that may help you do so is to figure out what kind of journaling works for you.
Key Takeaways
- Journaling has clear advantages like getting thoughts somewhere we can refer to or helping us brainstorm or sort through ideas.
- First, understand why and what you want to journal.
- If you are just starting out with journaling, keep it simple.
- Like your mvp, start with little wins that help you build momentum.
- My journaling "system" has evolved over time and yours should too.
Join me for the discussion on how I plan to be more deliberate in 2024 through journaling.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Leaders Lift Evolution 00:18
- Topic Intro 01:41
- Benefits of Journaling 05:25
- How To Ideas 09:48
- My Experience Journaling 13:46
- Wrap Up 25:08
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
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Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
As a bonus add on to the last four episodes about planning tools and techniques, I decided to take you through my initial pass of my minimum viable plan for 2024. I'll cover my themes for the year and give a few examples of the next level of detail. Hopefully this will help you take a look at your existing plan or put together an initial one.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:27
- Series Recap 02:07
- My Themes 05:46
- Examples of MVP Items 09:58
- Wrap Up 19:12
Key Takeaways
- Listen to the last four episodes :)
- Start with your key themes, categories, etc.
- Be sure to build in the small wins to help you gain momentum.
- Don't put in so much detail that it isn't manageable.
- Pull in more detail as you go along.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
In part four of this series, let's talk about how letting go actually gains us more (of many things). We have to learn to say no to good and even some pretty great things in order to focus on the things that matter most.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:27
- Setting the Stage 02:17
- Examples 05:01
- Benefits for Leaders 06:45
- General Benefits 08:31
- Wrap Up 11:45
Key Takeaways
- In order to focus on the things that matter most, we are going to have to say no to other things, even good or really good things.
- Saying no is one way to make significant progress on the path to our most potential and to avoid false progress.
- Leaders and those they lead can benefit from the leader saying no to things and delegating.
- Overall we will see less stress and regret if we focus on the things that matter most.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
In part three of this series, I talk about the difference between false and meaningful progress and then what we can do to try and focus on the latter. And then I cover some application ideas for your end of year assessment and planning exercises.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:22
- Setting the Stage 02:10
- False Progress 03:38
- Meaningful Progress 05:05
- Dealing with the Challenge 08:00
- Application 12:41
- Wrap Up 14:03
Key Takeaways
- Being business and making progress are not necessarily the same thing
- Life will fill us with things to go and if we let it, it will feel like it's progress but it's generally false
- Meaningful progress comes when we focus on the things that will make the biggest difference and help us move forward down our chosen path
- We must learn to plan and prioritize the most important things
- Our MVP (minimum viable plan) must have the important things, the things that we just need to get done and the ways we will avoid just being busy.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
This is part two of my end of year series and is focused on the concept of a "minimum viable plan". This is an adaptation of agile software development methodology. Think of it as building the minimum plan to help get you where you want to go and then consistently iterating on that plan as you learn and move down the path to your most potential.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:22
- My adapted definition of agile 01:51
- How I've seen agile work 03:58
- Applying these ideas to development plans 06:46
- Application to end of year planning 09:25
- Wrap Up 16:45
Key Takeaways
- Minimum viable plan: what is the minimum plan that will help me get where I want to go
- Don't buil a plan that is so rigid that if you can't follow it, you give up.
- Build in flexibility
- Small and simple things make the biggest difference
- Build momentum early
- Identify early opportunities to identify if you are on the right path or if you need to course correct
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
This is part one of what I hope will be a four part series covering tools and concepts you can use if you are going to be involved in anyway in an end of year assessment, new years resolutions or anything like that. Topic one is the dangers of comparisons. Let's talk about different kinds of comparisons, why they are a problem, what we can do about them and how this applies to end of year stuff.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:26
- The Problems with Comparisons 02:42
- Comparing Ourselves to Others 04:52
- Social Media Comparisons 07:02
- Comparing Ourselves to Ourselves 11:44
- How to Address This 13:54
- Application to End of Year 20:12
- Wrap Up 22:14
Key Takeaways
- Comparing anything to anything comes almost as easily as breathing.
- Comparing ourselves to anyone else is a big no no.
- Social media comparisons can cause huge issues.
- When comparing ourselves to ourselves, we need to be deliberate and only do good comparisons.
- If we work at it, we can limit how often comparisons take us down a rabbit hole.
- Avoiding comparisons is a good way to improve the quality of our end of year assessments.
Resources
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- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
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Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
A little bit different topic for this week's episode. This is an initial discussion about the voices that we listen to or the sources of information that we allow to influence our lives and eventually help us form our own voices. There are so many voices, way too many our negative and yet we still need to find a way to sort through them, avoid comparisons and find confidence in our own voice that will help us get where we need to go. So let's discuss.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:29
- Story Time 01:30
- What Voices There Are 03:09
- The Challenge with the Voices 03:50
- The Challenge Comparison 06:25
- How We Should Think About This 09:11
- Wrap Up 19:10
Key Takeaways
- There are more voices today than there ever have been
- Many, if not most of those voices are negative.
- We get overwhelmed with them and we end up in comparison land which is never good.
- We need to sort through these voices in order to find our own.
- We need to avoid comparisons to anyone or anything else.
- We also need to find the confidence in our own voice so it can move us to the place of most potential
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
The holidays are practically upon us and I had a conversation with my g4f co-host and that made me realize that I wanted to be more deliberate about the holidays this year. Let me explain. As an introvert, there are a lot of things that happen during the holiday season that make it more difficult to keep my energy well at a good level. So this week, let's talk about what that means and share some ideas on how to deal with it.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:29
- Introvert Recap 02:34
- Holiday Stressors 04:30
- Ideas on How to Deal 10:36
- Wrap Up 16:20
Key Takeaways
- Being an introvert is not about liking or not liking people.
- It's about activities and situations that drain or refill our wells.
- There are certain things during the holidays that may put more of a drain on our wells.
- Doing some analysis, planning and taking some deliberate actions can help us to better deal with the situations.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Have you ever followed Alice down the rabbit hole? Well maybe not her and that specific rabbit hole, but I'll bet you have been down many rabbit holes in your life. They come in many shapes and sizes so let's talk about them and what we might be able to do to be more deliberate in handling them.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:214
- What Are Some Rabbit Holes 02:02
- How Do We Fall Down Them 03:10
- Impact of Falling 04:46
- How to Recognize Them 06:17
- What to Do About Them 09:40
- Wrap Up 16:20
Key Takeaways
- Rabbit Holes Are Real
- How we fall in them and how they impact us are unique to our individual situations
- If we can recognize them, we may be able to be more deliberate about how they impact us
- There are different ways to deal with them but the key is for us to try and regain our perspective and then deliberately decide what to do about it.
- If you are going to ask the cheshire cat which path to take, make sure you know where you want to go.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Over the last while I have noticed that I have been in a rush even when I didn't need to be. And when I look back, I've been doing this for a long time. Sometimes speed is the most important. But there are certainly impacts from rushing, either through something or from one thing to another. And those impacts may mean that rushing is not the best approach.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:20
- Story Time 01:21
- When It's Ok to Rush 04:14
- When Rushing Might Cause Issues 05:48
- Impacts of Rushing When You Shouldn't 07:01
- What to Do About It 10:20
- Wrap Up 17:35
Key Takeaways
- We rush way too much
- There are times when speed works
- There are times when rushing causes issues
- We can be deliberate and not rush all the time if we will put in the effort
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
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- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
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- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
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Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
I have realized that over the last few months, my episode topics have been less about what we would consider traditional leadership and more about things that help us in life, tools that help us move down the path towards our goals and our fullest potential. I figured it was time to do a recap. So that's what this episode is.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:15
- Negative Stories, Fear, Lost and Found and Being Ok 01:32
- Thriving vs. Surviving, Not Waiting for the Perfect Moment and Doing Nothing 09:44
- Hard Times 15:56
- Focusing on What Matters Most, Pursuing Your Dreams and the Little Things in Life 19:15
- Forcing vs. Complacency and Self Care 24:44
- Wrap Up 29:02
Key Takeaway
- These tools are some of those that you can use and master to help you get through life and to move forward down the path to your most potential.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
I threw out a survey on social media on what I should cover for this weeks topic. If you didn't see that, make sure you follow me on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn (where I publish the most stuff). The topic ended up being Thriving vs. Surviving. Now the reality is that it's not a one or the other situation and we all fall somewhere in between. So let's spend the next few minutes talking about what it means, why its important that we know where we are and then what to do once we know.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:27
- Why This is Important 02:56
- What Does It Mean 05:48
- A Few Thoughts and Examples 11:18
- How Do We Know Where We Are 14:23
- What to Do About It 17:58
- Wrap Up 26:34
Key Takeaways
- It's important to know we are on the slider between thriving and surviving and to be able to help others identify where they are.
- Happiness and moving forward towards our goals are a couple of indicators that can help us identify our placement.
- Once we know where we are, we need to be deliberate and have a plan to stay in thrive or to start moving towards thrive.
- Helping others, especially the younger generations, to have an opportunity to thrive is one of our key roles as a leader.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
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Summary
This last week I have been wrestling with a few topics I believe are related. For all of them, it's about finding a good middle ground versus going to extremes. So this week's episode is about the balance forcing things and being complacent, self care vs. just powering thru and then working on the guilt that comes when you don't go full throttle all the time. Join me for the conversation.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:33
- Forcing vs. Complacency 03:44
- Self Care vs. Powering Through 13:42
- Working on the Guilt 22:11
- Wrap Up 27:21
Key Takeaways
- It's very easy to go to extremes in any of these areas but that is generally not the answer.
- The problem with forcing things is that we make mistakes and quite often we make things worse.
- The problem with complacency is that there is no growth and we have a hard time seeing the train wreck that may be coming.
- Self care requires a good balance because it can make things much better or much worse.
- If you need some self care, identify the key things that must be done right now vs. those that can wait.
- If you feel guilty for not going all out all the time, don't.
- Easier said than done so it's something you need to work on.
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
I had another pretty large personal experience last week that reminded me how important it is for us to be more deliberate in life. I was pretty sick and then got the word that my dad had passed away. Even with that, I still struggled to apply some of the lessons I have been sharing with y'all. So today, I thought I'd take a slightly different approach to being deliberate during hard experiences. I hope you will get something out of this episode.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:14
- Disclaimer & My Default 02:18
- Examples 03:42
- Focus on the Present 07:00
- Questions to Ask Yourself 08:35
- Reflections 11:20
- A Bit of Future Focus 15:58
- Wrap Up 21:20
Key Takeaways
- Being deliberate during or even right after tough experiences will help us get more out of them and be better because of them.
- Try and be present
- Ask yourself questions like:
- What can I learn from this situation that I may not learn any other way
- What could I be doing now that I can't normally do or may never get an opportunity to do again
- How will I be better because of this
- Reflect on:
- What matters most right now?
- What matters most in my life in general?
- Are there course corrections I'd like to make?
- Slight Future Focus:
- What will be different when this too passes?
- How will I apply what I have learned?
- How will I be better prepared for something similar happening in the future?
Resources
- YouTube Channel
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
While I normally point folks to focus on big picture, personal development, etc. when things get tough, this week I want to cover something a little different. I want to talk about the little things in our lives that make us smile. Things that can help us make it to that next camping trip or bike ride. So join me this week for the discussion.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:15
- Jr. High Music Aha 01:36
- Why This is Important 04:31
- Figuring this Out for You 09:40
- Don't Go To Extremes 11:26
- Some Examples 14:34
- Little Kids 18:45
- Wrap up 23:16
Key Takeaways
- Little things in life can make a big difference
- Experiment to find the little things in life that make you smile
- Eliminate the little things that don't matter that bring you down
- Watch how little kids find excitement and joy
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Instead of waiting around for perfection as I discussed last week, we should be more deliberate and think about when good enough is good enough. In this week's episode of Leaders Lift, I'll talk about what that means and how we can shift our thinking so we aren't sitting around waiting for perfection that will probably never arrive. Join me for the conversation. And if you haven't listened to episode 28, maybe do that first.
Key Topics & Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:18
- Deliverable Perfection 01:54
- My Version of Agile 03:36
- What Does Good Enough is Good Enough Mean 06:58
- Perfection Phrases vs. Good Enough Phrases 08:08
- How to We Get There 10:21
- Wrap up 17:08
Key Takeaways
- Waiting around for perfection means we may wait around forever
- Good enough means that I have enough information, knowledge or training.
- Or that there are enough planets aligned that I have a reasonable chance of success.
- And sometimes good enough may also mean that this is as good of an opportunity as I'm going to get.
- We get there by:
- Identifying what matters most
- Simplifying and not overthinking
- Having a flexible plan
- Getting started
- Failing and succeeding quickly
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Most of us either sit around waiting for the perfect moment or opportunity to take that next step down the path to our most potential, or we try and "make it happen". Neither of those extremes will consistently work out for us. Instead, we need to be deliberate, take advantage of the present and diligently watch for the right (not perfect) opportunity. Let's discuss.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:15
- Examples 02:04
- Why This is Not Good 09:03
- What To Do About It 11:00
- Wrap Up 22:30
Key Takeaways
- That perfect opportunity you are waiting for will probably never come.
- Forcing the issue is probably just as bad as sitting around and waiting.
- You need to take advantage of the present.
- Sometimes good enough is good enough.
- Most decisions aren't permanent.
- Look for the right opportunity to move forward, instead of the perfect one.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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We are all going to face hard times in our lives. In general, most people will follow one of two extreme paths. They will try and power through it or they will run away. I don't think either of those is the right approach. Like most things in life, I believe we should be much more deliberate in these situations. Lets discuss just what that means.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:12
- What Does Hard Mean 01:55
- Star Trek Story Time 06:01
- Main Topic 08:02
- Throwing In the Towel 19:36
- Wrap Up 28:13
Key Takeaways
- We will all face hard times or things
- We need to be deliberate and not run away from them
- Recognize that things are hard
- Evaluate why it's hard
- Figure out what the why's mean
- Determine what the best course of action is
- Deliberately execute on that course of action
- Sometimes running towards something new is the best course of action
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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How do you react when someone offers help, advice feedback? Not everyone reacts well, but the truth is that we all need help along the paths to achieving our greatest potential. So why as leaders do we struggle to accept it? Let's discuss.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:14
- Main Topic 01:24
- Wrap Up 30:24
Key Takeaways
- Recognize that in order to meet your full potential, you will need help from others.
- Don't let your pride lead your reaction when help is offered
- Sincerely evaluate the help
- Offer appreciation
- Ask for help when you need it
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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I've been asked to do an episode about camping for a while so I thought I would drop a bonus for both Leaders Lift and Gadgets for Families users but keep the whole theme of getting more out of life.
In this episode I talk about how I get more out of life through camping and I hope that you can either tie some of these principles back to a current hobby or a hobby you would like to pick up or get the camping bug (or both).
If you'd like to see or hear more bonus episodes like this, use the feedback link below.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
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- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
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Summary
This week I got thinking about how all the negativity in the world starts to influence the stories we tell ourselves and makes them negative as well. These are stories about ourselves, others and our lives. The problem is that they are rarely founded in reality and they can have a serious impact on our lives. They distract us from what is most important, drain our wells and really pull us off the path to our most potential. Let's discuss.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:13
- Main Topic 00:39
- Ways to Work on Our Negative Stories 27:59
- Wrap Up 33:52
Key Takeaways
- It is almost always easier to focus on the negative versus the positive
- We tell ourselves negative stories about others, our lives and ourselves
- If we don't recognize we do this, we won't be able to get out of it
- It will take effort to become more positive focused
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Do you remember what it was like when you were a kid and were so excited about something that you just couldn't sleep? How long has it been since you had that feeling? Well, today I want to share some practical ideas on pursuing our dreams, those things that do get us so excited that we can't sleep. Let's talk about how to know if it is a dream and how to work towards it.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Favorite Breakfast Cereal 00:14
- Story Time 04:05
- Is it a Real Dream 10:59
- Things to Consider 23:03
- Fear 28:25
- Planning 30:07
- Courage 34:30
- Recap 38:25
- Wrap Up 39:12
Key Takeaways
- Let the vision pull you forward
- Live big
- Sometimes our dreams change
- Fear will try and hold us back
- Plans help us know if we are committed to the dream and to work through fear
- Find your courage
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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After last episode about feeling lost, I spent some time thinking about how fear contributes to feeling lost and several of the other things we have been discussing of late. So this week, I follow up on episode 15 (which was a deep dive on fear) and talk about how fear distracts and paralyzes us.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:36
- Main Topic 02:04
- Recap 27:18
- Wrap Up 30:09
Key Takeaways
- Fear can distract us from what is most important
- Fear can drain our wells
- Fear can push us into our comfort zones where it is so easy to become complacent
- Fear can make us feel trapped (feeling like we don't have a choice)
- Fear can contribute to our feeling lost, especially if we have a new path in made but are afraid to make the change
- Fear paralyzes
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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After last weeks episode on focusing on what matters most I got a piece of feedback that changed the plans for this episode. The essential question in the feedback was what do you do when you feel lost or maybe don't know if what matters most has changed. So this week I want to talk to those of us, yes us as I can certainly relate to this feeling, that are feeling lost. Let's discuss how we will know if we are in the lost and found and what we can do about it.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Major Stressors and How They Apply to Me 04:14
- Realizing You Are in the Lost and Found 09:59
- Working on Getting Out 22:55
- Wrap Up 42:49
Key Takeaways
- If you think life is going to stay constant, just wait 5 seconds.
- Most of us at one point in life are going to feel lost.
- Major changes or stressors in life, such as marriage, kids, job transitions, buying a home, losing a loved one, etc. can trigger the feeling of being lost.
- There are ways we can figure out if we are really lost or if we just need a change of scenery.
- If we are lost or complacent or just want to change are path, we need to be deliberate about it.
- Don't just jump ship or run away.
- Sometimes tweaking the current state is the best course of action.
- Other times, a larger change is needed.
- Be deliberate in working your way out of the lost and found.
- Have courage to move forward.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Over the last several weeks I've been thinking about how much I actually focus on the things that really matters. So this week, I'd like to have a discussion about how we can understand what matters most and then share some thoughts and ideas on how we can deliberate work on making those things our focus. Join me for episode 21.
Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 00:18
- Background 01:30
- Knowing Yourself 03:15
- Defining What Matters 06:12
- Some things to Consider 13:13
- Meaning and Purpose 18:44
- Be Present 24:47
- Proper Employment 26:20
- Time Management 29:34
- Self Care 31:19
- Wrap Up 34:17
Key Takeaways
- Focusing on what matters most requires deliberate effort.
- We have to know ourselves and know where we want to go in life.
- We have to define what matters most and be ready to adjust as circumstances change.
- How do our relationships play into the things that matter most?
- What meaning or purpose do you have in life and how does that fit in.
- Learn to be present.
- Proper employment is more than making enough money, it's also about having time and mental energy for the things that matter most.
- Don't neglect prioritizing self care.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Just over a week ago my mom passed away. As we went through that process and in the week leading up to it, I thought a lot about leading during a loss like that. This week I share just a few things for you to think about when leading through extremely tough situations like this.
Unlike other episodes, I did not script this one. It's more freeform. I hope you will find the message useful.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Setting the Stage 02:01
- What Matters Most 04:15
- Don't Try and Do Too Much 07:31
- Self-Care 10:46
- Identify Your Role 14:13
- Knowing Yourself and Others 15:53
- Give Everyone (Including Yourself) a Break 20:12
- Wrap Up 27:47
Key Takeaways
- While each family and situation like this may be unique, core principles of leadership and personal development apply.
- Always focus on what matters most
- Don’t try and do too much
- You have to take care of yourself
- Don't wait until a tough situation to work on these skills
- Give everyone, including yourself, a break
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
It's a busy busy world we live in. Many of us are driven to always be doing something. But sometimes that is the exact opposite of what is best. Many times, doing a version of nothing may be the absolute best thing you can do. Join me for this weeks episode and let's define doing nothing, figure out what happens when you tear a bunch of complaints in half and then talk about the when's of doing nothing.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Intro 01:18
- Story Time 02:51
- Little Lift Recommendation 08:01
- Defining Doing Nothing 09:17
- Various Scenarios 15:17
- How Doing Nothing Helps Those We Lead 21:22
- Doing Nothing and Self Care 24:44
- Wrap Up 27:47
Key Takeaways
- There are times when doing nothing is the absolute right thing to do
- Doing nothing could mean taking a break, dialing it back, thinking, not executing, not jumping in and taking time to take care of ourselves.
- Times when we should do nothing include when we need to think, when the timing is not right for action, when we don't have enough information, when we are emotionally charged, when others could benefit by you letting them work through it and when self care is a priority
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Over the last several months I've been pushing it pretty hard. There has been a lot going on trying to get this podcast and my tech one (Gadgets for Families) up and running. That's on top of my business consulting business and the craziness that comes with the end of a school year. So just a lot going on. When I combine that with with my drive to always want to be doing something meaningful and my perfectionist tendencies, it's been pretty intense. Take those experiences and combine them with some of the topics I have covered like dialing it back, knowing yourself, course correcting as well as some things I have been reading and I got thinking about how I'm doing. Not business progress or anything like that. Just how am I personally doing.
With that background, I'd like to spend our time today talking about caring for ourselves. Storytime and lessons learned from it are first and then let's talk about how we as leaders sometimes don't realize we are not taking care of ourselves, the impact that has on us and those that depend on us and more.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 02:03
- Little Lift Recommendation - Getting Into Biking - 06:28
- Taking Care of Yourself Intro 13:31
- Who Depends on You 16:51
- Drawing from Your Well 19:58
- Being Selfish 21:31
- Replenishing 24:07
- Tying It All Together 28:43
- When It Won't Work 32:20
- Wrap Up 34:36
Key Takeaways
- Great leaders of all types tend to focus on those they lead, but we cannot neglect our own self care.
- There are a lot of folks that depend on us and draw from our well (including ourselves)
- Don't be selfish, but don't neglect yourself either.
- Find something you love to do that also replenishes
- Make taking care of yourself part of your own personal development plan
Resources
- Hank Smith Quote
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Today I'm going to focus in on tying several previous topics together and add to them a bit of courage. We have talked about fear, trusting others, the power of optimism and positivity and today I'll like to tie those into courage and faith. Now when I say faith, I'm not talking about the kind of religious faith you might associate that word with. I want to talk more about faith in ourselves and others, that's probably more about trust vs. the more traditional definition of faith, and the pluses and minuses (spoiler - this kind of faith will fail at times) and then talk about how courage fits into all of this. Join me for the discussion.
Apologies for some of the audio. Recording after a spring bike ride is interesting and the editing more so.
Time Stamps
- Intro 0:18
- Story Time 01:21
- Little Lift Recommendation 06:35
- Intro to Courage 07:25
- Some Heavy Lifting on Courage 11:43
- What Courage Does for Us 16:37
- Trust 22:25
- Helping Others Find Courage 23:55
- Wrap Up 24:27
Key Takeaways
- Courage is the ability to move forward in spite of fear
- Courage helps us take the first step and then a second and build momentum
- Momentum can help us keep fear in the background
Resources
- Reaching Your Next Summit (I may receive a small referral commission if bought through this link)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Feedback
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Have you given any thought to retirement? For those of you early in your careers that might not even be something that you can even imagine. For those of us that are closer to retirement than we are to our first job, you do start thinking. I'm not talking about trying to plan for financial retirement. I'm talking about thinking about what you will do when you don't have a clock to punch, team to manage, deadlines to meet, commute, etc..
I have found myself asking how I will make my time once I retire relevant. That's what I want to talk about today. Let's talk about what that means, how it can make a difference in our lives and even a bit about how to find it. And this won't be just for retirement but it's something that can make a difference every day.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 04:13
- Little Lift Recommendation 06:26
- Defining Relevance 07:36
- Finding Relevance 14:41
- Why We Need Relevance 23:32
- Putting It All Together (My Examples) 25:07
- Wrap Up 30:50
Key Takeaways
- Relevance is finding meaningful purpose at multiple levels.
- We have high level meaningful purposes (those things that define our lives).
- We have meaningful purposes that are a means to an end.
- We have simpler purposes that help motivate us day to day.
- Finding and aligning relevance in our lives can make a huge difference.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
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If I think of the various things that can hold me back from getting the most out of life and being the kind of leader I want to be, fear is one that comes to the top of my mind. Over the last few weeks I've been working on identifying the types of fear that have held me back over the course of my life and those fears that may be holding me back right now.
In this episode I talk about the types of fears (or worries) that can hold us back from reaching our fullest potential. That impacts our lives and those around us. Join me for stories and the discussion on those fears and some suggestions on how to overcome them.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Intro and House Fixes 0:16
- Story Time 3:03
- Little Lift Recommendations 8:58
- SPECIAL: Gadgets for Families Clip 10:52
- Fear, Control and Imposter Syndrome 12:57
- Let's Talk About Fear 18:24
- Wrap Up 35:59
Key Takeaways
- Fear can be a major factor in us not meeting our potential
- Some fears are good
- Fear of success
- Fear of failure
- FOMO
- Fear of being on the wrong path
- We can overcome fears if we can develop our own process to do so
Resources
- Overcast
- Gadgets for Families Tech Podcast
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Gadgets for Families Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Soccer season is about to wrap up here in Utah. As I have watched my sons team play, there have been several things I have observed. One them that has stood out, not just with their team but all of the teams, coaches, fans, etc. It's something that I think has always been a part of sports. That's how much those involved seem to focus on things that they have absolutely no control over.
This isn't just a sports problem but in life, we tend to do the same thing. We get hung up on things we can't control and lose sight of the things that we can control, or at least influence. That's what I'd like to spend the next half hour or so talking about.
I'll start with a story around two games we played against the same team. Then I'll have a book recommendation for you. After that, I'd like to talk about how much control we really have and how that relates to my experience with emergency preparedness. Then we can do some heavy lifting around focusing on what we can control and wrap up.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 02:01
- Little Lift Recommendation 09:15
- Emergency Preparedness and My Struggles with Control 10:12
- What Can we Control and How to Let Go 17:21
- Wrap Up 31:31
Key Takeaways
- Sports can teach all kinds of lessons
- We all would like to have more control in our lives but we really can only control ourselves
- Learning to focus on the things we can control and letting go of others can have a major positive impact on our lives
Resources
- It's Called Work for a Reason - Larry Winget
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
- Gadgets for Families
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Let's spend a few minutes talk about why and when it's ok to be ok and how to get ok with being ok. Ok?
So how are you doing today? What do you think the most common answer is to that question? I think it's probably something like I'm fine or I'm ok. When someone responds with either of those answers, what do you start thinking? Do you start wondering what is really going on that is not good? Do you just nod and move on because you don't want to know how they are really doing?
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:05
- Story Time 01:21
- Little Lift Recommendation 06:16
- Little Lift Topic 06:59
- Heavy Lifting - Being Ok - 11:56
- Wrap Up 29:53
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes being ok is the best we can do
- Be careful when comparing how you are doing now to others, memories, etc.
- Give yourself permission to be ok
- Watch out that being ok doesn't get replaced with complacency
Resources
- Beyond Illusions - Brad Barton
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
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- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
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Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
Over the last several weeks I've laid out my version of a leadership development program. We started out with foundational elements and went clear through to the point where anyone going through this program would have a solid plan to work on for…well, however long it takes.
One of the things that I did not address is just how dynamic these development plans need to be. If you were working with me on your plan, we would just get through all of those elements, build it into a plan and then assume you could just follow that to the letter and everything would be just fine. I have never seen that happen.
Sure you might be good for a few days or even weeks, but the one thing that I can guarantee is that eventually you will need to adjust that plan. While there will likely be many things that go well, there will also likely be things we didn't anticipate and unfortunately probably some things that just won't go well. That's all to be expected.
So what do we do in those cases? We course correct. That's what I'd like to talk about today. I'll share some stories about course corrections I have had to do in my life, course corrections I should have done and talk about this concept in more depth.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Little Lift Recommendation 01:57
- The Process 02:38
- Story Time 03:22
- Mid-Roll 16:26
- Heavy Lifting 17:22
- Wrap Up 39:06
Key Takeaways
- No development plan will be perfect and there will always be a need to course correct
- That also means that we rarely back ourselves into a corner and cant course correct
- You need to have a person process for course corrections
- Sometimes you need to correct situations and other times you are the one that needs the correction
Resources
- Survey
- YouTube
- Creative Selection
- Uchtdorf Talk
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- YouTube Channel
Ways to Support the Show
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Summary
In this week's special episode I want to go back and start at the beginning. What I'm attempting to do is to take the first 10 episodes plus the launch and other bonus episodes and pull in the best bits and try and weave them into some sort of a coherent story.
There are a couple of reasons I'm trying to do this. First, I wanted to see for myself if there is actually something coherent here. Meaning that I'm not just randomly throwing topics in some random order that you can't build on. I'm hoping as this episode goes on that if you are a leader (professional or otherwise) and were looking for personal development or to help with the development of others you will see that you can use the concepts from the first three months of the podcast to get off to an amazing start.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Setting the Foundation 05:22
- Knowing Yourself 13:44
- Trust & Relationships 24:46
- Potential 33:09
- Team Building 37:56
- Stories and Imposter Syndrome 40:36
- Dialing it Back 42:44
- Wrap Up (what you can get from working with me) 45:58
Key Takeaways
- The skills, techniques and theories I have shared through episode 10 can all be put together and help you put together your own leadership development plan.
- If this is something you want to work through and would like someone to bounce ideas off, templates to use and someone to help hold you to your commitments, email contact@mtneboconsulting.com or use the contact for on my website and we can start working together on improving your leadership journey.
Resources
- Contact Us Form
- Coaching Services Page
- Coaching Limited Time Specials
- Personality Style Package - $99
- Personal Leadership Development 101 Package - $699
- See coaching services page for more details
- Development Plan Sample
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
In a survey response, I had someone suggest that I cover imposter syndrome. I had already been thinking about that as a part of what I'd like to discuss today and that's stories that we make up in our minds and/or tell ourselves. Imposter syndrome definitely is a story we tell ourselves so I'll have a section on that but I want today's episode to be just a bit more broad.
For story time, I'll share a story about the first professional conference I was asked to speak at.
For today's little lift recommendation, I have another book that is a great example of telling ourselves stories about others. Then I'll dive in and talk about the types of stories we tell ourselves including imposter syndrome. I'll end with a few idea on how we can change the narrative, but more so than me giving you a bunch of "how to's" today, my real goal is to get you thinking about the stories you have or are telling yourself and how they impact your life. That's the first step in changing the narrative.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 01:51
- Little Lift Recommendation 04:16
- What Kinds of Stories We Tell Ourselves 04:44
- Imposter Syndrome 14:25
- Other Stories 30:00
- Wrap Up 39:24
Key Takeaways
- We are almost always telling ourselves stories about ourselves, others and situations
- Most stories have some fact but a lot of fictional fill in the blanks
- Stories have a tremendous impact on our lives
- Imposter syndrome is one of the most impactful stories
- We need to be deliberate in how we view our stories, rose colored, sun or prescription glasses
- Recognize, analyze, categorize and change the narrative
Resources
- The Cookie Thief (book)
- The Cookie Thief (youtube)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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Summary
So many of us tend to go at full throttle all of the time. It doesn't seem to matter if it's in our personal or professional lives. In fact, if you do it in one area, odds are you will do it in all areas. If that's the case, your weekends, which many use to take a break from work, are just as busy and stressful as the weekdays, maybe even more so. This week I had a good friend ask me if I had any plans to relax or tune out this week. I don't but I should. I want to spend today talking about dialing it back on occasion and taking care of ourselves when needed.
I'll start off with a quick story about last Thanksgiving and then for this weeks Little Lift, I'll try and provide some resources that I have read or written recently. And then before I dive into the main topic, I want to review one of the personality style elements that is important to remember as you think about your own self care.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 01:55
- Little Lift 06:05
- The Connection with Knowing Yourself 07:01
- Why It's Hard to Dial It Back 13:09
- Dialing it Back Discussion 20:27
- Wrap Up 39:11
Key Takeaways
- Learn from the past
- Like we doing with physical signs of fatigue, we can also identify mental and emotional signs
- We really can't go full throttle in everything all the time
- Dialing it back continues to be harder and harder to do
- The intensity dial goes in both directions
Resources
- Extreme Moderation
- Give Yourself Permission to Dial it Back
- Priorities and Balance - Mt Nebo Blog Post
- Leaders Lift Survey
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Contact Me
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
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Summary
- Over the last few episodes we have covered a lot of ground on individual relationships. Those individual relationships play a large role in developing a team and we will review a few of those topics but the majority of the time will be spent on the team. This episode will have more a of a professional team focus but there will still be some great insights for those of you with families, on school or community teams, etc. In story time, I'll share an example of one of the results of deliberately building a team. I have another book recommendation for you and then for a few minutes, I'll share some of the ways I have applied the principles in that book in different aspects of my life. Then it's on to the main topic.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time - The Committed Manager - 01:35
- Little Lift - Book Recommendation - 04:24
- Immeasurment - 04:48
- Foundational Principles of Team Development - 10:10
- Practical Application - 19:36
- Wrap Up - 36:37
Key Takeaways
- You can buy in without agreeing
- Goals need to be self-measurable and within your control
- You must identify your 1st team
- Helping your team meet their fullest potential requires deliberate effort
- Seek buy-in, not consensus
- Deal with entitlement
- Don't help so much that you end up hurting instead
Resources
- Leaders Lift Survey
- 3 Signs of a Miserable Job - Patrick Lencioni (if you purchase using this link I may receive some compensation on the purchase)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
- Contact Me
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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Summary
This is the 3rd episode in my relationship focused series. We've talked about the foundations of relationship building and last week we talked in depth about trust. IF you haven't already listened to those episodes, now is a good time. Once you have established trust, then you can continue to work on those key relationships. Doing so can yield tremendous results, especially when compared with the alternative of just hoping things work out. Today I want to about how relationships relate to potential and getting the most out of life. I'll start with a couple of stories about one of my absolute heroes. Then a book recommendation that’s about helping others do and be more. Then we will dive in and discuss relationships and potential. I hope you'll stick with me through the end.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 01:02
- Little Lift 05:09
- Potential 05:48
- Moving Towards Potential 09:41
- Wrap Up 30:46
Key Takeaways
- Everyone has potential, we just need to look for it
- All the things we have discussed in the last several weeks can be used to identify our own potential and that of others
- Leaders can have a huge influence on helping others move towards their potential
- Take back the marker (Multipliers)
- Create an environment that is intense but not tense (Multipliers)
Resources
- Multipliers - Liz Wiseman (if you buy using this link I may receive slight compensation from Amazon)
- Everyday Creativity - Dewitt Jones
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
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Email List Sign Up
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Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Summary
Trust in leaders is one of issue we face today according to a recent Forbes article. While that article was focused on professional leadership, this is something we face in all aspects of our lives. Trust is a foundational element of relationships. We need to deliberately work to build it. When trust is diminished, leaders take the initiative to restore it. In today's episode we will use stories and practical examples to cover this critically important topic.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Story Time 00:49
- Little Lift 05:51
- What is Trust 10:33
- What Leaders Can Do to Build Trust 16:39
- Restoring Trust 21:19
- Wrap Up 31:38
Key Takeaways
- Scout Camp can be crazy sometimes
- Lack of trust is significantly impacting our world today
- Leaders can help build trust by:
- Practicing personal integrity
- Being reliable
- Being consistent
- Being transparent
- Giving trust
- We restore trust by:
- Communicating
- Apologizing
- Making amends
- Doing better
- We may have to take the initiative to allow others to regain our trust.
Resources
- Winners Never Cheat - John Huntsman
- Forbes Article
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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This is the first of a series of episodes where I'll be talking about relationships and team building and how we as leaders can get more meaning out of relationships in all aspects of our lives. If you listened to the first few episodes you will see that this is a follow on to the series about knowing yourself. If you have yet to listen to those episodes you should go back and do that as doing so will help you understand some of the concepts I'll be covering today.
As always we will start off with story time and today I'll share a professional experience I had that is all about relationships and understanding ourselves and others. For today's little lift recommendation I'll share one of the core books I use with all of my teams. And then we will dive into some foundational elements of relationship building.
By the end of this episode you should have a better idea of how to enhance those relationships most important to you and a bit of insight into how to work on relationships that maybe aren't going the way they need to.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Welcome 00:00
- Story Time 01:39
- Little Lift 05:28
- Why Building Relationships is So Important 06:04
- How Leaders Can Impact Relationships 10:42
- Other Relationship Skills 20:49
- Wrap Up 28:34
Key Takeaways
- Relationships are one of the most important keys to getting the most out of life.
- Leaders of all types can have a tremendous impact on relationships
- It's starts with knowing yourself (see previous episodes)
- Giving benefit of the doubt and assuming positive intent are super important
- Take the initiative to improve those relationships most important to you
Resources
- 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni (amazon affiliate link and I may get a small commission if you purchase using it)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
- Share the show with others
- Provide feedback
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Intro
Today we will be wrapping up the initial Knowing Yourself set of episodes. We have covered Motives and Personality Styles and today I'll be covering a few more topics.
In story time I'll share an experience I had climbing a 14,000 foot mountain with a group of scouts and the lessons I learned from it. For this weeks little lift, I'm going to talk about a newer book from Patrick Lencioni and how it ties into knowing yourself. And then we will dive into other topics on knowing yourself (such as dealing with our potential pitfalls, understanding our triggers and a few other times. I hope you'll stick around through the end.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Topic Intro 0:24
- Story Time 1:21
- Little Lift Book Recommendation 7:01
- Potential Pitfalls 7:44
- Wrapping Up Knowing Yourself 14:43
- Wrap Up 21:41
- What's Coming Up 24:20
Key Takeaways
- Life has false peaks. Don't be fooled by them but persevere.
- Weaknesses are just potential pitfalls and can be mitigated.
- If you want to get the most out of life, you have to be deliberate and that starts with knowing yourself.
Resources
- 6 Working Geniuses
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
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Today we talk about Star Trek, a Golf Shop Job and then use the chaos of my brain to tal more about what you can get out of spending time with your own personality style report.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Story Time 01:51
- Seekers Segment 04:13
- The Golf Shop Job 05:44
- Braving Greg's Brain 12:48
- Wrap Up 30:36
Key Take Aways
- Keep your eye on your most important goals and make deliberate decisions related to them.
- Even if you have to delay them, make sure that's a deliberate decision and don't lose sight of the long term.
- This is not about my style but more about what you can get out of it.
- Deep dives into the various attributes of your personality style can help you in all aspects of your life.
Resources
- Book Recommendation - The Captain Class
- Personality Package Direct Link - Remember mention in the form that you want the Episode 2 special to get the discount
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Email List Sign Up
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options including becoming a premium subscriber at half price
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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Key Take Away
- Introvert vs. Extrovert is about how you charge your batteries, not if you enjoy being around people or not.
Resources
- Personality Package Direct Link
- Remember mention in the form that you want the Episode 2 special to get the discount
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options including becoming a premium subscriber at half price
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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Summary
Understanding your own personality style is a key to improving as a leader and to gaining a better understanding of others. In this episode I talk about what a personality style is, what you can do with it and how to get an assessment.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Topic Intro 1:26
- What is a Personality Style 2:10
- Common Questions 9:42
- What to Do With the Results 17:19
- Partnering with Me on Your Assessment 23:50
Key Take Aways
- Knowing your personality style is not something that happens by chance.
- Being honest in your assessment will determine how much you can get out of the report.
- Understanding your report will allow you to build a plan and to better understand others.
- If you are ready to get started, just go to the link in the shownotes and let's get going.
Resources
- Personality Package Direct Link - Remember to mention in the form that you want the Episode 2 special to get the discount
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options including becoming a premium subscriber at half price (limited time offer)
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
- Share the show to others
- Provide feedback - feedback@mtneboconsulting.com
- If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and/or rate or provide a review
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Key Take Aways
- Take the time to get to know what motives those you lead
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
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Key Take Aways
- This is just an example of what you can get out of a deep assessment
- Look for themes
- Look for ways to apply what you've learned about yourself.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsultingon Venmo
- Share the show to others
- Provide feedback - feedback@mtneboconsulting.com or on our website using the contact us form.
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Key Take Aways
- Don't stop with the first question but keep asking why or for clarification until you get down to the real actionable
- Use this for yourself or when working with others
- This applies to almost any situation in life where you are trying to get to a root cause or motive
Resources
- The Motive - Patrick Lencioni
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
- @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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One of the most important aspects of leadership is understanding who you are. In a multi-episode series, I'll explore various aspects of getting to know yourself better. In this episode, we start with some basics on what you enjoy doing and then talk about how your motives impact what kind of leader you are. The episode wraps up with my experience with my own motives.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Initial Thoughts on Getting to Know Yourself - 2:55
- Motives Part 1 - 9:00
- Motives Part 2 - 16:00
- My Personal Story on Motives - 25:43
Key Take Aways
Getting Started Knowing Yourself
- Know what you want from life
- What do you like to do and what do you not like to do
- What are your triggers
Knowing Your Motives
- Some motives are generally positive while some have the potential to be negative
- We all most likely have some of both types
- Having the right motives is important so you can be consistent over time
Practical Ways to Work On Motives
- Self-assessment
- As for feedback
- List out all the motives and rank them
- Important - things change over time so this is not a one time exercise
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support, @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
- Share the show to others
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Key Take Aways
- Don't avoid problems but don't always solve them yourself
- Simplicity is almost always best
- Someone is always watching so you will make a difference one way or another
- Small corrections can make a big difference
Resources
- The Dog Poop Initiative - Kirk Weisler
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support, @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
- Share the show to others
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
Ways to Support the Show
- Patreon for membership options
- If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support, @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
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Upcoming Episodes
- Motives
- Knowing Yourself
- Team Building
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
A huge thank you to God, my wife and the rest of my family, Mary Beth Ayers, Jason Benjamin, Lynn Spachuk, Amad Amin, Landon Smith, John Asermely, Patty Shaw and the Captivate Team.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
Key Take Aways
- Being positive is extremely powerful
- Our brains are trained to look for negative things but can be retrained
- Simple actions over time can help retrain your brain to look for the positive
Resources
- Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work (TED Talk)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home (and gratitude blog post)
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
Dictionary definitions of leadership just don't cut it. In this episode I spend a few minutes talking about what leadership should be and then dive into Leaders Lift - why I named the podcast this and then what it means to lift and why leadership is so important.
Approximate Time Stamps
- What Leadership Should Be: 2:13
- Leaders Lift: 9:42
Key Take Aways
Elements of a Leader
- Proper motives
- Knowledge and wisdom
- Right amount of confidence
- Self-awareness
- Always learning
Lifting Means
- Making a difference
- Helping others meet their potential
- Focusing on others
It requires
- Deliberate hard work
- Constant learning
- Trying new things
- Caring about others more than ourselves and caring about them as a person and not just a worker/member of the team/resource to help achieve our goals/etc.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
- If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe or follow, share and provide a review on wherever you are listening.
Other Launch Episodes
- Leadership Foundations
- The State of Leadership Today
- Bonus - What's Coming Up and Expectations
Leadership today - it would be great to see more public examples of amazing leadership. Unfortunately, there is so much negativity in the news today and this seems to apply to leadership as well. In this episode we explore the state of leadership today - and while it's not quite as bad as the news would have it be, it is not where it could be. We will discuss motives that seem to exist today, how we got here and the impact of today's leadership.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Todays Reasons to Lead: 2:00
- How We Got Here: 12:48
- Impact of Today's Leadership: 30:42
Key Take Aways
- Some of todays reasons to lead are prioritized over more important reasons to want to lead. Fame, money, power, etc. are all reasons that people seem to want to lead today. Are those the most important items?
- There are two categories of reasons we got to where we are today. Some items are circumstantial and others are deliberate decisions that are going to ocntinue causing issues.
- Today's leadership challenges impact the leader, those they lead and the organization.
Resources
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
- If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe or follow, share and review the show wherever you find your podcasts.
Other Launch Episodes
- Leadership Foundations
- Leaders Lift
- Bonus - What's Coming Up and Expectations
Just as a contractor understands the importance of the foundation of the house, leadership also needs to have a solid foundation. A leadership is made up of key foundational elements and regardless of you being an existing or an aspiring leader, there are things you can do to work on your foundation.
Approximate Time Stamps
- Key Foundational Elements: 1:42
- Considerations for Existing Leaders: 14:10
- Considerations for Aspiring Leaders: 20:42
Key Take Aways
Foundational elements
- Know yourself
- Understand or learn what it means to lead
- Have the right motives
- Willingness to Continually Learn
- Be willing to adapt
- Have the right attitude
For Existing Leaders
- Self assessment
- Ask for feedback
- Build a plan
- Get assistance as needed
For Aspiring Leaders
- What are your motives for wanting to lead?
- Talk to leaders about what it means to lead
- Does leadership align with your personal/life priorities and goals?
- Figure out where you are at today
- Build a Plan
Resources
- Multipliers
- Mt. Nebo Consulting Home
- Mt. Nebo Consulting LinkedIn
- Greg Cunningham LinkedIn
- Mt. Nebo Instagram
- Ldrslft Instagram
- Patreon
- Review on Podchaser
- If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe or follow, share and review the podcast wherever you find your podcasts.
Other Launch Episodes
- Leaders Lift
- The State of Leadership Today
- Bonus - What's Coming Up and Expectations
Introducing Leaders Lift, a Mt Nebo Consulting podcast. Hosted by Greg Cunningham, Leaders Lift will help existing and aspiring leaders to lift themselves and others to new heights.
Leaders Lift is a leadership podcast for aspiring leaders that enhances their ability to lift themselves and others to meet their potential.
If you are a current leader that wants to improve, an aspiring leader just getting started or just interested in leadership, this podcast is for you.
As this podcast evolves we will explore various aspect of leadership from core principles and foundations to quick tips to help you in your day-to-day leadership opportunities.
If you would like more information about me or Mt. Nebo Consulting, you can find both my personal and company pages on LinkedIn or more information at www.mtneboconsulting.com.
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