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Will Bowen
Will Bowen, International bestselling author and founder of A Complaint Free World brings you insights and interviews to more fully enjoy life
The largest organ you have is your skin and yet, sadly, most people don't take good enough care of their skin.
My guest on Today's JumpStart is Dr. Brian Matthys and he's bee not only my dermatologist for many years but also a good friend.
In addition to his work as a physician, Brian is also an inventor and author and in this JumpStart I'm excited to talk to Brian about his new children's book "Dermboy Saves Vacation: An Adventure in Sun Safety."
Learn more and order the book at www.Dermboy.com.
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My first job out of college was selling advertising for a local radio station.
I loved the station, I loved my coworkers, and I loved getting to drive around the city and talk to prospective clients; but, there was one problem: I was TERRIBLE at my job.
My boss summed it up this way, “Will, you’re able to get a lot of people up to the horse but nobody wants to ride.”
In other words, I had worked for the station for nearly 6 months, and yet I’d not sold a single radio commercial.
Then one day, I began listening to cassettes by a sales trainer and motivational speaker name Joel Weldon and with his help, I learned to change my attitude and my approach so much that within a few months I was the top salesperson.
That’s why I’m thrilled for today’s interview because I get to share with yo the man who made such a difference in my life and my success.
Joel Weldon joins me to discuss tips for success and how people sabotage themselves by complaining about their customers.
You’re going to be inspired and learn some practical tips for better living from one of the all-time greats -- Joel Weldon!
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Change is a great dichotomy, we all desire change, and, at the same time, we fear change.
All growth comes from change but we tend to avoid change at all costs.
My guest on this JumpStart is Randy Pennington, a self-described "organizational and leadership nerd", who helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of uncertainty and change.
Randy and I discuss:
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Why do both people and organizations struggle to make change work on a consistent basis?
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What does it take for us to begin the process of change?
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There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in the world today. What tips can you provide to help us flourish in the face of adversity?
3 Master Change download packs from Randy are available at: https://www.penningtongroup.com/results-rule-recource/
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The word “influence” gets batted around a lot these days but what does it mean to be an influencer?
The definition of influence is “The capacity of a person to be a compelling force on the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others.”
We all want to influence others and we also want to be wary of the influence others have over us, right?
Well, you’re going to learn how to do both in today’s JumpStart.
My guest is Stacey Hanke -- the CEO of a highly sought-after consulting and training company mentoring leaders who want to ensure their employees perceive them as an influential leader.
Her 20 years of studying influence across cultures and industries, and leading large corporate teams makes Stacey the perfect fit for organizations large and small that are ready to influence on a consistent basis.
Among other things, Stacey answers:
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What are the biggest mistakes individuals make that diminish their influence?
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Why do most individuals believe they're more influential than they really are?
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What action steps can you take today to begin enhancing your influence virtually, in-person, and during hybrid interactions?
Take advantage of more of Stacey’s wisdom at: https://staceyhankeinc.com/blog/
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We all know that we can only do one thing effectively at a time, right?
But while we’re doing something -- even things of the highest importance, our minds are strategizing other things we feel we need to be doing.
All of this mental stress on top of an already busy life leads to our feeling overwhelmed.
If you’re ready to stop being overwhelmed, my guest Jerome Wade, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) explains:
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Whether it's leading, selling, managing, or living on empty, what are some of the causes that you have identified? * What are two or three steps you can take to overcome being overwhelmed?
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The single greatest discovery that will fuel your ability to create the life and success you want
Find out more about Jerome at www.JeromeWade.com
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Professional speakers need help to master the art, business, and content of speaking, and my guest on today’s JumpStart Frank Furness is a master in all areas of speaking.
Frank is an International Keynote speaker and specialist on sales and social media. He has presented in 69 countries and has also run his 'Speakers Bootcamp' on 5 continents in 40 cities.
We discuss…
- How the world of sales and marketing changed
- What you can do to get the most from LinkedIn
- How you can use video marketing to optimize your business
- Speakers Bootcamp
If you’ve wondered about professional speaking as a career, here’s your chance to learn from a pro!
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“I won't grow up, I don't wanna go to school, just to learn to be a parent, and recite a golden rule.”
Those were the first words I ever said on stage, actually, I sang those words as a Lost Boy in a community production of Peter Pan.
When we were kids, anything seemed possible.
The sad corollary to that is, as we get older, more things seem impossible--this is called Adultitis.
My guest on today's jumpstart is Jason Kotecki -- an artist, author, and professional speaker.
Jason and his wife Kim founded Escape Adulthood and they have made it their mission in life to help people break free from Adultitis to build better lives, businesses, and teams.
Learn more at www.EscapeAdulthood.com
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They call it “real estate” for a reason -- it’s real, and it’s estate, and it has historically become more valuable over time.
Leigh Brown, my guest on today’s JumpStart is a successful REALTOR®, forward-thinking CEO, #1 best-selling author, honest coach, and kickin’ keynote speaker.
We take a deep into real estate and discuss
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Why women are real estate naturals
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Closing chapters to open up new opportunities
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Housing and Property Rights Issues we all face
And be sure to download Leigh’s Dream Year Guide:
https://www.leighbrown.com/dream-year-guide
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These are tumultuous times for the hospitality industry.
People demanding higher wages, and many people even leaving the hospitality industry after decades of service.
My guest today, James Henderson, says that it is time for a hospitality revival.
It is time for us to look at the hospitality industry in a whole new way and to create an environment that provides the service people want while respecting the servers who provide that service.
We are all impacted by the service industry.
I think you’re going to find this to be an eye-opening interview…
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One of the best definitions I’ve ever heard for understanding introverts and extroverts is:
An introvert thinks, speaks, and thinks again.
Whereas, an extrovert speaks, thinks, and then speaks again.
In today’s jumpstart, I explore this idea as well as how my guest, Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, came to be a champion for introverts around the world.
We discuss:
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Do opposites really attract?
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3 key ways introverts and extroverts can make their partnerships work
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What organizations can do to get the best out of both introverts and extroverts?
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, you’re going to find lots of useful tips for better living…
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Ask yourself, “Do you want to be perfect or do you want to be happy?”
Secretly we tend to think, when I become perfect, THEN I’ll be happy, right?
But, my guest in today’s JumpStart Karith Foster says that being happy and being perfect are miles apart.
Karith is the CEO of Inversity Solutions, LLC & Founder of F.R.A.M.E the Foster Russell Alliance for Meaningful Expression a 501(c)3 non-profit, whose mission is to inspire free speech, inclusion, social change and empowerment through education and mentorship on college and university campuses.
She is a radio/TV personality who has appeared on Comedy Central, Oprah, VH-1, The Today Show and The View. Her humorous and thoughtful TEDx Talk The Art of Defying Stereotypes: Learning to be True to Your Voice has garnered accolades nationwide.
We discuss:
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What Inspired her to write her book "You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy?
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How this ties into diversity and inclusion
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The concept of Inversity™?
Check out her web sites www.karith.com and www.InversitySolutions.com
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Remember Sisyphus?
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to roll a large boulder up a hill only to then watch it roll back down again in an eternal cycle of near success followed by failure.
Can you relate?
Well, if you’re ready to stop struggling and to overcome your problems, then you’re going to love this interview with Carole Copeland Thomas.
Carole Copeland Thomas is an award-winning TEDx speaker, trainer, and global thought leader and is the past president of The National Speakers Association-New England Chapter.
Carole has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Black Enterprise, ABC Radio, and CBS News.
We discuss:
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How her business has evolved and changed in 35 years
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Why diversity is such a relevant topic in today's marketplace
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How to overcome significant challenges in life
Find out more about Carole at www.carolecopelandthomas.com
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We all want to transform, right?
That is, we all want to become more, better, and happier in all of the areas of life that are important to us.
That’s why you read inspirational books and watch these daily JumpStarts -- because you want to transform; but, have you ever considered that maybe that’s not the way to transform.
Dr. Marcia Reynolds, my guest on today’s JumpStart, says transformation comes through conversation rather than personal reflection.
Reynolds is a past global president of the International Coaching Federation and a member of the elite ICF Circle of Distinction.
Her teaching and speaking take her around the world, remotely and live, delivering programs in 43 countries.
Global Gurus recognizes her as the # 5 coach in the world.
Her 4 published books include her latest international bestseller Coach the Person.
Some of the questions Marcia answers include…
- Why transformation happens in conversation, not personal reflection.
- What are the critical coaching skills to spark insights and new perspectives?
- What three elements are required for someone to create long-term change in their minds and actions?
Download Dr. Reynolds Tool Box for Effective Coaching at:
https://covisioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/e-Book-Reflective-Inquiry-Tool-Box-Edited.pdf
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What do you do when you’ve decided to become a professional speaker, you’ve worked and trained with the best (me, that is) but then…a pandemic strikes and your speaking opportunities dry up?
Well, if you’re Wendy Babcock you create a SUPER hot Facebook movement AND you create your own networking platform.
Wendy’s story is an amazing one and I’m honored to have her as a friend.
You’re going to get a LOT out of Wendy’s “woe to win” story and how she’s now impacting the lives of people worldwide.
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Today’s Jumpstart guest is Mike Rayburn.
Mike’s a two-time TED Talk presenter, a successful entrepreneur, and a member of the speaker hall of fame.
He’s been a featured artist on Sirius/ XM, has headlined on the strip in Las Vegas, and received standing ovations at all eight of his performances at Carnegie Hall.
Mike and I discuss
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The outcomes do you create for his Keynote clients
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D!SRUPT!ON-Peru, Sep 3-10
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What you might gain from this experience in Peru’s Sacred Valley
Receive a complimentary 30-minute strategy call with Mike by going to: http://www.calendly.com/mike-1110
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What happens when you mix thousands of tatt’d up Harley riders and one beige rental car?
The answer is a powerful concept called, “Nice Bike.”
My guest in this JumpStart is Mark Scharenbroich, Emmy award-winning speaker, who takes you for a fun ride on how to be effective at making meaningful connections in both your professional and personal life.
His Nice Bike principle is supported by three strong actions: Acknowledge, Honor, and Connect.
Mike shares:
- What "Nice Bike" is all about
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Examples of "Nice Bike" in action in both a school or business setting
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What we learned from Covid that we can apply to our lives
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How his speaking career evolved
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The most important skills we can develop we can learn to connect with others
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What differentiates the exceptional companies from the average ones
And, be sure to check out www.NiceBike.com
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Can I let you in on a little secret?
I have never had my IQ tested.
And, do you want to know why?
I don’t want to find out that I’m NOT as smart as I THINK I am -- LOL.
A person’s IQ has been used for many years to determine how well someone will do in life and yet a new science has quietly emerged over the last few decades, that of EQ - Emotional Quotient.
My guest on today’s JumpStart is Chris Fuller an international bestselling author, speaker, and consultant, among other things, we discuss:
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The #1 quality/characteristic of an effective leader
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How EQ impact your effectiveness
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How your wiring/personality impacts your EQ
Find out more about Chris at www.RightPath.com
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Today’s JumpStart guest is on a mission to teach the world to become “Positively Outrageous”.
Michael Hoffman has spent 30 years working with organizations on igniting and equipping cultures of ownership and people of influence.
Michael says that now, more than ever, we need to OWN our behaviors, interactions, and success.
We all need to be Positively Outrageous in our Service to others and Michael shows us how by answering...
- What he means by "Success is NOT on our DNA?"
* What is Positively Outrageous Service?
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What you can do today to be more Positively Outrageous in serving other people
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How to Love Louder
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What organizations can do to create a Positively Outrageous customer experience
Learn more about Michael at www.IgnitingPerformance.com
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If you’re struggling to feel good in life, then it’s time to examine your habits.
We can see how our physical habits, such as exercise, can change our body but we also need to notice the impact of our mental habits.
If you've struggled to develop happier habits then you're going to love this JumpStart guest.
Fed up with living a mediocre existence, Jody Urquhart decided to have a memorable life instead.
Her unyielding ambition fueled her into the world of stand-up comedy, a place where she learned to roll with the punchlines and turn life’s lemons into lemonade.
Her mission is simple, to eagerly empower worn-out professionals with humor, hindsight, and hallelujahs.
Jody is the author of the best-selling book "All Work & No Says" a tongue-in-cheek insight into the rat race and how to reveal joy.
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How to find more humor, hindsight, and hallelujahs in your own life
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Tips on finding your bliss
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How to avoid a hustle Hangover
Learn more about Jody Urquhart at www.IDoInspire.com
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Do you enjoy watching improv comedy?
I find it fascinating watching the comedians pass topics and characters back and forth attempting to increase the laughs and never drop the gag. It’s an amazing skill to master.
My guest in this JumpStart teaches you how to apply improvisational comedy principles to create a happier and more successful life.
Peter Margaritis, CPA, CSP, aka The Accidental Accountant®️, is the author of "Improv Is No Joke," "Taking The Numb Out of Numbers," and his newest book "Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv."
One of Peter's missions is to have business leaders remember that we are in the people business first and he teaches how improv leadership strengthens that critical relationship.
Learn:
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How he came to write the book "Off Scr!pt"?
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Examples of great leaders going "Off Scr!pt"
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The foundations of improv leadership
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How business improv can positively transform an organization
Get a free PDF version of Peter's book "Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv" at www.petermargaritis.com
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What do you do when everything seems to be going wrong and you don’t know where to begin to put things right?
My JumpStart guest today is Woobie Eldridge and she’ll help us put life back together after our cookie crumbles.
Lyn-Dee Eldridge (a.k,a. “Woobie”) is Chief Happiness Officer/Founder of Happiness Jungle® LLC and the Creator and Founder of Cuddle Me Love® LLC, The Cuddle Me Love Body Pillow®.
She is an Entrepreneur Mentor, #1 Best-Selling International Author, Keynote Speaker, Breast Cancer Survivor, Humorist, Creator/Producer/TV and Radio personality. The Host of, “I’m CraZy But You Can't Lock Me Up” podcast.
When your cookies crumble like Woobie’s has: cancer, abuse, divorce, grieving, single, co- and step-parenting, becoming a caretaker, business owner, and bankruptcy, you can learn how to work through everything with a happier, more positive attitude and purpose.
Learn more about Woobie: www.cuddlemelove.com, www.happinessjungle.com
Get a 10% discount, Plus Free Shipping and a Free Carrying bag (in the USA only) when your order a CuddleMeLove pillow and use the discount code: JumpStart HugsDo you ever feel like life has given you a pack of crumbled cookies?
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Think of some companies such as Disney, Southwest Airlines, and Starbucks and your mind thinks of very good customer service.
Doing business with these companies gives us a warm feeling and we are more likely to being their customers again.
Then there are companies, not to be named here, that we all know have poor customer service and we do our best to avoid these companies at all costs.
What makes the difference between just okay and great customer service?
My JumpStart guest Donna Cutting is the author of 3 books on the topic of red carpet customer service and employee experience.
Her new book, “Employees First! Inspire, Engage, and Focus on the HEART of Your Organization” is being released by Career Press on April 1, 2022. (no fooling!) She's the Founder & CEO of Red-Carpet Learning Worldwide and works with mission-driven leaders to help them create cultures of happy people who deliver red-carpet customer service.
Learn…
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What you can do about The Great Resignation when "no one wants to work!"
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The number one thing leaders can do to create a culture where people WANT to work
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Current workplace trends so you can better embrace or navigate them
Download a free Red-Carpet Road Map to Reignite Your Company Culture at HTTP://www.redcarpetlearning.com
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Many of the experts I get to interview in these JumpStarts teach us how to improve ourselves whereas my guest today takes a broader view and works on building social justice.
Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the founding director of UPstander International, an organization designed to help individuals and organizations take a stand against injustice, wherever they see it.
Dr. Dibinga conducts trainings and provides keynote speeches on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a professor of intercultural Communication at American University.
And, get this…he’s also an accomplished trilingual rapper and spoken word artist.
Get ready to explore new ways we can all help build a better society together…
And be sure to find out more about Dr. Dibinga at http://www.upstanderinternational.com
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The Academy Awards…what a grand and huge spectacle.
Well, the other night one famous person made a spectacle of himself at the Academy Awards - Will Smith.
If you haven’t heard, Will Smith stormed up onstage during the Oscars and SMACKED Chris Rock on live TV.
As a movie buff and a huge Will Smith fan, I feel a need to unpack this moment and what it might teach us all…
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Fill in the following blank, “Change _____.”
If you’re like most people you’d say, “Change… is hard, stressful, difficult, the worst thing ever, or maybe even change sucks!”
And those are all very typical (and valid) responses but what if you could dance through change?
That’s what my guest Anne Bonney has taught thousands of people to do in keynotes and her podcast.
In this captivating interview, learn:
- The 4 areas we can focus on build resilience in the face of change and uncomfortable challenges
- How is dealing with challenges like being a mouse in a maze
- Tips for making the challenge of change a little less...terrible
And be sure to download Anne’s Difficult People Survival Kit: https://yourchangespeaker.com/different-survival-kit/
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Whether we like it or not, you, me, everyone -- we’re ALL leaders.
And as leaders, people look to us for guidance so it’s incumbent upon us to be the best leaders we can.
Lauren Schieffer, a.k.a. “The Colonel’s daughter”, travels the world teaching her Nine Essentials Of Significant Leadership” to businesses and individuals who seek to become better leaders.
In this exclusive JumpStart interview you’ll learn:
- The difference between success and significance
- The Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership and how to apply them to your life
- How to lead with compassion and integrity rather than fear and intimidation
And, read Lauren’s FREE white paper on the new model for leadership: http://laurenschieffer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9-Essentials-White-Paper-2-19-21.pdf
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Have you ever wondered why stressing over your “To Do” list seems to affect your mind more than the tasks you’ve completed?
Have you noticed that your mind seems to NEED to label things in your environment?
Have you struggled with feeling good about what you’ve accomplished rather than stressing out over what’s outstanding?
The answer is the Zeigarnik effect and you and I both struggle with it daily.
However, once we realize our connection to this psychological effect, we can begin to master it -- starting NOW.
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Remember back several decades ago when, I think it was McDonald’s, began saying, “Have a great day” when you received your meal?
I remember some cynical pushback the initial use of that happy phrase but now it seems “Have a great day” is part of our customer service lexicon.
The question is: are we actually having “great days”?
For many people the answer is “no” and that’s why Steve Beck is with us today.
Steve is author of the book “How to Have a Great Day Every Day!” and he has plenty of hands-on experience helping businesses, schools, associations and organizations reach and sustain excellence. Learn…
* What makes a Great Day? * How you can have a Great Day Every Day * The one thing you can do to have a Great Day Every Day? * The secret to feeling great and minimizing stress and anxiety
Learn more about Steve at www.beckseminars.com
Now, let’s all learn how to Have A Great Day Every Day…
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Jones Loflin, my guest on Today’s JumpStart, has made it his life’s work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to help people make the best choices with their time and he’s here to share…
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How "time management" isn't really possible. Tell me more about what you mean by that?
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In his book Juggling Elephants, Jones says that we need to be the "ringmasters of our own circus” and you’ll learn how to do just that
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How to feel less overwhelmed and approach both your life and work with more sanity
Get a FREE copy of Jones’s eBook Eight Strategies To Improve Your
Work Life Success In 2022: https://bit.ly/3H7wD7F
If you’re ready to feel less stressed and overwhelmed, then you might find just what you’re looking for in my interview with the amazing Jones Loflin…
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Have you ever woken up depressed?
My mom called it “Waking up on the wrong side of the bed” and believe me it's no fun.
It seems that if you wake up feeling sad and defeated, those emotions stay with you for the rest of the day and can even linger over into the next.
If you've ever woken up depressed, or sad, I'm going to share with you a recent “blinding flash of the obvious” I had and how it changed my mornings and as a result my every day.
This is Big Stuff!
Don't miss it…
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The single most important thing I’ve learned in the last 50 years is our ability to control our breathing in such a way as to:
- Heal depression
- Stop anxiety
- Release worry
And, as a result, become more focused, creative, and efficient every moment of our lives.
If you struggle with bouts of anxiety, fear, and worry, then in this JumpStart you’ll learn a new, proven technique for overcoming negative emotions allowing joy, happiness, and creativity to flow through your life.
Release your negative emotions and begin to breathe easier, starting now…
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These days, it feels like we’re in an ever-shaking snowglobe, am I right?
Well, Jeff Nischwitz has traveled the world sharing Snow Globe Leadership in over 350 cities and today, we’re excited to welcome Jeff, a.k.a. “The Facilitator of Truth” as he shares:
* What's the story behind snow globe leadership?
* Why is snow globe leadership so critical during these times?
* What's the secret to people feeling more empowered in their lives
* What’s the role of choice in our lives?
* Why so much focus on “impact” these days?
Schedule a complimentary coaching session: www.calendly.com/jeffnischwitz
Email: jeff@nischwitzgroup.com
Web: www.nischwitzgroup.com
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You’ve heard about it, you’ve read about it, perhaps you’re even experiencing it -- The Great Resignation is underway as people leave their jobs and change careers en masse.
This is a time of great change around the world and my guest Scott Carley, a.k.a. “The Change Energizer”, has made a detailed study of the Great Resignation and how you can take advantage of this economic shift.
Scott explains
* The 3 things you should have resolved before resigning
* The #1 item you need to make it in a new career
* How to use Super Power Advantages
You can reach Scott:
WEB: www.ScottCarley.com
EMAIL: Scott@ScottCarley.com
SCHEDULE A CALL: www.CallTheEnergizer.com
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What would you do if your spouse was suddenly murdered in your home?
Most of us cannot even fathom that question and yet, sadly, it happened to Nikki Bush and for her, it became a launching point.
Nikki took her own personal tragedy and turned it into a mission to help heal other people’s lives.
In this compelling interview, Nikki shares…
* How normal is change and disruption?
* How can we jumpstart our lives again after being disrupted?
* Tell us about your comma full stop analogy?
* How can we find collateral beauty in collateral damage?
* What is the gift in feeling out of control and not being able to 'see' the future?
Her website is:
https://nikkibush.com/download-dancing-with-disruption/
Get ready to feel inspired and empowered by this interview with Nikki Bush…
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With this JumpStart, I’m excited to create a new series of interviews with thought leaders across the U.S.
Today, Steve Hughes joins me as we discuss how to, once and for all, hit your stride!
Steve’s the author of “Captivate” and he has been featured on NPR, CBS, BBC Radio, The Wall Street Journal, and Businessweek.
For over a decade, Steve Hughes has been making a difference and increasing revenue for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and national associations.
Some of the powerful ideas Steve will be sharing include:
- What are some things that improv performers use that can help us live more fulfilling lives at work and home?
- What's the secret to making a great first impression?
- What's a common misconception about success that we can learn from the science of happiness?
You won’t want to miss this interview…
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Almost every wealth plan includes real estate because it’s so valuable and there is a limited amount of it.
The same is true for your mental real estate.
You only have room in your brain for a limited amount of thoughts and beliefs so the question becomes, are you using your mental land to cultivate the life of your dreams?
It’s really that simple -- we all have mental real estate but some people are developing that real estate more effectively than others.
Here’s how to start getting the most out of your mental plot of land starting now…
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The existence of evil has been debated for millennia.
My take is that once we label someone or something as evil we negate our ability to see any goodness that exists within that person or that thing.
And it may surprise you to know that the Bible is incorrect when it says “Deliver Us from Evil.”
Ancient texts have shown did the word evil did not even exist in that context.
So, what was the real meaning?
Let me share with you that there is no evil, but instead only that which is either ripe or in the process of ripening.
Get ready to have your mind expanded and your perspective shifted forever…
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In our previous JumpStart, we addressed the importance of having values that are our own.
The best way to tell whether you are living your values is the gap between your ideal life and your current life.
Life not only is shaped by our values but is a reflection of our values.
It's time to take a sober look at our lives and realize how we ourselves are creating our reality by what we value.
Get ready to become more congruent with your ideal self as we reflect values and their impact on our lives…
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The other day, I was listening to a podcast explaining the Rooney Rule, which was implemented decades ago to increase the number of black coaches in the NFL.
However, since the death of Dan Rooney, former owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the man for whom the rule is named, the Rooney Rule has become watered down because it lacks someone with the moral leadership to enforce it.
Today, African American coaches are no longer gaining more coaching jobs but they’re losing ground because of a shift in values.
What are YOUR values? Not the one’s your parents, friends, or ministers sought to instill in you.
What do YOU value most, and then what’s next, etc.
Knowing, and more importantly living your values gives you peace of mind and the moral leadership of your own life.
Get started defining and living your values, now…
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Unfortunately, we have all seen these upsetting videos on the news and social media…
Airline passengers who get unruly and act abusive to the flight crew and to other passengers as well.
Well, I had just such an encounter the other day with someone sitting next to me on a plane from Seattle.
She got nasty and abusive when I spoke with her and it really escalated.
She was obviously drunk and even drank four additional mini bottles during the first 40 minutes we were in the air.
So, what happened?
I ran the numbers.
And in doing so I gave myself a healthier happier perspective overall.
Let me teach you how to “run the numbers“ to get over a difficult situation…
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As you probably know, I am vegan and have been for about a dozen years.
I'm a member of several vegan Facebook groups and attend events for vegans and vegetarians. I am also on a dating app for vegetarians and vegans.
I tell you all of this because I have discovered an interesting phenomenon in the vegan/vegetarian world - “the Transitioner”.
A transitioner is a person who constantly visits a world but never puts down roots.
I have met people who have been “transitioning” to vegetarianism for 30 or more years.
Over 30 Years!
And as a result, they have never experienced the benefits.
I'm not out to try and convince you to become vegan. I am, however, trying to convince you to make a commitment to things that are important to you and to stay with that commitment rather than bouncing back and forth.
It's time to stop transitioning and to commit and in this JumpStart, I'll teach you how…
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A long time ago…
In a galaxy far, far away…
A battle has begun in the condo complex where I live and small skirmishes are threatening to explode into full-flown…
CHAIR WARS!
The snowbirds have descended on our complex and are seizing control of the pool chairs and there has begun an uprising among the citizens.
In an ongoing real-life situation, I'm going to share with you how complaining spreads like a virus plus how people use complaining to forward their agendas and to get their social needs met.
Don't miss this story!
It should be a reality show…
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Worry serves a purpose.
Worry gets us to think of possible negative outcomes and make plans should they occur.
The problem is, worry doesn’t typically stop once we’ve thought of alternative solutions should problems arise.
Our worrying just continues which is not good because as my friend, Joe Vitale says, “Worry is negative goal setting.”
So how do you combat worry?
With a simple formula: 5 x 2 = 16
I’ll teach you this simple formula for replacing worry with faith in today’s JumpStart…
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“I got you something,” my friend said handing me a couple of pages stapled together.
“What is it?” I asked.
“I paid someone to do your horoscope,” he said, a big smile spreading across his face. “Read it.”
As I scanned the horoscope, I was surprised to see how accurate it was to my personality and my life.
“This is amazing!” I said, noticing his smile getting even larger until it became a big derisive laugh.
“Sorry man,” he said, “it's just a black rainbow…I’m just messing with you.”
“A what? Closed quote I asked.
And that's what I first discovered that people can draw us in by telling us both sides of a story that is generic, positive, and also deprecating enough to make us believe almost anything.
You need to beware of Black Rainbows and in this JumpStart, I'll teach you what they are and how to avoid them...
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“This was the best Disney trip we’ve ever had,” my daughter Lia said for the umpteenth time as she packed her souvenirs into her suitcase.
“Agreed,” I said. “We got to do all the rides and shows we wanted and the press of crowds and even the ride delays really didn’t get to me, because…”
“Because why?” She asked
“Because I kept repeating something over and over in my head the entire time and it relaxed me, gave me more compassion for others, and helped me enjoy myself more than ever.”
“What was it you kept thinking?” Lia asked.
Then, something really amazing happened.
As I told her what I’d been repeating over and over in my head, a look of SHOCK went across her face because, get this: without communicating our intention we’d both adopted almost the same mantra to repeat while at the Disney parks.
Let me share with you this amazing story of father/daughter connection and, more importantly, this mantra that can relax you during frustration, physical exhaustion, and stress starting now…
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As you probably know, I just been gone a week at Disney World celebrating my birthday.
One of the questions that bothered me when I was here was “how many employees does Disneyworld have? “
The answer is - none, zero, zip.
Everyone who works at Disneyworld is a cast member, not an employee.
A person is not given a job, they are cast into a role and they are rehearsed exceedingly well on how to play that role.
Oddly enough, one of the seven dwarfs shows the contrast between Disneyworld and the real world.
Let’s talk about how you can perform the vital role you live at a higher level…
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It’s my birthday and in this JumpStart I share with you:
- My New Meditation Technique (both easy and effective)
- A Recent Test I Passed (thankfully)
- And A Bit “Life So Far” Wisdom
Share your birthday wishes in the comments section and join me as we celebrate!
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I'm really enjoying Wallace D. Wattles' book “The Science Of Getting Rich.”
This book is a great primer for metaphysics.
The core concept of this and all of Wattles' books is that we live in the universe that thinks.
Not only does every molecule in the universe think, we impact what the universe thinks AND the direction it chooses by what we think.
Think about that!!
You have amazing power you may not have realize you possess or are using that power to your own detriment.
Let’s begin to align your thoughts with the universe and in so doing create the life you want starting now…
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If you come to visit me here in Key Largo and I take you for a walk out of the dock, you would see here and there along the ocean bottom what looks like a purplish plant growing out of the reef.
Actually, it's not a plant — — it is/was a Cassiopeia jellyfish.
These amazing animals are actually part of the living reef and spend their lives working to spin upside down and ultimately bury themselves in the ground.
When they die, their bodies harden and literally become part of the reef — — it is nature's way of recycling and constantly upgrading
We are all going to die someday and we are going to leave a legacy.
The way to leave a positive legacy is to bury yourself in a reef that makes sense for you and which makes the entire ecosystem better for everyone.
Let's talk about your legacy and how to create one you are proud of…
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Remember the teacher taking attendance in school?
If you were there that day, your response was “present” (although I and the other bratty boys also loved to say “Absent!”).
To be present is to be positive.
And to be negative is to be absent.
To enjoy more and better life we need to spend less time being absent -- that is, dwelling on things we feel are lacking.
When we are present, we are grateful, and when we’re grateful the doors of joy open for us bring more to be grateful for.
Let’s talk about how you can be more present and enjoy your life more starting now.
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Did you know that dogs sleep 80% of their lives?
That would be like you and me sleeping over 19 hours every single day -- wow!
Sleep is the activity we do most and yet we overlook making our sleep as deep and undisturbed as possible.
Your mood is dependent on your quality of sleep so let's talk about the hidden secrets to a happy night’s sleep starting now…
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Once Upon a Time...
Don’t you just love a good story?
The best teachers teach with stories and we vibe with someone only once we know what their story is.
Regardless of what is happening around us, the story we tell ourselves about our circumstances is of our own creation and shapes our reality.
When we begin to tell ourselves better stories, live a better life.
If you’re ready to begin living in your hero's journey then let's start building writing a better story for you...
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You need to buy a weighted blanket,” he said.
“What's a weighted blanket?” I asked.
“It's a heavy blanket that you curl up under and it makes you feel safe and secure,” he replied.
So I bought a weighted blanket — and I love it.
For some reason, having weight spread out over our bodies makes us feel comforted like we are being hugged by the universe.
Similarly, we can have an emotional weighted blanket - a way of handling stressful situations so we end up feeling warm and supported rather than anxious and threatened.
In this JumpStart, I give you techniques for creating your own emotional weighted blanket…
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In every challenge you have three basic options:
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Leave
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Change
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Accept
Personally, I realized the power of this recently when I was on a flight and I exercised my power to improve a difficult situation.
You have more control in your life than you give yourself credit for and I'm going to teach you how to exercise that control and create the life of your dreams starting now…
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OK, so by now you know the value of dropping stress from your life and how it’s a pre-requisite for attaining and obtaining everything you want.
But, how do you make mindfulness and/or meditation a regular part of your day?
How do you take all of this knowledge and apply it to make your life better?
How do you get started, NOW?
Learn how to make mindfulness an effortless part of daily life and reap all of the benefits.
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Training your mind is like training a dog.
The most important thing is to teach both the dog and the mind to first “sit” and then stay.
When we get the mind to sit it is anchored in the present moment.
The challenge is then to get the mind to stay because it wants to run around like a little puppy.
This is where a mantra comes in handy.
The mantra is like giving the dog a stick to chew on.
The mind has something to come back to and to focus on during mantra meditation.
If you are ready to embrace the simplicity (and the challenge), let's explore Mantra Meditation…
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Here's a question for you…
Which is more difficult, meditating with your eyes open or with your eyes closed?
The answer may surprise you...
It is actually more difficult to meditate with your eyes closed because in your field of vision there are a limited number of distractions whereas in your mind, as we all know, there are limitless things to try and garner your attention.
So, if you're looking for a powerful introduction into mindfulness that is also not as difficult, then try sitting or walking zen.
In this JumpStart, I teach you how to get started plus how to add this mindfulness exercise without requiring any additional time out of your day…
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Here's a trivia question for you:
What do America's favorite vacation destinations and America's favorite thrill rides both have in common?
Answer: water.
People are drawn to water for vacation. They go to Lakes, the beach, the river--anywhere there is water people are drawn like moths to a light bulb.
The same is true for thrill rides that plunge people down with a big splash or sprinkle them with water to make things seem more real--people love an element of water in their thrill rides.
Perhaps it's because our bodies, our planet, and ideally our diet are comprised of 72% water.
One of the best mindfulness exercises I have found to have drop stress and gain Focus is the Skipping Stone Meditation.
Learn how to relax your mind and connect with water that is around you in the very air that you breathe and the body you are starting now...
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It’s the New Year!
Every year we bid farewell as we simultaneously say welcome.
The calendar date changes and we feel we must change with it but where and how do we begin?
How can you put resolve into our resolutions? Let me teach you…
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The power of the magic wand
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The discipline in a post-it note
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The secret to commitment
The New Year is a great time to do some self-evaluation and make plans for improvement.
Get started on a New You in 2022…
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Do you remember this old joke that people would post at work? (I've always thought this was funny and a good commentary on life.)
“I am currently out of my office. I have gone to look for myself. If I find myself I will be right back. Otherwise, please wait.”
Few of us are present in our own lives.
We dwell in the past or fantasize about the future.
And, stress is always about focusing on the past or the future.
One of the best ways to ground yourself in the present is to describe what is happening as it is occurring.
Let me teach you this technique as well as an advanced method for grounding yourself instantly in the present moment...
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Over the last several JumpStarts, we have talked about the importance of dropping stress and gaining Focus.
Specifically, we have talked about what causes stress and we have looked at why it is important to focus in our lives.
Now, we are going to begin actual techniques for becoming more relaxed and less stressed.
Today I'm going to teach you three of them: yawning, laughing, and blowing out birthday candles.
All three of these work wonders in relaxing your mind and your body because they manipulate your breathing in a positive way.
If you're ready to start being less stressed and more focused here are some good strategies...
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