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John Bentley
John Bentley is on a mission to help leaders stop blowing-up or clamming-up so they can bring out the best in themselves and others, especially during difficult times. His aha moment occurred when he received feedback that his behavior was similar to someone opening a shaken coke can. This led him on a journey to understand what caused him to spiral out of control when under pressure. Now, John shares practical solutions for being your best when it matters most so you can live a fulfilled and meaningful life both personally and professionally!
Episode Summary:John shares with you how the inability to lead himself was the #1 reason for his struggles, frustrations and limited opportunities for success. Thankfully one person shifted John's thinking which led to his journey for understanding how to lead yourself so you can earn the right to lead others.
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[00:52] Until you learn to lead yourself, you'll never earn the right to lead others and you will struggle, be frustrated, and limit your opportunities for success.
[02:44] Realistic optimism is not this super positive attitude where everything's rosy..
[04:28] No matter what I did, I was not good enough.
[06:08] Introduction to the disc behavioral model. that describes our preference for accomplishing work when interacting and relating with others.
[09:46] Behavioral vehicle analogy; learn to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of others and the situation.
[15:44] And if I didn't live by my values, which are be approachable, be teachable and be helpful. If I didn't let those values drive my behavior, I wouldn't have chosen behaviors appropriate for that situation.
[19:19] Write out a teachable leadership point of view.
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015. John also offers live leadership webinars. Check outwww.trainleadersvirtually.com to learn more.
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself
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Episode Summary:John shares with you three behaviors that caused problems and sabotaged his leadership effectiveness. He also provides insights to be the leader others deserve and need!
[01:10] A mentor provides feedback that changed John's mindset.
[02:09] Behavior 1.Don't be the Lone Ranger.
[02:25] Insight 1.The key to achieving greater results is done thru delegation.
[02:47] Behavior 2. Don't jump to solutions.
[03:13] Insight 2.Allow the team to propose ideas to solve the problem.
[03:30] Behavior 3. Don't suffer in silence.
[03.53] Insight 3.Share the reality of the situation because people want to help.
[04.25] The most successful leader admit their mistakes and embrace the need for change.
[05:17] Self-reflection: How have you been part of the problem and if so, how can you become part of the solution?
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015. John also offers live leadership webinars. Check outwww.trainleadersvirtually.com to learn more.
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself
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Episode Summary:John shares with you 3 reasons you must choose to take care of yourself to live the life you love and best the best for yourself and others!!!
[01:10] Life comes at you 90 mph disrupting your day.
[01:44] Reason1. Self-care is important to your mental health.
[02.26] Reson 2. Self-care teaches us to be more compassionate.
[03.17] Reason 3. Self-care makes life more enjoyable.
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015. John also offers live leadership webinars. Check outwww.trainleadersvirtually.com to learn more.
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself
This episode is brought to you by The Pallet Cabin, whose motto is, Live Simple ... Enjoy Life!
Episode Summary:John shares with you six steps for learning to forgive yourself.
[01:10] Step 1.Know yourself and what you value.
[01:40] Step 2.Own your mistakes.
[02.27] Step 3.Change your behavior.
[02.55] Step 4.Simply apologize.
[03.24] Step 5.Mistakes happen and it's okay.
[04.45] Step 6.Focus on loving yourself.
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015. John also offers live leadership webinars. Check outwww.trainleadersvirtually.com to learn more.
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself
This episode is brought to you by The Pallet Cabin, whose motto is, Live Simple ... Enjoy Life!
Episode Summary:
In this episode, John shares why he began his journey of learning to lead himself.
[00:40] My frustrations, struggles, and limited opportunities stemmed from not leading myself.
[01:25] Open the shaken coke can
[03:34] Realistic optimism produces calm. confident behavior that models the way for others.
[04:30] Thermostat vs Thermometer Leader
[07:04] Connect, communicate, and collaborate.
[09:46] DISC behavioral model of human behavior.
[15:20] Aligning strengths with tasks to achieve the best outcome.
[18:17] When you blow up or clam up
[20:49] Develop a teachable leadership point of view
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015. John also offers live leadership webinars. Check outwww.trainleadersvirtually.com to learn more.
This episode is brought to you by The Pallet Cabin, who's motto is, Live Simple ... Enjoy Life!
Episode Summary:
In this episode, John shares with you five steps for successfully dealing with disruptions such as COVID19 in your life.
[01:15] 1. Assess by getting a clear idea of what is happening
[01:37] 2. Calm yourself so you can respond to the situation
[02:09] 3. Start by taking a long-term view
[02:36] 4. Communicate and build a team around you
[02:55] 5. Take action
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, John shares with you five tips for getting out of a rut and starting fresh.
[01:21] 1. Work out what makes you happy
[02:33] 2. Practicing saying yes
[03:04] 3. Make a stop doing list
[04:14] 4. Declutter
[05:00] 5. Say no to fear
Book Links: 52 Ways to Motivate Yourself To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015.
Listen in as Oleg from Overcoming Odds podcast interviews me about the "S" word ... Sabotage.
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Time Stamp
01:37 What was the catalyst for John's self-awareness journey?
03:40 Why do people sabotage their own success?
05:41 What action steps did you take to reverse the negative stories?
08:35 How do you put aside playful behavior that is hurtful?
10:25 What does success look like for you now?
11:25 Mistakes are an opportunity to learn and find new talents.
14:40 How to improve your problem skills.
17:00 How to determine your talents and gifts?
18:43 Who and what are you grateful for?
21:50 You have a choice in how you live and respond to life.
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To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Frank Marshall is joined by Bob Brumm and John Bentley to talk about Hope for Surviving COVID-19. They discuss shifting your thinking and the importance of staying positive.
[00:02:40] - Three main themes to live your life
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Be approachable
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Be teachable
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Be helpful
[00:05:53] - Positivity from Bob Brumm, the encouragement engineer
[00:11:39] - Knowing when to shift your thinking
[00:20:23] - The importance of self-care and self-compassion
[00:23:33] - We can’t live in the past
[00:30:43] - Reflections on your behavior, understand where those seeds were planted
[00:38:45] - Recognize, if we choose to do different we can be different
[00:40:48] - It takes all of us to help each other in these situations
[00:45:11] - Final words from Bob, John and Dr. Frank, what’s next for you
Quotes from the Episode:
“Have the mindset of being teachable.” [00:02:29]
“We’re built with greatness, we have greatness within us. So, what are we gonna do with that?” [00:08:12]
“Pay attention to what you’re saying to yourself and what you’re saying to others.” [00:11:42]
“Respect is a big piece of that. We’re not owed anything by anybody else and we don’t have to be noticed by being the loudest, most obnoxious person.” [00:17:01]
“Emotions are not good or bad. It’s how we respond to them that makes the difference.” [00:19:01]
“If you become a prisoner of this moment, you’ll never be a pioneer for the future.” [00:22:23]
“It’s about making imperfect progress in an imperfect world because we are imperfect people.” **[00:32:18]
Biographies:**
Dr. Frank Marshall
Dr. Frank is the founder of Force of 1, a community organization that strives to build community through entrepreneurship.
Connect with Dr. Frank on Facebook and Instagram.
Bob Brumm
Bob is Tampa’s Encouragement Engineer. He is an eight-time book author and lives a life philosophy centered on the principle of doing. He is an advocate for achieving positive perspectives to become what you want to be. He hosts a daily podcast called Encouragement Engineering.
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn, his Website and Twitter.
Book Links:52 Ways to Motivate Yourself
Positive Purpose
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com, or call 256-612-0015.
If you're like John, you may get in your own way sometimes causing life to become more complicated. Listen in as John shares 4 steps for making life less complicated.
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Time Stamp
1:21 Step 1 - Ask for and accept help.
1.44 Not asking for help is a form of conceit.
1.53 Step 2 - Seek clarity.
2:14 Visualizing and verbalizing are the most powerful techniques for creating clarity.
2:22 Step 3 - Don't make excuses, adapt.
2:48 If you want something different stop making excuses
2:54 Step 4 - Master self-leadership
3:26 All leadership begins and ends with you
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com or call 256-612-0015.
John speaks with healthcare professional, Tim Mosher, about the current pandemic and the effect on people serving on the front lines. Tim shares his personal stories from 40 years of experience including deployment during Ebola and cholera outbreaks with Samaritan’s Purse International Relief. Listeners will gain valuable insight from his tips on self-awareness, moral stress, self-care and more.
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Key Points
● Why self-awareness for health care providers is important
● Why open conversation surrounding the experience of devastation is necessary
● How to prevent self-isolation
● How to focus on self-care through this pandemic
● How moral stress and dilemmas affect healthcare providers
● How to be humane during these difficult times
Time Stamps
0:21 John Bentley introduces special guest, Tim Mosher.
0:55 Tim talks about the current state of the healthcare providers.
1:26 Tim shares his background and 40 years of experience.
3:00 Tim talks about the importance of self-awareness.
5:40 Tim addresses the conversation that needs to take place around the devastation.
6:05 Tim shares about the first time he experienced true devastation.
8:35 Tim shares how he prevented isolation so he could bounce back.
10:37 Tim mentions how the family can support the healthcare professional right now.
14:07 Tim talks about moral stress and dilemmas.
18:26 Tim talks about his deployment with Samaritan’s Purse International Relief.
21:07 Tim discusses some practical ways to focus on self-care right now.
26:03 Tim talks about how we can be humane during these times.
28:36 Tim shares about how to look at the pandemic right now.
To learn more about John, visit Power 2 Transform. You may also contact him through email, john@power2transform.com or call 256-612-0015.
Listen as John Bentley shares
- How his leadership style was compared to opening a shaken Coke can.
- Overcoming limiting beliefs.
- How he turned the corner and was able to practice self-compassion.
- What he learned to improve his home and work-life.
- The role being pulled in multiple directions plays on healthcare professionals.
- The purpose of the Power 2 Transform podcast.
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