Discover Blind Spots: Recent Episodes
Tim Riddle
We all know blind spots are dangerous when we’re changing lanes at 70 MPH on an interstate highway. But just as dangerous, are the blind spots that block us from seeing the truth about ourselves and others. No one is immune to either kind. And here’s one thing, blind spots are, by definition, invisible to us. No matter how often we’re reminded to “check our blind spots,” we can’t—at least on our own. That's why we need mirrors in our lives to help us see! Perhaps this podcast can be one of those mirrors for you.
In this episode, you'll hear about the following:
-Creating your logo (2:27)
-Creating our DBS logo (5:05)
-Color variations of your logo (7:14)
-Creating your website (9:39)
-De-clutter your website (12:43)
-Best practices in Powerpoint presentation design (14:16)
In this episode, you'll hear about the following:
Why we don't want our websites to be like an art museum (3:07)
- Tip 1: Personalize it (8:31)
- Tip 2: An effective landing page (10:32)
- Tip 3: Ask questions (13:18)
- Tip 4: Create a lead magnet (15:14)
- Tip 5: Use automation (19:14)
Bonus Tip: Don't allow your website to be static! (23:00)
In this episode, you'll hear about the following:
-Different perspectives on marketing (4:00)
-Marketing as the precursor to sales (8:43)
-Sell without selling (9:56)
-What is a lead magnet? (11:26)
-What's your marketing personality? (13:18)
All leaders are faced with decisions that require self-control. It is important to be proactive instead of reactive. Do you think before you act?
What type of power do you demonstrate in your leadership? Gentleness is not being meek, mild, and passive. It is power and strength under control.
Are you building a foundation of faithfulness with your leadership? It's not a sprint, but a marathon. It may take a lifetime before this fruit becomes visible.
Does your outside match your inside? Do you do the right thing, even when no one is watching? Let's talk about the meaning of Goodness.
The most powerful acts of kindness are often the small things. In this episode, we talk about our mind, our tongue, and our heart to make sure the leadership fruit of kindness has the right soil to grow!
What are you impatient about? What stresses you out? Does counting to ten or taking deep breaths feel like a band-aid? Here are three proactive warning signs to help you discover the leadership fruit of patience!
Life is chaotic! Finding a balance can be challenging. This week we talk about the fruit of peace and some practical tips for allowing it to grow in your life and leadership.
Do you search for happiness? Did you know that happiness is a temporary emotion? Choose joy! It is not easily influenced by the events of your day but it is filled with meaning and purpose.
Galatians 5 has a great list of fruits that we can apply to our leadership in the workplace. Does your diet contain this fruit?
What is your level of generosity? Do you ever struggle with a scarcity mentality? Let's talk about the benefits of being overly generous!
Do you ever struggle to be nice? Can kindness be a weakness in the marketplace? What if you have to get things done and someone is in your way? Let's talk about a few things that can turn the fruit of kindness into a rotten apple.
Are you highly responsive? Do those words create anxiety because it reminds you of all the people you need to respond to...or all the projects you need to finish? Being highly responsive allows you to control the narrative about your character...and it's a great start to let people know you care!
Have you defined the values you live by...what about your company or organization? It's a good idea to define them before they define you!
Clate Mask, Founder and CEO of Keap, formally known as Infusionsoft, talks about the struggles of starting a business and the challenges along the way. He also shares a few blind spots and offers suggestions for uncovering and avoiding them in our leadership.
I had the privilege of sitting down with Nashville Singer-Songwriter Travis Meadows to talk about life and music. Travis has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Eric Church, Lindsey Ell, Brother's Osborne, Hank Williams Jr., Wynonna Judd, and many others.
He openly and honestly shared a few blind spots he uncovered throughout his life journey.
It was an incredible conversation with an incredible guy, who could not have been more generous with his time.
Thank you Travis!
Dr. Dan Boone, President of Trevecca Nazarene University talks about leadership, taking the time to listen and be present with others, and to truly know one another in our relationships.
I was recently interviewed by The Enterprise Podcast Network about all things Blind Spots.
Tim Stevens talks about what it means to be marked by love! You can learn more about Tim at: markedbylove.com leadingsmart.com vanderbloemen.com
Chad talks about sowing over reaping, being consistent, trust, and growth when you find yourself in a valley.
Here's an update on my goals for 2019. And...I have an offer you might like. Email me at tim@discoverblindspots.com if you are interested.
Over the past few weeks I have been asked multiple times, "So what exactly are you doing?" In this episode I share the story that led me to start this new company called Discover Blind Spots.
Simon Kessler, Professional Cycling Coach of Simon Says Cycling talks about how to rewrite the narrative of your story when you feel a wall of blind spots surrounding you.
Jillian Kendrick, Infusionsoft Certified Partner, talks about the new strategy of communicating with customers, being challenged and stretched as a business owner, and the willingness to step out of our comfort zone in life.
Ragan Riddle talks about a medical blind spot that appeared her Sr. Year of college that changed her life.
Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson sit down to discuss their new book entitled Blind Spots: What You Don't See Can Hurt You.