Tomorrow's Leader: Recent Episodes
John Laurito
Through his 25 years of leading small and large organizations, John Laurito has always possessed a passion for leadership… And understanding what makes great leaders great. Today he speaks on stages all across the world to audiences who are interested in becoming better leaders… of themselves and others. Through his Tomorrow's Leader Podcast, John makes learning leadership entertaining and easy!
In today’s episode, host John Laurito dives into the crucial differences between strategies and tactics. Drawing from the famous 1974 Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, John uses Ali's approach to highlight how these concepts are distinct yet interrelated. Take notes as John also offers practical advice on goal setting and execution.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:37) Understanding objectives, strategies, and tactics
(6:30) Application to personal goals and business
(8:37) Outro
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In today’s long-awaited return episode, host John Laurito delves into the power of consistency versus intensity. Reflecting on recent personal encounters and experiences, John highlights the benefits of consistent effort in areas like diet, fitness, and personal and professional development. He also introduces a special 30-day challenge to help you build momentum and achieve lasting results. Join us for this insightful episode as we kick off a new season filled with inspiring and educational content!
Show notes:
(0:33) Welcome back!
(2:54) The 5-day fast
(5:14) Consistency vs. intensity
(8:49) Building momentum
(13:52) 30-day challenge
(16:27) Outro
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What if you could accomplish more in less time? What if you didn't have to spend hours at your desk to drive impactful results? Join host John Laurito as he challenges the traditional mindset of productivity equating to hours logged. Through his personal experiences and fascinating examples from the world of formula racing, he decodes the myth that more time means more productivity and income. So, let's get ready to make every minute count!
Show notes:
[0:37] More time doesn’t mean more productivity, result, or income
[1:58] What would you do if you only had half an hour?
[3:08] Outro
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Ready to unlock the secret of true influence as a leader? Promise you, there's more to it than commanding respect and dictating terms. Today, host John Laurito unearths the essential questions you need to ask yourself to be a real game-changer. Let's journey through the dynamics of trust, authenticity, and genuine interest in the people you lead and learn how to align your words with your actions in leadership. With a vivid real-life example, you'll see how to amplify your influence. Tune in, and let's embark on this exciting journey towards better leadership together.
Show notes:
[2:13] The most asked question about leadership
[5:41] Do I want to go where this leader is trying to take me?
[6:05] Do I have confidence that this leader can take me there?
[9:39] Does this person care about me?
[9:49] Do I trust this person?
[16:17] Outro
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Ready to elevate your leadership to new heights? Join me in today’s episode as I talk about the balance between authority and micro-management. This forms the crux of our main discussion - understanding the right 'altitude' as a leader and the significance of setting clear expectations. So, if you're looking to amplify your leadership abilities, let's get started on this journey together! Turn up the volume and prepare to soar!
Show notes:
[0:45] Quick shout out to his friend and faithful listener
[1:20] A leadership anecdote I learned way, way back
[3:53] Figure out where your altitude is as a leader
[4:49] Ask questions around decision making
[8:46] How to use this concept in real life
[9:36] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks to Christina Winters, the CEO and President of Creating & Managing Wealth. They talk about how she got started, and how she inspires and helps women to speak up and step up to leadership roles in a male-dominated corporate world.
Christina emphasized the importance of articulating your ideas, standing your ground, and managing the inevitable stress accompanying leadership roles. With Christina's raw and real stories from her journey and her invaluable advice on expressing frustrations productively, this conversation is a must-listen for every woman aspiring to break the glass ceiling. Christina's journey is a testament to how confrontations can be flipped into stepping stones for success, offering a fresh perspective on women in leadership roles.
Christina specializes in helping people with their retirement planning. She has been in the business of helping people plan their financial futures for 30 years and specializes in women who have become single through a death or a divorce. She also works with those leaving corporations to start their own business. Christina explains and demonstrates how positioning money in certain vehicles will assist you in securing not only your finances but also with a concentration on family, health, and succession planning.
Christina is originally a factory worker’s daughter and learned to take risks from her mentors. She grew up in a very simple household and puts the language of finance into very simple explanations and visuals. Christina loves art and enjoys projects like creating tile tabletops, painting on canvas, and making jewelry.
Connect with Christina:Website: https://cmwfinancial.com
Email: christina@cmwfinancial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-winters
Show notes:
[1:54] How women can step up to positions of power
[5:01] How Christina learned to get out of her comfort zone
[9:14] Turning point
[10:55] Speak up and don't let others steal your idea
[14:01] Tips on speaking up
[17:00] What stepping up means
[19:14] Women are good in times of stress
[21:25] How to connect with Christina
[22:31] Outro
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Many individuals find solace and enjoyment in various activities such as cooking, playing or performing music, meditating, dancing, and knitting. These pursuits are often touted as healthy, effective, and enjoyable ways to unwind after a challenging day. In fact, some enthusiasts go so far as to describe them as positive addictions, emphasizing their profound impact. On today's episode, host John Laurito explores the concept of positive addictions. He invites you to think about your own healthy addictions, providing insight into the activities that bring you immense pleasure and fulfillment.
Show notes:
[1:18] A quick thought: addiction
[2:45] What are your good and bad addictions?
[5:58] So think about it…
[9:02] What in your life do you have positive addiction for?
[10:17] Outro
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In today's episode, host John Laurito delves into the topic of prioritization and shares valuable insights on improving this essential skill. By effectively prioritizing your workload, you can experience various benefits, such as reduced stress levels, enhanced time management, and increased productivity. He also shares three questions you can ask yourself that can help you become better at it. By regularly asking yourself these three questions when assessing your workload, you'll be able to improve your prioritization skills. You'll gain a clearer understanding of which tasks deserve your immediate attention and can make more informed decisions about where to invest your time and energy.
Show notes:
[1:00] What do you do on weekends?
[4:30] What brings the greatest mental reward?
[5:44] What helps make the other things happen?
[6:21] What brings the longest-term reward?
[7:50] So here’s what John did…
[10:35] Outro
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Leadership is an immense responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Even the most competent leaders can occasionally be perceived as intemperate. In this episode, our host, John Laurito, explores the leadership mistakes that ultimately led to Chris Licht's dismissal as CEO. While some individuals may have a natural inclination towards successful leadership, others must diligently work at it. It's important to note that effective leadership is not solely reliant on having an extroverted personality that commands attention through words. Rather, it revolves around an individual's capacity to foster collaboration, empowerment, encouragement, and accountability within a team, enabling them to collectively achieve goals. Throughout history, truly remarkable leaders have endured a transformative journey, learning from numerous mistakes along the way before attaining their ultimate success.
Show notes:
[3:06] In recent events…
[6:16] Making disparaging comments about his predecessor
[9:50] Physically separating himself from everyone
[11:51] Fired well-admired people
[13:001] Losing people’s trust
[15:10] Made people think he doesn’t care about them
[21:10] Outro
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Oftentimes, we encounter the popular adage that what we perceive is merely the tip of the iceberg, hinting at the vast depths concealed beneath the surface. However, it becomes evident that intentional omissions of pertinent details can lead to unforeseen consequences and leave us perplexed. In the realm of leadership, such practices are unequivocally frowned upon. Today, host John Laurito illuminates the significance of sharing comprehensive narratives, be it in delegating tasks to your employees, presenting proposals, or simply engaging in storytelling. The key lies in meticulously ensuring that not a single crucial detail is left unshared. By weaving a tapestry of transparency, leaders can foster trust, inspire confidence, and engender a sense of inclusion among their team members. In doing so, they cultivate an environment where surprises and guesswork are replaced by clarity and understanding.
Show notes:
[0:34] Here’s another story…
[3:55] Oftentimes, people are not told the whole story
[9:30] A leader’s job is to let people know the full story
[10:06] Outro
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Many of us experience fears when it comes to doing things outside of our comfort zones, such as pursuing a new career, starting a business, or asking for a raise. These fears can leave us feeling uncertain and doubt our ability to succeed. In today’s episode, host John Laurito emphasizes the importance of taking action to overcome these fears. It is helpful to focus on the first step that needs to be taken rather than fixating on the end result. We can gradually build momentum and gain confidence in our abilities by taking action. It's important to remember that taking action is the only way to overcome our fears and achieve our goals.
Show notes:
[1:12] Storytime!
[8:29] We make the fear worse just by waiting
[10:17] Just jump at it
[15:22] Outro
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Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept of fear and how your surroundings affect how much you fear something. In the workplace, it is your job as a leader to empower your team to get out of their comfort zone and conquer whatever gives them fear or anxiety. You might not know it, but it might be what’s holding them back from their full potential.
Show notes:
[0:45] A quick riddle
[1:24] Storytime!
[4:27] Our surroundings affect our ability to conquer fear
[6:36] Here’s today’s lesson…
[9:10] Outro
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Conflict is not a strange thing for people. Human beings experience it in their day-to-day lives. And when they happen, the idea is not to try to prevent them but rather to resolve and manage them in an effective manner. In this episode, host John Laurito shares five important elements to remember when handling conflict. Whether it’s communicating with the other person or changing your mindset about the issue, the best way to defuse a conflict is to take action toward resolution, signaling that you want to settle the conflict and repair any damage that may have been done.
Show notes:
[0:43] Here’s a riddle to fill your riddle cup
[1:15] Don’t assume it’s a win-loss
[4:48] People resort to text or email vs. talking and communicating
[7:24] Look at it from a different perspective
[9:01] Seek to understand; don’t assume something
[11:52] Take ownership to solve issues
[18:01] Outro
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When was the last time you said “no” to someone or something? Life would be so much easier if we could just say “no” more often – so why can’t we? Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of saying no – to the wrong people, things, and even opportunities – to make space for the right ones.
Show notes:
[1:22] Today’s riddle is…
[3:50] Say no to the wrong things
[8:24] If it’s not a “hell, yes,” it is a no
[13:02] Outro
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Time is of the essence in any kind of business. It doesn't matter what stage you're at. Making the most efficient use of your time would be the wisest thing to do. That takes discipline, patience, and planning. In today’s episode, host John Laurito is back and shares the proven and tested rule that can help you manage your time more and effectively boosts your productivity.
Show notes:
[0:34] Welcome back, John!
[2:09] Riddles and more
[4:14] The struggle of managing your time
[5:57] How to say yes and what to say yes to
[7:05] The 3-2-1 rule
[12:12] Outro
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No matter what industry you’re in or what kind of business you’re running, the old adage that “time is money” is a non-negotiable law. Today host John Laurito shares another food for thought that leaders can reflect on: what’s slowing you down? It can be your tools, process, or people, but it is your job as a leader to know what it is, find a solution to it, and ensure your organization is not at risk.
Show notes:
[0:38] For today’s riddle…
[1:14] Storytime!
[4:40] Understand what’s slowing you down
[8:55] Do an audit and ask the right questions
[10:43] Outro
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We’re constantly surrounded by distractions, making it difficult to focus on just one thing at a time. Stress, anxiety, and regret can also make it difficult to focus on the present moment. Today host John Laurito talks about being present in the moment and focusing on what’s important now rather than getting sidetracked by your worries or whatever is distracting you. Focusing on the now, however difficult, allows you to build stronger relationships and maximize productivity.
Show notes:
[1:09] For the love of riddles…
[2:48] Storytime!
[8:08] Sometimes, we all miss WIN
[10:18] Outro
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As a leader, do you know how to help others succeed? Do you have what it takes to not only create processes but also to lead leaders to become successful? In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with a visionary and the President of Pena Global Consulting Group. They talk about how the pandemic brought about more leadership opportunities for A players, the importance of knowing your leadership type, and more.
With over 25 years of experience working with individuals, businesses, and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, Rico is a dynamic consultant, facilitator, author, and business development specialist. He works with executives to define, hire, train, and develop high-performing teams and high-net-worth business models. He combines innovative business strategies, Tactical Behavioral Science the latest technologies to guide companies to achieve productive and profitable growth. He is bilingual and a former Marine author as well as a multi-award-winning, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business.
Rico has trained, facilitated or presented in six continents and to over 100,000 people in the last 15 years.
Where to find more of Rico:
Pena Global website: https://www.penaglobal.net/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/penaglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricopena/
Show notes:
[1:45] How someone can succeed as a new leader
[5:29] On figuring out what type of leader you are
[9:59] Six characteristics of a great leader
[15:59] On being adaptable as a leader
[20:29] Paving success when you promote someone into a leadership role
[27:41] The best places to find Rico Pena
[29:20] Outro
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What comes to mind when you hear the word diversity in the workplace? In this episode, host John Laurito shares the true meaning of diversity and what it really entails. He also gives a tangible example of when diverse thinking is at play and when it’s not. Tune in to learn more about the importance of having a diverse team and applying that strategy or concept in your organization.
Show notes:
[3:08] What does diversity in the workplace really mean?
[8:17] Sense check every now and then how diverse your team is
[8:57] Understand what being in a diverse team really means
[9:27] Leverage your diverse team: ask the right questions
[11:35] Quick recap on the power of diversity and how leaders miss out on this important aspect
[14:13] Outro
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! This is the time for you to reflect on the year that was and start creating new goals for 2023. The only problem is, and data backed this up, the majority of us don’t keep our resolutions. So how are we going to make 2023 different from all those years we’ve made promises to ourselves but never kept? Tune in to find out.
Show notes:
[1:39] Some stats about New Year's resolution
[3:34] Simplicity is the key
[4:23] Track your resolution
[5:30] Don’t only think about your resolution; create a plan around succeeding it
[8:20] Find a way to make it easier (and fun) for you to reach your goal
[10:52] Involve other people
[13:20] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the President of Southeastern University, Dr. Kent Ingle, as they dive deeply into leadership. They talk about Dr. Kent’s journey of leadership from ministry to the academe. He also shares his four-step system of leadership and how it has worked for the university throughout the years.
Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the president of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ingle has a heart for students. He is passionate about educating and preparing students for Christ-centered leadership and service.
Since Dr. Ingle became the university’s fifteenth president in 2011, the university has seen significant growth. In the fall of 2014, SEU launched the first season of Fire football in its newly completed state-of-the-art football stadium. The College of Natural & Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, opened in 2015. In 2016 the Student Activities Center was expanded, and a 120,000-square-foot Live/Learn Facility was opened. Additionally, a 32,000-square-foot Welcome Center and an eight-lane NCAA track and field facility are also in the works.
Under Dr. Ingle's leadership, the university has grown from 2,546 students in 2011 to a current enrollment of more than 8,700 students, with over 112 extension sites and six regional campuses. Before coming to SEU, Dr. Ingle held leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is an expert in leading turnaround organizations and led teams through transformational change in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.
Dr. Ingle is a founding member of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. He also currently serves on the Global Leadership Council for Pray.com, a social network for faith organizations and nonprofits. A frequent guest on Fox & Friends, CBSN, and CNN, Dr. Ingle is the author of several works on leadership theory and commentary on the issues relating to higher education.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Ingle spent 10 years as a television sports anchor for NBC and CBS. He covered many professional sports teams and interviewed several notable athletes, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Rose, Muhammad Ali, and Carl Lewis.
Learn more about Dr, Kent:
Website: https://www.kentingle.com/
Check out his podcast, Framework Leadership: https://www.kentingle.com/podcast/
Grab a copy of his books: https://www.kentingle.com/books/
Show notes:
[1:45] What’s Kent’s background?
[5:17] What took him to his next chapter?
[8:19] What was the difference between ministry leadership and academia?
[9:32] When leaders struggle to adapt to the change
[11:40] How does he find the balance between going into the unknown and being confident in leading?
[12:56] Listen
[15:06] Auditing the context
[15:30] Clarifying the goal
[17:05] Aligning the vision
[19:46] Framework Leadership podcast
[20:29] Where to find Dr. Kent
[21:35] Outro
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Successful leaders get to the top by knowing how and when to delegate effectively. Being able to use your human resources wisely makes both you and your team better. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of delegating the right tasks to the right people. As a leader, it’s your job to delegate work, but it might not be obvious what tasks should go to whom. But sometimes, all it takes is to ask.
Show notes:
[0:41] Today’s riddle…
[2:12] Storytime!
[6:58] ROI of task
[10:20] Get the right people to do the right things
[12:11] Outro
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Some people will tell you that accountability is a solitary journey that is best taken alone. Today host John Laurito proves them wrong. Sharing your journey with a helpful friend, family member, or acquaintance can enrich the experience. But it’s not nearly as good as finding an outsider and having them hold you accountable and help you in various ways. Accountability partners are the perfect companion for your self-exploratory journey toward accountability. An experienced person who will help you work towards achieving your goals and objectives at work, in business, or in life.
Show notes:
[1:12] Everything about riddles
[2:48] Storytime!
[8:09] The importance of having an accountability partner
[11:23] Outro
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Today host John Laurito speaks with the President and CEO of History Associates Incorporated, Beth Maser, about history, how she started doing what she does, and how she leads her organization and people from different backgrounds.
Beth's experience includes managing high-profile projects for the National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, USAID Knowledge Services Center, ABC News, and Fortune 500 companies and law firms. Leading multi-skilled teams, she helped source, organize, and apply information strategically and innovatively. Before joining History Associates, she was the Director of Records and Information Systems at PPC, a management consulting firm, where she quadrupled the firm's knowledge management services to $17M. As the Senior Director of Professional Services for an INC 500 Information Services firm, she led teams of professionals to win and execute corporate and government contracts valued at more than $15M annually.
Beth also founded and managed two organizations—University Ventures, a consulting operation, and Semantic Staffing, a boutique information management services recruiting firm. She is an active member of several professional organizations and engages with the UMD iLEAD Council and the Corporate Council of the National Archives Foundation.
Beth is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Beth also holds an MA in History and Public Policy from George Washington University and a BA in History from Washington University. She maintains a strong industry contacts network and is active in several DC-area organizations and nonprofits.
Connect with Beth:
Website: https://www.historyassociates.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmaser/
Show notes:
[1:54] What is HAI, and what do they do?
[7:15] On how she leads her people
[9:23] How did she fall into history?
[12:36] How important is it to adapt to your audience in terms of acquisition?
[15:51] What does she do to lead a creative-based organization?
[22:18] What keeps her up at night?
[24:23] Where to find Beth
[25:15] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks to the CEO and Founder of Archrival, Clint Runge. They talk about how Clint lives his life creatively and how that translates into his company's leadership. He also shares how leaders can leverage creativity when leading the new generation at work.
Clint Runge is a founding partner of Archrival, a youth culture agency that wins the hearts and minds of young adults. Nationally recognized and full of mischief, Archrival goes against the grain of the typical marketing approach to build brand love, sales, and loyalty.
Clients such as Adidas, Red Bull, Spotify, and Hollister leverage the insights you'll hear to form their product positioning, marketing messages, and business evolution.
Today he stands on two decades of experience working with 'it' brands, athletes, and entertainers, having created iconic marketing experiences and programs that have fueled companies to relevancy. He's won as many awards as he's had all-nighters, leading Archrival to become a 2016 Ad Agency of the Year and Inc Magazine 1000.
With a few tricks up his sleeve (he moonlights as a performing mentalist), Clint's best sleight of hand turns a complex generation into common sense appropriate for any industry or audience. Presentations and workshops are dynamic, full of energy, and hit deep into the conversation organizations must have to innovate.
Collecting well over 250 keynote presentations and workshops in his sneakers, he's adaptable from the largest conference stage to a small boardroom.
Connect with Clint:
Websites: https://archrival.com/
https://clintrunge.com/
Show notes:
[2:35] What does living a creative lifestyle mean?
[7:02] Creative timing
[8:48] Knowing when to take risks
[12:11] Why is creativity important as a leader?
[13:39] Leveraging creativity as a leader
[16:20] What should leaders know in terms of leading the new generation?
[23:03] On Archrival and his vision for it
[25:23] Where to find Clint
[26:40] Outro
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Most of us, in business or life in general, only do what is required. We put the bare minimum in all our goals, projects, relationships, and all the other aspects of life. Today host John Laurito talks about doing what is required of us… and going the extra mile by just doing one more. Doing one more may not seem like a big deal, but over time it leads to unstoppable self-confidence because you know that few other people do what they’re supposed to, and even fewer do more than that.
Show notes:
[0:38] Storytime!
[3:45] Going the extra mile
[9:27] Think about it…
[10:15] Outro
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In the business world, there is a constant tug-of-war between doing something ‘right’ and doing it fast. Should leadership prioritize speed or quality? Today host John Laurito talks about the age-old dilemma: Is speed more important than quality? It depends on the situational context – but even then, the right answer can be far from obvious.
Show notes:
[0:39] Perfecting the turkey
[1:44] Everything riddle
[3:48] Sometimes speed is more important than quality
[8:38] Do a better job by asking
[10:20] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito speaks with New York Times best-selling Author and one of America’s most prolific ghostwriters and journalists, Michael Levin. They talk about how Michael started his career, from being a lawyer – and not liking it – to finally trying a hand at what he loved: writing. He also shares his experience and lessons from being on Shark Tank.
Michael Levin is a nationally acclaimed thought leader on the subject of the future of book publishing. Michael believes that the traditional publishing model is dead, thanks to the long-term foolishness of the major houses and their willful ignorance of new technologies for the marketing and distribution of books. Levin appeared on ABC's Shark Tank for his ghostwriting company, BusinessGhost, Inc., which has authored more than 120 books. E-Myth creator Michael Gerber says Levin has created more successful books than any human being in history. He has written with Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, football broadcasting legend Pat Summerall, football stars Chad Hennings and Maurice Jones-Drew, NBA star Doug Christie, and Fox News broadcaster Chris Myers, among many others. He also edited Zig Ziglar’s most recent book, Born To Win. Michael has contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Forbes.com, The Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and many other top media sources.
Get in touch with Michael:
Website: https://www.michaellevinwrites.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebestearningauthor/
Email: michaellevinwrites@gmail.com
Phone: 617-543-3747
Show notes:
[2:21] What’s Michael’s story?
[7:47] How being on Shark Tank came about
[14:41] An interesting story from Shark Tank
[16:36] How his works get into TV and movies
[18:40] When did he feel that his career was heading in the right direction?
[21:23] What are you most proud of?
[25:52] Has he been in a middle of a project and realized he didn’t like where it was going?
[27:48] Everything that happens to us comes through people
[37:55[ On finding his unique ability
[40:10] Where to find Michael
[41:52] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about having a CEO mindset with Christine Gaze. She shares her turning point of wanting to change how conferences and meetings are handled to allow more thought-sharing and engagement, especially from the team. Christine also shares what a disengaged leader looks like, so make sure you tune in because you might be unintentionally disengaging yourself not only from meetings but from your team.
Christine Gaze is the founder and managing partner of Purpose Consulting Group, LLC, a practice management consulting firm that develops comprehensive thought leadership and training programs to engage and advance financial professionals. Over the course of her career, she has developed programs that have influenced top advisors in all channels and generated billions in new assets.
Christine is the former Head of Practice Management at TD Ameritrade, where she and her team developed a practice management platform to attract and educate mega advisors. Previously, she was Managing Director and Head of Professional Development at AllianceBernstein and was instrumental in the formation of the practice management consulting group at Wachovia Securities. Christine is also intimately familiar with educating advisors in the field, having led private banking sales teams at both Morgan Stanley and Prudential Securities. Christine built her foundation in financial services as a successful advisor at Merrill Lynch which
continues to inform her approach to this day.
Want to learn more about Christine Gaze and Purpose Consulting Group?
Website: https://www.purposeconsultinggroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegaze/
Show notes:
[2:25] The mistakes a leader can make from the lens of Christine
[5:10] Becoming aware of a well-run or an ineffective meeting
[9:22] Righting the wrongs
[14:59] How Christine changed the way conferences/meetings were conducted
[18:33] The importance of staying focused and engaged during meetings, especially if you are a leader
[22:47] What questions should leaders be asking to approach a meeting better?
[25:54] Take time and give space for you and your organization to think through things
[29:07] Where to find more about Christine
[30:31] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito discusses the importance of preparation, which also increases your confidence. It may seem insignificant in some aspects of business and your day-to-day tasks, but you should never underestimate the power of preparation. The quality of your preparation will directly influence the quality of your performance.
Show notes:
[0:44] Riddle… it’s been a while
[2:42] Thanks for your reviews!
[4:23] The power of preparation and attention-to-detail
[7:29] Have the confidence of a champ but prepare like the underdog
[12:30] You can never prepare enough
[14:49] Outro
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In this episode, John talks to Accomplished Athlete and Coach Derek Yorek about the importance of both discipline and determination to accomplish your goals. Derek also shares his experience during the 2015 Boston Marathon and his biggest Whys to everything he does.
Austin runners may remember Yorek when he made his mark by winning the Keep Austin Weird, Run for the water 10 miler, CapTexTri, and Elite Congress Ave Mile. A larger audience remembers that in 2015 he led the Boston Marathon with a crazy 4:27 sprint-to-the-front first mile (captured on national sports news) before fading to a more pedestrian 3:04 finish.
Derek Yorek is a highly accomplished athlete and coach. Derek is a 3-time collegiate All-American, Professional Triathlete, and is now a member of the Spartan pro team.
He now lives in Bentonville, AR, with his wife and two daughters. He is a CrossFit Coach, a personal endurance Coach, and serves in the Army National Guard.
Learn more about Derek at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yorekfitish/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMAJ4u9O6qB8ffjScGuYVQ
Show notes:
[4:03] The before, during, and after of the Boston Marathon
[19:06] The power of a strong Why
[23:11] What’s the most pain he has been in?
[28:33] What do the hardships he overcame do to him mentally?
[35:16] Being the Holistic Health and Fitness Coordinator of the Arkansas Army National Guard
[37:55] Where to find Derek
[39:18] Outro
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"The definition of insanity is expecting things to change when I haven't changed anything about what I do or anything about the circumstances."
For the past 20 years, host John Laurito has been speaking at events all over the world to share his knowledge on what makes the best leaders so good (personally or professionally). Recently, he realized that his own perfectionism was holding him back from being an effective leader. He would get so caught up in making sure everything was perfect that he would miss deadlines or not even start projects. He decided that the only way to overcome this was to put some of his leadership responsibilities in the hands of others—delegating. This has been a game-changer for him, and he can now focus on the things that he is good at and make progress instead of getting bogged down in details.
Show notes:
[1:12] The problem with perfectionism
[4:00] Is your life affected by perfectionism?
[5:23] John’s recommendation if you are plagued by perfectionism
[8:49] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO, President, and Chairperson of Merchants Fleet, Brendan Keegan. They talk about how Brendan got into leadership at a young age and how he developed the skill through the years and became the outstanding leader he is today. He also shares how he used the same skill and helped push the companies he worked for forward on gigantic scales.
Brendan P. Keegan is the President, CEO & Chairperson of Merchants Fleet, the fastest-growing FleetTech company in North America. He previously served Merchants as a board member, compensation committee chair, strategic advisor, and client. Keegan is an award-winning 6-time president and chief executive officer, having raised nearly $5.0B in capital and returned over $10.0B to investors. Keegan has experience in business transformation, capital raises, strategy development, revenue growth, operational scale, technology enablement, and enterprise value creation with successful liquidity exits.
With a background in the financial services, technology, and professional service industries, Keegan has led companies ranging from 500 to 10,000 employees. He started his career at EDS as a systems engineer; there, Keegan progressed through the ranks rapidly, becoming the youngest Chief Sales Officer at a Fortune 100 company.
During his time with Merchants, he has been named the world’s Most Innovative CEO by CEO World Awards®; Executive of the Year by Best in Biz Awards; Visionary of the Year by Globee Awards; Executive of the Year by Business Intelligence Group; NH Business Leader of the Year by Business NH Magazine; Maverick of the Year by Stevie Awards® and Inspiring Leader of the Year by TITAN Awards. He has led Merchants to be a two-time Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company, Deloitte Best Managed Company, Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Company, and more.
Keegan is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and is an editorial contributor to Entrepreneur Media, Fox News Digital, Inc. Magazine, the Newsweek Expert Forum, and sits on the Executive Board for Fast Company, He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MBA from George Washington University, and Executive Certificates from Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, MIT, Yale and the University of Chicago.
Connect with Keegan at:
Website: https://www.merchantsfleet.com/
https://brendanpkeegan.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanpkeegan/
Show notes:
[2:39] Was there a leadership moment in Brendan’s life that pushed him to get into leadership?
[7:14] Is there more that can be done to develop leadership?
[9:29] Looking back, was there a point in his career where he thought he made a good move?
[16:49] How did he bring people together and make them one?
[20:50] Organizing people and bringing them around a common goal
[24:36] How can leaders create a culture that lets people feel that their opinion is valued?
[30:11] What keeps Brendan awake at night?
[33:08] Maintaining the ideal culture for long term
[35:47] What’s Brendan’s vision for Merchants Fleet?
[37:03] Seizing the moments and having faith in yourself
[40:26] How can people push themselves a little more?
[42:45] How can people learn more about Brendan and Merchants Fleet?
[44:03] Outro
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A mentor is a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of having a mentor and how it impacts and changes your life by simply adding someone in your life who can guide you and help you learn the ropes of something you want to excel on.
Show notes:
[0:53] Storytime
[3:23] Can you add a mentor to your life?
[5:48] What doesn’t make the mentorship successful?
[7:10] Think about it…
[8:28] Outro
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Today host John Laurito is joined by Hall Of Fame Speaker, Best Selling Author, Coach, and President of Blackman and Associates, Jeff Blackman. They talk about the importance of listening to your people as a leader and how it can help you hit the mark in terms of directing your company to where you want it to go.
As a speaker, author, success coach, radio/TV broadcaster, and lawyer, Jeff combines his background to help you become an even more powerful, persuasive, and profitable—individual, team, or company.
Since 1982, Jeff has shared his positive and profit-producing messages with numerous; Fortune 500 companies, closely-held businesses, entrepreneurial-driven organizations, solo practitioners, and association audiences throughout the world.
Jeff is a Contributing Editor or columnist to many magazines and newspapers. His best-selling books include; the Opportunity $elling sales quotation book and the revised and upgraded 5th edition of Peak Your Profits. The bestselling RESULT$ and Carpe A.M. • Carpe P.M. – Seize Your Destiny books, And Stop Whining! Start Selling! achieved “Bestseller” status on Amazon within one month of its release.
In business, quality is measured by results. Jeff guarantees results. Be sure to take a peek at his incredible No-Risk Assurance. As a dynamic and multi-faceted business-growth specialist, Jeff shares his positive and profit-producing messages with corporate, association, and entrepreneurial audiences throughout the world. From the boardroom to the ballroom.
Jeff is a happy husband, devoted father, veteran softball player, avid biker—and a loyal or nutty Chicago Cubs fan! He and his family are also crazy Chicago Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls fans. (They also love the Cubs, yet spend lots of their time, aside from the 2016 World Series Championship, consoling Jeff!) On Sunday nights, the Blackmans can often be spotted together at a local hip, happenin’, or dive restaurant…eating, talking, and laughing!
Learn more about Jeff at:
Website: https://www.jeffblackman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-blackman-j-d-csp-cpae-349233/
FB: https://tinyurl.com/FacebookBlackmanResults
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackmanResults
Get your own sweet sixteen! Email Sheryl at Sheryl@JeffBlackman.com with the subject “Sweet Sixteen John Rocks”
Show notes:
[1:53] What’s foremost on the minds of leaders he works with?
[6:12] What keeps leaders up at night? Keeping their clients or employees?
[11:10] How do CEOs find out that there’s a problem?
[20:09] The Relationship Power
[22:50] His upcoming book, Bullseye: Hitting Your Targets At Home and At Work
[25:50] Words of wisdom from Jeff
[28:21] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the President of Walton Insurance Group, Kyle O’Malley, about the importance of servant leadership and building a winning culture in an organization. He also talks about the challenges he has faced since becoming president of Walton Insurance. He also shares his advice for leaders looking to improve their company’s culture.
Kyle O’Malley is the President and Shareholder of the Jackson, Michigan-based Walton Insurance Group. He is also an active Senior Advisor and Board Member of Worth Investment Group, a Michigan-based privately held diversified financial holding company, and serves on the Board of the Judson Center, one of Michigan’s largest not-for-profit human services organizations. Kyle is a Past President and Secretary of the Board.
He grew up in Kitchener, Ontario, where he played and coached youth hockey, and moved to Michigan in 1997 to work for Penske Corporation. Kyle has been actively coaching and managing Michigan youth hockey teams within the Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association, the Victory Honda Hockey Association, The Farmington Hills Hockey Association, and the Compuware Hockey Association. Kyle lives in Ann Arbor with his wife, Chris, and their four children.
Reach out to Kyle:
Website: https://www.waltoninsurancegroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleomalleypandc/
Email: komalley@waltoninsurancegroup.com
Show notes:
[1:50] What does servant leadership look like to Kyle?
[3:21] What are the challenges that Kyle faces right now?
[5:53] How does Kyle deal with someone who’s underperforming?
[7:34] How does he find the balance between being empathetic and allowing excuses for underperformance?
[10:48] What are the communication mistakes that leaders often make?
[13:41] What action steps can leaders take to improve their culture?
[19:59] Outro
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Change is an unavoidable constant in our lives. Sometimes it’s within our control, but most often, it’s not. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about change and how you can get through the most challenging times that come with it. Change will never be easy, but the most important thing you can do is adapt to it, and things will improve in time.
Show notes:
[1:10] Correcting storytime
[4:41] Talking about change
[7:43] What makes change hard, harder, and hardest?
[9:17] Resist the urge and keep going
[13:30] Outro
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Many people are known to be top performers, but more are unknown. Many leaders don’t know how to deal with such exceptional team members. They often unintentionally dampen their star performance or cause them to find better opportunities elsewhere. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about leveraging talents and how you can do so for your team.
Show notes:
[1:12] Shoutout to Tamara!
[1:57] Storytime!
[5:58] How do you find out the level of talent your people have?
[7:39] Resist the temptation to control things
[9:13] Tell them your desired end result and let them find a way
[10:19] Give them more than you think they can handle
[13:37] Outro
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We all have bad days and weeks when nothing seems to go right. We all also have times when we fail to achieve something that we really want and find it hard to cope. Failure can be an unpleasant and unwanted experience. Today host John Laurito talks about failure and how the way you handle it as a leader can reflect how your organization handles it as a whole.
Show notes:
[0:42] The riddle’s answer
[2:13] Hooked on fantasy football
[5:20] How do you handle failure as a leader?
[7:48] Reflect on how you or your leaders handled the organization’s past failures
[9:36] Talk about how people handle failure
[11:07] Are you displaying tolerance for failure?
[11:23] Look at how you deal with failure
[13:11] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with Author, Facilitator, Investor, and Founder of Founding Nav, Stephen Sacks. They talk about Stephen’s journey of drastic change from working in the fashion industry, getting into a new and different business altogether, and helping businesses grow and become more successful.
Stephen is passionate about helping businesses grow and become more successful by sourcing the right funding. With over 30 years of business and commerce experience, he can help you unlock the cash available to your business and assist your company in growing at an accelerated rate.
Stephen founded Funding Nav to be the advisor he wished he would have had access to when he ran trading companies for 30 years.
His passion is helping entrepreneurs to realize their ambitions and, of course, his wife, four daughters, and Barry the Pug.
Learn more about Stephen at:
Website: https://fundingnav.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensacks/
Email: stephen.sacks@fundingnav.com
Show notes:
[2:09] What’s Stephen’s background like, and how he made the drastic change?
[6:19] On seeing other paths to take other than what he’s on
[9:05] Why is it important for people to take ownership of their failures?
[14:41] How do you find the balance between learning from mistakes and clearing your slate?
[17:34] What are the most critical things he sees in the leaders who run successful businesses?
[21:23] What’s Stephen doing tomorrow?
[25:19] Outro
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Have you ever been accused of overreacting? Have you ever accused someone else of overreacting? Today host John Laurito shares what you can do to de-escalate when someone overreacts. It is easy to let your gut react in sensitive situations, but if you can control your feelings and let your mind do the work you can enhance your relationships and keep things from getting out of hand.
Show notes:
[2:02] Overreaction is a human emotion
[4:40] Avoid getting emotional
[5:59] Focus on the facts
[6:29] Don’t forget to be empathetic
[7:37] Share the ripple effects of what they do
[10:09] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about another essential key that could make or break your leadership in a time of change in your organization: the influencers. Influencers are key people in your company that doesn’t necessarily have the authority, but they can influence how your people react to change within the organization.
Show notes:
[1:25] A game changer for leading people through change
[2:31] What is an influencer?
[5:06] Three ways to look at going through change as a leader
[8:38] Consider this…
[10:08] Outro
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Communicating unpopular yet important decisions is a difficult job for new and veteran leaders, but it is a job that every leader will tackle. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how leaders can communicate these decisions effectively without everyone hating them.
Show notes:
[1:59] Here’s a riddle today
[3:27] Storytime!
[7:14] Sometimes, leaders need to make an unpopular decision
[9:51] Be communicative about your unpopular decision
[12:46] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with Aron Ezra, Chairman of the Board at Plan A Technologies, about leadership and the importance of trusting leaders as an organization scales up. They also talk about letting go of control and how empowering your people can make a difference in how you lead them. He also shares how he leads his entire organization as they grow rapidly.
Aron Ezra currently serves as Chairman of Plan A Technologies, an award-winning software development firm with offices in the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Plan A tackles software challenges for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
He was previously CEO of OfferCraft, a B2B software company used by retail, entertainment, and financial services businesses. He led OfferCraft’s team through its successful funding and through its exponential growth over the following years. OfferCraft won the Platinum Award from the G&L Roundtable for the best technology in the gaming industry; was named Startup of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards; was named one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies of 2017; and was profiled in over 200 news stories published in places like The New York Times, Forbes, Quartz, and Business Insider.
In 2018, he orchestrated the successful sale of OfferCraft to NRT, a Toronto-based FinTech company that processes over $20 billion annually. As part of that deal, Aron agreed to serve as the Chief Marketing Officer at NRT for 18 months and to assist with OfferCraft’s integration into NRT.
Prior to that, Aron was CEO of MacroView Labs, a mobile software startup used by hospitality, travel, healthcare, event, and retail customers. Aron grew MacroView from a tiny startup into a multimillion-dollar software-as-a-service company with millions of users globally and dozens of industry awards. In 2011, he led a successful M&A process that resulted in multiple bids; MacroView was ultimately acquired by Bally Technologies (now part of Scientific Games NASDAQ: SGMS), one of the largest casino and game companies in the world. After that deal, Aron was named VP of Mobile & Interactive at Bally, where he led several major initiatives.
Learn more about Aron and Plan A Technologies at:
Website: http://www.planatechnologies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronezra/
Show notes:
[1:58] How does he lead an organization through the aggressive growth path?
[5:12] Having the trust in the leaders as an organization scale up
[8:30] What’s the downside of letting go of control?
[14:31] What’s the difference between management and leadership?
[17:03] Looking ahead and what leaders need to be ready for to be relevant and effective
[20:35] Where does he see their company going with his leadership?
[23:15] Learn more about Aron and Plan A Technologies
[24:12] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito shares a story about leadership and what it is. In its simplest form, leadership is influencing other people to follow. Therefore, anyone who can influence people to follow them has leadership qualities. But it takes a different kind of leadership skill to influence people to have a positive outlook on their day, work, and life.
Show notes:
[0:43] Storytime!
[3:38] Leadership is influencing people in a positive direction
[6:57] Share your story!
[7:37] Outro
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After tons of hard work and multiple conversations with your manager, you’ve finally been promoted. It’s time to plan out your new role, figure out how you will make a positive impact, and prove that you deserve this promotion. Today host John Laurito shares what you should and shouldn’t do when you get promoted. These are things that will help you transition into your new role, ensuring your short-term and long-term success.
Show notes:
[1:19] A short trip
[3:12] You’ve just been promoted
[4:33] DONT: Mimic what your boss did when they were in that role
[6:16] DONT: Listen to other people’s opinions
[8:55] DONT: Make withdrawals before you’ve made deposits into the emotional bank accounts
[9:41] DO: Get to know the organization
[11:18] DO: Clarify and communicate the vision
[12:53] DO: Make changes swiftly
[13:50] DO: Find your key influencers
[15:09] DO: Build your team the right way
[17:01] Outro
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Today host John Laurito talks with the Founder and President of Sorensen Consulting, Inc., Dr. Ben Sorensen, about feedback and its importance in communication. They talk about the right and wrong ways of giving feedback and what a leader should take into consideration so they can give the most effective feedback possible.
Dr. Ben Sorensen provides leadership training, sales training, and executive coaching to corporate and non-profit organizations around the world and across a wide spectrum of industries. Ben trains thousands of senior executives every year. During the past 20 years, Ben has become best known for his rich mix of corporate experience, non-profit work, and teaching ability. Ben focuses on teaching practical, proven skills while customizing all material to each client's specific needs.
Ben is the Founder, and President of Sorensen Consulting, Inc. Ben co-authored Customer Tells: Delivering World-Class Customer Service by Reading Your Customer's Signs and Signals (Kaplan Publishing, 2007), which focuses on how to communicate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service. Prior to his 20 years in leadership training and executive coaching, Ben excelled in pharmaceutical sales and financial services. He worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Pfizer, where he was one of the top-producing health care representatives.
Ben proudly serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander specializing in intelligence. He has earned multiple awards, including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Ben served at the Pentagon for 5 years and currently serves at the United States Southern Command. Ben is also a Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner.
Connect with Dr. Ben at:
Website: https://www.bensorensenconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ben-sorensen-bb930390/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenSorensen
Email: ben@bensorensen.com
Show notes:
[2:22] The concept of feedback
[9:41] The right or wrong way of giving feedback
[13:41] On giving sandwiched feedback
[16:30] Recipe for success for giving feedback
[18:45] Factoring in social styles when giving feedback
[20:46] Giving feedback to a superior
[22:50] What are the keys to having the right mental outlook to influence and control?
[25:28] How to adjust your self-talk?
[28:44] The importance of humility
[30:49] Learn more about Ben
[31:39] Outro
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Tough times breed great leaders. They are often tested during bad times because they are given two options: to face trials head-on or to throw out the towel. Today host John Laurito talks about how going through bad times in your organization helps you become a better leader. Times like these are defining moments in a leader’s career because they either result in greatness or mediocrity.
Show notes:
[0:44] Storytime!
[2:51] Are you challenging yourself and your people enough?
[4:52] Am I thinking of a change in what I am doing?
[6:21] Sometimes, you just need to wait it out
[10:30] The things you do during bad times are the things that make a lasting impact on your life
[11:35] Outro
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High-performing teams are rare. Getting together a group of clever, talented, experienced people who know their stuff isn’t enough, though too many believe it is. Today host John Laurito shares how you can set your team up for success and what you can do so that you, as a leader, and your team has mutual trust.
Show notes:
[0:39] Storytime!
[3:29] A leader’s job
[4:47] You have to remove any obstacle
[7:22] Give authority to other people
[8:05] Simplify it for people
[11:26] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with his good friend, Podcast Host, Author, Coach, Speaker, and Referral Expert, Bill Cates about the keys to building a successful referral-based business. Bill also shares how he got started on his business, how he stayed relevant through decades in his passion, and how people can meet the right connections to make the right referrals.
Bill Cates is a high-energy speaker who motivates by sharing proven ideas and strategies that work. Bill has helped over 20,000 small business owners, and salespeople build thriving referral-based businesses – where the phone is ringing with referred customers/clients. And Bill has helped large companies increase sales and cut hundreds of thousands of dollars in marketing expenses at the same time!
Bill Cates is the author of three popular books on referrals: Get More Referrals Now!, Don’t Keep Me a Secret!, and Beyond Referrals: How to Use the Perpetual Revenue System to Turn Referrals into High-Value Clients. Bill is the president of Referral Coach International and the founder of The Referral Coach Academy.
Bill’s seminars are high energy and high content. Bill is the kind of speaker who prefers to talk with his audience instead of talking to them. Therefore, you can expect a highly interactive session. You can also expect to receive powerful and practical strategies that will have an immediate impact on your business.
Connect with Bill at:
Websites: http://www.referralcoach.com/
http://www.thecatesacademy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcates/
Show notes:
[3:01] How did Bill get started on his business?
[5:03] His passion for referrals
[7:25] How does he stay relevant over the years?
[12:24] What are the things that leaders should look at to find the right problems?
[15:43] On getting feedback from clients to make your business relevant
[22:46] What allows someone to build a referral-based business?
[32:18] The Wimp Junction
[36:52] Double down on how people want to meet you
[39:40] What can leaders do to drive their company to become referral-focused?
[44:02] The referral script
[49:41] Where to find Bill
[51:18] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about distributed authority, what it is, and why it can be the biggest bottleneck in an organization. There should be mutual trust in any relationship, whether at work or in personal life. For an organization to do well, leaders should be able to put their faith in their teams’ judgment and provide means to empower individuals. By distributing authority, leaders put power in the hands of those best positioned to find the right solution which can benefit the company.
Show notes:
[0:54] Going viral
[2:20] What is distributed authority?
[7:20] Here’s what happens…
[9:07] A challenge to leaders
[11:07] Outro
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We all have an inner critic. At times this little voice can be helpful and keep us motivated toward goals, but this voice can often be more harmful than helpful, particularly when it gets into excessive negativity. Today, host John Laurito talks about interrupting that pattern of negative self-talk. There are many ways you can do so; figure out a way that works for you. The key is to stop negative thoughts in their tracks before it snowballs into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Show notes:
[1:27] Here’s an idea…
[3:48] Our brains run wild
[5:59] Don’t let a negative thought stay in your mind
[11:52] Here’s what you do
[13:27] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO of Blumira, Jim Simpson, all about success and taking advantage of the opportunities they have in their life. Jim shares how he stepped outside his comfort zone, figuring out who he was and what shaped him to become the leader he is today.
Jim Simpson joined Blumira in January as vice president of products. Over the past year, Simpson was responsible for guiding the company’s strategic product roadmap to deliver the fastest time to security, with a focus on accessible, easy-to-use detection and response technology. With over two decades of experience growing successful security startups, Simpson previously led product management for the access security provider Duo Security, acquired by Cisco in 2018 for $2.35 billion. Before joining Duo, he led engineering and UX at the network security company Arbor Networks, acquired by NETSCOUT in 2015.
Simpson’s user-centric approach to solving customer problems is unique in an industry long known for overly complex, legacy solutions that often fail to protect organizations.
Jim likes to look for the mystery in the world, and that comes in many forms: traveling, both locally on a bicycle and by planes, trains, and automobiles; creating, appreciating, and supporting art; and finally, sharing what he’s learned via mentorship and coaching.
Connect with Jim at:
Website: https://www.blumira.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gngrwsbi/
Show notes:
[1:59] Looking back on his life, what shaped who Jim is as a leader?
[5:31] On stepping out of his comfort zone
[11:45] Did he get to a point where he figured out who he really is as a leader?
[16:28] Learning from his mistakes
[19:24] Is there a time when a leader should display anger in an organization?
[24:43] Good communication within the organization
[29:14] What they do in Blumira
[31:22] Where to find Jim
[32:13] Outro
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Today host John Laurito is joined by the CEO of MassMutual Great Lakes, the Founder and Managing Partner at The Podium Group, and the Podcast Host of At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua himself, Manny Amezcua. They talk about Manny’s journey in leadership and how he developed his confidence over time. They also talk about the concept of servant leadership and why it's important to continue serving the people to become the best leader you can be.
Manuel Amezcua is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive in the wealth management and insurance industry. He currently serves as CEO for MassMutual Great Lakes, one of the leading brands in creating financial security, stability, and success on behalf of those it serves in the United States. Manuel is also the founder of Podium Risk Management, which focuses on serving professional athletes, business owners, and CEOs. Within Manuel’s four-year span leading MassMutual Great Lakes, the firm has sponsored and supported over 60 nonprofit organizations and been recognized on Metro Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For list annually since 2018, as well as Crain’s Detroit Business ‘Cool Places to Work in Michigan’ list in 2019 and 2021.
Manuel has been recognized each year since 2019 as one of Detroit’s 500 ‘Most Powerful Business Leaders in Metro Detroit’ by DBusiness Magazine, received the 2019 Huebner Service Award from the Society of Financial Services Professionals Detroit Chapter, and MassMutual’s national Community Service Award in 2015 and 2019. During his professional career, he has spoken at more than 50 conferences and companies across the country. His conversations focus on developing a clear brand and value proposition, working intentionally from a written plan, and having relentless hustle. He believes some of the greatest professional skill sets are the ones we learned as children: be polite, remember and use a person’s name, ask for permission, and give compliments because being kind is cool.
Connect with Manny at:
Website: http://www.massmutual.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/
Listen to his podcast: https://linktr.ee/podium_podcast
Show notes:
[2:48] How did Manny start in leadership?
[7:56] How drew Manny to Joe?
[12:27] How does someone develop confidence?
[15:08] On auditing your circle
[19:21] What is servant leadership?
[25:25] What are Manny’s Aha moments through the years?
[32:38] How can someone become the best leader they can be?
[37:21] Learn more about Manny
[39:46] Outro
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Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of asking questions, especially the right ones. Subordinates don’t often open up to leaders, especially when their personal lives affect their work. One overlooked skill of leaders today is asking questions. By asking questions as a leader, you also communicate that questioning is important. You'll inspire people to identify new opportunities and ask for help when needed.
Show notes:
[0:46] For today’s riddle…
[1:23] The scenario
[4:50] Keep probing and ask questions
[8:40] Outro
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Do you often find your workday spiraling out of control? You start each day with a plan to be as productive as possible but soon find yourself distracted, focusing on low-priority tasks, and simply procrastinating. In this episode, host John Laurito shares how you can make the most of your workday for maximum productivity at work.
Show notes:
[1:00] A riddle and more
[3:54] The time value pyramid
[4:49] Do the most valuable task
[5:34] Take things off from the bottom
[6:17] Figure out what you should do with it
[8:05] Outro
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We live in an era where there is so much competition for people’s attention. No matter the message or medium, communication must be strategic and effective. Today host John Laurito shares the elements of communicating with impact. Being a great communicator is required of a leader. When you cannot communicate clearly, your message can be misunderstood and jeopardize the whole organization.
Show notes:
[0:58] A story from a vacation
[4:41] Anything about riddles
[6:00] Captain Sully
[9:27] Shorten the message
[10:29] What is the desired action?
[11:07] Clarity
[11:46] Urgency and importance
[13:17] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept of short-sightedness and how it greatly affects you as a leader in business or your personal life. John shares that, as a leader, you should always envision the future when making a decision, no matter how big or small. Your decision will affect the life of your organization and the lives of the people within it.
Show notes:
[0:58] Here’s to the riddle champions
[2:00] Today’s riddle is…
[2:33] What is short-sightedness?
[6:53] 10-10-10 Rule
[8:12] Cost of Inaction
[10:00] The challenge and takeaway
[11:10] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with former Commanding Officer of USS GERALD R. FORD turned Speaker, JJ Cumings, about leadership and what it has been like for him to lead a huge number of people serving in the Navy. He also talks about the importance of feedback and communication in an organization, whether big or small.
Capt. Cummings grew up in Sharon, Massachusetts, graduated from Sharon High School in 1985, and earned a B.A. in physics from Bates College in 1990. In 1986, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and served as a hospital corpsman attached to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 25th Marines in Topsham, Maine, until 1991. He completed Aviation Officer Candidate School in November of 1991, earned his wings in October 1993, and completed Fleet Replacement training in the F-14A Tomcat in June 1995.
Ashore, Capt. Cummings served as SURGRAD with the VT-19 “Attack Frogs” and as an F-14 Instructor Pilot with the VF-101 “Grim Reapers,” where he graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) as a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor. Additionally, he served in the NATO Logistics Branch at HQ Strategic Allied Command Transformation and as Branch Head for Force Rotation in the Global Force Management Cell at US Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia. He was selected for training in the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program in 2010 and completed nuclear power training in December 2012. In 2016 at Commander Naval Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for aircraft carrier training, F-35C Air Ship Integration, and Foreign Military Training.
Capt. Cummings served as the Executive Officer of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) from May 2013 to May 2015 and as the Commanding Officer of USS ANCHORAGE (LPD 23) from September 2015 to December 2016.
He has a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, where he graduated with Distinction as the President’s Honor Graduate.
Connect with JJ at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-j-cummings-509919145/
Show notes:
[4:13] JJ’s background story
[7:10] Why does he think he got promoted and got the opportunities he did?
[8:05] Where does his passion for leadership come from?
[10:07] Did he ever feel like he won’t be respected as a leader?
[11:31] Was being a Commanding Officer his goal early on?
[12:56] How did he deal with the challenge of leading a huge number of people?
[17:20] On asking and receiving feedback
[20:08] What’s his perspective on communication as a leader?
[25:23] Abusing power to make his people’s lives better
[28:00] What does leadership need to look like in times of crisis or emergency?
[30:26] What went through his mind when he got shot while flying a plane over Afghanistan?
[34:52] How important is a support system for any leader?
[36:54] Get in touch with JJ
[38:50] Outro
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Change is constant. It’s impossible to predict where change is taking us. But one thing is certain – the pace of change is not likely to slow down any time soon. Today host John Laurito shares the five things you can do to lead your team amidst changes in your organization.
Show notes:
[1:21] Riddle, riddle chicken noodle
[2:17] Storytime!
[4:11] Why do we fight change?
[5:18] Keys to leading change
[6:15] Paint a clear picture of success
[7:32] Paint a realistic picture of the challenges ahead
[8:51] Have a plan on how to deal with the pains of change
[10:05] Triple your communication
[11:34] Measure and celebrate progress
[14:07] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the Founder and CEO of Wedo, Indy Gregg. They talk about her business, how it came to be, how it has grown exponentially within a short time, and how she helps people help more people through it.
Indiana Gregg has built a successful career as both a performer and a creative tech visionary. She currently serves as the CEO and founder of Wedo, a mobile/web-based social bank & communication drop-in payments application that helps people virtually sell their goods and services in real-time. The platform attracts people from all over the globe with tools to stay organized, invoice clients, and even accept payment in multiple currencies.
Indy is the mother of three adult children who each rock in their own entrepreneurial pursuits. She’s a proponent of straight-shooting ethics and unafraid to admit she spoils her two lab puppies.
Connect with Indy at:
Website: https://wedo.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indianagregg/
Show notes:
[3:05] Where does she credit her business’ fast-paced growth?
[5:07] How did she hire people when her business started?
[6:11] What is Wedo?
[9:48] On the future of work
[11:23] Learn more about Indy and Wedo
[12:44] Outro
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“If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.” – Harvey Mackay
This quote applies to some of the world’s greatest athletes and leaders. In this special episode, host John Laurito talks about the power of consistency and poses a challenge for you. Consistency is the difference between failure and success. It is also why John powered through 300 podcast episodes and why it has grown so much.
Show notes:
[0:36] Today is a special day
[3:32] Love it, but there are tough times
[7:34] The easiest thing to do is to quit
[9:01] Here’s the challenge
[15:33] Outro
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In today’s world, everything is connected and found online. It takes constant vigilance to ensure your accounts are secure and you don’t get scammed. Today host John Laurito shares his experience of being scammed and the leadership lessons that came with it. He also shares the four questions most people ask to see if they should follow a leader or not.
Show notes:
[1:46] Riddle answers and more riddles
[5:43] The call
[13:30] The 4 questions
[16:33] Protect yourself from scams
[17:59] Outro
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Today host John Laurito is joined by Keynote Speaker and Podcast Host Jim Love. They talk about Jim’s podcast, Hustling Sideways, how it has grown, and at what point he stopped relying on feedback as a measurement of how well his show's performance. He also shares who influenced him to become a speaker and a piece of advice for people who are new to being a leader.
Jim Love is 30 years old and was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Jim attended Marquette University and graduated in 2013 with degrees in Corporate Communications and Marketing. After years of exploring leadership development, Jim has decided to follow a calling and spread his message of authenticity and positivity. He has spoken to several thousand high school students across the country. Bad jokes and dance moves aside, Jim has a passion for leadership development and working with high school and college students. He will share his life experiences and connect with you on a personal and real level. As a lifelong stutterer, he understands what it takes to overcome obstacles and adversity and will motivate the crowd to take on their own obstacles in a real way. His message focuses on authentic leadership, self-love, gratitude, and mental health. Some say he “brings the party.”
Jim received his start when he was selected for the Illinois Leadership Seminars (ILS) in 2007. This organization is a 3-day seminar that takes one representative from hundreds of high schools around the state and unleashes their leadership potential. Through keynote talks, activities, panel discussions, etc., students are challenged to think differently and accept themselves as a leader. Jim has been on the staff of this organization for 13 years and now is a regular part of the weekend’s programming.
Connect with Jim at:
Website: https://www.goauthenticyou.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-love-55b11241/
Listen to his podcast, Hustling Sideways: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustling-sideways/id1556045393
Show notes:
[1:57] How did Jim start the podcast?
[4:20] Has the show grown more than he thought?
[7:58] How did he stop relying on others’ feedback and trust his self-satisfaction?
[16:17] How does Jim mentally handle audiences who’re not focused when he speaks?
[21:37] On developing a commanding presence and who influenced him to become a speaker
[26:48] What is his advice to people who struggle with being a leader?
[32:46] Where to find more of Jim?
[34:50] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about his realization about being a good leader when he underwent surgery for a torn meniscus. He shares what a person should do to become the best leader he can be for his team and organization. Many leaders often overlook these things because of how small they may seem, but they can either make or break teamwork and, ultimately, the business.
Show notes:
[0:40] Riddle, riddle, another riddle
[1:51] What’s new with John?
[4:22] Tell them what to expect
[5:42] Increase communication
[13:14] Give a clear measuring stick
[17:31] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about one of the many business blunders a leader makes: not empowering their team so the business can run flawlessly while they are away. The two most important things a leader should do to their team are to coach and guide. When a leader fails, so does the team, and the business will suffer. A business can only flourish when the leader and team are all on the same page.
Show notes:
[2:10] Here’s another riddle
[3:25] Storytime!
[7:20] Develop your people
[9:03] Story #2
[12:02] Teach your people to be leaders
[14:51] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito remembers and shares the life story of a great entrepreneur and a good friend. Listen in as he pays tribute to a life well lived by someone close to John but was taken by cancer.
Show notes:
[2:35] Who is Dave?
[3:57] From the first interaction and through the years
[11:25] The mountain and the marathon
[15:42] A thoughtful guy
[18:58] Hoped for one last talk
[24:49] Outro
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Feedback is rarely easy to hear; only a few things can make a difference in how a recipient takes it. How it is given, the specificity of the feedback, and whether it’s timely or a step too late. Today host John Laurito talks about the power of feedback when given in a way that would help the recipient grow. Receiving feedback is stressful; generic or belated feedback will not help no matter how nice you are while giving it.
Show notes:
[1:42] Riddle riddle
[3:57] Storytime!
[10:28] The importance of giving a specific and timely feedback
[14:48] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito is joined by Author, Speaker, Tech Entrepreneur, Mental Health Advocate, Host of the Wedotalk podcast, and the Director of Wedo, David Jacques. They talk about David’s journey from being the first CFO of Paypal to where he is now. He also shares his struggle with mental health and being an advocate of it today.
Having worked for startup companies, venture capital firms, and banks in the US and UK, David Jacques now focuses on supporting the freelance/gig economy and helping others to develop their methods of working independently. He believes in the power of talking about mental health and removing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Connect with David at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jaques-91a/
Learn more about Wedo at: https://wedo.ai/
Show notes:
[2:19] What was it like being the first CFO of Paypal?
[5:04] Any regrets about leaving the company?
[9:29] Leaderships that he has encountered in his journey
[12:33] Showing appreciation for hard work
[14:40] A turning point for David
[24:52] David’s mental health and becoming an advocate
[30:41] What can leaders do to help people who are struggling in life?
[33:45] More about Wedo
[38:20] Learn more about Wedo
[40:33] Outro
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We all want to set big goals; who doesn’t? But we don’t realize that huge goals also need a bottom-up plan to achieve them. Today host John Laurito talks about why Big Hairy Audacious Goals require bigger plans to assure their achievement.
Show notes:
[1:20] Thanks, Steve!
[2:18] What does it take to reach your big goals?
[5:55] You need to take massive action
[8:40] Outro
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We all have days when we just don’t feel like doing things, but we have to. In this episode, host John Laurito shares a short and effective mental exercise you can do to develop a great mindset and force a better-than-you-expected outcome. After all, it’s all in the mind.
Show notes:
[1:36] Bodie’s daily routine
[4:10] Riddle time!
[6:56] Think about this…
[11:50] A 2-minute mental exercise
[13:34] Question #1: What would it look like if I crushed it?
[13:50] Question #2: How would people react?
[14:38] Question #3: What would they say if I crushed it?
[19:28[ Outro
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Expectations make you feel in control and organized. You may feel out of control when something doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, host John Laurito shares an experience where things didn’t go as planned. When unexpected things happen, you can either see it as a total failure or an opportunity to look for a better alternative.
Show notes:
[1:10] One riddle down, one more to go
[3:52] Storytime!
[11:38] Disasters are chances to figure out something better
[15:22] Don’t fight it, and don’t let it immobilize you
[17:35] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO and Founder of Viking Capital, Vikram Raya. They talk about how Vikram handles his tasks as a business leader and stays organized on top of his priorities. He shares how he creates whitespaces in his calendar to accommodate what’s truly important in his business and personal life. Learn all that and more when you tune in.
In medicine, Vikram is an award-winning cardiologist, international speaker, and functional medicine specialist. He has helped thousands of individuals overcome their heart and health challenges and eventually pioneered a proactive cardiology paradigm that has led to the launch of the Vitology institute.
Through his real estate company, Viking Capital, Vikram has a total of over $370 Million of assets acquired and is growing while raising over $100 Million of private capital. His vision is to get to the elusive $1 Billion of acquisitions in the next 3 years.
He has been honored by Forbes Business Council and has been named Top 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business.
Connect with Vikram at:
Website: https://vikramraya.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramraya/
Show notes:
[2:04] What does a work day or week look like for the right type of leader?
[6:35] What can a leader do to become more self-aware of what they do daily?
[11:14] Creating more whitespaces in his calendar
[16:41] How do top business leaders handle the ups and downs of business?
[22:38] How should leaders address these times of inflation for themselves and their organization?
[27:10] On leaders stepping outside their comfort zone and how to maneuver it successfully
[32:06] Where to find Vikram
[32:56] Vikram’s book recommendation
[33:54] Nugget of advice
[35:04] Outro
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Roadblocks and missteps are part of the entrepreneurial journey. Today host John Laurito talks about some business mistakes and how you as a business leader can turn blunders into breakthroughs. He also shares some of the good things you can implement in your business to attract more customers and be the best at what your business offers.
Show notes:
[1:31] Guess the riddle
[3:08] Listen up, Papi’s Cuban Cafe!
[11:46] What’s the smallest thing you can do to add to your ROI?
[13:01] For the love of golf
[20:01] Ask these three questions
[22:33] Outro
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Do you end every day feeling like you haven’t accomplished enough like each day brought more to do than you could ever finish in twenty-four hours? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the art of simplifying your days or tasks so you’ll never feel overwhelmed anymore. There’s no magic bullet to eliminate all your stress, get everything done, and make every day great, but one thing can help: simplicity.
Show notes:
[1:21] Guess the riddle
[4:30] The beauty of simplification
[9:56] Be ultra-selective of what you say yes to
[11:05] First thing’s first
[14:21] Here’s the challenge
[17:12] What are the three things you will excel at?
[20:01] Outro
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No matter what your role is, you've probably had to deliver some form of bad news before. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of good communication skills in giving bad news to anyone. Delivering bad news is something that we all have to do at some point. By learning how to deliver bad news honestly, openly, and empathetically, you can help preserve your relationships rather than damage them.
Show notes:
[0:47] Storytime!
[8:49] There’s a way to deliver bad news, and this was not it
[12:00] Be empathetic and clearly express the problem
[15:39] Do not over-promise
[17:00] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by the President and CEO of 97 Display, Houston Goodwin, as they talk about the power of having the right culture in your organization. Houston also shares the people-first business approach that his business has adapted and what traits matter to him the most in bringing people into their organization.
Affectionately nicknamed a ‘Houston Hurricane,’ this frequent occurrence happens when 97 Display CEO Houston Goodwin enthusiastically brings fresh ideas to the table for how he and his team can help their business owner clients succeed.
The direct result of a passion he can hardly contain, Houston’s hurricane comes from his driving focus to make the world a better place through business. Rooted in his Christian faith, Goodwin leads with humility, believing that every single person has value. It’s what led him to develop a hard-working, people-first business approach that has guided 97 Display to become the top internet marketing and lead-generation company for the martial arts and fitness industries.
Learn more about Houston and 97 Display:
Website: https://www.97display.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houstonlikethecity/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/houston.goodwin.7
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:43] What is Houston’s view on an organization's culture?
[3:24] What is a standup, and how does it work?
[5:36] What is the difference between doing and not doing standups in an organization?
[11:52] How has this changed how they bring people into their organization?
[14:58] What happens after a motivation interview?
[17:37] What traits does Houston admire and look for in people?
[19:04] What leadership style does he think is more effective?
[20:50] An essential thought for tomorrow’s leader?
[21:51] Where you can learn more about Houston
[22:30] Outro
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Cultural alignment — aligning your organization’s culture, values, and goals with its people — is a vital part of the recipe for business success. Today host John Laurito chats with CEO and Co-Founder of Viddyoze, Joey Xoto, about the power of cultural alignment in a business organization and how they created theirs.
In 2015 Joey co-founded and bootstrapped a software company called Viddyoze. Thanks to their powerful automated video creation engine, they help over 250,000 businesses create exceptional marketing videos without needing any technical experience whatsoever.
Viddyoze proudly remains a profitable bootstrapped business, boasting over $35m in sales and serving the likes of Coca-Cola, Tesla, Vodafone, and more.
Most recently, Viddyoze landed as the #16 Fastest-Growing Technology Company at the Northern UK Tech Awards and won the 2021 Young Entrepreneur Award.
Connect with Joey at:
Website: https://viddyoze.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyxoto/
Show notes:
[2:01] What is essential when creating an aligned culture in business?
[5:53] What should a leader do to decide the kind of culture to create?
[9:51] Does his team know how their roles connect with the bigger vision?
[15:05] On bringing someone new into the organization
[19:04] Viddyoze
[21:52] Find out more about Joey and Viddyoze
[23:10] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito takes the hot seat as he is joined by his co-host, son, and a rising leader, Nick Laurito. You will surely love this duo as his son asks him questions about leadership. Tune in and learn how John started on the leadership path and how he developed his own leadership style, and more importantly, what advice he has to offer Nick.
Show notes:
[2:13] How does John adapt his leadership style to what suits the people he works with without losing his core as a leader?
[9:15] How John found his own leadership style
[14:14] What surprised John about leadership?
[16:49] What about leadership made John get into it?
[18:22] Finding the balance between charisma and initiative
[22:10] Developing John’s leadership style
[29:32] Learning leadership through trial and error
[33:55] Why did John choose the leadership path instead of the advisor’s path?
[37:27] What is John’s advice for Nick as a new leader?
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with Best-Selling Author, Global Keynote Speaker, and the Regional Managing Director of Jefferson Wells, Larry Kaufman. They talk all about the power of having the right connections and how Larry built his business through his own. He also shares his knowledge on how you can make connections and how to keep them.
Larry Kaufman is the Best-Selling Author of The NCG Factor – A Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement. Larry is a connector, giver, and rainmaker who lives his life to help others succeed.
He is a Senior Level Sales & Operations Leader and has been a globally-published speaker and trainer on LinkedIn for more than a decade having spoken at YPO, Vistage, FEI, TMA, AM&AA, and many other associations and corporations across industries.
He has also been a powerful force in helping small, mid-market, and larger companies recruit talent to their organizations and has provided hundreds of corporate introductions to companies and business professionals wishing to expand their client base. Larry is an investor and advisor to several local technology companies and sits on the board of Holiday Heroes, a charity that brings joy and a sense of normalcy to hospitalized children. Larry resides in a Chicago suburb with his wife and two children.
Reach out to Larry at:
Website: https://www.kaufman-larry.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrykaufmanlinkedinspeaker/
Grab a copy: https://www.amazon.com/NCG-Factor-Life-Changing-Relationships-Retirement/dp/173306351X
Show notes:
[3:45] The NCG Factor
[6:33] What sent Larry down the road of networking and connections
[8:32] What goes into networking?
[15:00] Is there a right and wrong way to connect with people?
[19:42] How did he get into his global speaking business?
[24:02] What does he think is the big missed opportunity for LinkedIn users?
[26:06] Why connections are important as a leader
[32:12] Is there a method to keep the connections you’ve made?
[34:40] Learn more about Larry and his book
[36:10] Outro
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One most powerful thing about time is that it continuously changes. Change is the only permanent factor in time. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept and power of time. When trying to achieve something, you may think that what you’re doing is ineffective because you don’t see results yet. Give it time; it may just be the only thing you need.
Show notes:
[0:44] John’s biggest regrets
[4:59] The point is…
[8:07] It has everything to do with everything; even leading an organization
[10:13] Outro
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Good communication is an essential skill in any environment with human interactions. Today, host John Laurito talks about the power of good communication, voicing your opinion, and being on the same page with someone you’re talking to. This episode is a continuation of episode #277 - You Gotta "Ask For the Order" and is a topic given by a loyal listener, Belinda.
Show notes:
[1:31] Thanks, Belinda!
[3:12] The power of better communication
[7:08] It needs to be a two-way street
[9:52] Outro
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We often find ourselves in situations where we feel obligated to honor an obligation against our wishes. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about changing your mindset when approaching things or situations beyond your control instead of putting up with it and complaining. Just bear in mind that you’ll likely gain an unexpected benefit from it when you get into it.
Show notes:
[1:40] Storytime!
[4:48] Change your mindset and approach it with a different attitude
[8:32] Learn from those experiences
[11:45] Outro
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Many of us may have been raised to let our hard work “speak for itself.” Unfortunately, that may not be enough when you’re angling for a promotion. Today host John Laurito shares what you can do to get that promotion everybody probably wants. And if you have your eyes set on a better title or bigger salary in the future, being a valuable member of the organization is a critical first step.
Show notes:
[0:45] Thinking back, what John realized is…
[2:18] Let your leader know your goals in the company and how you want to grow
[4:15] Ask them what you need to work on or develop
[7:33] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares how you can ask for the order as a salesperson or a leader. Say it’s a potential client, and you’re closing the sale. The good news is: You’ve got some form of agreement. The bad news is: You need to make them aware of precisely what they are agreeing to. The next thing you’ll have to do is: ask!
Show notes:
[0:44] Storytime!
[5:26] Hello, salespeople, and leaders
[7:29] Asking for the order
[9:58] Leave a review, Share, Subscribe
[11:38] Outro
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We've sat through that painful presentation, webinar, or training that felt like we were being punished for something we didn’t do. Today host John Laurito shares his knowledge on captivating an audience during your speech and what you can do to prepare for it. Whether it’s engaging them from the beginning, keeping them curious, or connecting with them through humor. Make sure that they can't stop talking about you and your presentation when they leave.
Show notes:
[0:47] A pulled muscle
[3:00] How can you be good at speaking in front of an audience?
[8:25] Think about the Think-Feel-Do
[9:14] Visualize people coming up to you and saying positive things
[10:57] Start and end with a story
[14:10] Don’t get fixated on slides
[15:01] Bounce your eyes around the room
[16:02] Move around
[17:27] Move your voice up and down
[19:30] Practice
[21:09] Outro
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Electronic communication is overrated. Because sometimes you just have to show up face-to-face. Today host John Laurito shares his experience of an in-person meeting with his team after two years. There are many ways to connect virtually, but we feel lonely and isolated. Nothing can replace the trust and rapport you build from face-to-face meetings.
Show notes:
[0:56] Storytime!
[3:55] The level of relationships is different between virtual and in-person
[5:13] The power of in-person interaction
[8:27] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares a story about him reaching his tipping point and how you know when you’ve reached yours. The dictionary definition of a tipping point is the critical mass – the threshold or the boiling point. We sometimes feel as though we have reached it in our life, career, and business, particularly when we feel like giving up or realizing the need for change.
Show notes:
[1:33] What made John make the switch?
[6:49] You know you need to make a change when you reach your tipping point
[8:31] What’s your tipping point?
[11:06] Outro
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Today host John Laurito shares the three mistakes a leader can make when bringing in someone new to the company. He also shares what they should do to make a smooth transition for the new person and the whole team.
Show notes:
[0:49] Storytime!
[5:16] The person has to be able to define success clearly
[7:26] They should know who they should be building relationships with
[9:43] They should be formally introduced
[12:52] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito shares a conversation with a friend that made him realize the scope and responsibility of being a leader. Being a solid leader allows you to share what you know and look for learning opportunities for the people you work with or those who work for you. And having knowledgeable, capable, and efficient people work for you, in turn, reflects your leadership skills.
Show notes:
[0:45] A conversation with a friend
[4:29] You are a reflection of your leadership team
[6:09] The measurement of success
[9:02] Here’s the bottom line
[9:56] Outro
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As humans, the things that scare us are vast, varied, and complex. Fear is universal, but each of us has unique reasons and versions of the things that scare us. In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares his own scary experience while vacationing in Maui: cliff diving. He also shares how doing the things that scare you helps you get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and open you up to new opportunities for growth.
Show notes:
[0:45] John’s frightful experience
[7:30] Surround yourself with people that will help you do the scary stuff
[8:59] Start small
[10:17] Do the things that scare you
[11:08] Outro
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As a leader, you may be doing the right things: You’ve hired the right people, developed a well-thought-out strategy, and given your employees the right resources. So, why do you feel out of the loop and unsure of how things are going? In this episode, host John Laurito shares why you feel that way and what you can do to be in the know. Wanting to know how your organization is doing down to the base level is essential for any leader, and there’s no substitute for taking time out to get to know your employees and how they are feeling about their work.
Show notes:
[1:07] What’s going on?
[4:17] You’re getting incorrect data
[7:59] Dive deep into what’s going on at the base level of the organization
[10:40] Outro
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Host John Laurito talks about the four questions that your followers are asking. You need to understand that you are influencing people in your team, business, or company as a leader. The four questions discussed in this episode are probably the most common and most important.
Show notes:
[1:49] Can I trust this person?
[3:00] Does this person care?
[6:35] Do I want to go where this person wants to go?
[9:05] Are you doing the right things and working together as a team?
[11:26] Aided vs. unaided brand awareness
[12:50] Can this leader take me to where he wants us to be?
[16:56] What topics do you want John to talk about in these podcasts?
[18:32] Outro
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It’s a human tendency to not let other people see what makes us vulnerable. Whether it’s a mistake, weakness, or insecurity. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of sharing your mistakes in an organization. He also shares how leaders can encourage their employees to do it.
Show notes:
[0:46] The most essential topic for running an organization
[3:59] How can leaders build a culture of vulnerability and share mistakes?
[5:25] Set the expectation
[7:49] Repeat and follow-up
[10:17] Outro
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For those who have been listening to this podcast, you’d probably know by now that wherever host John Laurito goes, he will certainly bring nuggets of wisdom back to his episodes. In today’s episode, John drops another lesson from his recent vacation in Maui. He talks about one of the biggest challenges for leaders: thinking outside the box.
Show notes:
[1:13] Storytime!
[5:42] Thinking differently
[7:01] The challenge for leaders
[9:35] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito talks about one lesson he learned while he was in Maui. He shares the importance of being able to ask for help even when you’re the leader of your organization instead of letting your ego take over.
Show notes:
[1:37] A lesson straight from Maui
[7:18] Emotional competency
[10:06] Ask for help
[13:46] Outro
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Back from his amazing and well-deserved vacation with his family, host John Laurito brings us another valuable information that leaders and HR professionals should be very aware of. What is your team or company’s happiness level? Do you know what you need to do? What is your moan index? All that and more in today’s episode, so make sure you tune in.
Show notes:
[4:04] The moan index - let’s dive deeper
[6:42] Factor #1: Volume
[7:15] Factor #2: Rate
[7:45] Factor #3: Intensity
[8:46] Factor #4: Significance
[13:40] Look for little things that you can easily solve—their impact is greater than you think
[14:38] How the moan index helps John make decisions
[15:48] Where is that feedback coming from?
[21:00] Outro
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You have people to lead, and you may be doing an excellent job at it. But it’s a different ballgame when you need to give feedback to your colleagues. Today host John Laurito shares how you can do this without complicating your relationship. Giving feedback is beneficial for company culture. It also promotes team morale and increases productivity.
Show notes:
[1:35] Joe and the faithful listener
[3:32] Look at it if the role is reversed
[3:58] Keep your genuine good motives in mind
[6:56] Give them the feedback
[10:00] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about creative thinking and execution in business. Now, most companies have SOPs in doing things, but it doesn’t mean that’s the only way to do them. Leaders can use this strategy of looking at things from a fresh perspective and executing things differently from how they used to be.
Show notes:
[0:44] John’s favorite movie
[3:42] Aspects of execution
[7:38] Outro
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Today host John Laurito talks about compassionate leadership and how it changes leadership dynamics in an organization with Author, Chairman, and Founder of The Tramuto Foundation and Founder of Health eVillages, Donato Tramuto. Compassionate leadership means building relationships through careful listening to, understanding, empathizing with, and supporting other people, enabling people to feel valued and respected. If applied by leaders in the workplace, all this can increase productivity and performance to their highest potential for the employees.
Donato Tramuto has nearly four decades of business leadership experience and is most notable for his ability to balance transactional and transformational leadership within organizations. He has launched two successful start-ups, successfully led the turnaround of a Public Healthcare Company, and has executed innovative programs leading to sustainable business results through his Compassionate Leadership approach.
He is well-known for his success in discovering his “why” and building transformative business and innovation in healthcare. As profiled in his first book released in 2016, "Life's Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Can Lead To Success in Life and Business," what drives him cannot often be put into words.
He is known for his deep commitment to creating better, more compassionate leaders. In a world where we are constantly connected, intersected, and divided simultaneously, Donato offers an innovation in professionality: being open about adversity, advertising your growth, and passing on your knowledge to all those who listen.
In February 2020, and after a year of preparation, Donato stepped away from running a Public Company to focus on inspiring the next generation of leaders through his nonprofit ventures and his upcoming book on Compassionate Leadership to be released in March 2022 - The Double Bottom Line. He is inspired by Robert F. Kennedy and is a recipient of the prestigious RFK Ripple of Hope and the RFK Embracing His Legacy Award for his endless dedication to improving the lives of others.
Connect with Donato at:
Website: https://tramutofoundation.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donato-tramuto/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonatoTramuto
Grab a copy of his book: https://www.amazon.com/Double-Bottom-Line-Compassionate-Captivate/dp/163908004X
Show notes:
[1:54] What is compassionate leadership?
[2:41] The trend in leadership
[7:13] A message to leaders that don’t practice compassionate leadership
[10:07] What does compassionate leadership look like for a large business leader?
[13:15] Listening to understand; not listening to respond
[15:46] The Double Bottom Line
[18:13] Outro
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When you’re a new leader, you aim to influence everyone with your vision. You make them trust your leadership and let them know why you do the things you do for your organization. In this episode, host John Laurito shares tips about leadership. The secret to good leadership is that you’re authentically you.
Show notes:
[0:44] Storytime!
[3:31] The most important principle of leadership
[5:21] The beauty of leadership is being true to yourself
[5:44] Do a self-check
[6:31] Here’s the bottom line
[7:37] Outro
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Have you ever gotten a great device that’s just been nothing but convenient and, simply put, just “remarkable”? How about being disappointed not because of the device but because of the service that you received from the company? In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares his recent experience with a company that didn’t put more effort into customer service and what leaders can do to avoid making this mistake. Remember that a company’s overall success doesn’t only depend on the product but also on the service provided.
Special shoutout to my friend from Lincoln Investment, Tamara Indianer, who gave me the idea for this topic.
Show notes:
[1:08] John should be getting a commission for this…
[4:33] When things went south
[5:25] The level of service should grow as the years go by — not stagnant
[7:00] Product and after-sales service should both be great
[7:53] As leaders, take time to inspect the level of service that your team provides
[11:14] Outro
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When you look at things from a different lens, you realize your future will change. The way you see things, no matter the circumstance, will make a huge impact on your life—and even others. In this episode, host John Laurito shares the importance of understanding the power you have over your feelings and emotions and how you change the course of your day. As a leader, you are in a position to influence. Make sure that you use the influence for the betterment.
Show notes:
[1:04] Storytime!!!
[5:51] How much control we have over our experiences and feelings
[7:08] How leaders can negatively influence other people and their team
[8:32] Small stuff and moments are important
[11:42] Fast-forward mode and the problem with that
[14:53] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with speaker, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur Grant Baldwin. He is the creator and CEO of The Speaker Lab, which helps teach speakers how to find and book paid speaking engagements. They talk about how you can overcome your fear of public speaking, how to channel your nervousness into positive energy, the things they do while speaking in front of a crowd, and more. If you seem to enjoy public speaking yet feel too nervous about doing so; this is for you!
Here’s a little something about Grant Baldwin and what he does to make a dent in this world.
After a few years of youth pastoring, I decided to start a speaking career. I worked hard to build my business and get paid to speak, all the while trying to figure things out on my own because there weren’t a ton of great resources out there.
The thing is, I’m just a normal dude. No crazy backstory, no celebrity following. I had a message to share and a dream to make it happen, and ten years and thousands of paid presentations later, I’m happy to say I did.
Today, I still travel and speak, but I spend most of my time working with The Speaker Lab to create resources that I wish I had when I was starting.
Follow Grant:
Web: grantbaldwin.com
IG: @gbaldwin
FB: facebook.com/grantbaldwinfans
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin-641a03105
The Speaker Lab: hespeakerlab.com
The Speaker Lab Podcast: thespeakerlab.com/podcast
Show notes:
[2:07] How Grant overcame his fear of public speaking and how he helped others overcome theirs
[6:32] The positive nervous energy
[9:08] Mindset shift: connecting nervousness with an excellent presentation
[11:36] Pausing as soon as you feel something negative to reset
[16:04] Advice for anyone who wants to start public speaking
[19:33] Learn more about Grant and The Speaker Lab
[20:35] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with Author, Speaker, and Co-Founder of Noble Edge Consulting, Christopher Gilbert, PhD. They talk about the importance of being an ethical leader and what it takes to become one. Being an ethical leader inspires your employees and everyone around you to behave ethically and helps you in terms of your credibility and reputation. So you have nothing to lose and more to gain.
Dr. Christopher Gilbert is an organizational development professional serving as a strategic facilitator and leadership and operations consultant. With an international clientele, he has accompanied profit and non-profit senior management and cross-functional levels of the Fortune 1000, government agencies and NGOs in the US, Canada, and countries in Asia and Africa.
Whether providing a keynote speech or facilitating a workshop or team coaching session, Dr. Gilbert brings a unique blend of practical experience, humor, and accessible personal connection into all of his work. Dr. Gilbert has extensive experience facilitating executive retreats and Board and management sessions for strategic and operational planning, partnering, collaborative negotiations, building clarity, alignment and execution readiness, and creativity for innovation and product development.
As a specialist in change management, Dr. Gilbert spearheads work in strategic planning, leadership excellence, organizational and team effectiveness, and corporate training solutions. He is a business conduct and sustainability leader, implementing highly successful community responsibility and global engagement programs. He completed work for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on a ground-breaking, sustainable food security program focused on human capacity development across four nations of sub-Saharan Africa.
Within the sphere of higher education, Dr. Gilbert has served as COO for Bainbridge Graduate Institute and global faculty at the University of Washington and educational institutions in the US, China, Switzerland, Iran, and the Russian Republic.
Connect with Chris at:
Website: www.nobleedgeconsulting.com
Grab a copy of the book: The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time
Show notes:
[2:32] How did Chris get into business ethics?
[6:44] On ethical issues, decision making
[8:37] Trends on ethical issues
[10:16] To unethical leaders
[13:25] Transparency versus authenticity
[17:31] On leaders not being honest or transparent
[20:43] Mediocre leaders and great ones
[25:07] Chris' book: The Noble Edge
[26:08] Where to find more of Chris?
[27:38] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito speaks with CEO and Founder of Viakoo Inc., Bud Broomhead, about knowing exactly how to lead an organization in today’s virtually dependent world. They also talked about Bud’s company, Viakoo, and how they handle every challenge in their organization.
Bud Broomhead brings to Viakoo, Inc. two decades of executive experience in the technology sector, leading innovative teams at Sun Microsystems and for privately-held startups in challenging CEO, COO, and GM roles in the U.S. and Europe.
Mr. Broomhead is a frequent presenter and panelist at security and technology events and conferences in both the U.S. and international venues, called upon for his expertise and knowledge of the industry and trends.
Mr. Broomhead is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, with a degree in Earth Sciences.
Connect with Bud at:
Website: https://www.viakoo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bud-broomhead-74121/
Show notes:
[1:51] The story behind Viakoo
[3:04] What is cyber security?
[6:03] How they deal with the challenges they face as a virtual organization
[16:25] Where to find Bud
[17:23] Outro
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Oftentimes in life or at work, we are faced with difficult tasks or big hurdles that we have to power through because it’s necessary for our growth or for getting to the next level. In this episode, host John Laurito shares how you can persevere through such tasks no matter how difficult they are, whether it’s for your health, career, wealth, or just life in general.
Show notes:
[0:44] Storytime!
[6:00] Think about the after point
[7:11] Don’t over-measure
[8:59] Do it with someone else
[11:22] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares a business idea for leaders. It may benefit the company for businesses in the service industry—make that person feel extra special. Not only will you make your customers feel important, but you will also gain loyal customers. Remember, it’s the small details and little efforts that sometimes go a long way for your business, your team, and your customer.
Show notes:
[0:44] A quick business idea…
[3:29] For the leaders and business owners
[9:05] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about why a leader must challenge norms to get new ideas for projects or systems within the company. An organization's success often lies within the processes that are put in place, and making it efficient is one sure-fire way to get ahead of the game. Tune in as he also shares the advantages of zero-based budgeting and how it can help your organization lower the costs for new projects.
Show notes:
[1:08] Storytime!
[3:10] We are creatures of habit
[4:45] Leaders should always challenge the norms
[8:41] Why are we doing this?
[9:15] Is it working?
[9:46] What is the cost?
[10:27] Is it worth the cost?
[11:20] Is there a different way for us to do this?
[12:06] If it’s not possible anymore, what would be the alternative?
[12:41] Zero-based budget
[19:10] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito sits down and chats with Writer, Speaker, Podcaster, and Commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada about his life and how he lives it boldly. They also talk about the most important factor of becoming a better leader: listening. So if you’re up for another insightful episode about life in general, this one’s for you.
Audley Stephenson is the vice president of basketball operations of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and has been an energetic ambassador since the league's inception in 2011.
NBL Canada has the distinction of being Canada's longest-running professional basketball league.
He held various roles within the league before unanimously being appointed to the board of directors in May 2021. Audley oversees all league/basketball day-to-day and game-day operations and business development support.
Audley is an experienced podcaster and currently produces and hosts "The Audacious Living Podcast” where he sits down with a cross-section of top-quality performers in business, media, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle to uncover critical elements to help listeners live their best audacious life ever.
Audley is an exceptional communicator and professional speaker specializing in helping others recognize their inner greatness and live an audacious life of boldness.
He's also worked in the public service since 1996 with both the federal and provincial government in a variety of project management roles, including but not limited to stakeholder management, negotiations, monitoring, supervision, and leadership.
Connect with Audley at:
bestaudaciouslife.com
www.linkedin.com/in/theaudman/
@theaudman
Listen to his podcast: The Audacious Living Podcast
Show notes:
[2:16] On being the Commissioner of the NBL Canada
[6:41] How did Audley become the Commissioner?
[10:51] The concept of just letting go
[12:44] What is audacious living?
[14:31] Fighting through the fear, doubt, and uncertainty
[21:31] How a leader can become a better leader
[26:30] Where to find more of Audley
[28:57] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the Founder and CEO of JupiterOne about his journey from leading security for other organizations to starting his own cybersecurity company. He also shares his views on expanding comfort zones, hiring A-players as an A-player himself, and his advice to leaders who are only starting in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Erkang Zheng, Founder and CEO of JupiterOne, is a leader in cybersecurity with 15 years of experience in all domains from identity and access, penetration testing, and incident response to data, application, and cloud security. Zheng holds several patents and is passionate about combining innovation and execution to deliver practical solutions that address cybersecurity challenges at their root cause. Previously, he was the head of software security architecture and assurance practice for Fidelity Personal Investing, servicing over 12 million customer accounts. He also led a team of engineers building customer protection solutions as well as patent-pending security R&D. Before Fidelity, Zheng held global leadership roles at IBM Security and at a number of tech startups.
Reach out to Erkang at:
Website: https://jupiterone.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erkang/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/erkang
Show notes:
[2:03] Erkang’s journey that led him to JupiterOne
[4:35] Raising capital
[6:58] Hiring people that are better than him
[12:17] Handling and expanding comfort zones
[15:33] Where to find Erkang Zheng and JupiterOne
[16:05] Words of wisdom
[18:00] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks with Master Certified Coach and Owner of LP Coaching, Lisa Pachence, about leadership and how it changed over the years, recognizing a good motivator for specific employees and burnout. They also talk about how leaders can identify and address burnout, whether it’s happening to them or their employees.
Lisa Pachence is a Master Certified Life and Leadership coach. She specializes in helping women transition from surviving and struggling through a 9-5 job to thriving as a leader and business owner. Lisa balances warmth and rigor to help her clients achieve their personal and professional goals with speed and velocity. She received her training through Accomplishment Coaching, known as “the world’s finest training program.” Lisa is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, a Mentor Coach in Accomplishment Coaching, and a speaker for the ICF Philadelphia.
Prior to coaching, Lisa’s led a fulfilling career in recruiting and development for non-profits, internet start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. Here, she discovered that resilient transformations could happen anywhere, at any time, given the inspirational commitments that individuals and teams make.
Lisa excels at guiding women to rediscover their authentic power and apply it to all aspects of life so that they can truly live the life of their dreams.
Connect with Lisa at:
Website: www.coachingwithlp.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisapachence
Show notes:
[1:44] The struggle with burnout
[5:02] Recognizing burnout and how to address it
[7:48] Pieces of burnout
[16:10] Curiosity and asking questions
[19:06] Vulnerability and leadership
[23:28] Human leadership
[24:32] On self-awareness
[26:28] What makes a person start to change?
[29:45] Motivator for change
[35:01] Self-enrollment
[40:04] Core things a leader must have
[42:34] Where to find Lisa
[45:09] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by Author, Speaker, and the Founder of Body Talk, Richard Newman. They talk about the importance of knowing how to use body language as an effective tool for conveying how you feel about your team in your leadership role, especially these days when companies conduct meetings virtually.
Richard Newman is an award-winning expert in Leadership Communication, Storytelling, and Influence, working in advanced communication since 1995. Richard specializes in showing leaders how to speak with greater impact and influence. He is regularly featured on BBC London Radio and is the author of the best-selling book, ‘You were Born to Speak.’
Richard’s clients include CEOs, Vice-Presidents and leadership teams across many industries, including Virgin, Expedia, EE, AXA, Microsoft, and 3M.
In 2014 he won the Cicero Grand Award, the most coveted award in the world for speechwriting. In December 2018, he published his book ‘You were Born to Speak,’ which on launch day ranked with Amazon as #1 best-seller on both kindle and hardcover editions.
Richard began by ‘Teaching English as a Foreign Language,’ living in a Tibetan monastery in India. He then studied professional acting in London for three years. Richard worked as an actor on stage and screen whilst studying communication skills. Richard has been featured on Sky TV, Channel 5 News, in the Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Forbes Magazine, and The Huffington Post.
Richard founded Body Talk in 2000 and began working with a well-known Formula 1 team. His team at Body Talk has now worked with over 75,000 clients from 46 countries worldwide. Last year they helped one client win over £1.2 million in new business by improving the way they communicate.
Connect with Richard at:
Website: https://ukbodytalk.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/richardnewmanspeaks/?hl=en
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:06] Richard’s story
[6:47] The disconnect between people’s body language and what they’re saying
[8:33] The body language that leaders need to be conscious about during virtual meetings
[12:01] On virtual backgrounds
[14:55] Leader’s transparency and authenticity
[21:55] 30-minute purposeful conversation
[24:40] How a leader can empower the team
[28:03] Three levels of questions
[32:35] How will leadership differ in the future compared to today
[35:30] Where to find more of Richard?
[38:54] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the power of visualization. Where one thing can seem so real, but all it is is just imagination or something based on someone else’s story. Visualization is a skill any leader can use to build confidence, reduce stress, and focus on the result you want for your organization.
Episode mentioned: #45 - Never Three Putt Again... A Simple Life Lesson From Jack Nicklaus
Show notes:
[0:45] Storytime!
[4:12] The power of visualization
[9:11] Everybody has short circuits
[11:23] Outro
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Our opinions about something or someone can be difficult to change, especially when it is based on a bad experience. Today, host John Laurito shares why that is not a good thing, especially in leadership — letting a one-off terrible experience cloud your judgment may make or break your business.
Show notes:
[1:11] The red-eye
[4:20] Allowing temporary conditions affect your opinion
[6:31] What it means in leadership
[8:08] Think about it…
[10:28] Leaders, a piece of advice
[13:11] Outro
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You’ve listened to the 5 signs when someone in your organization is about to quit. Now, here’s how you may be able to keep them. In this episode, host John Laurito shares how you can keep someone from resigning, or maybe even from thinking about leaving in the first place. All you need to do is to communicate.
Show notes:
[1:18] Understand why they are leaving
[3:25] Ask them
[8:20] Make them feel part of the community
[11:28] So, bottom line…
[13:52] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares 5 signs that mean someone in your organization is about to quit. An employee quitting on you and your business is not something any leader would want, most especially if that employee is among your top performers. So listen to this episode, learn what the signs are before it’s too late to try and talk it out with that employee.
Show notes:
[0:44] The dreaded thing for a leader
[1:41] What are the signs?
[2:55] Their patterns change
[4:34] They stop asking questions
[6:24] They stop contributing to meetings
[6:58] They’re not as available to you
[7:54] They stop being combative and challenging
[9:26] The easiest thing you can do is to ask
[10:44] Outro
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Some people see titles as an important aspect of their roles in an organization or a business — others even consider titles as success. While some are content to be on the sidelines doing their job and what is expected of them. In this episode, host John Laurito gives a piece of advice for people on the sidelines: make sure you get clarity on what your role is, no matter how small. Job titles are not just for defining the business hierarchy; it also plays a part in your job security.
Show notes:
[0:43] Here’s some career advice…
[2:54] As a leader, get clear on what someone’s role is
[5:13] Ask questions about success
[11:52] Outro
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Every business owner wants nothing but growth; unfortunately, it’s not always the case. In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares his thoughts on what could be holding your business back from its growth potential. Some may see these as minimal setbacks, but for some companies, especially those that’ve been struggling for a while with the pandemic, this episode may be the wake-up call they need. So listen in and start figuring out what issues could be restricting your business’ growth.
Show notes:
[1:01] Business restrictions
[1:55] Example 1: Being short-staffed
[9:22] Example 2: The pricing is way too low
[14:56] Here’s the challenge to business leaders
[17:11] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of having confidence as a leader. When you’re a leader, it goes without saying that you must show confidence, especially when making decisions. It allows your employees or team to trust you and your leadership. Of course, this will result in organizational growth and foster a good working environment. Otherwise, the lack of confidence will send your business or organization into a downward spiral.
Show notes:
[1:04] Storytime!
[4:30] Here’s the thing about confidence and leadership
[6:06] The importance of confidence
[9:04] Building confidence
[12:18] Outro
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As a business owner or leader, you want your business to keep up with the times. But what if your leadership skills are not? That’s a hard pill to swallow, right? In this episode, host John Laurito shares the signs that your leadership skills are not keeping up with your organizational needs. Ultimately, as a leader, you want to continue to up your skill in order to keep up with the demands of your business. At the end of the day, you do not want to be the bottleneck of the company’s growth.
Show notes:
[0:50] A scary thought for a leader
[2:30] Sign #1: You’re still doing the things you did years ago
[6:29] Sign #2: You’re top people start leaving
[7:47] Sign #3: You’re oftentimes solving new problems with old solutions
[10:05] Sign #4: Everyone agrees
[14:24] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito interviewed Speaker, Storyteller, CEO, and Founder of Don Connelly and Associates, Don Connelly. They talk about what financial advisors should do to maximize their influence on their customers, how a leader should take on the many responsibilities of owning a business, and the importance of good leadership in any kind of organization. Don also shares how he started in his career and what he learned throughout the years. Tune in to find out why building trust is better than being liked.
Don Connelly is perhaps the financial industry’s most successful speaker, storyteller, motivator, and mentor to Advisors. His career on Wall Street spans more than 45 years. It includes positions as a stockbroker, financial planner, branch manager, wholesaler, national sales manager, and for nearly 19 years, company spokesperson, Senior V. P., and Senior Marketing Officer for an internationally renowned money management firm.
Don has lectured to tens of thousands of investors and financial services professionals in large cities, small towns, boardrooms, and universities. Audiences at England’s CambridgeUniversity, Harvard, Wharton School of Business, ChapmanCollege, and Pepperdine have all benefited from his presentations. He’s shared his wisdom with Investment professionals abroad in New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Canada, England, Ireland, and South Korea. He has given several presentations to the prestigious Million Dollar Roundtable in the past few years as both a main platform and workshop speaker. Each of his audiences is left with great ideas and a memorable experience.
As co-founder of Don Connelly 24/7 (www.donconnelly247.com), Don’s timely and provocative sales ideas are offered through an extraordinary learning center and mentoring program available to financial professionals 24/7. Don is a guru on managing client relationships and inspires financial Advisors to achieve great accomplishments. He educates, entertains, and motivates audiences with an extraordinary flair, using compelling storytelling and anecdotes.
Connect with Don at:
Website: https://donconnelly.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donconnelly/
Show notes:
[2:56] How Don got into what he does
[5:46] Importance of making people understand the concepts
[7:56] What he learned throughout the years in his career
[12:23] How to get comfortable with all the responsibilities in having a business
[14:55] On building and breaking trust
[19:20] Overpromising or under-delivering
[21:15] What makes somebody more influential?
[23:25] On thought-provoking questions that advisors ask
[27:46] The toughest obstacle that advisors face?
[31:54] Importance of good leadership in any organization
[34:10] Where to find more of Don?
[35:25] One piece of advice from Don Connelly
[37:14] Outro
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Are you happy with what you do? Do you find fulfillment and enjoyment? In this episode, host John Laurito shares a great exercise to help you figure out what lights your soul. This exercise is meant to guide you in making those little shifts and incremental changes that will lead you to a life you love living. Once you’ve figured this out and slowly start making those changes, you’ll find that you’re happier, and you’ll start doing more things that are impactful, then you become effective, and an added bonus: you’re enjoying it.
Show notes:
[1:02] What today’s topic is about
[2:29] Here’s a quick exercise
[3:50] What is “making an impact?”
[6:40] What it looks like if you create a week that fulfills you and you enjoy
[10:12] Bottomline is…
[13:18] Outro
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Most of the time, John Laurito talks to leaders in this podcast, but today is different. He reaches out to both leaders and team members about underutilization. How do you know if you are not showing your full potential? As the leader, how will you check if your team members feel seen and heard beyond their roles? That’s what John will talk about in today’s episode, so make sure you tune in.
Show notes:
[0:52] Do you feel like you can do a lot more?
[3:18] As a leader: ask these great questions
[5:20] If you are the underutilized team member, do this…
[8:19] Before jumping the gun and finding a new role, try to reach out and CREATE the opportunity
[9:24] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares another leadership lesson in the form of a story about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that showed their teamwork and the leadership skills of their quarterback, Tom Brady. Because being a leader doesn’t only mean leading, guiding, motivating, and inspiring your people to become the best that they can be. It also means allowing them to get what they want out of the hard work they do.
Show notes:
[0:48] Bucs vs. Panthers
[3:17] The good and the bad in terms of leadership
[7:09] An important thing a leader can do
[9:42] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito shares his experience of a leader who decided to demonstrate how a task is done but went wrong instead. As a leader, it is good that you want your employees to learn by example from you but be careful of unexpected situations that might push them to avoid the task altogether and not trust your leadership skills.
Show notes:
[1:05] Flashback storytime!
[8:19] A leader demonstrating a skillset builds credibility
[9:49] But show your people a small victory first
[12:12] Outro
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Being in a crowd where you don’t know anyone despite having the same interest as everybody in that group is uncomfortable and awkward. But being there, not knowing what to do, being surrounded by people who are better than you and who know more about that thing you’re just starting to learn also can be reason enough to get better at it fast. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about how being surrounded by the right people helps you get the results you want because it motivates you to do better and reach the goals you have set for yourself.
Show notes:
[2:17] Storytime!
[7:00] What setting a goal with a purpose does for you
[9:33] Are you surrounding yourself with people that are better than you?
[10:59] Today’s takeaway
[12:21] Outro
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As a leader, part of your role is to make decisions, and more often than not, these decisions are enormous. So how do you make sure you're making the right ones? In today's episode, host John Laurito talks about how leaders can make sure their decisions are sound.
Show notes:
[2:15] Quick story for today's episode
[7:14] As a leader, be careful with making the decisions solely based on feedback or people's opinion
[9:36] On making big decisions—ask this question first
[11:32] Outro
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Business leaders and hiring managers are pretty much familiar with the dilemma of hiring someone overqualified for a position. More often than not, this doesn’t end well for either or both parties. But in today’s episode, John Laurito shares the instances when this type of hire can work. So if you’re currently in this dilemma or wondering how to go about it, if you’ll do, then make sure to tune in.
Show notes:
[0:50] On hiring someone overqualified for a position
[2:21] The impact on the organization’s culture and resources
[4:10] As the manager/leader, here is what you need to do
[7:35] What this person needs to be clear on
[11:41] Outro
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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode where host John Laurito shares a concept that will impact your team and even your life. Today, he talks about being conscious of doing exactly what you said you’d do, especially if you’re leading a team or running a business. It’s one thing to be accountable for your life, but it’s different when people are watching and depending on you.
Show notes:
[1:04] Why are we talking about this in today’s episode?
[2:34] Here’s a couple of examples
[6:18] What a CEO or business leader should be conscious of
[9:45] Sometimes, leaders don’t get it
[11:34] Quick takeaway
[12:52] Outro
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As a leader, it’s vital that you understand your employees well so that you can guide them in their growth in your company. Today host John Laurito shares how a leader can make 1-on-1 meetings with employees compelling and ensure that they don’t feel neglected or dismissed. If you’re struggling with your 1-on-1’s this episode is perfect for you.
Show notes:
[1:18] A neglected skill that is important for leaders to have and hone
[3:15] Be consistent in holding the 1-on-1
[5:07] Take notes on what goes on during the meeting
[9:09] Operate on the assumption that everyone wants to succeed
[9:52] Remove the mental roadblocks
[11:59] Help them find the solution
[13:29] Give them feedback but make it actionable
[14:54] Wrap up your 1-on-1 with…
[19:45] Outro
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The most common New Year’s resolution that people make is to lose weight. Now, it may seem like it’s easy, you just have to train every single day, and then you’ll lose every pound by the end of the year. But is it? In today’s episode, host John Laurito uncovers the reasons why most resolutions fail. From what goes wrong during planning to what people don’t do during execution. Listen in to find out what they are and avoid failing your own resolution this year.
Show notes:
[1:33] What’s my version 2.0?
[5:50] It’s more than visualization
[8:02] Visualize the worst possible scenarios and prepare yourself
[14:21] Figure out how to tip the odds in my favor
[21:10] Outro
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Welcome to 2022! In this first episode of the year, host John Laurito quickly shares a life update that answers why he’s been quiet from the podcast towards the end of 2021.
Now that he’s getting back on track, he wanted to talk about how you have to do what you need to do to develop an option as a leader instead of just giving a flat-out “no.” There are situations when a “no” is warranted, but there is always another solution more often than not. You can ask help from your team to come up with more options—allowing your team member to fly the plane, so to speak. You’d be surprised at what your team can come up with, and it’s pretty much better than just a “no.”
Show notes:
[0:53] Quick life (and health) update from John
[4:04] Here’s the scoop
[7:51] When someone is power tripping
[10:13] My message is…
[13:17] Think about why someone says “no”
[14:49] Bottomline
[17:29] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by a Relationship Economics Advisor, Educator, and Executive Coach, David Nour. Clients call Nour when they want to leverage the value of their greatest off-balance sheet asset: their relationships. They talked about his new book, Curve Benders, and discussed the importance of building and keeping relationships. Nour wants you to realize the missed opportunity when you’re not fully leveraging the soft skill of relationship building.
For 20 years, David Nour helped leading organizations recognize the many quantifiable ways that relationships drive everything: strategy, innovation, growth, and profitability. He speaks 50-60 times a year and have written eleven books, translated into eight languages including best-selling Relationship Economics (Wiley), ConnectAbility (McGraw-Hill), Return on Impact (Josey-Bass), Co-Create (St. Martin's Press), and the newly released, Curve Benders (Wiley, 2021).
His past work includes engagements with executives at Cisco, HP, Gen Re, Chubb, KPMG, Siemens, Deloitte, Disney, ThyssenKrupp, Marriott, Microsoft, IBM, Equifax, as well as leading industry associations and academic forums.
He serves as an independent director on the boards of two privately-held, venture-backed tech companies, and very much enjoy such roles. On numerous occasions, he moderates senior leadership/board retreats that focus on critical strategic priorities for these organizations.
A native of Iran he immigrated to the United States in 1981 with a suitcase, $100, limited family ties, and no fluency in English. His life since then is completely a function of my ability to develop - and nurture - strong relationships.
Reach out to Nour:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/
Web: https://nourgroup.com/
Grab a copy of his book: Curve Benders - https://www.amazon.com/Curve-Benders-Strategic-Relationships-Non-Linear/dp/1119764211
Show notes:
[1:33] Nour’s background and the importance of relationships
[4:43] Networking vs. relationships
[7:07] Relationship currency deposit
[11:18] Being too focused on operations
[15:23] Lookup relationships and reconnect when you travel
[16:20] Diving deeper into Curve Benders
[20:00] Outro
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In this short episode, host John Laurito talks about the podcast and how he focused too much on tracking the numbers made him lose the enjoyment he felt when he started it. Something leaders can learn from. It’s good to track your company’s numbers and even better if those numbers keep doubling over time but don’t forget that there’s also progress that you can’t see. There’s growth happening within your team that can’t be determined by your numbers, as well.
Show notes:
[1:02] Secret of the podcast
[5:41] Lesson learned
[8:01] Today’s takeaway
[9:30] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about leadership that happens in quiet moments. Although leadership usually happens during high-energy and intense moments, it is more effective when given in noiseless and calm times. So take this episode to heart, and perhaps you can start making changes on how you lead yourself or your team.
Show notes:
[1:28] Leadership lesson courtesy of John’s nephew
[4:20] It’s more effective during the quiet moments
[6:48] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito invited the Founder of Rocket Station, Rob Nickell, to talk about something that makes his company unique in terms of its process. Because while some companies like to go traditional and hire people and worry about systems and processes for the new role, Rob makes sure to put the systems in place first before hiring people for the roles. So listen to this episode and learn how this philosophy can also benefit you and your business.
Robert Nickell is an accomplished real estate investor and serial entrepreneur in the business process outsourcing industry. He is CEO of Dallas-based Rocket Station, which he founded in 2018. Rocket Station recruits and trains college-educated Filipino professionals to fulfill various remote roles at small to mid-sized American companies. Under Nickell’s leadership, Rocket Station has become a multimillion-dollar company with 10% month-over-month growth since early 2020 and more than 700 Filipino team members.
Rocket Station is the second BPO company Nickell has founded. For four years, he co-owned Dallas-based Investor Virtual Assistant Services, which provided outsourcing services specifically to the real estate vertical. Previously, he owned the Dallas realty investment firm Greenro Homes.
Nickell earned his BA in business and communications from Austin College in 2009.
You can reach out to Rob at:
Website: https://rocketstationcareers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nickell/
Show notes:
[2:18] Rob’s philosophy in his business and what it looks like in action
[5:52] What “develop the systems and processes first” really mean
[10:13] Coming across the challenge of having everyone on the same page of the business process
[12:10] The ceiling of complexity
[14:36] Having harmony in the day-to-day business process as a company culture
[17:03] Where to learn more about Rocket Station
[18:03] Outro
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When you’re a business leader, it’s only natural to want the best employees to help you run your organization. You expect the best from the people you choose to get on board, but can you pass their expectations of you and the role as well? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about what a leader must do before hiring people. Based on his own experience, he shares the things that need to be defined and expectations to be set to hire the A-Players and keep them in your company.
Show notes:
[1:06] How do you bring people into your organization?
[4:34] Things an A-Player need
[7:19] So before you bring A-Players in…
[11:51] Outro
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Some leaders often have a difficult time letting go of authority or their sense of control on even the smallest part of their business. Ultimately, this results in a complicated and time-consuming process that no one will appreciate. In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares a way to look for and develop your top people. Hence, it enables you to see the people you can trust and, at the same time, allow you to let go of some of the responsibilities your position has as a leader.
Show notes:
[1:01] Storytime!
[3:57] Smart leaders give their top people authority
[4:57] Look at it from a follower’s standpoint
[10:50] As a leader, look for your top people and give them confidence
[15:03] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about one thing that the best teams do better and have in common: camaraderie. Just like in any kind of group, may it be family, friends, or colleagues, having the best camaraderie within your circle is essential because it allows you to support each other and push each other to do better despite the differences. And what kind of leader would not want to have that in his team?
Show notes:
[0:51] Storytime!
[4:18] The importance of supporting each other within a team
[7:28] Food for thought for leaders
[10:45] Outro
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Some people like to take risks—even big ones—while others don't. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about why being too cautious is not always good. In business and life, focusing too much on the risks that your actions might sometimes have not only takes away the fun in the experience but may also cost you too much or further bring you into what you were trying to avoid in the first place. So, just think about it, weigh things out, and decide whether you’re doing it or not.
Show notes:
[1:21] Offroading with John
[3:26] Why it’s not always best to avoid risks too much
[5:55] Think about it…
[11:29] Outro
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When you’re a team member or an employee, you are usually a yes-man: you say yes to almost everything your leader or employer asks from you. Even when you’re struggling to finish the tasks, in fear of being seen as weak or never getting another opportunity again, you continue to say yes. But how do you exactly tell your leader that you can’t do it because you’re already swamped? How can you say no because you’re already stretched thin and you don’t want things to fall through the crack? Host John Laurito prefers to be told the truth rather than expect good results and gets disappointed as a leader himself. Listen in and learn how to approach situations like these at work.
Show notes:
[1:22] Thanksgiving travels
[5:20] When you’re already stretched thin
[8:27] Be conscious when you’re taking responsibility
[10:29] Communication is essential
[12:34] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by the President of RealTime Reservation LLC, Shawn Tarter. They talk about his business, the importance of having the right team in your business, and how he leads his team as together they scale the business with combined efforts to have an even bigger reach. He also shares his vision for his ever-growing business years from now.
Where to reach Shawn:
RealTime Reservation LLC Web: https://realtimereservation.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-tarter-221b52b2/
Show notes:
[1:47] All about RealTime Reservation
[8:30] The importance of people
[10:38] What are the mistakes he made in terms of scaling the business?
[13:57] The problems he ran into as his business grew
[17:00] His vision for RealTime Reservation in the future
[20:01] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by Founder and CEO of M&A Science, Podcaster, and Author, Kison Patel. They sit down and talk about mergers, acquisitions, and how to have a smooth transition. Kison also shares how their company culture is based on feedback and how he teaches leadership to kids at a young age.
Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions.
Kison has over a decade of experience as an M&A advisor and developed DealRoom after experiencing first-hand a number of deep-seated, industry-wide inefficiencies and challenges.
Through developing technology, educational content, and industry training, Kison aims to bring better process solutions to an industry with growing market pressures, transaction values, and competition.
Where to find Kison:
Web: https://kisonpatel.com/
Web: https://www.mascience.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisonpatel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dealroominc
Email: kison@dealroom.net
Check out their podcast:
M&A Science: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-a-science/id1203521153
BossMove: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/bossmove/id1569748419
Show notes:
[2:00] His backstory and what got him to where he is today
[4:54] What the M&A Science focuses on
[5:49] Mergers and acquisitions: Keys to a smooth transition
[9:44] Make giving and taking feedback a part of company culture
[11:07] How do leaders make sure they are breeding the right culture of feedback
[13:42] On leaders struggling to communicate with their team
[16:00] Teaching leadership to kids
[19:01] Agile M&A and BossMove Podcast
[21:20] Outro
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How do bad leaders treat their people? How do good leaders treat theirs?
How about great leaders going through a slump in their business? How do they treat their people?
In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the difference between a bad leader and a good leader who’s having a bad year in business, how the business owner should identify these kinds of leaders, and what kind of approach they should use that’s beneficial to their company.
Show notes:
[0:47] Storytime!
[4:20] What’s your leadership style?
[8:50] Don’t be too quick to write a person off
[10:50] Outro
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As a leader, it is crucial to push your people out of their comfort zone for them to expand and grow, but it is also important to know that you’re not driving them more than what they’re willing to be pushed. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about how leaders can help their team or employees do more than what they think they’re capable of without pushing them off their limits. With the right approach and encouragement, your workplace will be brimming with people who want to do as much as they can outside of their comfort zones.
Show notes:
[2:01] The comfort zone concept
[7:32] Let them experience with other people
[10:14] Break it up into steps
[12:34] Leading others to get out of their comfort zone
[15:59] Ask and stretch your people
[17:24] Today’s takeaways
[19:16] Outro
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Stress in any given situation and environment is normal and even natural, but we often have times when we get stressed, anxious, and tense over nothing. We go through all those uncomfortable feelings because of things that we’ve mostly made up in our heads. Today, host John Laurito talks about stress, its overall effects on us, the most probable reasons why we get stressed, and how to reduce all that.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:17] What is stress and how it affects us
[4:40] Why and what do we needlessly stress about?
[6:26] The things we know
[8:12] The things we don’t know
[9:02] The things we think we know but don’t
[11:42] Solution 1: Gain clarity
[13:26] Solution 2: Do it quickly
[14:32] Simplify
[18:11] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by the CEO of Meta Data Systems, Rob Delf, as they talk about how he was brought in as the CEO and how it’s like to lead an organization virtually while adapting to the new normal. Rob also shares insights on lessons a leader can learn transitioning from a traditional work environment to meeting through a screen and learning the real value of time in the middle of a pandemic.
Rob Delf is a Software Entrepreneur in the Media and Entertainment space. He has led the pursuit, sale, and delivery of business strategy projects for some of the largest media companies in the world. Prior to starting and leading Rightsline, he was one of the founders of the Media and Entertainment focused consulting firm – Tryarc, which was started in 2003 and sold to NTT in 2007. His past experience spans diverse roles in marketing, consulting, new media businesses, and digital media strategy.
Find Rob at:
Website: https://www.meta.how/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdelf/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robdelf
Show notes:
[2:27] What Meta does
[3:56] On being brought in as a CEO
[5:06] Leading an organization virtually
[7:41] Still building relationships through virtual meetings with a team and how they do it
[10:57] Agenda-based vs non agenda-based interactions
[12:20] Adapting to change
[14:05] the efficiency in working remotely
[15:26] His thoughts on traveling now that everything is opening back up
[16:34] The value of time
[19:18] Outro
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When leading their first project or the thousandth, a project manager's number-one priority is always the same: getting the job done. But how can they make it happen, all while leading a team? In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by T2 Group Managing Partner Kevin Torf. They talk about project management, engaging teams, and empowering people as a leader. They also talk about Kevin’s book Getting the Job Done: Practical Advice and Real-World Anecdotes to Manage Successful P.R.O.J.E.C.T.S., which breaks down project management into eight core concepts that were key to T2 Group’s success.
Kevin is a co-founder and managing partner of T2 Group™. He developed the company’s hybrid-Agile methodology, which is used by T2 Tech program and project managers to plan and develop client projects. Many of T2 Tech’s clients have adopted this methodology in-house and are using it to manage all projects organization-wide. Kevin currently plays leading roles as the chief IT architect for extensive IT infrastructure projects and field operations. For example, Kevin oversaw the IT infrastructure design and implementation for a $636-million new hospital construction project at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He’s also acted as principal during the design and implementation of a redundant architecture and disaster recovery site for Sharp HealthCare.
In another large-scale initiative, Kevin directed the IT remediation plan for a multimillion-dollar restructuring of the enterprise IT environment for a merged six-hospital system. In addition to his leadership abilities, Kevin has been instrumental in negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts with crucial technology vendors for many clients.
Reach Kevin at:
Website: https://t2group.us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintorf/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBTorf
Get a copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Done-Kevin-Torf/dp/1736028367
Show notes:
[2:13] What motivated him to write his book?
[3:23] The difference between a Project Manager and a Leader
[4:55] What does empowering someone look like
[7:55] Mistakes that leaders often make
[10:12] The culture he typically sees in a winning organization
[12:28] How should leaders handle an uncollaborative team member?
[16:56] What readers can get from Getting the Job Done
[21:55] Outro
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As a leader, you need to understand your team to lead them individually and collectively, effectively. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of having a work meeting without an agenda. Freely ask and answer questions unrelated to work, so you’ll know what’s in everyone’s mind to avoid misunderstandings and keep rapport strong. The only way you can do that is to talk to the team, start a conversation with them about their personal lives, and get to know them more.
Show notes:
[2:12] What is an agenda-less meeting?
[5:02] How should you do that in this virtual world?
[5:25] Here’s the challenge for leaders
[8:34] Ask the question: What’s on your mind?
[10:42] Outro
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It’s all about the team: is one of the key takeaways in this episode. Tune in as host John Laurito shares his new fascination about the New Zealand Men’s National Rugby Team, the All Blacks, and how they work so well as a team. John also shares how leaders can learn a thing or two from the All Blacks to improve their leadership skills further and empower their team more in the process.
Show notes:
[1:00] Rugby, the All Blacks, and what makes them so good
[5:46] There’s accountability amongst the team
[7:25] They train hard to play well under pressure
[9:35] They trust each other
[11:20] How do you apply this in business? Preparation and practice
[12:39] Keep standards high and keep them clear
[16:00] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito sits down with Author and CEO of Founders Space, Steve Hoffman. They talk about how to make your startup business survive, thrive, and grow. They talk about Steve’s passion for startups, his business as a startup accelerator, how to be a good leader, a businesses’ true north, and his new book: Surviving a Startup.
Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines.
Hoffman is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winning books. These include “Make Elephants Fly” (published by Hachette), “Surviving a Startup” (published by HarperCollins), and “The Five Forces” (published by BenBella).
Hoffman went on to launch Founders Space, with the mission to educate and accelerate entrepreneurs. Founders Space has become one of the top startup accelerators in the world. Hoffman has trained hundreds of startup founders and corporate executives in the art of innovation and provided consulting to many of the world’s largest corporations, including Qualcomm, Huawei, Bosch, Intel, Disney, Warner Brothers, NBC, Gulf Oil, Siemens, and Viacom.
Order a copy of Surviving a Startup at https://www.foundersspace.com/surviving-a-startup/
You can find him and his other books at:
Website: https://www.foundersspace.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/foundersspace/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foundersspace/
YT: https://youtube.com/foundersspace
Show notes:
[2:15] More about Steve’s passion for startups
[3:50] At what stage do leaders come to him?
[4:34] The difference between companies that survive and those that don’t
[8:24] Don’t do anything before completing your team
[10:45] Ask, don’t tell — tip to being a good leader
[14:14] What is a leader’s job?
[14:42] Picking the right business model
[18:26] How to create a platform with an ecosystem
[19:48] The customer is the true North
[22:06] Surviving a Startup — get a copy now!
[24:04] Outro
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A listening tour is a set period of time where the new manager meets with as many key stakeholders as possible to ask questions, hear concerns, identify barriers, and build rapport.
Whether you’re trying to better your organization for your employees or looking to improve your services for your consumers, following through after a listening tour is a MUST for any business. Today, host John Laurito tells a story about a listening tour gone wrong after the leaders decided not to provide a resolution. So if you’re a leader who wants to better your business, ask your people; they’re the heart of the organization, after all. Moreover, don’t forget to take action.
Show notes:
[1:01] The backstory
[3:29] The listening tour
[5:47] And then nothing but crickets
[8:09] Leaders should take the pulse of your organization
[9:06] What A-players need
[10:13] The lesson: take action
[11:46] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about maximizing time and getting more things done in a matter of minutes. It could be meditation, working out, household chores, or anything on your to-do list. Tune in and learn more about the Power 10 concept and have more productivity throughout your day.
Show notes:
[1:27] Less time, More To Do’s
[2:32] How much can you get done within 10 minut es?
[7:54] Today’s takeaway
[9:47] Outro
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Host John Laurito has a question for his listeners: “What kind of Alpha are you driving?”
Alpha is the incremental difference in performance vs. an average leader or team. As a leader, ask yourself how your leadership impacts your people. When you have this question or mindset in mind, you tend to do things more consciously. When you lead a team, be careful not to stay too long in the “maintenance mode” because you don’t want to be complacent; instead, help your organization become better than it is now.
Show notes:
[2:16] What is your Alpha?
[3:50] Leadership vs. management
[6:13] Outro
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Everyone knows that cultivating a trusting environment in a team is essential, but as a leader, do you really understand why it is so? In this episode, host John Laurito shares why an overly transparent and honest team and leader contribute to an unbelievable trusting environment. An organization that breeds a culture of respect and trust creates more reliable people who are more engaged to work and move faster. This type of environment results in a high-performing and successful team.
Show notes:
[0:52] John's favorite story about trust
[5:40] As a leader, ask this question
[7:28] If taking ownership of a problem is respected, think of what a great team you'll have
[9:10] What a high level of trust does
[12:35] Outro
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What does overly micromanaging and limiting the freedom to make decisions do to your team members? How about allowing your team to grow and be empowered to do things they didn’t know they were capable of doing? Which scenario do you think will make for a successful organization? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of leading and developing people as though they are who you want them to grow into. As a leader, you’d want your team to be the best version of themselves, so be mindful of how you lead people and to know some dos and don’ts—tune in.
Show notes:
[0:50] A study was done in 1971 about the social effects of role-playing
[2:28] The results were dramatic
[4:29] Leaders lose the opportunity to develop people in a masterful way
[7:42] John’s message to leaders
[9:07] Challenge: test this theory out
[10:07] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about what you can do as a leader of an organization to become valuable, indispensable, and irreplaceable. It’s not about keeping trade secrets but more of the skill, knowledge, and wisdom you can provide to others. He also shares an excellent tip for everyone to make the rest of 2021 great and kickstart 2022 in the best way possible.
Show notes:
[3:10] John’s valuable advice as we near the end of 2021
[4:28] What would it take for you to become so good and impactful?
[6:48] John’s experience of having mentors who are admirable and made a huge impact
[8:17] How do you do fewer things better?
[9:30] Breaking the mold and zero-based budgeting
[11:11] This is your challenge as you approach the last few weeks of 2021
[12:29] Outro
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In today's episode, host John Laurito talks to one of the founders of the biotech industry. They talked about what it takes to build a start up successfully and how to lead in that environment effectively. They also discussed what experienced management is and the five attributes to lead a start up successfully.
Howard Civian Birndorf is a biotechnology entrepreneur and founder of four companies in the biotech industry. He was also the founder and co-chair of the Coalition for 21st Century Medicine and was founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nanogen, Inc. His experience in start up and leadership challenges in that environment come beneficial in today's hurdles.
Articles:
- https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/18/business/the-johnny-appleseed-of-a-biotechnology-forest.html
- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-04-19-fi-1332-story.html
- https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/biotech/sd-me-hybritech-20180509-story.html
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt0299supp_33.pdf
Learn more about Howard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-birndorf-95b3b718/
Show notes:
[2:07] What does "real leaders" mean?
[6:00] How someone touched Howard's life
[8:44] The challenges that Howard faced when building companies
[9:56] The five attributes when creating a start up
[13:55] When leaders bite off more than they can chew
[17:09] How can leaders adapt to a virtual environment?
[19:50] Where to find Howard and get in touch with him?
[21:09] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito picks the brain of the CEO of One Health Ohio and an author to a fascinating title, Ron Dwinnells. We talk about his "why" and his vision for ONE Health Ohio. He also shares what he thinks are the traits of a successful leader, how to get over your fear of failure, and how to scale an organization. Please tune in to learn how to get a FREE copy of his book: Don't Pick Up All the Dog Hairs.
Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician and a certified physician executive. He is the CEO of ONE Health Ohio, an integrated community health center program serving the medically uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations in northeast Ohio. His clinics have served over one million patients during his 35 years at the helm.
He is also the founder and president of the Butterflies and Hope Memorial Foundation (www.butterfliesandhope.org). His mission is to support and improve the lives of children, adolescents, and young people suffering from behavioral and mental health issues. He has authored and published several scholarly works on healthcare delivery systems. He is on the faculty of local universities, teaching topics on leadership, healthcare delivery programs, health disparities, and physical diagnosis.
Dr. Dwinnells attributes his personal and professional growth and life's good fortunes to hard work, a good attitude, the love of life, and being raised in two cultures — Japanese and American.
Learn more about Ron at:
Web: https://rondwinnells.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-dwinnells-a90ab22b/
ONE Health Ohio: https://onehealthohio.org
Get a copy of his book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626348693
Show notes:
[2:10] Ron's history and on starting ONE Health Ohio
[5:45] Diving into the fear of failure
[8:20] On scaling an organization
[11:08] Ron's vision of ONE Health Ohio
[14:11] Where does the name of his book come from and the life lessons that go with it?
[20:15] Where to get a copy of Ron's book
[22:28] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito chats with Susanne Conrad, the Founder of Lightyear Leadership and the author of GET THERE NOW. She shares with us what leadership is to her and the importance of letting your team understand what it feels like to achieve the goal. She also talks about the importance of intentionally creating a community that will lift you and are also on the same trajectory as you in terms of generating positivity. There’s just so much golden nugget of wisdom in today’s episode, so make sure you tune in.
Susanne Conrad is one of the few global women leaders and entrepreneurs in the personal development and leadership space. She was the co-developer of lululemon's renowned leadership culture and served as Director of Possibility at lululemon from 2007-2017. Susanne has over 30 years of experience transforming tens of thousands of lives across the globe and revolutionizing culture at hundreds of organizations, including Toms, Kit and Ace, Earls Kitchen + Bar, and imagine1day.
Susanne trains, develops, and certifies leaders around the world. The Lightyear Leadership programs she leads alongside educational leadership programs in Mozambique and Ethiopia create a unified force for positive transformation among students, teachers, government ministers, and community leaders.
Susanne is a storyteller who will restore your peculiarity and empower you to be who you came to be. She demonstrates powerful inner listening and has a deep connection to a higher power. Susanne sees the best in all people and their full potential, no matter their background or walk of life. She can challenge and gently coach people through hard things and is an agenda-free champion for people's goals, vision, and success.
Susanne hails from Vashon island in the Pacific Northwest. When not leading progressive programs at Lightyear, she is leading dance and movement, adventuring in her Sprinter Van named Gloria, and laughing with her friends and family.
Find Susanne:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-conrad-lightyear/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/susanne_conrad
Lightyear Leadership: https://www.lightyear.co/
Grab a copy of her book: Get There Now https://www.susanneconrad.com/
Show notes:
[2:05] What is great leadership for Susanne
[3:09] The key ingredients to get people behind you
[5:28] Be in choice
[8:19] Stepping outside of your comfort zone
[11:14] The importance of choosing your circle
[12:28] What is Lightyear Leadership, and what does that community look like?
[14:49] On developing leaders as a leaders
[17:41] GET THERE NOW
[21:21] Outro
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When messages aren't clear, whether intentionally done or not, it may build resentment, make the goal unclear, or disengage your team. In this episode, John Laurito talks about the importance of making your communications clear and the results of delivering an ambiguous message. So if you are a leader, make sure you tune in and get some great information on what to do and what not to do when it comes to delivering messages to your team.
Show notes:
[1:47] Quick spin class story
[6:24] As a leader: how clear are you when you communicate?
[7:42] When you change the message on the fly
[8:45] Think - feel - do
[13:46] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito shares the life lessons from the Chinese bamboo tree story. In a nutshell, for anyone who doesn't know, a Chinese bamboo doesn't grow until after five years. From then on, it grows to about 90 feet tall in just a few weeks. It's much like life or business, wherein success doesn't come overnight. The problem with some entrepreneurs is that they have a false perception that others generate great results overnight. What others don't see is the effort that goes into, time spent in, and the patience that comes with building the business. Tune in to know how this lesson ties into being a leader in an organization.
Show notes:
[1:20] John has a request from his listeners and has a special surprise
[3:04] Let's talk about patience
[5:11] The Chinese bamboo tree
[10:17] When businesses fail
[14:23] Leaders lack patience for the wrong reasons
[16:46] A story from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
[18:30] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito shares a story he experienced from the grocery store that had to do with him buying a turkey. Don't worry, this isn't going to be about the meat; rather, it's about the guy from the deli counter. The mistake he made will serve as an excellent lesson for today's episode. If you are a leader or a parent, think of the environment your team or kids are breeding in when it comes to mistakes.
Show notes:
[0:51] Storytime!!!
[3:17] Mistakes, setbacks, and risks
[4:25] How parents can relate to this episode
[5:53] John's message
[6:52] The two different types of mistakes that leaders should be able to differentiate
[8:40] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito shares a story he recently encountered that traumatized him. Hint: it has something to do with his weighing scale. On a serious note, though, he talks about the two easy things you can do to be more self-aware. This is a very short episode, but ultimately a thought-provoking one.
Show notes:
[0:52] John's traumatic experience
[2:46] Giving ourselves TOO much credit for things that we do well, and turn a blind eye on the things that we didn't
[4:50] The importance of tracking
[5:17] Ask feedback
[7:28] Summary
[8:29] Outro
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We have all done this before: PROCRASTINATE. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how most of us decide to do something and then put off doing it for a week or a month or two. He also shares his three classifications of people: Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers. So, listen in and if you relate to being just a thinker or a talker, well, snap out of it and just DO IT!
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:25] A social experiment
[3:25] False feeling of accomplishment
[6:10] Why not today?
[8:40] Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers
[11:34] Bottomline: do step one TODAY
[13:44] Outro
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There are a lot of influencers in today’s world and everyone, at one point or another, has had our choices influenced by someone. Today host John Laurito shares a story about how his opinion impacted people’s thoughts during a training session. He also talks about how, as a leader, knowing the most influential member of your organization and getting them on your side can make a huge difference.
Show notes:
[2:29] Storytime!
[7:32] The power of influence
[8:43] The silent influencer
[11:45] Important: who are the influencers in your organization
[14:58] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by MassMutual Carolinas’ President Tim Flanagan and MassMutual Carolinas’ Director of Advisor Experience Amanda Kramer. They share their experience as leaders of one of the Best Life Insurance companies of 2021. They also talk about what it’s like to work in a company with a strong culture for its leaders and people.
As a third-generation leader in MassMutual, Tim Flanagan is dedicated to leading the team in creating healthy practices while achieving their vision of success and balance in all aspects of their lives.
What Tim cherishes most at MassMutual Carolinas is the daily opportunity to work with a group of people who are so passionate and caring about making a difference in peoples’ lives. They are a relationship-driven organization, and it shows. They have unique and servant leaders who focus on a dynamic and comprehensive planning process grounded in their core values of balance, growth, authenticity, conviction, and stewardship.
You can find Tim at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tflanaganjr/
Building a culture of community is Amanda Kramer’s calling. She strives to sustain high-trust relationships that help her influence change and challenge the status quo on how shared experiences drive those around her to make an impact - personally or professionally.
With a passion for integrating stewardship, you'll find her in a pack - either of dogs or humans. Volunteering her time in the community as a puppy raiser for future guide dogs brings her an immense sense of gratitude. And, she is brightened to give back in this uncommon but meaningful way.
Find Amanda at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalandrethkramer/
Show notes:
[3:26] Tim’s key to his success as a leader
[6:50] How Tim stepped out of his comfort zone for his organization
[8:43] How Amanda’s role was essential for a strong culture
[14:52] How did having a strong organizational culture help their business?
[21:05] How it affected their people’s confidence levels
[24:25] Common mistakes businesses make
[28:36] Words of wisdom
[33:25] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito talks about a HUGE lesson that he encountered that impacted not only his career but also his life. After witnessing that life-changing lesson, John started to do the 4 R's exercise every time he needed to make a decision. So if you're constantly wondering how you can make better decisions in your career and personal life, this short episode is perfect for you.
Show notes:
[0:50] A meteor of a lesson for you today
[6:35] The 4 R's — write these down, unless if you're driving
[6:57] Recognize
[7:30] Reflect and the 10-10-10 rule
[8:16] Reframe
[9:20] Respond and take action
[10:32] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito talks about the growth loop. It starts with doing things to gain control of your day-to-day life. Understand that gaining control makes you feel stronger, which leads to confidence. When you have confidence, it allows you to manage your fears, and then you're more willing to do things — even those that make you feel uncomfortable. When you start doing things outside your comfort zone, you either fail or succeed and guess what? Both lead to success which gives you a sense of control; that's the growth loop. Tune in to hear John's tips and techniques (both common and not) on gaining control of your day.
Show notes:
[1:07] Today's topic — the 3% concept
[3:18] What is the growth loop?
[5:10] Gaining control in your day-to-day
[9:26] A few uncommon techniques to help you take control of your day
[14:43] Here's the growth loop
[18:33] Outro
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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by someone he’s known for 20 years and the Chief Investment Officer of BASH Capital, Scott Shaw CFP, CFA. They talk about how Scott’s life was before reaching a fork in the road and deciding to transition from being on the passenger seat to taking the wheel and get that CFA designation for himself. He also shares what it’s like as a CFA, what he does, and how he can better help his clients than he ever could.
Scott Shaw is dedicated to implementing BASH Capital’s Investment philosophy using an effective and purposeful approach. He is focused on delivering portfolio advice that provides clients with the expertise they deserve and an added layer of due diligence.
Prior to starting BASH Capital with Matthew Bagell, Scott was the Managing Director of his own financial firm Mainline Wealth Management and owner of his franchise at Ameriprise Financial. Over the past 19 years, he developed a wealth management practice composed of investors and financial planning clients from a variety of backgrounds. Scott has focused his career on providing the most comprehensive and efficient approach to portfolio construction, and asset management. His dedication to implementing CFA Charter best practices is what sets his advice apart from others.
Find Scott at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-a-shaw-cfa-cfp-b0b8325/
Show notes
[2:50] What Scott’s path looked like and how he figured out the right step
[5:17] His fork in the road
[7:40] On wanting to be in the driver’s seat for his clients
[9:09] What is a CFA designation?
[14:43] His transition to being a thought leader as a CFA
[18:10] Working and dealing with clients
[22:25] How he helps people become more self-aware
[26:05] His “Daily 7” habits
[31:04] Scott’s parting words of wisdom
[34:40] Outro
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Whether you are a leader of an organization, a business owner, or an influencer, it is important to know if your influence is either working for you or against you. Do you have what it takes to have people follow you, believe you, and buy what you sell? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the 4 Cs of influence or the criteria that you need to have to be an effective influencer or just one letter shy from becoming one.
Show notes
[0:00] Intro
[1:21] Storytime!
[10:55] First C: Confidence
[11:20] Second C: Clarity
[11:51] Third C: Competence
[12:44] Fourth C: Character
[15:06] Outro
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As a leader, are you aware of everything that’s happening in and around your organization? Are you kept in the loop of any issue as soon as it arises? Or do your employees stay silent and attempt to solve it themselves? In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how encouraging your people to speak up about these issues empowers them to bring them up to you as soon as possible to avoid negative ramifications. After all, a strong organizational culture starts from the top.
Show notes
[1:28] John taking us back to 2007
[4:36] Missing out on an FBI sting operation
[6:50] The bottom line of this story
[8:27] When to call in the reinforcement
[11:29] The leader sets the tone
[14:45] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito remembers a Dove advertisement where they experimented on how women view themselves vs. how another person sees them. More often than not, people are overly critical and tough on themselves. So as a leader, how can you help people develop their self-esteem and confidence in who they are and their capabilities? Look for opportunities where you can tell someone about something they're good at. As their leader, you have the power to increase their confidence with your feedback and appreciation, so make sure you lean on that.
Show notes:
[0:51] The experiment that Dove did years ago and the fascinating result
[4:05] What does this have to do with leadership?
[5:52] In an organization, what's the big part of effectiveness?
[9:53] People stay in their comfort zones far too long
[12:58] How we think dictates what's ultimately going to happen
[15:16] Outro
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Have you heard of the figure of speech, "Jack of all trades, master of none?" Being a specialist in everything is when one tries to do too many things or be everything he thinks he can be but then spreads himself too thin at the end of the day. In this episode, John Laurito shares a few stories that remind him of leaders who try to do everything in their organization. The problem with this is that when you focus on too many things, it waters down your effectiveness on that one thing you're supposed to be an expert at.
Show notes:
[0:50] Do you remember this guy from the infomercial?
[6:13] What happened to this guy?
[7:02] What is the meaning of a specialist?
[8:57] How does this relate to leaders?
[9:36] John's own experience
[11:22] The issue with trying to be great at everything and what Steve Jobs did for Apple
[12:51] The bottom line is... choose
[13:54] Outro
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Control: the power to make decisions about how something is managed or done.
Some people get uncomfortable and anxious when things get out of their control. So much so that they don’t mind doing everything in their daily life or business on their own. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept of control and the elements that could be affected when your trying to give up yours. He also discusses how much control to give up and how it helps your path to progress.
Show notes
[1:43] When and how to let go of the reigns
[2:23] What is your ultimate goal?
[4:23] Your time commitment will go up (temporarily)
[8:26] The problems as you bring someone on
[9:09] How much control do you give up?
[11:14] The types of control that you shouldn't give up
[14:06] Things to ponder
[15:30] Outro
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There will always be a norm, no matter the circumstances, in society, business, or an organization. What do you wear for this kind of event? How will you respond when someone tells you this? In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of establishing the norm as the leader of your life, business, or family. He tells us how setting the standard of behavior of approaching things or situations can avoid misunderstandings and confusion.
Show notes:
[1:23] Storytime!
[4:15] Society’s norms
[8:50] Establishing norms
[12:21] Outro
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Today host John Laurito tells us of an experiment that was done about the concept of timing, and people’s forgetfulness: how long does it take for people to forget about a piece of advice that was given to them? He also shares how to set small reminders or triggers to help us do things with the intention to change our behaviors to make our daily lives better.
Show notes:
[0:49] The concept of timing
[1:41] The seatbelt experiment
[4:19] Today’s takeaway
[5:31] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the Volkswagen experiment in Sweden and how it changed people’s preference of getting to and from the train station in their daily commute. The Fun Theory tells us that novelty makes things interesting, and making something fun makes doing the task more bearable. John also shares how the same theory can be applied in people’s personal or business lives to make activities or work fun while getting maximum results.
Show notes:
[0:50] The piano staircase
[3:56] Delayed gratification
[4:36] Changing the behavior by adding a short-term reward and how this theory relates to leadership and business
[7:10] John’s point for today’s episode
[9:24] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito talks about a mistake that business owners often overlook in decision-making. As a leader, you need to ensure that there is a good return to an investment your company just made. If you are a business owner, all the more that you need to figure out how to turn a profit and give your clients or customers the best experience. Start thinking about the system and processes you have in place that may be a blunder, and if you are having a hard time doing so, get perspective from the outside AKA hire a coach.
Show notes:
[0:50] What were these businesses thinking?
[1:15] The Rubber Match: McGregor vs Poirier
[7:19] Here’s the scoop
[9:11] Hello, Buffalo Wild Wings
[9:55] Here’s John’s two cents
[10:52] What business owners need to do
[12:51] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept of incentive and how it affects decision-making. In business or their personal lives, people always consider whether the benefits outweigh the consequences of every action or decision they make. Remember that as a leader, it’s your role to create the right incentive for your team to influence them to do their best in their roles. Have a listen to understand why people do the things they do or don’t do the something they don’t want to do.
Show notes:
[0:48] Why do we do the things that we do?
[1:05] The competing factors of pain and pleasure
[2:59] The concept of incentive and are you creating the right one for your team?
[4:38] Storytime!
[9:04] When there’s no incentive in business
[10:55] Today’s key takeaway
[12:38] Outro
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One of the most impressive guys that host John Laurito has met is joining him in today's episode. Mike Mammini is the owner and president of Mammini Company. He has had tremendous success in the very competitive and challenging financial industry. Mike shared a lot of great stuff in this episode, but probably the most valuable takeaway is one about delegation.
Mike Mammini focuses on providing financial and wealth management solutions to a select group of successful individuals, business owners, and trust funds. Together with his team, Mike helps his clients make smart financial decisions and position them to worry less about money. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Investment Management Analyst and earned a B.S. in Business Marketing/Finance from San Diego State University. He has been in the financial services industry since 1988 and serves as a Senior Advisor for the firm’s major clients.
Where to find Mike:
Web: http://www.mammini.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mammini-cfp%C2%AE-cima%C2%AE-a5958814/
Show notes:
[3:02] How Mike's business grew and became successful
[7:02] On the topic of delegation
[11:45] What to do when delegating
[15:23] What happens to your team members when you delegate
[17:25] Change is always uncomfortable, but it can be productive
[18:00] When Mike delegated too much, too fast
[21:43] The power of delegating
[22:44] What Mike does now for his company
[27:15] When people operate well in chaos
[28:59] Mike's plans in the next 5-10 years
[31:00] To succeed, learn to accept changes
[33:30] How to get a hold of Mike?
[34:55] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks to his listeners who are into sales, in whatever shape or form. If you are in this industry, you have to be emotionally competent to avoid making this mistake, especially after losing a potential sale. John shares an experience, not too long ago, of an investment he and his buddy made to a start-up company and the email response they received when they decided not to invest more money. Tune in to find out what it is.
Show notes:
[1:13] Storytime!!!
[4:48] The response confirmed to John that he made the right decision
[5:05] What NOT to do when you lose sales
[6:09] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of consistently asking your clients for feedback. It's human nature for most customers to walk away and not come back instead of telling that company how they really feel. Especially for industries with a lot of competition, it's easier for customers to switch than to go through the pain of giving feedback. So as a leader, learn to ASK for feedback and not wait for it.
Show notes:
[1:58] Why do we not tell people how we feel?
[3:10] A real-life example from John
[7:00] Easy lesson: ask for feedback
[10:55] Key takeaway for today's episode
[12:38] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about a very dangerous behavior in your organization that, as a leader, you need to put a stop right away. If your team constantly agrees with you during meetings but fails to implement the processes based on what was discussed or is unable to provide results, then it's time to stop and check. Is your team telling you the truth, or are they telling you a lie? Tune in to know why your team is lying, what would be the detrimental results, and what you should do to stop it.
Show notes:
[1:20] What today's topic is all about?
[3:00] Why do people lie?
[4:08] Why is this a problem?
[5:55] The reason why people lie to their leaders
[7:00] When a member disagrees with a leader, how should a leader react?
[9:24] How to get people's honest opinions? Hint: it has a lot to do with how you ask questions
[17:00] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito wants to talk about things that slow down your business. True to John's nature of making lessons digestible, he will not only give you three things that will hamper the growth of your business but also share a real-life example of each. These things might creep up on you when you least expect it, so make sure you take time and check your processes and organization for any of these three.
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Show notes:
[1:25] Too many steps in your processes
[4:39] Focusing on too much data
[8:08] Fear of making a mistake
[13:02] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito shares another quick topic about how to be a great leader. Leaders have to be tough on their teams at times, but there's a fine line between pushing people to be better and being a bully. Take a quick look around you and see if you know anyone who is a confrontation conflict avoider or if you think you are one, reach out to John, and he'll help you out.
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Show notes:
[1:10] An interesting type of leader
[3:30] Tell your team that you do things out of love when calling them out
[4:05] Are you just firing out flaming arrows?
[6:53] Do you know anyone who is the confrontational conflict avoider
[8:05] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about how to repair trust. If you are a new leader about to take over a team or organization whose trust has suffered or the actual reason for the team's trust to dip so low, this episode is going to help you. John shares the 6 things that leaders NEED to do to help rebuild the trust in their team.
Show notes:
[2:02] Seek to understand: learn to listen
[2:40] Don't get defensive
[3:10] Full transparency
[4:16] Do what you say you will do
[5:05] Show with actions that you care
[5:48] Over-communicate
[9:00] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about how good leaders can become bad ones. He talks about some of the ways that good leaders can move in the wrong direction. John shares five ways or reasons why good leaders lose their influence to where people become repelled and will no longer believe in their vision. Understand that a leader's work doesn't stop when one gets traction; it goes on and on if you want to keep your team's success going.
Show notes:
[1:35] Not showing interest and care towards people
[3:00] Breaking trust
[4:20] Losing your A-game or edge
[6:26] Not doing what you say you're going to do
[8:20] Reduce communication
[11:54] Outro
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"True measure of wealth: what do people say about you when you're not present."
In today's episode, host John Laurito shares the podcast with a successful financial advisor who helps clients retire successfully. Jen Prosise has such a great perspective on life that this would be a great listen if you feel stuck right now. They chat about Jen's painful past and how she leveraged and found hope from that. Tune in and absorb some awesome life lessons and nuggets of wisdom from Jen Prosise.
Reach out to Jen:
Web: http://www.voyagergroupltd.com/
Show notes:
[1:58] Jen's perspective on life
[4:55] From just existing to making significant choices
[8:13] Jen's advice for those who feel stuck
[11:15] The connection of life's aspects
[15:23] Jen's morning routine
[18:41] Balancing business and life
[22:31] Jen's coolest job as a kid
[24:30] Jen's 5-10 year vision
[26:40] The importance of culture in an organization
[29:20] How to get ahold of Jen and her parting words of wisdom
[32:03] Outro
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Attitude is EVERYTHING in business and in life.
As host John Laurito gets back to traveling, he shares a story of how someone's attitude made his travel experience extra special and memorable. He then goes on to share a totally opposite experience he had at a grocery store. As a leader, make sure to carry a positive and grateful attitude because it will affect and reflect your team, clients, students, or family members. Be the person that will shine a light on others and not someone who dims it.
Show notes:
[0:58] John's great experience with Delta
[2:16] How a grateful heart and attitude can impact others
[4:07] Another example, this time with someone who has a bad attitude
[6:11] When you let others affect your emotions, whose fault would it be?
[7:08] The attitude and results go hand in hand
[9:01] Your attitude attracts people with THAT same attitude
[11:11] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about a very relatable subject but sometimes difficult to acknowledge. As a leader, do you have control over emotions or do you allow your emotions to get in the way of making good decisions? Remember that great leaders have the ability to keep calm during intense situations because they know that's how they're going to perform and respond best. In that same thread, leaders should also realize the importance of showing emotions and not be stoic. Tune in to find out when exactly your emotions can help and when it can hurt your leadership.
Show notes:
[1:43] Quick context on this podcast's inspiration
[5:55] When leaders allow their emotions to get the best of them
[7:15] Think of the worst decision you've made, and did your emotion play a role in that?
[8:44] When emotions can help
[13:54] The key is how well you have control over your emotions
[14:25] Outro
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In this episode, host John Laurito shares how something uncomfortable can turn into second nature for you. Often, people fear doing uncomfortable or unknown things and then end up getting stuck. John shares what sets successful people apart from those who aren't. Successful people are able to create an unbelievable life because they do things that others simply won't.
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Show notes:
[1:26] Travel updates
[3:57] What's John's point for today's episode
[6:11] Why do you need to try the things that scare you?
[7:00] The percentage of people who want to stay in their comfort zone
[8:34] Outro
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Today's episode is something that host John Laurito wants to share directly to leaders. Whether you're being promoted, forming a new team, or taking over an old one, this message is for you. Understand that there is danger in relying too much on the feedback and opinion of the previous leader or anyone aside from yourself. Make sure you take on your new role and face your new team with an open mind and not with a clouded judgment. This is going to be a fascinating (and quick) episode, so make sure you stay tuned.
Show notes:
[0:48] Get a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9h
[1:13] Who today's topic is for
[2:40] Here's what usually happens if you rely on someone's opinion
[6:58] Understand that YOUR opinion is the only one that matters
[8:13] Outro
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In today's episode, host John Laurito chats with the Senior VP of Lincoln Investment, Tom Lakatos. Tom is John's good friend and has kept in touch over the years. They talk a lot about leadership, the importance and power of involving your life partner, and lastly, to not chase money but instead chase greatness. You will surely love this episode, so make sure you tune in.
Tom Lakatos takes an immense amount of pride and pleasure in enabling others' success. Using a principle-based approach to providing exemplary leadership at the right time, he has been able to help his teams and clients believe that success is attainable and ultimately execute at a high level to achieve it.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslakatos/
Show notes:
[2:57] Tom Lakatos and getting into leadership
[6:17] Naturally emerging as a leader or tapped to become one
[10:43] How does leadership affect Tom Lakatos
[19:00] When you make your wife your business partner
[22:46] Money finds greatness
[24:07] The beauty of involving your life partner in everything
[27:47] The time enabler vs. the time demander
[28:41] How to reach out to Tom?
[29:38] Outro
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If you bring in someone who is super skilled and talented, but the work ethics don't align with your vision as a leader, what would you? Are you going to lead or let the person be, despite creating a toxic environment with others in your team? In today's episode, host John Laurito shares an experience when he allowed someone to create discord within the team and row in the other direction without intentionally meaning doing so. As a leader/coaches/parents, it is your responsibility to call their attention and be able to lead them in the right direction.
Show notes:
[0:50] Book plug! Get a copy of Tomorrow's Leader: How the Best Leaders Become Better in a Fast-Changing World on Amazon[1:44] What today's discussion is all about?
[2:49] Here's an example to help you visualize
[6:10] What needs to be done?
[10:00] John's call to action
[12:10] Do you have people who might be working against you without them knowing about it?
[12:47] Outro
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"If the odds are against you, that's not a bad thing. That's a great thing." - John L.
In today's episode, host John Laurito shares a reminder about confidence levels. As a leader, put your people where they can take on challenges. These challenges open opportunities for them to grow and learn. This advice isn't only directed to leaders but also to parents who lead their kids. Leaning towards challenges allows people to step outside their comfort, which we all know leads to increased confidence and self-belief. Take the little steps and don't be afraid of failing because success is just on the horizon. It's how soon you take that step that matters.
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Show notes:
[0:50] EXCITING NEWS!
[2:33] Quick backstory
[7:00] Parents sometimes make dumb decisions
[10:16] Take advantage of opportunities
[11:30] Challenges improve your confidence
[14:46] Outro
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Here's another great interview with someone that host John Laurito is super impressed with. Paul Haines has spent some time working in finance and has worked with different organizations. He moved further up the ladder and is now the Regional Vice President at Midwest, Lincoln Investment. John and Paul talk about the traits of a leader, the importance of intentional leadership, and so much more!
Connect with Paul Haines at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmhaines/
Show notes:
[1:38] The most important traits of leaders
[5:30] How to be a leader?
[7:41] Developing high-level of ownership in the team
[12:25] Leading through massive changes
[14:58] How to get into a leadership role?
[19:40] How leadership impacts someone outside of the work setting?
[24:14] On feeling stuck and the golden ticket analogy
[30:50] Key takeaway
[34:23] Where to find Paul and connect with him?
[34:56] Outro
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Today host John Laurito talks about a topic that is near and dear to him. If we're honest, all of us have felt this and it’s the feeling of overwhelm. People feel overwhelmed because their minds are cluttered with tasks and things that they think they need done ASAP but couldn't. So, John shares what he does the moment he starts feeling overwhelmed.
Show notes:
[1:42] What happens when you feel overwhelmed
[4:05] Do a mind dump and let go of the clutter in your mind
[7:01] Write down urgent things
[9:12] Progress over the completion
[11:46] Outro
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After multiple discussions with leaders, host John Laurito has noticed that many struggle with over-leading and underleading. However, between the two, it's underleading that produces far more consequences than the former. John also shares that micromanaging, being lazy, and over-assessing people's abilities are some of the reasons why leaders tend to underlead. So, in any event, it's best to overlead your team than to underlead; tune in to find out why.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:15] Quick backstory at how John failed with a newly assigned task
[6:13] What happens when you underlead
[8:13] As a leader, provide the right direction
[9:25] Why do people underlead?
[11:44] How to assess someone's readiness for a specific task
[14:54] The consequence of underleading
[15:44] Outro
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What is the goal or objective of life? The #1 thing that most people are after?
For host John Laurito, the answer is simple: happiness. He firmly believes that all of us may create different paths, but towards one goal: to be in a place or space where we are happy. Ultimately, it's not how much money you have in the bank or how many properties you own. It's creating and designing a fulfilling life and doing things that will make your heart sing.
Show notes:
[2:11] How do you get happy?
[3:50] Living a life down paths that are making them unhappy
[5:50] Deal with change
[8:04] Take the risk and make the right decision
[10:48] We are responsible for our happiness
[12:16] Here's a great exercise
[14:09] Final thoughts
[17:05] Outro
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What is it that's preventing you from becoming your ideal self? What do you need to do to become the person you want to be? In today's episode, host John Laurito proudly shares his speech at a TEDx event at Babson College. He shares, vividly, his first-ever public speaking stint that didn't turn out so well. And with that, he talks about bridging the gap between your real self and your ideal self. What do you need to do, and what does it really take for you to reach your goals?
Show notes:
[0:38] John recalls how he felt a few seconds before he gave his speech in front of a crowd
[3:00] John and the whiteboard
[4:25] Ideal vs. real self
[6:50] Focusing on things that you can control and influence
[8:37] Find the 3% that would make the 97% happen
[10:56] John's realization
[13:56] What happens when you gain control and influence a different outcome?
[14:56] The power of your influence
[16:46] Outro
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A good friend of host John Laurito joins him on the podcast and talks about leadership, of course! Jason Bourgo is the Regional Vice President, Southeast at Lincoln Investment. In this episode, they discuss the importance of perseverance, creating strong connections and relationships, stepping outside comfort zones, what leadership would look like beyond the pandemic, and so much more. If you are looking into getting a promotion, thinking of switching roles, or simply want to lead your life better, this will be an excellent episode for you to tune in to.
Reach out to Jason here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bourgo-cfp%C2%AE-4341a09/
Show notes:
[1:47] The moment when Jason wanted to get into leadership
[5:05] The more you put yourself out there, the more you learn
[6:17] Advice for those who want to move up to a leadership role
[7:49] When leaders go through a massive change
[12:36] Is it good to stay in a role for a long time?
[16:58] The common mistake leaders make today
[19:21] On connections and relationships during the pandemic
[21:31] Leading your personal life
[26:22] What does tomorrow's leader look like post-pandemic?
[28:47] Where to find Jason?
[30:03] Outro
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In business and life, can one really become the best of both worlds? In today's episode, host John Laurito chats with Karl Bobo, the Regional Vice President of the West with Lincoln Investment. Karl is a multidimensional person who lives a balanced business and personal life. Apart from sharing great leadership wisdom, he also talks about what it takes to have a successful marriage while running a successful business.
As a Waddell & Reed leadership team member, Karl is dedicated to developing field leaders and helping financial advisors leverage their strengths and experiences to build successful practices. He approaches every day eager to serve as a mentor to both new and seasoned financial advisors. He is prepared to provide the knowledge and resources to take their practice to the next level; and committed to building an office that demonstrates the collective passion we share for our clients and our community.
To learn more about Karl and his work, or if you want to reach out to him, send him a message on his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-bobo-60267b36/
Show notes:
[2:20] The most gratifying part of being a leader
[5:42] Fun fact: photographic memory
[6:56] On expanding your level of influence
[9:43] Who influenced Karl the most?
[12:40] How to keep a marriage successful
[16:19] Forgetting the past philosophy
[19:50] The pandemic's effect
[24:03] Being a leader as a father
[27:22] Children are the non-permanent part of the relationship
[29:30] How to feel unstuck
[32:09] Outro
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Here's another short yet insightful episode from host John Laurito as he shares a clever business idea that he wants his listeners to try or give a thought. He experienced going into a coffee and pastry shop that offers a pay-it-forward program. Something that started as an experiment soon became a thriving concept. Make sure you stay tuned.
Show notes:
[1:07] Live workshop presentation and the Italian Station Pastry Cafe
[6:09] Paying it forward made their customers feel good and, as a bonus, allowed the business to make more money
[7:34] An interesting social experiment
[9:59] Outro
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If you've been a listener of this podcast, you'd know that host John Laurito loves to connect leadership lessons to real-life events. Today is no different. He talks about a recent golf game with his dad where he caught himself not being present mentally. He challenges his listeners to try hard to put themselves truly in the present, and they'll see how much they can build a relationship and get value from being in that moment. Do this daily and be conscious of where your mind wanders because being present is a skill that needs constant practice.
Show notes:
[1:45] John having fun with this podcast
[2:24] Where does John come up with his episode content?
[3:40] Context for today's episode
[6:35] Getting caught up with the past or future that we forget to live in the now
[8:05] Singling out your senses
[10:36] Key takeaway
[12:23] Being present takes a lot of practice
[14:25] Outro
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Today host John Laurito talks about something that a lot of people are guilty of. It's letting others gauge your performance and, ultimately, your capabilities. He shared a personal experience when he thought somebody didn't like his presentation based on facial cues, but he was wrong. At the end of this episode, John wants his listeners to understand that while feedback is great it's not absolute. What's important is what you think of your performance based on your measuring stick.
Check out the episode he did with Dusty Slay https://youtu.be/PIiuln95Uw4
Show notes:
[1:21] How do you gauge how good you are at what you do?
[2:32] Remembering John's interview with Dusty Slay and the lesson he learned
[6:27] Judging how you did through visual cues might not be the best idea
[12:23] What happens when you get overly focused on other people's measurement of you
[15:10] Figure out your own measuring stick
[17:00] Outro
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This is such a great episode as host John Laurito talks to David Duvall of Duvall & Co. and Hologic Inc. He really is the epitome of great leadership and authentic entrepreneurship. It started with John as a customer of Duvall & Co., and if you want to see a clip of the desk that David created for John, you need to check the Youtube version of this episode. David's story is inspiring and shows us that things can happen if you keep fueling your passion and continue moving forward despite all adversities.
David Duvall is a son of an army officer and school teacher so he grew up all over the world. He has lived in four different countries and eight different states in the US. Currently, he works in Biotech with Hologic Inc. in the commercial division leading a team of 30 people. 20 years leading at different levels in both pharmaceutical and oncology diagnostics. He and his wife started a custom furniture company out of their garage nearly 10 years ago that is now recognized as one of the leading custom furniture companies in North Carolina (the world capital of furniture) and valued at over $1 million. They have a growing social media fan base of nearly 10,000 followers and have been featured on HGTV multiple times. He is leading a team of four full-time craftsmen in the design and manufacturing of high-end furniture.
Find David and his wife Dani at https://duvallco.com/
Show notes
[2:52] How David Duvall started with his furniture building business
[6:30] Duvall & Co. and different charity organizations
[8:37] The leadership and entrepreneurial skills to run a Duvall & Co.
[13:23] The culture of inclusivity and transparency
[19:47] David's role in Hologic Inc. and the culture he built there
[21:41] The most significant difference in leading two different kinds of companies
[27:11] Leadership and empathy
[30:06] David's mission or purpose as a leader
[36:35] Picking up after the pandemic
[40:40] The value of having your wife as a business partner
[45:40] John's experience and perspective as David's customer
[47:47] Want to get your own customized tables or any furniture? Check out Duvall & Co.
[48:31] The tables have turned (no pun intended), David asked John a great question
[50:52] Outro
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Today's episode is an exciting one because host John Laurito sits down (in person) with an ultra-elite marathoner, mountain biker, and Ironman finisher. Scott Wells talks about how we found his love for running and now a passion for mountain biking. He takes us through one of the most exhausting races he has done and how he managed to finish the race despite the numerous times that he wanted to give up. If you're interested in running or biking, tune in, and you'll find this enjoyable.
Show notes:
[1:44] When did Scott get involved in running, and did running came easy for him?
[4:15] Let's talk about a full or half Ironman marathon
[6:22] Nutrition during the race and before the race
[8:53] The race Scott and his wife did
[11:24] Marathon vs. mountain bike race
[14:44] On joining his first marathon
[18:10] On doing a 100-mile race on pavement
[34:24] Mental exhaustion
[37:41] The overwhelming feeling of seeing the finish line
[39:24] Your confidence builds up after doing the race
[40:40] What's next for Scott
[42:18] Best advice from Scott
[43:38] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito shares his excitement over his first in-person speaking gig since the pandemic started. More importantly, he shares a vital lesson about ensuring that everyone in your team, company, business or family knows and understands where you are heading. He has seen this multiple times wherein members aren't aligned with the company's goal and direction. As a leader, make sure that you can cast a powerful and clear vision, and find time to make sure that you and your team members are on the same page. Once you accomplish this, processes and even changes will move smoother than if they were different.
Show notes:
[0:49] John's first in-person speaking engagement in a long time since the pandemic
[1:38] Building the foundation, figure out the process, people and roles, and figure out how to sustain your growth
[3:08] What John finds out most of the time, hint: lack of clarity
[4:21] Get your teams together and do this exercise
[6:17] Redefine your company or business goals and direction
[7:14] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito talks about a situation most would find themselves in, whether it's in a business setting or personal life. It's when you're shooting for the wrong goal. Make sure you ask yourself this: is what you're doing aligned with what you're trying to accomplish? If not, change your goal, re-focus, and re-establish your goal. The sooner you'll change your direction, the sooner you'll get back to chasing your dreams correctly.
Show notes:
[1:10] Backstory to this episode
[3:45] The point of this story that ties into today's episode
[4:29] Some examples in the business industry
[6:30] A lot of people are focused on the wrong goal
[10:26] The good and the bad
[12:06] Progress over perfection
[12:51] Outro
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Today, host John Laurito delivers an actionable episode all about the effects of bottlenecks. As a leader, make sure that you can recognize bottlenecks in your business, organization, or company. You also need to realize that any form of bottleneck will cost you money and create an unsatisfactory customer experience. Make it a habit to ask customers or clients for their feedback and opinion regarding your services or processes. Of course, implement changes right away, and you'll notice a huge difference.
Show notes:
[0:50] Quick backstory
[2:39] Where the problem lies
[4:21] A couple of aha moments
[6:23] Make those short-term investments for long-term gains
[6:55] What happens when the bottleneck is a person?
[8:38] Think of your organization as a car...
[11:00] John's book and TED talk update
[11:30] Outro
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As a consumer, how many times have you encountered redundancies, especially when reaching out to after-sales or support? Have you ever been annoyed at being asked the same information over and over?
In today's episode, host John Laurito recently experienced redundancy when he tried to ask for warranty support for his washing machine. Unfortunately, this happens often, even in organizations and businesses. As a leader, check your processes for redundancies and figure out how to remove these. Your team will thank you for making their lives easier, and it'll surely boost their productivity.
Show notes:
[0:51] Something horrible happened
[4:07] A real-life example of redundancy
[5:41] Why do companies keep asking for the same information that annoys customers
[6:45] Check the redundancies in your company or organization
[7:23] How to avoid redundancies?
[10:25] Outro
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In today's episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of promoting someone in your team, particularly your A-players. To keep your A-players happy you need to keep them growing, make them feel that they have an impact, and make them feel valued.
However, there are a lot of things that you, as a leader, may do wrong when promoting someone internally. That’s what John is going to cover in this episode. He’s going to share key takeaways from his years of experience and some tips to help you make a sound and well-rounded decision.
Show notes:
[1:28] The best thing you can do for your organization and someone
[2:25] Not all A-players will make a great leader
[3:31] Letting people think they're in the running for your role
[4:21] Breeding the wrong type of competitiveness
[5:37] See your best candidates in action before selecting
[7:29] There's value to bringing people outside
[9:38] Outro
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How well trained are your people to answer fundamental questions about your products or services? As a leader, you have to ensure that your team is brilliant at answering the most basic questions about your company or business, or organization. Always find time to check on your team, do role play, ask them questions, and refresh their knowledge. Because if your people fail to deliver, it's going to cost you clients. In today's episode, host John Laurito shares an experience with a sales rep from a well-known company selling him a costly sound system and how this sales rep lost this particular sale.
Show notes:
[1:00] Ted Talk update
[2:09] Tomorrow's Leader is coming out very soon
[3:05] John's experience with a sales rep at Bose
[11:30] A leader's job is to ensure that their people are brilliant at and knows the basic
[12:10] Prepare your people
[13:12] Outro
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Here's another short but thought-provoking episode from John Laurito. One of the things that scare humans the most is change, and unfortunately, change is the only constant in this world. Most of the time, fear stems from the mindset that we are incapable of coping. But today's episode will prove you wrong because the human body and brain are built to adapt. As a leader, don't underestimate people's adaptability to change. More often than not, a supportive environment and a strong culture are the only things your people may need to cope with the changes.
Show notes:
[2:04] The concept of adaptability
[4:51] Your body and brain are unbelievable
[7:28] A great example during the pandemic
[9:51] What decisions are you delaying because you are concerned of people's adaptability?
[12:00] Call to action: self-check
[12:34] Outro
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As promised, here's another episode from host John Laurito's trip from Hawaii. This time, it has something to do with Hula Pie, and no, this is no endorsement episode. Instead, John raises a very important question: as a business, what is your Hula Pie? What product or service do you have that is unique and sticks out so much that people talk about it for years and years?
Show notes:
[0:59] Quick backstory over Hula Pie that's drool-worthy
[3:03] How is this related to businesses
[4:08] "Different is better than better." - Lisa Larder
[5:32] Think out of the box
[7:11] Outro
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In the past episodes, host John Laurito has talked about dumb rules and how it negatively affects the business and its team. Today's episode is no different, but it's brought to you by his most recent Hawaii trip. John shares a very valuable lesson in leadership and a great tip + reminder never to forget to refresh your perspective.
Show notes:
[1:00] Timeshare presentation
[2:17] Here is where it starts to go wrong
[5:29] The leadership lesson
[6:35] The problem when we start getting "used to" stuff
[7:46] John's tip to help you refresh your perspective
[8:32] Two key takeaways
[9:06] Outro
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About three years ago, John Laurito was invited to give a speech in Taiwan when he encountered what could have been a disastrous turn of events. Somehow he managed to keep his cool and eventually made it to the venue, clothes and all, and gave an excellent speech. While in Taiwan, he couldn’t help but notice a couple of cool things that turned into great leadership takeaways. Make sure you stay tuned to how Taiwan’s leadership is something to be inspired from.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] Quick personal update
[1:19] Sharing an experience traveling to Taiwan for a speech
[8:58] The initial plan had it not gone well
[9:55] Taiwan was REALLY clean
[12:00] Leadership lesson
[12:38] Crime rates are LOW
[14:00] The leader owns the culture
[15:16] Tomorrow’s Leader is coming out soon
[15:34] Outro
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Host John Laurito swap roles with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy as she becomes the guest in today’s episode. If you can remember, a few months ago, John was a guest at The Business of Happiness podcast, and that episode resonated well. So now they are bringing the wealth of information and knowledge to The Tomorrow’s Leader listeners. They talked about Tarryn’s background and history, her business mission, injecting happiness in life, working through insecurities, and so much more. You are in for a great conversation, so make sure you stay tuned.
Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy has been on a path of self-understanding and pursuit of purpose my whole life. She is drawn to the positivity and empowerment of others and finds enormous fulfillment in seeing the people’s strengths and possibilities and the world around her. She is a connection junkie and fills her bucket when she enjoys quality time with another soul.
In her twenties, she was drawn to dentistry and orthodontics for the artistry and the gift of service to others. She then realized that she has a passion for uplifting and empowering her patients by guiding them through finding their confidence by transforming their smiles. Tarryn’s dream is to empower leaders to realize the opportunity they have to live their most successful, purposeful lives and for them to uplift others in turn.
Where to find Tarryn:
Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness
IG: instagram.com/thebizofhappiness
Business of Happiness Hive (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283
Podcast: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/Podcast
Show notes:
[2:27] Tarryn and the vision for The Business of Happiness
[5:59] The success that Tarryn was teaching her daughter
[8:00] What’s unique for Dentistry
[10:08] What Tarryn learned about other’s journey to finding happiness
[14:18] Forgetting to give yourself permission to change your mind and think differently
[15:36] Have you dreaded going to work?
[16:11] On feeling unhappy and stuck
[19:45] The insecurities of successful people
[22:18] People influencing people
[25:25] What happens if you rub yourself off of Sunday to stress over Monday
[26:59] 2-poles of a magnet analogy
[27:40] Advice for people who feel trapped
[31:25] Protect your important block of time
[32:41] Permit yourself to infuse happiness in your day — no matter what it is
[35:51] Where to find more of Tarryn and her podcast
[37:35] Outro
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Do you know how you play life? Are you someone who plays the game of life as “hide-and-seek” or like “Jenga”? More often than not, people tend to just hide away and wait for things to play out to their advantage. The question is, does playing hide-and-seek make you and the others around you happy? In today’s episode, John Laurito urges his listeners to play the game of life like Jenga, so tune in to know why.
Show notes:
[1:45] “You are always one decision away from changing your life.”
[2:23] How people play life
[3:28] Play life strategically
[6:00] Outro
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Beyond pushing the team to meet goals and stay engaged, a leader needs to watch out for member burnout signs. It’s essential to notice it right away because prolonging your team members’ burnout might lead to losing one or more. And guess who usually feels burnout? Yep, your top people! So if you recognize any of the three things that John Laurito mentions in today’s episode, then start checking in on your members now, before it’s too late.
Show notes:
[1:30] The different work capacities
[2:45] Fear that a leader will lose confidence if you say NO
[4:01] Be careful of burnout
[4:53] Three signs that someone is at the brink of burnout
[6:50] Who usually gets burnout?
[8:55] Final thoughts
[10:24] Outro
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Today's episode is very insightful and inspiring as John Laurito talks to the Chief Administrative Officer at Applied Insight, Kim Parker. They spoke about the importance of communication, creating culture and values, developing leaders, and leading through other people. If you are a leader, whether new or tenured, this episode is perfect for you.
Kim Parker has well over 20 years of experience supporting the Government Contracting Industry in Policy, Functional Development, Change Management, and Integration and Leadership. As the CAO at Applied Insight, she developed and currently leads the Program Administration Center of Excellence (PACE) Team, which leverages various support functions to allow AI Program and Proposal Execution to out-“PACE” the competition. Her leadership philosophy is “pay it forward” to recognize those who supported her throughout her career and set her on many paths towards achieving her goals.
Show notes:
[2:21] A little bit about Kim Parker, what she's done and what she does now
[3:23] From a leadership standpoint, what's Kim's biggest challenge?
[5:04] The culture after a merger
[7:16] Beginning with the end in mind
[8:35] Let's dive deeper into the culture
[11:11] Leading leaders to lead and the importance of communication
[13:30] How to lead through other people
[17:10] Delegation, trust, and accountability
[19:04] What is TOO much?
[20:14] Skip level leadership and tread carefully in an open-door relationship
[24:23] Influencers and mentors
[29:35] Keys to great communication
[34:18] For early leaders, here's Kim's advice
[35:57] Outro
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In this episode, John Laurito, the host of Tomorrow’s Leader talks about the massive difference between leading and managing. Most would easily interchange these terms and roles without realizing that each holds very different responsibilities. As a business owner, do your leaders have the ability and competence to take your company where you want it to go? Because if they don’t, you need to figure something out and invest in your people. Make sure your leaders stay as leaders, and they don’t turn into managers.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:49] Let’s talk about the difference between managing and leading
[2:55] What does a leader do?
[3:19] What concerns a manager?
[5:00] Transformational leaders vs. transactional leaders
[5:50] The importance of 1%
[6:46] Subordinates vs. followers
[8:00] Leadership abilities matter in reaching a company's potential
[9:14] Final thoughts
[10:00] Outro
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In today's episode, John Laurito talks about the importance of inspecting your client process and making sure that you don't stray too far from the business's basics as a leader. Customer interaction is critical, and oftentimes, leaders lose sight of that. Keeping the business processes sailing smoothly and the internal team happy is crucial, but don't forget that client-facing processes are vital as well.
Show notes:
[1:45] An example of a company that lost touch with customer experience
[6:13] As leaders, how many times do you lose sight of the core of the business? How is the level of customer experience?
[7:18] Your product, no matter how good it is, will not sell if it's not led the right way
[8:00] Inspect the client process regularly
[9:30] Outro
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Successful teams aren’t multiples better than other teams, but they are just a little bit better in a LOT of areas. It’s your role as a leader to create that environment where members are prepared and trained for what may happen outside the office. So if you are leading a team, ask yourself if you’re doing anything to develop them. And if you are, is it enough to help them get results?
Show notes:
[1:00] Guess what? I’m in a kickball league
[5:21] Are you preparing your team for different scenarios that may happen in the real world
[7:14] What happens when leaders create a healthy level of anxiety
[9:08] As a leader, what are you doing to create an environment that develops your team members?
[10:23] Are you doing enough? Is it paying off?
[11:19] Outro
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I knew you were going to love the episode I did about the dumb things leaders say to their team members. So here are 3 more of those dumb things that may have been unintentionally said but create a massive impact on anyone who gets to hear it. Some of these are bad enough to make you scratch your head, but at the end of this episode, you are going to learn what NOT to say to your team members. If you have more, make sure to send it my way.
Show notes:
[1:15] “[Name] is getting a divorce. Don’t tell anybody because [Name] told me in confidence.”
[3:12] “Do as I say, not as I do.”
[4:55] Putting someone in a hot seat in a supposed recognition piece
[7:22] Outro
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Today’s guest is someone who is right up on my alley and I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode. Tim is just amazing and the nuggets of wisdom he shares are going to impact leaders tremendously. We dive deep into transformational leadership, what it means, and its importance especially during and after the pandemic. Make sure you don’t miss today’s episode and follow through on the action step.
Tim Cole is the founder of The Compass Alliance, a consulting and training company focused on enhancing individual and organizational performance. His background is in the Life Sciences industry, where he played an instrumental role in growing a small Midwest firm into one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – building a 38-year career in which he helped launch 6 of the most successful brands in the industry history.
But he points to his focus on people development as, by far, his greatest accomplishment – and the study of leadership, the passion that continues to drive him. His work in that arena has earned him multiple awards and commendations and he has contributed to numerous books and articles on the subject – having been published or cited in The Huffington Post, Money Magazine, CNBC, CEO Magazine, Fast Company, and The Financial Post among others. He is the author of The Compass Solution – a landmark book on assuming personal leadership in your life and career. Today, The Compass Alliance continues to build on a simple premise – transactional managers don’t move the world – but transformational leaders CAN.
To learn more please visit www.thecompassalliance.com
Email: tim.cole@thecompassalliance.com
Questions that Tim asks:
- Are you credible?
- Can you help make me better?
- Are you committed to a purpose that I can align with?
- Do you care about me?
- Can I trust you?
Show notes:
[1:54] Tim’s background in Life Sciences
[3:41] On influence and the leadership styles
[7:23] Leadership and credibility
[9:23] “I don’t know”
[10:41] The strength of good communicators
[13:46] Changing the mindset to become a leader — vulnerability
[17:16] Losing great people and disengagement figure after the pandemic
[22:53] Executive presence and building confidence
[29:01] Leadership takes a lot of shape and form
[34:03] Constancy of purpose
[35:33] The future of leadership
[39:35] How to build transformational leaders?
[45:21] Where to find more of Tim Cole?
[46:20] Final thoughts
[47:07] Outro
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Now here’s another topic that I’m very excited to share not because these comments are cool or okay to say, but because of the wisdom we can get out of them. Here are the five things that I’ve heard leaders say that made me really scratch my head. I’m not saying that these leaders or anyone who might’ve said something demotivating, demoralizing, or just outright dumb are bad leaders. They probably said these out of exasperation or in the heat of the moment without realizing the effect of what they were saying. I’m sharing this today (and probably more in the future) to keep us all aware of how our words can greatly impact our members. So always choose your words wisely.
Show notes:
[1:37] “We could do $10M in your region, without you there.”
[4:29] “The more advertising (lead generation) we do, the less you (team members) work.”
[8:35] “If you don’t do XYZ, I’m not going to be able to pay my mortgage.”
[11:00] “Don’t listen to [Name]!”
[13:57] “That’s the dumbest question I’ve ever heard.”
[16:23] Outro
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I am very excited to have Jay Allred in today’s episode. He is the President of Source Media Properties, which includes three local news sites, a full-service digital marketing agency, and an artificial intelligence startup. He runs a local news organization which is very different from most media organizations you’ve seen. He has built it based on values and this approach has proven successful so make sure to stay tuned if you’re interested to learn how Jay did it.
Jay Allred is an entrepreneurial and creative executive with over fifteen years of experience successfully selling to high-level executives/owners while managing both small and large teams. Jay is a consistent revenue producer with exceptional skills in prospecting, qualifying, and closing new customers.
He is an engaging and articulate person with highly trained listening skills. Exceptional record of earning profitable new business and retaining it through top-drawer customer service. A respected leader who builds teams based upon fairness and clear expectations. Highly professional, yet accessible.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-allred-ohio/
Richland Source: https://www.richlandsource.com/
Source Members: https://www.sourcemembers.com/
Source Brand Solutions: http://sourcebrandsolutions.com/
Show notes:
[2:50] All about Richland Source
[6:22] The risk that this local media took and the astonishing result
[8:51] Did they ever second guess their decisions?
[11:57] The role of the leader in building a value-driven team
[15:28] How the team protects their organization's culture
[22:37] Journalism WITH you vs. TO you
[27:31] Complicating the Narrative
[36:25] The changes in the media industry
[43:11] A dark time for local media
[47:36] Well worn path
[48:40] The importance of stepping back as a leader
[52:44] Where to find more of Jay and his company?
[54:00] Outro
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As your organization becomes bigger, it’s easier to make decisions that will ultimately make a negative impact on large groups of people. Today’s topic is something that happens to growing companies and more often than not, as leaders, you find yourself wondering how to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Show notes:
[0:48] Storytime: “shocking” experiment
[6:00] Fascinating results
[6:50] Big takeaway from this crazy experiment and what does this have to do with leadership
[8:45] In reality, if leaders are not present or have relationships with their people, painful decisions are easily passed without much thought
[9:05] What abstraction is
[10:40] Be deliberate in keeping your culture even as your organization grow
[12:51] Outro
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If you are working in an organization that values a culture of sharing information and collective learning — cherish it and use it to your advantage. Get as much as you can from this culture and share as much as you can as well.
As a leader, there are things that you do that create silos unintentionally. This episode is a challenge for you to take a look at your organization and see where there are silos. Ask yourself what might have caused these and figure out ways to pull back the curtain.
Show notes:
[0:47] Here’s a cool story about a culture of sharing
[4:48] If there are organizations that are successful, there are also others that struggle with breaking the silos
[6:46] Leaders do things unintentionally that keeps silos up
[8:28] How easy or hard is it for your members to reach out to other teams in the organization?
[9:37] Communicate your expectations, reinforce and reward
[11:02] Take down the silos in your organization
[11:43] Outro
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One of my favorite topics that might cover more than just one episode, so make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so you’ll be notified when new episodes are up.
So for today’s episode, I wanted to talk about integrity in the business, organization or your team. As a leader, you will face situations where your people may do something that’s against the code of ethics or not aligned with your company values. Simply put, something that’s out of integrity. As a leader, it is your responsibility and obligation to send the right message to your team with your actions. Don’t handle it behind closed doors because you are going to regret it one day, trust me.
Show notes:
[1:42] November 2010 tragic story
[5:40] Blockbuster video and how they earned
[10:43] Here’s an extreme example
[13:25] One time in my career that bothered me
[17:49] Integrity is important!
[18:20] Outro
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One of the things that we’re missing in this “virtual” world is the absence of physical touch or presence. For those of us who are “people” persons, this is very challenging. As a leader, it’s your job to bring people together, and sometimes communicating solely on emails or text isn’t going to help you achieve that goal. Here’s me sharing what we can do as leaders to alleviate this problem in a time when physical touch is difficult to do.
Show notes:
[1:23] Oxytocin 101
[2:16] We can’t rely on technology
[4:15] Never handle a conflict in an email
[5:26] Have people turn on their cameras when on a virtual meeting
[7:00] Have you misread a text message?
[8:43] Outro
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As a leader, I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of getting pushback from your team members when changes are being rolled out. In today’s episode, I want to ask you who are you getting feedback, thoughts, and opinions from? Whose voices are you listening to for advice and guidance?
Here’s a pro tip: bring in your top people and pass the ball around. Make sure to include them in the conversation. When you roll out the changes, these people will feel better about it knowing that they were part of the planning process. You don’t need everyone to agree with the decisions that you make because that will almost always be the case, but make sure to take the time to explain so you'll get their support --- which is very important.
Show notes:
[1:14] What I want to share in today’s episode
[2:50] Compensation plan changes receiving major pushback
[5:05] Where is the feedback coming from? What your top people may feel about it
[7:42] One of the biggest mistakes companies make when making major changes
[9:51] How a company that runs very tightly may look like
[14:16] As a leader, who are you soliciting feedback from?
[16:10] Outro
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“You have what you need if you know what you have.”
I’ve been in this coffee shop for a couple of months now and I love how the owner of Ashley’s Harvest Moon Bakery and Cafe turned this shop around. You know me, I love turnaround stories and leaders who are able to pivot their business, especially during the pandemic. This coffee shop has been a favorite ever since I moved to Holly Springs, NC and so I was very excited to get to know the owner and interview her. I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Ashley Heister and how this really young woman made this business successful through great leadership.
More about Ashley and her cafe:
Ashley Hiester is a small business owner out of Holly Springs, North Carolina. As someone who grew up in NC, it’s amazing to see how much has changed for the better. She has a few years of working in the restaurant industry and absolutely loved it. At a young age, she found cooking and baking to be a huge passion of hers. She also loves engaging and interacting with people. The opportunity to acquire Harvest Moon in July 2020 allowed her to do both of her passions for a living.
Ashley’s Harvest Moon is a bakery-cafe and coffee shop with decadent food and amazing locally roasted coffee. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back. We hope to see you soon!
Check out Ashley’s socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hiester/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvestmoonbakery/
Show notes:
[3:02] Who is Ashley and how things started for her
[4:20] How Ashley turned around the coffee shop quickly and how COVID played a role in the shop’s success
[7:17] Her insecurities as a young leader and business owner
[10:10] The challenges that come with leading already talented people and creating core values
[13:28] Their core values at play
[18:01] Handling new hires and surrounding yourself with the right people
[22:16] Ashley’s vision of Harvest Moon and the hardest part of the business in 2020
[25:15] Morning rituals to kickstart Ashley’s day
[28:50] Treat your staff like family
[30:57] Receiving customers’ feedback and missed opportunities
[33:43] How social media made a huge difference and receiving bad reviews
[37:51] Marketing vs. management
[40:26] Final thoughts: do it and take risks
[42:06] Outro
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Providing leadership to your boss is an essential ingredient in a winning organization, but it should be done the right way. In today’s episode, I share the importance of leading up and what NOT to do when leading up.
On the other side of the table, as the leader of the team or organization, you should create an environment that allows people to feel comfortable in providing leadership to their leader. I also share what you can do as a leader to ensure that this culture exists and is palpable in your organization.
Show notes:
[0:52] The concept of leading up
[2:00] What NOT to do when it comes to leading up
[6:30] Our realization and the importance of leading up
[7:43] Who is responsible for creating the culture of leading up?
[8:55] The two choices that you (as the leader) can make
[10:43] Outro
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Knowing which type of organization you are developing is very important because it could spell either success or disaster. It’s also important to understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of building a rules-based or culture-based organization. There will be certain businesses that will work way better with a rules-based setup, but more often than not, a room for your people to grow and feel empowered will ultimately lead to success.
Show notes:
[2:35] When rules hamper performance and growth
[4:05] Too many rules can be limiting
[7:04] When organizations make a great job of building a right culture
[9:42] Driving the right culture allows people to make better decisions
[12:38] What organization are you developing?
[15:23] Outro
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What does it take to keep a business running successfully in the midst of a pandemic? How do you build a winning culture and how do you keep great people? Today I am joined by the owner of Homegrown Pizza in Holly Springs, North Carolina, Dan Henry. He offered some great insights on running a business and keeping it successful during the pandemic, how to be able to get a good work-life balance, leading by example, and keeping your people engaged.
Who is Dan Henry:
Dan has been in the restaurant business and after a year he started an Italian restaurant near the airport at Sorrento. In November 2002, he took over Homegrown and even won HS chamber Small business of the year in 2003.
If you are anywhere near Holly Springs, North Carolina do check out Homegrown Pizza.
Web: http://www.homegrownpizza.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomegrownPizza/
Show notes:
[2:03] Who is Dan Henry and how he got to where he is now?
[4:08] The status of the restaurant he bought
[9:06] Henry’s edge over business owners who didn’t make it
[13:27] On having a great culture and how to find hard-working people
[18:46] On handling a business during the pandemic
[21:23] Taking things day-by-day
[25:25] Henry’s vision and plans for the business
[28:50] Work-life balance and giving their people room to take responsibility and ownership
[33:58] A quick and funny story of John’s first experience of Homegrown Pizza
[37:24] Dan’s recommendation from their menu
[38:28] Final words of wisdom
[40:26] Outro
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“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” - J.K. Rowling
I wanted to share with everyone this presentation that I did for LAMP Main Stage where I spoke to a very large audience. In the beginning of this episode, I also talked about what transpired prior to my presentation and how I talked myself into calming down. More importantly, in this presentation, I talked about what hinders a leader from performing their best. Also, if you’re not watching this on YouTube, I highly suggest you do!
Show notes:
[3:35] Start of presentation
[6:35] The small difference makes a huge impact in the end
[7:25] Focus LESS on your weakness
[10:50] People care too much about what others think
[13:06] Use of the same leadership style for everybody
[14:59] The cork test: watch the full video version of this episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJXdFTRgrIIW3WcXm2v83g
[17:56] Outro
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Today’s topic is something that’s very critical for leaders to understand. I’ve seen different versions of this happening, but ultimately it starts with exactly the same thing --- not getting the most from your top members. In order for A-players to stay in your organization, they need three things: have the opportunity to grow, feel that they’re making an impact, and feel valued and recognized.
If your top players do better, it will create a huge impact because they will raise the bar and set the pace for your entire organization. It will cause a ripple effect for the other team members to emulate.
Show notes:
[1:10] What do you do with the talents you hire?
[2:04] What made me talk about this today?
[4:40] The problems with this scenario
[8:00] Two things that can possibly happen
[9:13] Too many rules or parameters that leaders give their talents
[10:20] Leaders don’t empower their A-players enough
[13:07] Outro
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I love having business owners as guests in this podcast especially those that have pivoted their way through the pandemic. Today is no different and I’m certain you are going to love this episode.
Crystal Herring and her husband owns CrossFit Contrivance and while there are quite a few CrossFit businesses around their area, theirs is one of the most successful ones. We talk about how she navigated the business during the pandemic, how to build a winning team, the importance of transparency, the power of community, and how to lead through uncertainty, just to name a few. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy this episode and don’t forget to check out CrossFit Contrivance.
More about Crystal:
Experienced professional with a demonstrated background working in the financial services industry. Strong business development, financial services, specifically client service in the boutique advisory sector. A successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry.
Where to find Crystal Herring and her business:
Website: https://www.crossfitcontrivance.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitContrivanceAPEX
Show notes:
[2:26] What is CrossFit and the community around it?
[3:44] How is CrossFit different from a regular gym
[5:13] On CrossFit being intimidating, but has a good retention rate
[9:04] How Crystal started with CrossFit and her biggest learning when she opened the business
[13:45] “Build people and the people will help build your business.”
[15:23] Biggest leadership challenge and how to attract great people?
[18:40] On building a tight-knit community
[19:53] Taking setbacks personally and letting go of those who aren’t a good fit
[22:43] Their obsession with their clients is the reason for their success
[27:10] On building a winning team and showing your expectations from the onset
[30:02] Navigating through the pandemic and being transparent
[38:21] Crystal’s vision
[39:46] Where to find Crystal and her company
[40:30] One-piece of advice from Crystal
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“What we measure we tend to do really well with.”
I have a very special guest today! He is an actor, businessman, retired professional bodybuilder, and former politician, and my childhood hero. Make sure to tune in to hear what he thinks about visibility and clarity.
On a serious note, I wanted to bring this topic to light because it’s an occurrence I’ve seen in some leaders and organizations. They don’t show or make visible performance results or numbers in fear that their people won’t appreciate it. Guess what? Those who don’t want their numbers shown are the same people who aren’t productive or who aren’t doing well. As a leader, if you have this mindset, you’re missing the boat on an opportunity to challenge your team and allow your people to grow.
Show notes:
[1:38] I have a very special guest who came into the studio
[2:28] What my special guest thinks about visibility as a performance enhancer
[4:44] What is visibility?
[6:39] Here’s another great example
[10:27] Realizations
[12:35] Leaders, do your people know what success looks like?
[14:07] When you make things visible, your people are going to perform so much better
[16:10] Episode wrap up
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“If you can not change the people, you have to change the people.”
I wanted to talk about a topic that applies to many of the leaders out there, and yes, including myself. I’ve been in this boat some time ago so that’s why I feel urged to share it with everybody.
Have you ever had that team member who sticks out like a sore thumb? One who doesn’t take feedback openly yet doesn’t improve despite the coaching. I can go on and on, but I’m pretty sure you already know who I mean. Keeping this type of member for too long comes with a cost and that’s what I’ll be sharing today. Let me know if you’ve experienced this and what did it cost you?
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:03] ONE key problem in organizations
[2:03] Do you have a poison pill in your organization?
[3:51] The cost of keeping the wrong people for too long
[5:45] As a leader, you have to be reality-based
[7:04] Time taken away from your A-players and time away from more important things
[7:34] The standards of the organization drop
[8:05] Negativity and frustration builds up
[10:09] Final thoughts
[11:59] Outro
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When you lead yourself effectively, it will make leading others easier. The first step in doing this is to live in alignment and my guest for today is an expert on that. Lauri Andreacchio is the host of Off the Mat as well as a Yogini and teacher. We talked about the visualization/relaxation techniques that Lauri studied and mastered to help her stay calm during stressful situations. More importantly, we talked about the power of living in alignment, what it means and why it’s important. Make sure you stay tuned.
More about Lauri:
Ever since she was a kid, she has always loved creating things, being creative, and being active. She was very independent --- her famous words were “I can do it myself!”; Even if she really couldn’t. Her interests were diverse and she was always looking for creativity, variety, beauty & joy in life. As an adult, started her own design/sign company. She discovered Yoga and was hooked! Naturally, she wanted to share what was helping her so much, so she got her first certification and began teaching. She was doing her best to live “from the heart” and help others along the way.
A few months after giving birth to her second child, she underwent emergency open-heart surgery to repair a deteriorated mitral valve. Thanks to family and friends’ support, she was able to get through the crisis. Utilizing lots of deep breathing, visualization, alternative medicine, etc., she began to heal. She now continues to live a life of service to others.
Where to find Lauri Andreacchio:
Website: https://www.lauriandreacchio.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kalisoulartandyoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaliSoulArtandYoga/
Off the Mat: https://www.lauriandreacchio.com/off-the-mat
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:34] When Lauri was first introduced to the concept of living in alignment
[6:33] On practicing breathing techniques to achieve calmness
[9:29] Mindfulness — what is it?
[12:47] The effects of social media on alignment
[14:37] What is living in alignment?
[16:47] Taking a breath, literally
[21:19] Great tip when speaking in public
[24:47] How to slow your mind down?
[27:10] Lauri and her yoga practice
[31:25] On encouraging others to do yoga
[34:48] The birth of Off the Mat
[38:02] “If it doesn’t make you smile, why do it?”
[39:47] Final words of wisdom
[42:51] Outro
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Every leader out there may have experienced this problem one too many times in their career. It’s having to deal with an uncoachable team member. However, more often than not, it is simply the leader’s perception that someone is uncoachable. In today’s episode, I share some tips and tricks to breakdown the walls for you to be able to coach someone who you think is uncoachable.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:34] When leaders make the decision that someone is uncoachable
[2:09] Being coachable comes down to TWO things
[3:05] Hiring the wrong coach
[5:51] The better you get, the more you need outside advice
[7:16] Reasons why someone may not be coachable
[9:52] As a leader, look in the mirror: are you approaching the person the right way?
[12:10] The best ways to approach a coaching relationship
[15:54] “Meet them where they want to be met”
[16:59] Ask them what’s important to them
[18:20] Show them how you can provide value
[19:11] Outro
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Today’s guest came highly recommended because of her track record as a leader and coach of a Cross Country Team. As I always say, you don’t have to run a business or be part of a corporate organization to be a leader. Today’s episode is going to prove just that.
Coach Kimberly Henry is the Head Women's Track and Field Coach at Holly Springs High School. We talked about turnaround, culture, leadership and so much more. You are going to find this episode inspiring, so make sure you stay tuned.
Who is Kimberly Henry:
With the exception of a few years in my 20s, I have been an avid runner for the past 30+ years. I was the distance coach for the Town of Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Track and Field team for three seasons, getting ready to start my 8th season coaching the Holly Springs High School Track & Field team, and I’m currently finishing my 9th year of coaching the Holly Springs High School XC team. In 2011, I earned my USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification and I earned my USATF Level 2 Youth Specialization Coaching Certification in 2013. I was named Girls SWAC XC Coach of the Year in 20I7. I am pretty passionate about running and love to share that with kids and adults alike.
Show Notes:[0:00] Intro
[2:19] How Kimberly started with cross country and how she found joy in it
[5:30] Her advice on people wanting to start running
[6:25] At what point did Kimberly started to think about coaching others?
[10:47] What she got into in 2012 and the importance of setting expectations
[19:55] The importance of creating a taste of success
[21:46] On kids starting to take on leadership
[29:29] On staying in touch
[30:45] The cross country culture
[32:19] Kimberly winning Coach of the year
[35:37] How to keep motivating and pushing your team?
[39:32] Kimberly’s vision
[43:31] Advice for the year ahead: find your happy place
[46:45] Outro
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Coaching is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I feel for the leaders who had or are having a hard time coaching others because I did too. I had to be coached in order to effectively coach others.
So in today’s episode, I share a coaching experience I recently did with my son. But unlike the coaching sessions I did before this was me teaching my son how to drive a stick shift. That experience made me realize how important it is for leaders to pause and think through each and every step to be successful at something. Stay tuned and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] One of the most challenging parts of leadership
[2:02] Here’s a quick example of me coaching someone
[5:56] The 4 different competency levels — make sure you write this down
[8:57] Leaders don’t take a step back
[11:00] You need to get the “feel” for things
[13:14] The key to helping your mentee succeed
[15:18] It’s important for leaders to do the task
[18:18] Episode wrap up
[19:18] Outro
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What does being a soccer team captain and goalie during a penalty kick have to do with today’s episode? A LOT!
This game reminded me of a leader’s role in setting the organization’s culture to do what it takes for the team to succeed with or without acknowledgment. If you are looking for people to promote in your organization, look for someone who is similar to this team’s captain. He shared a piece of information that gave someone else the boost of confidence to make the team win.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] An awesome story behind this podcast episode
[6:28] What my friend’s captain told him that gave him the confidence?
[7:56] What does this story have to do with leadership?
[8:52] How I used to struggle with a certain level of competitiveness
[9:49] Key takeaways
[11:22] As a leader, when was the last time you told your team about your expectations when it comes to teamwork?
[12:34] A leader’s most important job is…
[14:10] Episode wrap up
[14:50] Outro
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Today I’m sitting down with Erika Del Sordo who is a former news reporter turned full-time voiceover artist and podcast host. She has the most soothing voice with a very inspiring story to tell. We touched on a lot of things that I’m sure will make you start to think about your dreams and passion. We talked about how Erika got to where she is, how it lead her to work for herself instead of others. We also talked about how the pandemic affected her work and her podcast show. Enjoy!
Let’s get to know Erika more:
Erika Del Sordo is a former traffic and news reporter from South Florida. She’s also been a voice artist for more than 20 years. She’s held various positions in radio and television, including writing for the morning show at NBC Universal Miami and reporting traffic on WSVN 7, a Fox affiliate. Erika also taught broadcasting and writing classes at the Miami Media School and has recorded regional radio commercials. You can hear some of her work on her website ErikaDelSordo.com.
After 15 years of traffic reporting on radio and television, she made the move to full-time voiceover work in North Florida in 2019. In March 2020, in the heart of the pandemic, her podcast was born – Today’s Talk with Erika. It’s the show that covers everything in our personal and professional lives.
Where to find Erika:
Website: https://todaystalkwitherika.com/ and https://erikadelsordo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysTalkWithErika/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikadelsordo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todays_talk_with_erika/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDelSordo
All-in-one Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/Todays_Talk_with_Erika
Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:35] Erika’s broadcasting career, how it started, what she did when she was younger, and her extreme shyness
[5:18] When Erika realized that she was supposed to “speak”
[7:47] Erika’s traffic reporter experience
[12:17] The pressure of Breaking News and thinking on your feet
[15:03] The show goes on and working on 7 jobs
[21:00] On getting a job as a news reporter and what it took for Erika to take the leap
[28:27] Let’s talk more about the voiceover industry
[35:25] Erika getting coaching
[39:02] How COVID affected Erika’s business and her podcast?
[40:28] Talking more about Today’s Talk with Erika
[44:39] Erika’s advice to everyone struggling during the pandemic and trying to find their footing
[46:16] Where to find Erika and her work
[47:48] Outro
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As a leader, when your weakness gets in the way of you reaching your potential it will significantly limit the growth and success of the organization. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, the company’s success lies in how great its leadership is. And in order for leaders to be their best, they have to work on their biggest restrictor. Today I share 3 Ds to help with that, so make sure you tune in.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:54] A really quick back story
[3:53] What does this story have to do with leadership
[5:20] Some great examples
[11:45] What the best organization is
[13:23] How do you solve your biggest restrictor?
[14:30] Delegate, develop, define and design
[18:26] Outro
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Before anything else, Happy New Year everybody. Thank you for supporting this podcast by subscribing, leaving 5 stars and reviews, letting me know what topics you want to listen to and sending in your questions as well. I am beyond excited to kickstart 2021 with all of you.
2020 was such a very different (crazy) year and I really hope it’s the ONLY crazy year we’ll ever have. Despite the madness that is 2020, it has been a great year for many of us. Tune in and join me as I share the top 10 things that I learned in 2020 and how it made that year, the best for some us.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:51] #1 The leaders that pivoted “quickly” did better overall
[3:12] #2 We tend to change “faster” than we give ourselves credit to
[4:07] #3 Leadership starts with YOU
[4:54] #4 Know-it-all leaders are long gone
[5:52] #5 Communication is crucial
[7:50] #6 Do what makes you happy
[10:30] #7 People who grew will think 2020 was great for them
[11:52] #8 Get out there, take a chance, and lead
[13:13] #9 Step outside your comfort zone
[15:55] #10 Don’t stay on a path simply because it’s what you know
[17:59] Outro
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Here’s another important topic that I want to discuss. In order to succeed in life or in business, you need to surround yourself with the right people. In today's episode, I share seven types of people that you should avoid. Make sure that you don’t have any one of these in your organization. In case you have a few of these in your group, I also share three options that you can do because, at the end of the day, you don’t want to pay the price for keeping these toxic people in your group.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:38] Problem magnets
[4:33] Drama kings and queens
[5:50] Head nodder
[7:12] Negative Ned and Nelly
[10:29] The self-promoter
[12:17] The pretender
[15:02] The know-it-alls
[18:10] If you have these in your organization, here are 3 options that you can do
[20:19] Outro
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It is an honor and a pleasure to have someone who is an inspiration to a lot of leaders, influencers, and podcast hosts --- Evan Carmichael. He is an author, leader, speaker, and influencer whose goal is to change the world by making others believe in themselves. Evan shares his journey and the seemingly slow progress of his YouTube channel which serves as a reminder for all of us, especially those who are still starting, to stay consistent and never give up. If Evan can do it, we can too! I hope you’ll enjoy this episode because it’s filled with nuggets of wisdom that we all need right now.
Who is Evan Carmichael:
Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuck called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him the modern-day Napoleon Hill. At 19, he built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 2 million subscribers and 300 million views, wrote 4 books, and speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't #Believe in themselves enough.
Where to find Evan Carmichael:Evan's website: http://www.evancarmichael.com/
Evan's FB - https://www.facebook.com/evan.carmichael
Facebook Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/
Get the book Built to Serve - https://evancarmichael.com/vip
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:30] Guest intro
[1:52] A day in the life of Evan Carmichael
[5:30] How Evan started
[7:58] Tips on growing your platform and Evan’s turning point
[12:49] What makes Evan unique from others
[16:05] What leaders need to be doing right now according to Evan
[18:59] On Evan’s new book: Built to Serve
[21:24] Where to find Evan on social platforms
[21:45] Evan’s world records
[23:48] Outro
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Today’s episode will go down in Tomorrow’s Leader’s history (for now) as the quickest yet most impactful episode that gets published ever! Before you listen to today’s episode though, grab a pen and paper or jot it down on your phone, whichever way is most convenient. Stay tuned for the 4 questions that when you give it your utmost thought and reflection will cause massive changes to help make 2021 your best year yet.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:15] Grab a piece of paper when you can
[1:55] The four questions you should ask yourself
[4:10] Episode wrap up (quick one right?)
[4:49] Outro
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I love to have business owners in the podcast talk about how they navigate their business throughout the pandemic. It’s very refreshing and inspiring to hear how they thrive and grow during a time that most owners are throwing in the towel. Today we are joined by Jennifer Rodriguez who is the owner of Think Holistic Fitness. A semi-private "women only" training facility that will help you achieve your personal goal of improved health, body appearance or physical fitness. Jennifer’s journey is simply filled with motivation, so make sure you don’t miss out.
Make sure you visit her website: www.thinkholisticfitness.com
Show notes:[0:00] Intro
[2:26] Where and how things started for Jennifer
[5:21] Experiencing pain, how the passion for music went away, and rehabilitating herself
[10:05] On starting her journey in physical fitness, finding herself and what she really wanted to do
[14:20] Who she loves working with
[20:15] Jennifer’s thoughts on anxiety
[24:09] On taking smaller goals and slowly working their way to big wins
[26:07] "The scale messes with people"
[29:38] Her business during the pandemic
[35:16] What is great leadership for Jennifer
[39:12] The vision for Think Holistic Fitness
[40:47] Where to find Jennifer
[41:42] What Jennifer does in a nutshell
[43:38] “Don’t wait for the perfect time”
[44:47] Outro
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Here’s a quick update and some reflection after hitting 100 episodes. I just want to take a moment to breathe in fresh air while being grateful for the things that came and those that will come. This year has tested, stretched, and stressed us all but this year has also given us the courage to try something new. To think creatively and be comfortable (or try to be) with change.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:03] Thank you for listening to 100 episodes!
[2:09] A moment of gratefulness and reflection
[3:45] Do something out of the box
[4:47] Think of what lies ahead and try something new
[5:38] Outro
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“You save a life of a child, you save generations.” - Dr. Andrea
Our guest for today is the first African-American female pediatric surgeon in the country and today, she shares how she leads as a surgeon and an educator. We talked about her clinical research efforts and how she has changed and saved lives. I really enjoyed this episode and I learned so much from Dr. Jordan and I am sure you will too.
Who is Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan?She is a Distinguished Professor of pediatric surgery and surgical oncology at the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital. She is the Surgeon-in-Chief of the UNC Children’s Hospital and the division chief of pediatric surgery at UNC. She has a basic science laboratory that focuses on rare sarcomas and also maintains clinical research efforts. She is nationally and internationally known for her work pioneering an operation known as HIPEC for children.
How to connect with Dr. Jordan?
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AHayesJordan
Show notes:[0:00] Intro
[2:13] Guest intro and Dr. Andrea’s background story
[4:54] On working with kids and kids with cancer
[10:37] It’s easier to connect the dots looking backward
[14:24] The number of lives saved
[17:08] Splitting time between teaching and surgery
[18:45] On being an educator
[20:11] Toughest part of the role: time
[21:56] What makes someone tomorrow’s leader?
[25:52] Acknowledging your blind spots
[29:22] On viewing, navigating, and leading through change
[34:29] Risk-taking as a leader
[36:53] Swimming on unchartered waters: Dr. Andrea's journey
[40:04] Words of wisdom from Dr. Andrea
[41:44] Where to find Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan
[42:42] Outro
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Are you the type of leader who does everything for the team? Like literally everything? Did you know being over protecting as a leader may cause more harm than good? Today I share a great analogy of how a perceived protective mechanism can actually be harmful to your organization similar to that of weight lifting.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:46] Fantasy football league problem: I need help
[3:00] Weight belt analogy
[5:46] What does this have to do with leadership?
[6:49] What leaders should realize in order to grow an organization?
[8:58] What my boss did for me to make me grow?
[10:02] My message to you: develop the other muscles
[10:45] What’s gonna happen to your top people if you keep protecting the organization or team too much?
[11:58] Outro
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Have you ever made a bad decision based on the short-term wins that resulted in losing long-term opportunities? That’s what I’m going to talk about today because of a recent experience that almost resulted in a loss, but made a turn for the better because of a good managerial decision. Stay tuned to find out.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:04] Storytime: shopping for golf clubs
[5:24] When things started to get bad
[7:40] A fortunate turn of events: the manager making the right decision
[8:58] The result of a good managerial decision
[10:00] What makes a good leader?
[10:36] Another story about someone not being upfront and transparent
[12:51] Being too focused on the short-term objective and losing sight of the long-term vision
[13:53] My challenge to my listeners
[14:34] Outro
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“Your talent can only take you so far, if you are a horrible individual no one is going to want to work with you anyway.” - Moe Taylor
It is a pleasure and honor to have my son’s best coach in today’s episode to talk to us about how leadership is very palpable even in the basketball field. Moe Taylor or Coach Moe is the Program Director at Prodigy Basketball Community for more than 12 years now who strives to help young boys and girls to become better players, students, and members of society. We talked about his history, on handling A+ players, sizing up someone’s potential and so much more. Even if you are not a basketball coach, I assure you that this is going to be an episode filled with great nuggets.
Check Moe and his company at www.prodigybasketball.com
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:52] Who is Moe Taylor and how he became a basketball coach?
[4:57] On developing listening skills and did he like coaching from the onset?
[7:15] On continuously getting coached
[8:40] The fine line between pushing too far and just enough
[10:22] An athlete’s character
[11:59] Dealing with an outlier
[13:34] Mindset is very important; do not be complacent
[16:47] Coaching on off-days and leveraging on your emotions
[21:24] How much of other people’s opinions should matter?
[23:53] The three things that Moe lives by as a coach
[28:26] Sizing up someone’s potential
[32:25] The importance of making a choice and not overthinking
[36:10] Moe’s perspective on gratefulness
[41:52] How to get in touch with Moe and his outreach program
[44:10] Final thoughts and nuggets to ponder on
[51:27] Outro
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“You don’t see the things that you’re gonna see when you’re sitting on the shoreline.”
I am beyond ecstatic to have made it to 100 episodes because statistics have shown that most podcasts don’t make it to more than 30. So in honor of that, I share my journey into becoming the John Laurito, your host of Tomorrow’s Leader in today's episode. It has been quite a roller coaster, but I am honestly glad to have made that one bold move 9 months ago. Hope you enjoy today’s very special episode.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:23] Interesting podcast stats
[4:39] Sharing a very personal story: the changes, the struggles, and the triumph
[8:15] My fascination with leadership books but didn’t know how to use the concepts in real life
[9:32] When did the wheels start turning?
[12:25] The three things your A-players needs
[16:58] “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” - Brian Tracy
[19:32] Fast forward to Feb. 14, 2020, and what COVID did to my business
[21:34] How things are going virtually?
[27:55] Where am I now in this podcast venture?
[29:39] Looking back and thinking about how life has changed just because of that 1 step
[35:20] Outro
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“Every breakthrough starts with brutal honesty.”
I recall a moment in my life when I was too thin to even defend myself from a headlock and didn’t feel too confident with my body and how skinny I was. I share how a particular event became the breakthrough that pushed me to change. How does this relate to leadership? Well, stay tuned to find out --- because you all know me by now, everything relates to leadership.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] My fascination with the concept of breakthrough
[9:38] How that headlock experience changed my life?
[10:05] How do breakthroughs happen in real-life and business?
[12:45] As a leader, are you communicating frequently? Are you present?
[14:36] Gaps can be easily solved if you are brutally honest and understanding your “why”
[18:55] Next episode’s teaser
[20:04] Outro
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Today’s story is all about your internal thermostat and how it can be a disadvantage, more often than not. My regular listeners all know me by now, that I share a story that happened in real life and relate it to a leadership lesson. And today is no different. Stay tuned to learn more about your internal thermostat and its possible effects on your leadership way of thinking.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:46] My book is coming out in the next couple of months
[2:18] Let me tell you a story…
[7:46] When things started to become a sh*t show
[8:48] What is an internal thermostat?
[12:00] A quick intro to the concept of breakthrough
[13:07] Self-awareness
[15:05] Interrupt the thought pattern
[15:33] Reframe your thinking
[17:27] Teaser for episode #100
[17:54] How to adjust your internal thermostat?
[20:07] Outro
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In today’s episode, I wanted to dive deeper and have a conversation about feedback. I get so many questions about this topic and rightfully so because giving feedback is the most critical and essential part of a leader’s job. So stay tuned as I share examples of how to give effective feedback, when to give one, and the whole message model that will help your virtual feedback process.
Show notes:[0:00] Intro
[0:48] What are we talking about in today’s episode?
[1:50] The problem with forced feedback i.e. annual performance review
[3:01] How often should leaders give feedback?
[3:59] Why is feedback critical?
[5:03] The one big obstacle leaders are having during this pandemic and how to give a good feedback in the virtual world
[11:29] Observations, thoughts, feelings, and actions
[13:45] What can you do with a member with problems outside work?
[17:28] Outro
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How many people do you know who left a stable job and followed their dreams? Elizabeth Caran took a big leap of faith from being a librarian and did what she wanted to do even as a child --- to become a travel agent. In today’s episode, we talked about following your dreams, overcoming challenges, influencing people, and building a team. We also talked about how this year (2020) gave her and her team the chance to grow as a company, expand their knowledge and be more prepared for the future.
To learn more about Elizabeth, her podcast and her company check out the links below
Social Media: simply search for “Outlander Travel”
Website: www.OutlanderTravel.com Podcast: Fly Away Podcast Email: info@outlandertravel.com
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:52] Who is Elizabeth and how she jumped ship to become a travel agent
[6:10] What about being a travel agent excited Elizabeth?
[9:48] Cash flow the first few months, initial experience and importance of networking
[12:09] When you are a great leader, people will follow you
[12:47] The impact of transparency, honesty, and passion
[14:48] How the Outlander came to be
[16:10] Luck and timing plays a huge role
[19:49] Pandemic caused a dark time for a travel agencies
[21:50] Types of travel that most would book for with Elizabeth and her team
[23:27] On her company’s growth and word-of-mouth, and asking for referrals
[26:35] How 2020 created a space for Elizabeth and her team to learn and expand their knowledge
[31:20] Elizabeth’s advice to other business owners and leaders
[34:30] Elizabeth’s vision for the company
[35:50] Fly Away Podcast
[38:11] Elizabeth and roller derby
[41:05] Where can people find Outlander Travel
[42:18] The importance of active listening and communicating with the team
[43:50] Outro
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“Sometimes, when people deserve it the least is when they need the hug the most.”
As a leader and influencer, you need to understand the role you have in your people’s growth and success. The tiny interactions that you share with your team might change the trajectory of their life. So make sure to take the time to talk to your team, your child, your students and tell them that they can do it. Who knows? Those quick interactions and pats in the back will be enough to turn the tide for someone.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:46] Story time: A conversation that changed the world
[4:00] What leadership really is
[7:10] The words from someone who didn’t know me that stuck with me
[9:10] Possibly missed opportunities
[11:40] A leader’s voice is powerful when you’ve earned respect
[13:18] Takeaway for this episode
[13:54] Outro
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What is it exactly that makes up a good leader? If you are part of a hiring team, what attributes should you be looking for? If you are someone who wishes to climb up the ladder, what are the things that you need to develop to become a successful, influential and empowering leader? Tune in to today’s episode as I share the 5 C’s that I look for in a leadership candidate.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:48] Story-telling time, this one is a bit cringe worthy
[4:38] The 5 C’s I look for in a leader to be
[5:03] Character - what you do when no one is looking
[6:42] Commitment - jump in with both feet
[8:55] Caring - for the people and the organization
[11:20] Competence - be good at what you’re doing
[12:28] Culture - embodies positive vibes
[14:07] Episode wrap up
[14:43] Outro
Episodes mentioned:
#59 - 5 Lessons From My Moving NIGHTMARE!
How to Expand and Increase Your Influence
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Today’s episode is a continuation of previous discussions around what tomorrow’s leader is. To recap, my definition of a tomorrow’s leader is a highly versatile leader who attracts and develops top A-level talent, and helps them and influences them to take actions around a compelling vision. Let’s focus on influencing or gaining more influence on your people because while it’s the most obvious it’s not the easiest. So which attribute are you currently working on?
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:48] Let’s continue the conversation about what tomorrow’s leader is
[2:00] Three attributes of an influential leader
[3:00] On building trust and being transparent
[4:45] Be who you really are — authenticity
[5:40] What is empathy?
[6:56] Understand and know your people on a personal level
[8:00] Challenge your top A-players
[9:00] Simplicity makes life easier not only for you but also for your team
[9:32] The magical question you can ask yourself and other people
[10:24] My ask and challenge to you
[10:56] Outro
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Today we are still going to talk about tomorrow’s leaders, but this time I am going to tell you about the key ingredients to attracting and developing top-A players. As always, these rules and lessons don’t only apply to organizations or businesses. Whatever you do in life whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a coach, this is for you.
What I talked about today:
[0:00] Intro
[0:48] The rules for attracting and developing top A-talents
[1:51] Importance of recruiting
[3:40] Steve Job’s 1 question that changed John Sculley’s mind
[4:17] What top A-players want
[4:26] Compelling vision
[5:18] Culture of high-standards
[6:55] A-players want to differentiate
[9:17] If they’re not growing, they are going
[11:37] The question that leaders shouldn’t be afraid to ask their top A-players
[12:38] Outro
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I get asked quite a lot what tomorrow’s leader is. Here’s my short answer to that: Tomorrow’s leader is a highly versatile leader who attracts and develops top A-level talent, and helps them and influences them to take actions around a compelling vision. In today’s episode, we are going to focus on what a “highly versatile leader” is. I also share a personal experience in a real-life situation so the concept is more relatable. I hope you enjoy this quick, but informative episode.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:44] What is tomorrow’s leader?
[2:47] Leadership versatility (one part) — diving deep
[7:14] 3 different choices for leaders when it comes to change
[13:10] Episode wrap up
[13:41] Outro
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In today’s episode, I share a story of when I went to a bar to eat a meal and was disappointed because amidst the reasonable number of servers, no one came to my seat to ask what I wanted. I realized what was happening --- and that’s what we are going to talk to about today. You know me, I share real-life scenarios to show you problems that arise in leadership and in organizations.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:54] Today’s story for context
[2:16] A common problem in business: diffusion of responsibility
[4:35] What situations in business or in your personal life does diffusion of responsibility come up?
[6:56] Think of how this affects your organization
[10:21] Episode wrap up
[11:04] Outro
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In today’s episode, I compare some of the leaders to flying an air balloon --- no control over the direction of where it is going. It is imperative for leaders to get a handle on the business’ numbers. They should have access to and interpret the data so they’ll be able to make sound decisions and create strategies for the business to succeed. More of that in this episode, so make sure you tune in.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:16] My hot air balloon experience
[5:45] What does this story have anything to do with leadership?
[9:20] What and why is it working — is important
[10:41] The vital stats in sales
[12:17] As a leader, which vital stat can you have an impact on?
[13:33] Numbers and strategies
[17:54] The biggest gaps that I see in some leaders
[19:36] Outro
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Today, I share a podcast episode that I was interviewed on and I had so much fun sharing my story and my passion for leadership. I was interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Westover of Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast as we talked about leadership shifts, recognizing leadership potential, and keeping your A-players in the organization. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and if you do, please don’t forget to leave a review.
Check out Dr. Jonathan Westover at www.innovativehumancapital.com
[0:00] Intro
[0:41] Jonathan Westover introducing me and the episode to his listeners
[2:45] How I started in the leadership career
[5:54] On COVID and being forced out of our comfort zones
[8:33] On leadership shift and tomorrow’s leaders
[13:45] Developing people and leadership philosophy
[18:42] Do you get uncomfortable giving feedback and being candid?
[20:26] Finding the potentials in people
[22:41] The stretch assignment
[24:20] What to do with overflowing talents
[26:28] Outro
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In today’s episode, I share a past memory of when enjoying rides at this park would always result in cuts, bleeds, and bruises. It was a place where people ended up dying and accidents constantly happen. Looking at a documentary about it would make you wonder, how did this happen? How did it get this bad? And that’s what we’re going to talk about today. In organizations, systems and processes turn for the worse because leaders slowly allow their standards to degrade. Tune in to learn how to avoid and even mend this issue.
[0:00] Intro
[0:46] Recommend watching: Class Action Park
[4:57] Why am I talking about this documentary?
[6:22] “How did we let this happen?” - I’ll tell you how
[7:38] As a leader, your actions or lack of it, is implied
[10:58] Keeping standards high is really exhausting, but the pay off is great
[12:18] High standards at Chick-fil-A
[17:03] Reach out if you have questions or want to talk more about this
[17:38] Outro
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Today we talk about the most important trait that a leader should have especially if you want to fully maximize your potential and get to the top. This skill set separates the elite leaders from the rest. I share the 3 things that you should do in order to hone your skill of leadership versatility. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and don’t forget to leave a review and topic recommendations.
Key takeaways:
[0:46] What this topic is all about
[1:29] Let’s define what leadership versatility is
[5:10] #1 Expand your horizon
[8:40] #2 Ask for feedback
[9:56] The 4 questions leaders should ask
[11:39] #3 Invest in your development
[13:31] Episode summary
[15:00] Outro
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Today’s episode is me being interviewed by a best-selling author and podcast host, Moin Zafar of Grow with Moin Podcast. We talked about leadership in organizations, the common problems leaders face, delegating, adapting to Covid, and so much more. I hope you’ll find this episode valuable and please give Moin’s podcast a visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-grow-with-moin-podcast/id1493681333
Key takeaways:
[0:00] Intro
[0:44] I’m being interviewed by Moin Zafar
[1:30] Sharing my origin story to Moin’s listeners
[2:45] The most common problems leaders face
[5:02] Advice for people who are starting off
[7:59] Learning is a journey and a process
[9:40] Delegate and develop
[11:55] The problem with not delegating
[15:10] On surrounding yourself with people who are better than you
[17:45] My biggest challenge
[19:50] On letting others see you as an expert despite your tenure
[21:35] Let’s talk about leadership and Covid
[23:50] Adapting to this pandemic
[27:20] On dealing with fear
[29:07] Outro
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In today’s episode, I share a couple of real-life situations that will showcase different scenarios and different applications of leadership styles. As a leader, one should master the art of adapting the style of leadership depending on the learner. I love this topic because this has helped me in developing other people, so I hope you get some form of value out of this episode.
Key takeaways:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] I would greatly appreciate it if you leave a review on any podcast platform you are on
[2:46] Some real-life scenarios to lay down some context
[12:31] Leaders: this message is for you
[13:46] Need more guidance or clarity on this topic? Reach out to me
[13:58] Summary
[15:25] Teaser for upcoming episodes
[15:49] Outro
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Today’s quick episode is brought to you by a beautiful view from the lake. Check this episode out on YouTube to see where I’m at.
I talk about the importance of making sure you, as their leader, are doing the right things to your A-players. I know I’ve talked about this at length in the past, but I wanted to share a real-life situation for more clarity. Remember that not investing in your top people or investing in the wrong people will have a huge impact on your organization. So make sure you do the things that I will mention in today’s episode.
Key takeaways:
[0:00] Intro
[0:44] Check out my YouTube channel to see where I’m at
[1:11] What are the right things to do with your top people?
[1:36] Why am I talking about this today?
[3:30] The cost of keeping mediocre people in your team
[3:51] CEOs and business leaders: listen to this
[4:25] Outro
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This is the first time I’ve had a comedian on this podcast and it was such a treat! Dusty Slay is currently in Nashville and has been on shows like Comedy Central, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. What I love about Dusty is how he has shown leadership in his life despite not being in a corporate world. This goes to show that leadership is not only about leading other people but also leading yourself.
Where to find Dusty Slay:
Website: dustyslay.com
TikTok: @dustyslay
IG: instagram.com/dustyslay
We're Having a Good Time podcast: dustyslay.com/podcast-1
Tour dates: dustyslay.com/tour-dates
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Intro
[0:36] Episode intro
[2:37] Does Dusty do virtual comedy?
[4:42] On getting his A-game with a small or “dead” audience
[7:20] Dusty’s history
[12:24] How he handles his “off” days
[14:45] How did Dusty get the Jimmy Kimmel show
[18:43] What it feels to do the late-night show?
[23:16] How Dusty remembers all his jokes during an hour show
[24:35] On preparing or creating his material
[27:18] On getting hecklers
[30:15] What happened after the Jimmy Fallon show
[32:19] Dusty’s shows late October - December 2020
[33:38] Where Dusty sees himself 3 years from now
[38:30] Challenges Dusty encountered
[40:06] The comedy community
[40:27] We’re Having a Good Time podcast
[43:19] Why Dusty doesn’t look too far into the future
[47:05] Advice on people who want to become a comic
[49:19] Where to find Dusty Slay
[51:43] Outro
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I have recently had the honor of being interviewed by a famous American beatboxer, musician, and speaker, Parker Kane. We had so much fun and imparted some great value in this episode, so I’m glad to be able to share it with you. Make sure to give Parker a visit and check out his amazing podcast, check him out at parkerkane.co.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Intro
[1:50] I share my story (and some fun facts) with Parker’s audience
[6:02] When I started to focus on leadership
[10:41] Is there a difference between leading others and leader yourself
[12:37] Are leaders really born and not made?
[14:41] Did we just talk about Simon Cowell?
[17:44] Are you authentically yourself? I shared how my life was when I was living 2 personas
[23:55] As leaders, do you stick to one leadership style or be adaptable?
[25:55] How to find out which leader you are?
[27:41] What can you start doing today to become a better leader?
[31:59] “You learn to play the tuba by playing the tuba”
[34:17] It’s the journey, not the destination
[35:57] Upbeat questions I answered
[38:47] A very special beatbox from Parker Kane himself
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Like a mirror, a leader is a reflection of his/her team. If you notice a change in your team’s performance or behavior, the first step is to look in the mirror. Evaluate yourself, your own performance, and your own engagement. In this episode, I share scenarios of how this exactly happens, so make sure you stay tuned.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:45] What are we going to talk about today?
[2:40] What’s the first thing that your team will notice if you, as their leader, starts to disengage
[4:28] As a leader, if you notice something is changing this is the first thing that you need to do
[5:13] If you want your organization to perform, here’s what you need to do
[6:28] Sharing another story related to this
[9:02] Conclusion and my question to you
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How often do I get to interview a leader who is also a pastor and someone who has made such an impact on so many people? In today’s episode, we are joined by Travis Hall who is also an upcoming author and podcaster. We covered so much great stuff today that I’m sure all of you are going to be left inspired and motivated to follow your dreams --- and that it’s never too late to work on yourself.
Where to find more of Travis Hall:
Web: cultivatemypurpose.com
IG: instagram.com/pastortravishall/
Apple Podcast: Transformational Truth with Travis Hall https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transformational-truths-with-pastor-travis-hall/id1534742199
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:16] Who is Travis Hall and how he started?
[3:50] What made Travis grab his first leadership book?
[5:46] Looking back at Travis’ personal growth
[8:52] The paradox of authenticity
[11:17] “Making room for the right people”
[14:14] Balancing life vs. finding the rhythm
[17:21] “You might be able to get through the door with skills but if you don’t develop character, eventually you’ll be shown the door.”
[17:54] Do people who don’t have a strong character know it?
[21:38] On leading a church
[25:10] What gives Travis the most satisfaction?
[26:25] On discovering Christ
[28:29] Church target metrics
[32:33] Finding the dry wood
[35:06] How to get your A-game even during your worst day?
[38:55] Does Travis get nervous before a service?
[44:44] Travis’ book: Seven Deadly Thoughts
[46:07] Podcast: Transformational Truth
[48:35] Words of wisdom
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Let’s talk about the blame takers in today’s quick episode. While there is nobility in that, there are also some disadvantages that may be detrimental to a person. The point of this is to remind you to focus your effort and attention on things that you can control instead of those that you can’t. This is me reminding you to use your energy efficiently.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:46] Two different types of people
[2:19] My perspective on blame takers
[5:56] What you need to do when overwhelmed with things that are out of your control
[6:55] What my point really is
[7:30] How much energy should you focus
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Oftentimes many of us find it hard to believe that we are worth more than what we perceive. We don’t see our value until someone else points it out. That’s what we are going to talk about in today’s episode because it’s important that you change the way you see your self-worth.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:46] Laying the context of this episode
[6:50] The moral of the story
[7:21] How to change your mentality about your self-worth?
[9:45] Ask yourself: what would you pay someone else to do what you do best?
[10:21] You have to be self-aware
[11:38] Have the heart of a social worker and a mind of a capitalist
[13:46] Surround yourself with the right people
[15:21] Task risks
[17:59] Quick summary
[18:25] I am here to help you
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Let’s talk about the sprint mentality: what it can do to your life or business and why I think it’s going to be beneficial for you to give it a try. Aside from it testing your limits, once you’ve accomplished something with maximum effort in a short span of time, you’ll get used to doing activities at higher levels. And trust me, the results are going to be exponential.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:38] What’s cool about Derek Yorek’s marathon story?
[3:22] Derek’s simple goal
[5:45] A guy who goes against conventional race strategies
[6:30] My takeaways
[8:34] Sprints allow you to realize what you are capable of
[11:10] How this applies in business and in life?
[12:37] How I applied the sprint mentality?
[14:14] What can you challenge yourself to do for a short period of time?
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An organization’s progress not only depends on its processes and operation. The effectiveness of a team plays a vital role as well. Today I share with you some of the things that I’ve seen leaders do that slow down an organization. If you are a leader and you do any of this, I hope that you reconsider and re-evaluate your processes and of course, yourself.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:47] What are we talking about today?
[2:17] Long meetings
[4:38] Useless meetings
[4:54] Too many people in meetings
[5:33] Too many approvers in a decision-making process
[7:01] No backup plans
[8:16] Not allowing decisions to be made
[9:13] Redundancies
[9:49] Leader is micromanaging
[10:45] Final thoughts
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As we work around this “new normal”, we try and make adjustments to any work-related activities including meetings and interviews that were once done in person. We are now doing most of them via Zoom (or whatever online platform you use). However, I have noticed a few common mistakes that can cause detrimental effects on the overall experience. Thankfully, these common mistakes can be easily rectified if only we know that we are doing them.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:45] Today’s episode is brought to you by…
[1:40] Video issues: poor lighting
[3:05] Audio problems: microphone levels too low, background noise
[4:35] Camera position
[6:04] Background
[7:12] Notifications on your computer
[8:03] Eye contact
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You are going to enjoy this episode as we talk to someone who is a great speaker and storyteller. Our guest for today is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and sales expert. He is none other than, Michael Altshuler. He helps individuals and organizations reach their goals both professionally and personally.
We talked about his experience in a TV show, how we managed to get in, the lessons he learned. He also shares some very deep story that I am certain we are all going to learn something from. You are definitely in for a treat, so make sure you stay tuned.
Where to find Michael Altshuler:
Website: www.michaelaltshuler.com
Email: Michael@michaelaltshuler.com
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:57] If Michael looks familiar (if you’re watching this on Youtube) here’s why
[3:06] His American Gladiator experience
[7:25] Be willing to do things that others aren’t willing to do
[10:13] What happened after the show?
[12:08] On selling his copier company
[14:16] What do top-notch leaders do now that are different
[16:51] The most beautiful thing a leader can do
[19:27] The permanent changes that Michael sees
[22:35] Tip(s) for people who are doing their business over Zoom
[28:00] “Train your people well so they can leave your company. Treat them well so they never do.” - Richard Branson
[31:40] Just do one thing better each day consistently
[34:29] “The bigger the ‘why’, the bigger the ‘try’.”
[36:45] Two powerful forces in the world
[38:48] Ask yourself, “What do you stand for as a leader?”
[42:23] Michael shares a very sensitive life story
[47:35] Michael’s challenge for all leaders
[49:29] What keeps Michael busy these days
[51:20] Where to find Michael?
[54:00] Episode wrap up with a poem: The Dash by Linda Ellis
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What do you need to do to continue stretching your top people and help them grow? If you do not foster an environment that promotes growth, your A players will soon leave you. As a leader, it is your responsibility to provide the challenge while ensuring that in the event they fail, it’s not going to be detrimental to them, the team, and the business.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:46] What are we talking about today?
[2:48] Leaders sometimes give their best people an opportunity that isn’t challenging enough
[3:27 Examples of when the above scenario will backfire on leaders
[4:33] Flying a plane analogy
[5:36] Give your A players an opportunity to succeed or fail
[7:50] Final thoughts and wrap up
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Today I share with you a conversation I had with one of my clients and it had something to do with our topic of discussion from previous episodes. We are going to talk about how to keep your "A" players in your team. All of us would love to hire and keep "A" players, so we have to make sure we also do everything as a leader to keep them excited and feel valued, so make sure you tune in.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:45] What are we talking about today?
[1:30] 3 reasons why A players would leave a company or team
[3:14] One of my clients shared this question about a relatively new, but A player on the team
[4:50] 3 different answers to this dilemma
[6:56] Example of how a leader can turn this into a win-win scenario
[8:53] Episode wrap up
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“Depression grows in darkness, but it multiplies in silence.”
Our guest for today is a former Division 1 athlete who once had an incredible journey as a football player but his life turned upside down when he started making bad decisions. He went into a deep depression to the point that his own mother had to beg him to seek help. But as they say, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and this story is no exemption. I’m sure you’re going to love this episode, so make sure you stay tuned.
Where to find Darryll Stinson:
Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com/
Second Chance Athletes website: https://www.secondchanceathletes.com/
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:49] One thing that Darryll didn’t do when he was younger
[2:38] Getting to know Darryll more
[6:05] “Unprocessed pain usually becomes ill-processed pain.”
[14:08] “When identity is tied to your activity, you’ll make dumb decisions.”
[17:26] How his depression started?
[20:27] Darryll surrendering to his faith
[24:39] On finding your purpose
[26:42] Daryll’s core belief
[27:45] Ask yourself: What in life bothers you the most?
[32:42] Operating from passion vs. fulfilling a purpose
[37:55] Talking more about Daryll’s book that’s coming out this October 20th
[40:09] His book’s intended audience
[42:22] “Your best days are not behind you, they’re in front of you.”
[47:40] How to get Daryll’s book?
[48:15] Final thoughts: “A key to your victory isn’t understanding everything, it’s actually just calling for help.”
[49:40] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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Self-awareness is a skill that allows you to focus on your thoughts or actions and determine how aligned those are with your values. An instance or experience that will result in a heightened awareness is a catalyst for a change in your performance. This is one quick, but enriching episode, so make sure you stay tuned.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:06] An example of a person who is ULTRA authentic
[2:25] Text message I received from my friend of a great example of tweaking your environment to get a better result/experience
[4:13] What are we talking about today?
[5:34] Quick storytime with John
[9:54] When emotions are high; self-awareness goes down
[12:46] The importance of building your awareness
[13:22] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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Today’s episode is another one of those storytimes with me. I talk about authenticity and share experiences that show two sides of the authenticity coin. More importantly, tune in to see how this relates to leadership and on how you can become a great leader.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:49] Storytime with John
[8:55] Why are we talking about this?
[9:27] Real-life situation regarding authenticity in the workplace
[13:30] My lightbulb went off
[14:13] What happened the moment I started to become my authentic self?
[14:48] Wrapping up this podcast with some food for thought
[15:53] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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“Hard work pays off.”
Indeed it does! That’s what we are going to talk about today with a very special guest — Jeremy Laynor. He is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Providence Medical Technology. We talked about what makes for a good leader, the importance of transparency, and so much more.
Be on the lookout for Jeremy’s book: www.thepointguardapproach.com
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:30] Guest introduction
[2:40] Getting to know our guest more
[5:45] What acting workshops taught Jeremy — aside from acting?
[7:12] The biggest gig Jeremy has gotten
[13:45] What a party at the Playboy mansion looks like?
[15:05] The trigger for Jeremy’s career shift
[17:11] What the first couple of years was like for Jeremy at Cardinal?
[20:00] Was Jeremy looking at landing a leadership role?
[21:50] Advice for those who want to move up to a leadership position
[26:18] On developing and building high-performing teams
[31:16] When working with other leaders: how to teach someone transparency and authenticity?
[38:34] How do you know when to keep working on somebody or when to pull the plug?
[41:50] The Point Guard Approach book
[45:21] Episode wrap up and final thoughts
[47:25] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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For part 2 of this series, I will share more questions that you should ask if you are running an organization, developing leaders, and doing performance management, just to name a few. These questions are really going to open yourself and others for opportunities to grow, allow you to think, and will help make you a better leader.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:55] Quick recap
[2:40] What have you done to try to solve the problem already?
[4:03] If roles were reversed, what would you do?
[5:54] Are you okay if I’m calling you out when I see you do things right or wrong?
[8:05] After a setback or failure — What did we learn from this? What would I have done differently if I can turn back time?
[11:03] How can we do this with fewer steps or in less time?
[12:52] How can I help?
[13:35] Why?
[14:06] What is the biggest obstacle that you are facing right now?
[15:05] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2-part series (possibly 3) of great questions that you should start asking yourself. As a leader, why is this important? It’s because the best leaders are those that ask the really great questions. So make sure you stay tuned.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:41] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
[3:45] If we were sitting here 3 years from today, looking back, what happened for you to be happy with your progress?
[5:23] The one thing that you can do such by doing it, everything else becomes easier and unnecessary
[7:31] If you had zero chance of failure, what would you do?
[8:57] What rules should we break?
[14:14] If the top person in my company came to take over my position (leader/manager), what would they do differently?
[16:26] What’s the objective of this call or meeting?
[16:55] Think - Feel - Do
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If you’ve been following this podcast for some time now you’d know that I talk about leadership in all facets. Whether it’s leading a company, an organization, a business, and yourself. In keeping with that theme, we are joined by Alex Ave-Lallemant who is the new Consular Section Chief at the US embassy Zimbabwe. He has worked as a Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat for the US for the last 20 years.
In this episode, we talked about what leadership looks like in his line of work and how to lead different types of people, different cultures, and different situations. We also covered transparency, delegation, and setting proper expectations. There’s so much to learn from this episode, so make sure you stay tuned.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:45] What is it that Alex does?
[3:30] The importance of consular work
[4:37] Alex around the world: where has he been to and his favorite place?
[9:10] How Alex leads effectively?
[14:08] “Leader or not a leader, you are still a person — you feel things.”
[16:27] Leadership experience at Afghanistan
[20:23] How does Alex allow the team to take risks?
[22:23] What Alex thinks of a toxic working environment?
[23:36] On handling non-A player
[29:20] How to deal with the changing circumstances in policies or agreements?
[34:37] How Alex is feeling with his new role in a new location?
[37:56] How his family feels about the change?
[39:43] Suggestions on handling a new team
[41:55] On delegating and how to be effective at that
[45:35] On leadership versatility
[49:14] Alex’s parting words
[49:57] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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I share this valuable topic that also came highly suggested and it’s about promotions at work: how to get promoted and what you need to do for yourself. As someone who has insight on promoting people and has experienced being promoted, I share 3 buckets that you can ponder on if you’re thinking of getting a promotion.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:02] Context for today’s topic
[2:02] Luck defined: when preparation meets opportunity
[2:46] Preparation
[3:33] Don’t forget to work hard in your current role
[4:46] Your impact on your company’s culture
[5:25] Are you developing other people?
[6:18] What I looked for when promoting people from within?
[7:20] Investing in yourself
[9:11] Communication — does your leader know your career goals and desire for promotion?
[13:38] Relationships — without any, the hiring manager will not have anything to work on
[14:44] How are you viewed by your colleagues?
[16:00] Key questions you can think about to check your readiness to become promoted
[19:05] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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Have you been in a situation where you had to do something or make a decision even in the middle of fear? Did someone help you go through it? Was someone actively leading you to push through?
In today’s episode, I share with you what I did last weekend that made me feel so fearful. I’ve done so many other crazy activities in the past, but for some reason, this was something that I became very fearful of. But guess what? I survived it and I’m now sharing my learnings with you so make sure you stay tuned.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:46] Let’s talk about something terrifying that I did last weekend
[3:10] It had to do with a 100-ft tall tower
[6:50] I’m about to have a panic attack
[9:47] Ask yourself: what do you know about this situation?
[11:04] Figure out how you can still operate in the midst of fear
[12:38] The bottom line of today’s episode
[13:10] As a leader, how can you push your team to do something despite reservations?
[14:00] Another story: taking a flight during a hurricane
[18:24] The way you act as a leader, during a challenging situation, changes other people’s mentality and willingness to take on these challenges
[22:33] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind
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Our guest for today is someone that I’ve known since college days and it’s great to reconnect with him. Trevor Vaughan is a teacher and the director at Hudsonseed. A company that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to children, corporations, and communities.
In today’s episode, we talk about how Trevor found his happiness, how we broke free from his old job and life, on stepping outside your comfort zones, and so much more.
Where to find Trevor Vaughan:
Business website: www.hudsonseed.com
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction of episode and guest
[2:48] Who is Trevor?
[8:12] 2013 and waking up in the ICU
[10:40] The start of his “life” and company, and finding his purpose
[11:47] “You can’t do well and do good at the same time” — is a misnomer
[12:20] What you get from yoga?
[13:39] Where does the passion for helping kids come from?
[19:36] Mindfulness during the pandemic
[21:07] Are kids quick to understand?
[22:20] On ego being a misnomer
[23:07] Kids are not programmed to think negatively
[24:23] How Trevor’s practice made him a good leader?
[26:46] “People equate comfort with success.”
[32:38] “We undervalue our time spent doing what we want to do.”
[33:30] How to build confidence?
[34:28] What is Trevor working on now?
[37:41] “A person who hasn’t failed, hasn’t lived at all.”
[39:48] How to prepare yourself from failure?
[42:36] Trevor’s program offerings
[46:14] Where to find Trevor?
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Treat people like people --- is one of the simplest ways leaders can show their genuine concern for the organization and its people. One way to do that is to not make or implement dumb rules or very complicated processes that will hinder the growth of your team.
In today’s episode, I share my mattress-buying experience which resulted in me walking out and buying from another store. I am sure that at some point you’ve heard or experienced dumb rules yourselves and I’d love to hear from you, so please do share your stories.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:46] Mattress shopping with me
[5:45] Wondering what happened to the mattress?
[6:10] What today’s episode is all about
[6:39] Another example of dumb rules
[8:26] Companies, leaders and organizations can’t grow because they are handicapped of these dumb rules
[8:42] The reasons why leaders put these dumb rules in place
[10:43] Dress code policy example
[11:58] Share some dumb rules you’ve heard or experienced
[12:20] Join me on September 22 5-6:30PM (EST) for a mastermind
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In today’s episode, I share a recent experience that gave me stress, but also served a lesson that I’d like to share. So recently I’ve moved and of course, I had to hire a moving company to make this transition seamless, well not really.
This whole problem-after-another experience reminded me of what a good leader is. A leader gets stuff done, solves problems, and eliminates unnecessary steps to make the process streamlined. This is one interesting story-telling episode which I’m sure you’ll enjoy despite my very anxiety-provoking experience.
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:48] My moving experience
[21:28] People who are good at going through the motions — I’m sure you know someone like that
[22:58] My realization when I started to ask for a higher up in the company
[26:30] The leadership lesson from this story
[26;39] Problem #1: Over-promise; under deliver
[27:14] Problem #2: Communication
[28:01] Problem #3: Lack of ownership
[28:32] Problem #4: Diffusion of responsibility
[29:16] Problem #5: Two many steps in the process
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Grab your tissues and be ready to be emotionally driven and motivated with today’s episode. Fred Schuldt does financial advising, coaching, and keynote speaking. He has beat cancer twice and has found his way to the hearts of many. Fred Schuldt has written a book that’s all about showing up and the power behind it. Make sure to stay tuned and like I said, get your tissues ready.
Where to find Fred Schuldt:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetcoachfred/
Get Fred Schuldt’s book:
https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Showing-Up-Seekers-Thrive/dp/1940278287#ace-g9859629705
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[2:21] Who is Fred Schuldt and his life-altering journey
[8:38] Recovery experience
[12:12] On dealing with 9/11 incident while he was also dealing with his own surgery complications
[13:13] “The sun comes up the next morning no matter what’s going on.”
[15:00] On the perspective of finding the silver lining
[18:54] Flipping the perspective
[19:50] On hearing a possibly bad health-related news while a global recession was going on
[25:26] Fred’s dark period
[27:02] How did Fred deal with his health and business
[31:00] Spirit-Mind-Body
[37:31] Learning to get uncomfortable
[42:02] On losing the old Fred and finding Coach Fred
[45:09] How he became a motivational speaker
[46:15] All about Fred’s book
[48:55] Keynote speaking and COVID
[50:25] You can get back up again
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When it comes to facing problems, you always have the option to take action or decide to just let it pass. But as leaders, we need to be able to discern which problems need our attention and which do not. I’ve seen so many leaders who refuse to take control over problems that they should be paying attention to.
Things I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:58] Topic for today
[1:19] Quick context for today’s episode
[3:09] Leaders often turn a blind eye on a problem in the hopes that it will just resolve on its own
[3:45] There are certain issues that leaders can mostly ignore I.e. drama problems
[4:42] Holding a glass of water analogy
[5:25] It’s important to deal with problems as soon as you see them
[7:30] Words of wisdom when it comes to problems
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You can also find me at the following platforms:
Website: http://www.lauritogroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlaurito/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlaurito/
Today we talk about a very powerful tool, that in my opinion, is something that leaders should possess. It’s perspective. With everything that is going on, it is very important for leaders, whether you’re leading a business, a team or simply leading yourself, to change your vantage point especially during times when you feel stuck.
Key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:47] Quick backstory
[3:04] What a difference in perspective can do
[4:38] An old anecdote
[5:24] What the best thing a leader can do
[7:42] Leaders who are blind to their company’s weak spots and an example of that
[9:09] As a business leader, when’s the last time you asked for feedback?
[10:24] “Their perception is my reality”
[11:49] How do you measure your progress?
[13:32] Measuring themselves using someone else’s goals
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You can also find me at the following platforms:
Website: http://www.lauritogroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlaurito/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlaurito/
This is another favorite episode of mine as I interview Greg about his journey to success. This man has such a great story to tell and he’ll show us that success is not a walk in the park. But by knowing your values and trusting your capabilities, you are off to a great start.
Moreover, we talked about his leadership skills, failures, coming back stronger, and what his current company offers. We also touch a little bit about his kid’s success and I’m sure most of you are familiar with him, so make sure you stay tuned.
Where to find Greg Centineo:
Email: info@centineo.com
LinkedIn, IG and Twitter: @gregcentineo
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[2:25] When Greg started his entrepreneurial journey
[3:25] His first official business
[5:21] Greg’s different track for about 15 years
[8:18] On being purpose-driven
[8:56] On tapping the “why” to get great people
[10:19] Balancing hiring A-players and just simply body mass
[12:13] Making mistakes on hiring the wrong people
[13:54] “What motivates people, motivates people”
[22:34] “Synergy will create success”
[24:22] On calculated risk-taking
[27:02] Greg’s love for banking
[30:57] Greg and the Wizard of Oz
[39:15] His experience with a bad distribution deal
[44:29] On getting back to his feet
[49:24] You need to hear this: putting Michael Jackson on stage
[51:29] Greg and inertia
[57:27] What Greg is doing now
[1:04:00] Final takeaways
[1:04:58] How to get ahold of Greg
[1:05:16] On his son’s success
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54 - 6 Things You Can Do Today To Lead Your Life Better (Part 2)
Here is part 2 of the 2-part series in The HyperConscious Podcast weekly mastermind. If you haven’t listened to last Wednesday’s episode, I highly suggest that you do so it’ll make listening to this episode better. So here are 3 more things that great leaders do to help them lead a better life.
Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com and join the Mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST.
What I talked about today:
[0:50] The fundamental first step to leadership
[3:20] On asking and answering “dumb” question
[6:27] John’s favorite leader and why
[7:30] Attention
[10:28] 3 things we can control over 100%
[14:50] Preparation
[17:35] Examples on athlete’s and their prep time
[19:05] Leverage
[21:38] Quick tips on improving your leverage
[25:24] Ask yourself: if you knew failure was not an option, what would you do?
[26:42] On managing unexpected things or events
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Today’s episode is the first of a 2-part series where I joined The HyperConscious Podcast weekly mastermind hosted by Kevin and Alan. It’s a great avenue where like-minded people meet and it’s a great place to learn and develop personal growth. Make sure to check them and stay tuned as I share the 6 things that great leaders do to help them lead a better life.
Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com and join the Mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST.
What I talked about today:
[0:31] Episode and guest introduction
[1:45] Leading yourself
[3:02] The law of the aggregation of marginal gains
[5:06] What leadership is all about
[6:30] Decisions
[8:30] Bad decisions still happen even during a euphoric high
[11:25] We do things because of short-term victory, but not the consequence
[12:22] If you know your core values, decision making is made easier
[14:02] 10-10-10 rule
[16:46] Perspective
[22:59] Obstacles
[29:18] Problems: when we hold on to them, they become a big thing
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In today’s episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine who was a captain of the Penn State Football team who now does an amazing job doing big talks on stages. Lee Rubin helps leaders build great and extraordinary teams so make sure you stay tuned until the end.
Where to find Lee Rubin:
Website: https://leerubinspeaks.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lrubin39
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lrubin39
Today’s key takeaways:
[0:37] Podcast introduction
[2:10] Who is Lee Rubin?
[3:15] Face of the franchise contest winner
[5:50] Was Lee always a leader?
[9:05] On playing on a high-level field
[13:56] Listening to a different perspective in recruitment
[16:00] The problem with creating a different picture of your company just to recruit people
[19:55] The importance of transparency
[21:50] Lee’s transition to the corporate world
[25:20] When did Lee know he wanted to speak in stages?
[31:17] The beauty of the speaking world
[34:37] On measuring teams against other teams
[37:00] What’s the first thing that a leader can do when an organization’s culture is not something they want?
[39:47] Communication: importance and problem of the lack thereof
[45:59] “When there’s a sense of ownership, you respect it differently and you protect it differently.”
[47:03] Act like you own the place
[49:07] What is Lee working on right now?
[50:20] How to get ahold of Lee’s book?
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Listening is one of the most impactful and important/critical skillsets a leader can have. Leaders and even people in general, do things that give a signal that they don’t care about your answers. If you are this type of person or leader, you might want to stay tuned because this is very detrimental to any organization or group because it greatly affects the morale of your people and the culture of your organization.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[2:18] The problem with leaders: not good listeners
[2:59] Leaders who don’t listen are sending signals that you are no important or valuable
[3:56] To lead a high-level organization: a leader needs to be a good listener and take action from the things that you hear
[4:08] The biggest sign that a leader isn’t a good listener
[6:14] Put yourself in a position so that people know you want to get input or feedback
[6:33] Oftentimes your people are the ones who have the best answers
[6:58] An extreme example of a leader who doesn’t want advice or other people’s opinions
[10:31] Lessons from Jack Welch
[11:19] Communication is very important
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Comment below the number of times I said “odds in your favor”. But seriously, this episode is focused on the three areas where you want the odds to be in your favor. It’s basically the small steps that you do to make sure that you are in for success. These are things that you might already be doing, otherwise, start doing it now.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:47] My trip to the shopping center
[3:40] My realization and how it relates to leadership
[5:21] Planning ahead is putting odds in your favor
[6:30] Three areas you are trying to impact: performance, habits and decision making
[9:23] Everybody is different: find out what going to put YOU in a peak performance state
[11:10] Challenge to leaders: what do you need to do for your organization that’s going to put the odds in your favor
[12:10] Take small steps
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49 - A Leadership Revolution with Jennifer Mackin
In today’s episode, I interview the CEO of Oliver Group and the author of Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development Revolution which will be published on August 25, 2020. Jennifer Mackin is experienced in problem-solving, creating and growing businesses. We talked a lot about leadership during the pandemic, her book, the type of leader who will succeed during this time, and so much more. So please stay tuned.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[2:26] How Jennifer’s leadership came to be?
[6:08] What’s the ideal way for leaders to learn?
[8:40] Are companies aware that they are lacking the right type of leader development?
[11:45] What to do if you don’t have your boss’ engagement in your personal development as a leader?
[16:00] What Jennifer attributes to the success of her company
[18:49] Her book: why is it important to readers?
[20:23] On CEOs and investing in leader development
[26:59] Common themes for what a leader’s needs
[29:50] Survey sent out to CEOs about their leadership during the pandemic
[32:10] Leadership and stressful environments
[34:27] Communication has and is always a challenge
[35:50] The type of leaders who will succeed during this pandemic
[37:30] Use this time as an opportunity to reflect, recoup and plan
[39:16] How to get Jennifer’s book: Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development Revolution
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For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com.
Time is of the essence... Especially in this day and age! Why is amazon so successful?
One of the big reasons is because you can order something from Amazon and get it shipped to you sometimes the SAME DAY!
In many cases people are willing to pay more for faster service. If you don't have that option in your business, you may be leaving money on the table.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:00] My haircut story
[4:00] My haircut drew blood...
[5:05] The tendency of impatience / paying more for convenience
[6:05] Fast companies are usually successful ones
[7:00] My laptop died
[8:20] Paying more for quicker service
[8:45] Does your company have a higher level service?
[11:00] Washington D.C.'s fix for traffic
**[12:15] Is your process too long? Are you losing business because of it?
[13:40] Learn from Amazon**
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The most important thing that leaders can do aside from helping their team meet the goal is to develop their people. Leaders should have the mindset of wanting to set their team or members up for success. How do you do this? Make sure you equip them with the right tools. Teach them to learn from ways that you had to develop yourself. Encourage a growth mindset and it will surely go a long way.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[0:48] Who is this podcast for?
[1:39] My frisbee golf experience
[5:10] When motivation is high, but you don’t have the right tools
[8:00] People enjoy winning so set your team up for success
[9:30] This leadership tip can also apply to real-life situations
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“We really need to just take a step back and focus on what’s really important.” Vaughan Scott
This is another knowledge-filled episode with the co-founder of Axiom Financial Strategies Group and he talks so much about building a winning team by tapping on the team’s talents. He also shares a ton of good stories and examples that will allow you to ponder on how you can customize it to your respective teams. So stay tuned for another great episode.
Ways to contact Vaughan:
Email: vaughan.scott@louisville.edu
Mobile: (502) 500 2242
What we covered today:
[0:37] Introduction
[3:08] How Vaughan Scott became who he is today?
[5:18] Did Vaughan know he had the qualities of a good leader and how he figured that out?
[9:07] On taping on the talent’s of your team
[11:20] What leaders need to think during this pandemic?
[15:10] “The absence of good, honest information… gets filled with bad information.”
[16:50] Action learning process
[20:50] Leaders and asking
[26:22] Driving a car and leadership analogy
[33:38] The idea of co-existence in leadership
[36:35] Leader takeaway: awareness
[41:20] The Core Four
[48:33] Final thoughts
[51:30] How to reach Vaughan
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In this episode, I share a great exercise which a lot of successful people actually do. Now remember, if you do this mental exercise without exerting effort to prepare or do the work, this is not going to yield the same results as those who are backing their mentality with hard work. So stay tuned.
What I talked about today:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:11] Jack Nicklaus’ bold statement
[5:50] The invincible mentality
[6:30] Fill in the blank (do this at home, too)
[7:25] Whatever you say to yourself, ultimately becomes reality
[9:24] Key takeaway
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Your ability to train people to become the best versions of themselves is an important leadership trait. Train them to be really good at what they do that they will eventually outgrow their current roles. In that same thought, as a leader, you need to prepare your organization for such movement and changes. In addition, as leaders, never put your people in situations where it’s set up for failure. Stay tuned for more of my thoughts on this subject.
Key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:00] Quick back story for context
[4:15] The message to team members when the leader is doing work “part-time”
[7:01] There are leaders who won’t promote people because of the fear that the person leaves a void
[7:53] Why are we talking about this?
[8:43] Prepare your organization for the void when you promote people
[9:16] There’s nothing better than promoting people in your organization
[10:20] The problem with “one foot in, one foot out”
[11:16] The reason people don’t want to fully commit
[12:01] Final thoughts
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Today’s episode is another special one as I interview someone I’ve known for 13 years in the financial advising world. She has built a very successful practice that focuses on helping clients reach their financial goal. She is none other than, Carolyn Nolan. We covered really good stuff today, particularly about culture and I’m sure you’ll be blown away by her awareness and intention to create a positive culture. So stay tuned
Where to find Carolyn:
Email:carolyn.l.nolan@ampf.com
Things we talked about today:
[0:37] Podcast episode introduction
[2:08] Guest introduction
[3:05] Who is Carolyn and what lead her to “here”
[5:50] On enjoying the journey and the importance of it
[7:42] “I’m aware enough to know that if I only talk about negative things… I’m only going to be in a negative headspace.”
[8:23] Is Carolyn consciously trying to help others?
[12:57] Leading involves honesty
[13:45] People who are self-aware are the most attractive to be around in business and even in life
[15:33] Carolyn’s success story
[21:25] On unique ability and discovering it
[26:18] On positive culture and why it is important for Carolyn
[29:16] What to do when the culture goes out of track?
[33:35] Carolyn’s vision
[35:45] Are processes important for Carolyn?
[39:26] Ego doesn’t have a place in Carolyn’s business
[41:20] Communication and open permission are important
[47:30] Final advice from Carolyn
[48:14] Where to find Carolyn
For Carolyn's book: Leaders Deserve Better...
https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Deserve-Better-Leadership-Development/dp/1950863263/ref=sr_1_2?crid=H01UEQH0PL2I&dchild=1&keywords=leaders+deserve+better&qid=1594909707&sprefix=leaders+des%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2
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In an organization, the leader has the most important job at figuring out if the pace that your team is on fosters success or otherwise. Leaders need to ask the right questions, get feedback from A-players, and communicate to not only reach goals, but also to make the organization a place for people to stay.
Key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:00] Hawaii excursion experience
[7:13] How this experience relates to leadership in an organization
[9:02] Message to leaders to adjust the pace
[10:30] Ready-aim-hire approach
[15:08] Join a Maui trip!
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Have you ever noticed that many things are much easier when you're working with a partner? Why is that?
In this quick episode, I will tell you all about it!
[0:45] A little bit about my move
[1:45] What today's episode is all about
[2:30] What are important things that we struggle to do?
[3:26] Why partnering with someone is so powerful
[4:50] Partnership increases accountability
[5:45] Competition is a good thing
[6:20] Your learning curve is steeper when you're working with a partner
[8:00] You have more energy to feed off of
[08:20] "Drift Tendency"
[10:35] Follow what successful people do
[11:05] Arnold Schwarzenegger's advice!
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Today’s guest was once a financial advisor who I met a few years ago. He made a huge leap of faith when he launched his own business that focuses on teaching the habits and disciplines that drive early productivity and high retention.
We cover a lot of great stuff in this episode, from adapting the “new normal” to the importance of having the attitude of gratitude, so make sure you stay tuned.
Key takeaways:
[0:41] Introduction of podcast and guest
[2:20] Dave’s experience in taking a leap to start his business
[4:30] Did Dave have a clear vision of his business?
[6:36] The feeling Dave gets before he steps on the stage for a speech
[9:35] Things that successful people do
[13:05] Is learning and coachability still important when you’re already “great”?
[15:30] The importance of adapting
[20:00] Think differently, think creatively, pivot
[20:37] Importance of gratitude
[26:08] Quarterly rejoicing, reflecting and reblending
[28:30] On sticking to future plans and making it work
[32:25] As a leader, how to be versatile?
[35:48] Common mistakes in leadership
[39:00] What’s keeping Dave busy?
[41:26] Final advice from Dave
[43:21] Where to find Dave Resseguie
Where to find Dave Resseguie:
Website: theresseguiegroup.com
LinkedIn: click here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheResseguieGroup/
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In this episode, we continue with another 10 things that people do, knowingly or unknowingly, that erodes trust. These are things that I’ve personally witnessed or experienced from people who lead an organization. I’m bringing this to the fore so we can do some introspection and check if we’re doing it ourselves.
Key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[1:39] 10 more things that people do that might erode trust in your relationships or organizations
[2:29] Punishing members in public
[3:47] Lack of clear vision of the organization
[6:37] Too much self-promotion
[7:59] People think they are doing more than they actually are
[11:38] Leaders don’t know ANYTHING about their people
[12:58] Low success record
[14:47] Asking members things that the leader doesn’t want to do
[16:15] Nonverbal behaviors
[18:43] Repeating a question you already asked
[19:44] Leaders having 2 versions of themselves
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38 - 20 Things You May Not Realize You're Doing That Erode Trust (Part 1)
What is the basic component or essential ingredient that will help you become successful as a leader? If you answered trust, then you are right. Today’s episode is one of two parts where I dive into the things that people do to erode trust whether unknowingly or knowingly.
Key takeaways:
[0:37] Introduction
[2:13] What happens if there’s no trust
[3:50] An organization without trust — what it looks like?
[4:42] Blue Angels; trust is essential
[7:35] Telling lies
[8:35] Variation of a lie: exaggeration
[10:05] Over promise, under deliver
[13:13] Leaders who don’t listen
[16:05] Habitual tardiness
[18:40] Leaders who often reschedule one-on-one sessions
[20:20] Leaders who don’t attend these sessions
[21:54] Lack of communication
[25:00] Leaders considering themselves more important than everyone else
[26:05] Two-faced individuals
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It might seem like today’s podcast is a bit different because we won’t necessarily be talking about leadership in the corporate industry. We are joined by Dr. Lori Fishman. She’s a child and adolescent psychologist and she’s here to help us parents become great leaders for our kids during the pandemic.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:13]
- Introducing our guest [1:20]
- Advice to parents on their kid’s self-esteem/self-confidence [2:55]
- Why parents gravitate to picking out the negatives [4:00]
- Different ways of working with kids’ self-esteem [5:20]
- On kids being a bit rebellious [7:23]
- Pro tip: don’t nag [8:53]
- Handling kids when they go the “wrong way” [10:03]
- What’re the biggest complaints of parents [12:45]
- Is there a guideline for leading kids? [13:25]
- Allow your child to fall a little bit; it will teach them invaluable lessons [17:12]
- This generation of kids have so much anxiety [19:45]
- How to know you’re helping your child [21:42]
- John participate in a quick role-play [23:10]
- Let your child talk their feelings; don’t just simply brush them off [26:32]
- One mouth and two ears: use them in that proportion [29:25]]
- What can parents do to help their kids during this pandemic [33:34]
- On staying on top of the pandemic [38:09]
- It’s okay to take a step back; get some break [41:41]
- “Being too bored causes anxiety…” [42:40]
- On being “be present” [43:15]
- Final thoughts: take a step back and be less emotional; stop unconsciously blaming your kids; don’t be too hard on yourself when you commit these mistake with your kids [45:40]
- Where to find Dr. Lori [49:17]
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Sharing a quick story about my 1 year and 7 months of DAILY (no missed day) of working out. It is still, to this day, an amazing story to tell. But this story is a great example of how this passion of mine, going to the gym and working out, turned into a chore. Stay tuned to see how this realization relates to business and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- Son’s comment triggered me [1:57]
- Learners from the daily gym experience [3:38]
- “Once you overcome those obstacles… you realize then, that nothing’s gonna stop you from doing it.” [4:59]
- When passion becomes mundane and a chore [5:30]
- The wrong measures of success [7:03]
- John’s measure of success (in the past) [9:40]
- Work smart is the key [11:07]
- “If you do enough of the right actions, it will produce results.” [15:23]
- Calibrate your actions to your end goal to win the game [16:44]
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35 - Can You Have "Too Much" Confidence?
So today's episode is an inspiration from the interview I did recently with Brian Mora. He talked about his Ironman experience and it brought out a personal marathon memory, albeit embarrassing. So stay tuned to learn how that experience can be detrimental to leaders.
Key Takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- A quick recap on previous episode [1:20]
- John’s trip down marathon lane [2:40]
- Panic attack while swimming [8:17]
- Realizations [11:57]
- Over assessment of skills: fatal flaw of leaders [13:50]
- “Confidence is a good thing, but overconfidence can be a disastrous thing.” [14:26]
- 3 things that contribute to great growth [14:36]
- Ripple effect [15:30]
- What does a leader need to do when you’re leading someone who is overconfident [16:00]
- What to do if YOU are the person who is over-assessing [18:50]
- When you’re at 9/10, don’t stop learning [21:10]
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34 - How To Lead Through Change with Brian Mora
A friend of 12 years, Brian Mora and I way go back so I am very excited for today’s episode. He is the Senior Franchise Field Vice President of Ameriprise Financial. He is also an athlete and an ambassador with Special Compass. He has a wide experience in the capital markets and has a proven track record of promoting new products and grow businesses.
To learn more about Brian, check his LinkedIn profile here.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction of today’s guest: Brian Mora [0:37]
- Get to know Brian more and how he got started in the leadership path [3:40]
- How Brian rose up the ladder, so fast? [7:08]
- How uncomfortable was it that he was leading people that were once his peers? [9:20]
- On influencing and turning the organization around [11:28]
- As a leader, demonstrate humility [13:00]
- On adapting to change and how to lead your team to do well? [17:17]
- How to project calm and truth? [19:52]
- Reflect where change comes from [27:00]
- Putting on the blinders [29:49]
- Balancing the “spokes of life” [33:00]
- Fatherhood and leadership [35:13]
- Ironman and leadership [38:20]
- More on ironman and what it takes mentally and physically [41:35]
- On almost quitting [44:05]
- What it feels to cross the Ironman finish line [45:35]
- Final words of wisdom [47:00]
- “People who are in extreme poverty can’t think beyond one day” [47:52]
- The best leaders think ahead [50:00]
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A leader’s role goes beyond ensuring that your team meets the goals or your department meets the quotas. It goes beyond the numbers, the figures and sales. It’s also empowering your team and giving them room to grow and an environment that breeds accountability.
In today’s episode, we talk about ownership and how this is important for a business to not only thrive but to be successful. It’s also very important for leaders to understand the importance of teaching the team this skill.
Key takeaways:
A change of pace and environment [1:15]
Pool lifeguard story [2:02]
High level of ownership of role made the pool/business work as well as it did [3:43]
How to breed that level of ownership? [5:25]
It’s a challenge for leaders to let go because it’s scary for them [6:38]
Implement incentives [9:45]
Be clear of the desired outcome or vision [10:16]
Clarity on the role and the expectations [10:28]
Confidence that you can move positively in the direction [12:44]
Willingness to do the task [13:18]
Empower your people [13:50]
Leaders need to learn how to step away and let go [15:50]
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32 - Choosing The Right Path
In today’s episode, I share a short story about how my driving experience reminded me of how leaders, especially during this trying time, can show courage and make necessary changes. Things are moving in a direction that we all are not comfortable in, but it can only go two ways: stay and be left behind or have the courage and move forward.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- My driving experience last Sunday lead me to a predicament that I led myself into [0:45]
- I chose to stay in my comfort zone even when I was given an option [3:50]
- “Staying static is a lot easier than going through any kind of change.” [5:13]
- The big challenge for leaders [5:40]
- It’s our nature to always convince ourselves with something that’s not the reality [6:30]
- Understand the value of why you’re making the change and why you should [7:36]
- It’s the leader’s job to look ahead and see corners [9:14]
- Businesses are forced to look at changing new models [9:40]
- “Amazing things happen when you disconnect from the current path that you are on.” [10:37]
- The inability to change and take a detour is usually the reason why businesses ultimately fail [10:59]
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31 - Think For Yourself with Vikram Mansharamani
Today’s leaders are faced with unique and difficult situations especially ones that involve decisions. I am happy to have booked a podcast with Vikram Mansharamani. He is a global trend-watcher who helps people manage risk and see opportunities. He has a book coming out on the 16th of June titled: Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence.
In this episode, he shares what this book is about, what he thinks causes people to rely so much on others, what leaders should possess in this day and age, and so much more. Make sure to stay tuned and give Vikram a visit at www.mansharamani.com.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- Who is Vikram Mansharamani [0:59]
- What is the book all about? [1:34]
- Why are people reliance on outside experts? [2:50]
- What do stress and the pandemic have to do with relying on others to decide for us? [4:20]
- The FOMO gets more intense [5:40]
- On Vikram firing the experts he relied on [7:16]
- Blindly following an expert vs. seeking advice smartly [10:00]
- Outsource and insource thinking [12:00]
- The first female mission commander [15:00]
- As a leader, how do create an environment that’s open to feedback [17:50]
- “Disagreement is actually empowering to a leader.” [20:26]
- How important is making a decision based on intuition? [22:00]
- What keeps Vikram up at night? [23:00]
- Find time to seek disagreement to understand more [24:40]
- How to get a copy of Vikram’s book? [25:10]
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Let’s talk about finding solutions to problems. More often than not, we resort to finding the most complex solutions which lead to frustration, and in some cases, unnecessary expenses. It’s probably how adult minds work --- see everything as complex. So this episode will ask you to change your mindset about problems and give some great examples. Stay tuned.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- My new and shiny microphone [0:44]
- The simple solution to my seemingly complex problem [4:32]
- The stuck 18-wheeler and the solution of an 8-year-old girl [5:48]
- Toothpaste manufacturing trouble [7:10]
- It’s funny how we try to solve problems through the most complex way [9:25]
- A simple solution to stop kids from using their phones at school [10:50]
- In reality, a simple conversation oftentimes solve the problem [11:29]
- Taking a step back and think like a kid [11:33]
- The lesson for today’s episode [11:57]
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When it comes to pressure, there are 2 types of people: one who performs well under pressure and the other one does not. In today’s episode, I share a couple of personal experiences when I was under immense pressure. As a leader, it’s important to understand your relationship with pressure, so you can adjust accordingly.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- When was the last time you experienced immense pressure? [0:53]
- What does a high performing person do when under pressure? [2:10]
- My experience during a baseball game [3:34]
- My speech in front of a huge crowd [9:28]
- How I managed a very intense situation [11:40]
- 1992 Barcelona Olympics opening ceremony [13:16]
- “You can’t change the external circumstances, but some people figure out how to change the perception.” [17:20]
- Figure out the routine, the process and be in the zone [18:31]
- Parting words [18:51]
- Leadership takeaway [19:00]
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John was interviewed on "The Hyper Conscious Podcast" to talk all about leadership. This is a good opportunity to learn even more about John, his leadership principals and what made him the man he is today!
- Introduction [0:00]
- Introducing John Laurito [2:07]
- Who is John Laurito today? [2:50]
- Was this role something he wanted early on? [3:45]
- What are the biggest mistruths in leadership? [6:20]
- John’s catalyst on wanting to master leadership [8:20]
- The ripple effect of good leadership [10:35]
- How to become a good leader? [13:06]
- On balancing future and present orientation [16:03]
- “People think they need to be someone different…”[20:09]
- Why is authenticity, vulnerability, and feeling important in the field of leadership? [21:20]
- “Once you share your insecurity, you realize you’re not alone.” [25:00]
- John’s kryptonite and how he handles these [26:43]
- Separate real obstacle from excuses [28:30]
- On staying humble [30:30]
- Where does John fall on the Drive to Five? [36:00]
- “Focus on the progress vs. perfection” [36:20]
- John’s biggest failure and the lessons he has learned [39:10]
- Why continue to do something that scared you? [42:30]
- “Don’t choose the vice, choose the virtue” [43:53]
- Small victories set the stage for overcoming the next one [46:05]
- Does leadership carry over to a relationship? [47:55]
- The importance of self-leadership [49:42]
- How do you know whether you’re a good leader? [50:58]
- Give room to make mistake [51:57]
- What didn’t change for John? [53:19]
- What John hopes to accomplish? [55:26]
- John’s podcast and book [58:20]
- “Leadership is learnable.” [1:00:34]
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Recently, I was in a conversation with a leader about their frustration with someone in their organization. The frustration came from the fact that this person wasn’t fully committed to the role. Further discussion showed me that the deal was one-sided and that there was a lack of WIFM for the person. This is something that I want you to think about because sometimes, we tend to forget to maintain the balance of a deal.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- Handling frustration in an organization [0:55]
- WIFM - what’s in it for me [2:41]
- The jobs I’ve done in the past [4:00]
- People expect us to do work without incentive [8:40]
- Sometimes leaders don’t get it why people don’t meet the expectations [13:20]
- An issue: clarity around the WIFM [16:48]
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26 - Creating Your Leadership Legacy
As we live our lives everyday, we need to take some time and ask ourselves: what do we want to leave behind? The greatest legacy that anyone can leave behind is the positive impact that you have in the lives of others. I hope this resonates with you, stay tuned.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- Legacy: a leader’s answer [0:56]
- The ultimate measure of a leader [2:04]
- Your living legacy [3:15]
- What legacy do you want to leave? [4:13]
- Component of legacy: Our attitude and perspective [5:10]
- Component of legacy: mindset [5:38]
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25 - Felix Malitsky
Today we are joined by Felix Malitsky whose enthusiasm for business and life shows in his work and how he motivates his people.
In this episode, we talk about great leaders and what makes one, cultivating a great work culture, and on simplifying processes. Stay tuned.
You can find Felix and what his company does by visiting fortislux.com
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [1:14]
- Our guest today is… [2:05]
- Felix’ interesting backstory [4:22]
- What sports he played [9:55]
- On people who are great leaders, but don’t have the leverage [12:09]
- On getting momentum in a leadership role [14:30]
- How loyalty and support is important [20:15]
- Leadership versatility [23:00]
- On adapting, perspectives, and grabbing opportunities [23:58]
- “It all comes down to leadership.” [28:14]
- Work-life balance culture [29:23]
- What Felix did well: simplifying processes [39:22]
- A simplified process can get you to where you want to go [42:00]
- Tying in the vision of winning [43:44]
- Attracting the right people into the organization [45:00]
- Leaders: self-promoters vs people-promoters [48:35]
- Felix’ leadership legacy [49:11]
- “I wanna win, I wanna win the right way.” [53:12]
- Where can folks find Felix? [53:35]
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24 - Growth Mindset Vs Fixed Mindset
A lot of people ask me: what are the key differences between top leaders and those who don’t reach their top potentials? Too many of us don’t know that we are already stuck in a fixed mindset. And it’s easy to get stuck there because it’s hard for us to look beyond what we are capable of and with that, we sometimes become limited. If you wanna know if you’re in a fixed mindset, stay tuned.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction and new haircut [0:37]
- The two extremes of mindset [2:13]
- Fixed mindset [2:28]
- My personal experience [4:32]
- The limitations that a fixed mindset has to leaders [6:45]
- Learned helplessness [7:11]
- Growth mindset [8:48]
- What to do if you’re stuck in a fixed mindset? [9:53]
- Here’s a great exercise that you can do [11:40]
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Welcome to another episode of Tomorrow’s Leader. I received this question: How do you know if the plan that you’re on is working out for you? And it’s a very interesting one as we unravel the possible reasons why a plan is unsuccessful. I also share some personal experiences that might be very helpful for you.
Key takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- How do you know if the path you are on is the wrong one? [1:24]
- Figure out the reason for having no success on a particular path [2:20]
- The environment and timing might not be the best in any given time [3:25]
- Lack of motivation [4:25]
- Running as an example [6:20]
- Blocking out distractions [8:45]
- Challenge: think of different ways to block out distractions to help you do the things you know you need to do, but don’t want to do [9:52]
- Figure out the things that you know you need to do, but are not doing [10:46]
- What unsuccessful people do? [14:53]
- What successful people do? [15:46]
**Final thoughts [17:17]
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22 Why Is Compassion So Important As A Leader? with Doug Lennick
Doug Lennick is CEO and co-founder of think2perform. He is legendary for his innovative approaches to developing high performance in individuals and organizations and is an expert at developing practical applications of the art and science of human behavior, financial and otherwise.
Before founding think2perform, Doug, a certified financial planner (CFP), was Executive Vice President – Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In that capacity he led an organization of 17,000 field and corporate associates to unprecedented success.
Doug is in high demand as a keynote speaker as well as an executive and organizational advisor. He has been quoted and referenced in many publications and books, including Daniel Goleman’s seminal book, Working with Emotional Intelligence and Richard Leider’s bestselling Power of Purpose.
[1:00] Who is Doug?
[3:00] What's Doug's favorite part about what he does?
[4:50] What is the common thread when it comes to impact?
[6:55] Different styles of leadership.
[13:20] Why don't old leadership styles work?
[16:00] To manage big, you must lead small.
[17:10] Leadership vs management
[22:30] Results vs relationships
[23:05] Leading with care
[32:00] About Doug's books
[33:00] "Leadership Intelligence"
[38:00] It's always about the leader
[43:00] Words of wisdom for people right now
[48:50] To learn more about Doug
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Why don't we take our own advice? Sometimes it just seems like human nature. We can give great advice to others... But when it comes to taking our own, we struggle.
Main takeaways:
- Introduction [0:00]
- A lesson from golf [1:15]
- Why you're able to give good advice [3:00]
- Dealing with blind spots [4:15]
- Coaches and Advisors help [7:06]
- Why we try to stay with whats comfortable [8:00]
- When emotions are involved [11:24]
- We change our own minds [14:00]
- Where will I be in 3 months? [15:50]
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The reason why most businesses fail to thrive is rooted in the systems and processes that were put in place. This could either mean losing out on hiring great employees because the hiring process was far too long or losing potential customers because your systems are too complicated.
In this episode, I share the tips to making sure that you take the necessary steps in ensuring that your process will drive results. Stay tuned!
Main takeaways:
- Introduction [0:00]
- The ingenuity of mail-in rebate [1:18]
- Few, easy, clear, and quick steps [3:57]
- Make your processes as few as possibly [4:26]
- The process should be uncomplicated [5:35]
- As a leader, we also have to keep in mind that our discomfort or comfort may not be the same for the people that we’re leading [9:56]
- Leadership: identify someone readiness and will set for different tasks [10:36]
- Steps in the process should not be ambiguous [11:04]
- Movement should be fast [13:00]
- Food for thought [14:16]
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Here’s something for you to think about: which of the three classifications do you belong to? Are you a good combination of two or are you trying to be all three? In today’s episode, I quickly define what a thinker, talker, and doer is. I also share a tip that I personally use to help me with my productivity.
Main takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- Thinkers: brilliant and creative, but don’t implement [1:15]
- Talkers: those with the gift of gab, but they’re just talkers [1:54]
- Doers: may not be as smart or creative nor are best at communication, but they excel at implementation [3:15]
- Can thinkers and talkers become doers? [5:15]
- The downside to multitasking [6:45]
- The Pomodoro technique [8:40]
- “Pay attention to the world around you…” [10:15]
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We are still in the middle of the quarantine season, and most of us have so much time on our hands. If not, I’m sure you’d agree that our days are run differently now. Despite the extra time, some of us are finding it hard to be productive.
So stay tuned because I’ll share my 5 ways to become the master of your time. If you do any of this, or all if possible, I can assure you that you’ll find yourself more productive, but still be in total control of your time.
Main takeaways:
- Introduction [0:37]
- 5 different ways to master your time [1:56]
- Deliberate planning of your day [4:03]
- Establish a morning routine [5:50]
- Time blocking: impose limits [7:47]
- Focus days; buffer days; free days [10:11]
- Most important: the concept of ROI [13:58]
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17 - Screw The Naysayers with Tim Alison
Today we are joined by none other than Tim Alison. He is a business entrepreneur and coach, a speaker, as well as a podcast host. He is also the best-selling author of “Screw the Naysayers: They Suck Anyways!”.
He also runs his own podcast show where he shares inspiring stories and tips to overcome doubts and self-limiting beliefs. Go check him out at www.screwthenaysayers.com
He is also pretty active over at LinkedIn so go and make sure and connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison.
Main takeaways:
- Introduction [0:38]
- Listen to Tim Alison’s story [1:31]
- The reason he moved to Nova Scotia [3:50]
- What pushed Tim to make the change? [7:22]
- Tim’s belief: we are living in a crazy pace while destroying this planet [11:56]
- On living in alignment of your values [16:20]
- The importance of filtering out the people that surrounds you [22:37]
- “You have to have people in your world who are trying to evolve at the same pace as you are.” [24:24]
- Handling change [25:21]
- Did Tim know he made the right choice as soon as he moved to Nova Scotia? [25:50]
- On handling self-limiting beliefs [28:44]
- What does he want to achieve with his podcast? [32:40]
- What does Tim love doing the most? [33:55]
- What question should people be asking right now? [36:33]
- Where to find Tim Alison [39:27]
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16 - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks
One thing that most of us are too scared to admit is the fact that we experience anxiety, specifically panic attacks. Mental health is, until this very day, a very touchy subject. Most of those who are experiencing panic attacks tend to keep it to themselves in the hopes of figuring out a way to handle it. And while I did that myself, managed it on my own, I would’ve probably saved myself some years had I talked to someone.
So this episode is dedicated to everyone who is experiencing anxiety, in particular, panic attacks. I’ll share my lowest moment, how I figured out a way to calm myself, and how I turned things around to my advantage. Stay tuned.
Highlights:
- Let’s talk about anxiety [1:17]
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help [2:16]
- My worst panic attack experience [3:25]
- How did I handle that situation? [7:38]
- How panic attacks started for me [9:15]
- Overcoming panic attacks: the first step [10:43]
- What I do to calm myself [14:33]
- Figuring out how to control the situation you are in: escape patches [18:15]
- “To find something that actually used to dread, and now you love in life, is pretty amazing…” [21:10]
- Visualization is power [21:35]
- Journaling also helps, here’s how [22:30]
- Breathe: another panic attack hack [23:30]
- Final thoughts [24:07]
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15 - Taking Fear Out Of The Equation with Michelle Hubert
Today our guest currently leads a team of 12 Agency Managers, 275 Agents, and over 300 Sales Associates. If her credentials don’t show you the value of leading by service, I don’t know what will. Listen to how Michelle Hubert turned her life around from almost losing her job, to taking that experience as a challenge and soaring high. Stay tuned to learn more about how one decision turned her life around.
Main takeaways:
- Intro [0:42]
- Who is Michelle Hubert and what’s her story? [1:38]
- On struggling with sales: how did that impact Michelle as a leader? [5:45]
- Her turning point [7:16]
- On letting go of people who didn’t inspire you [11:43]
- Those who struggle turn out to be great leaders [14:40]
- The 3 people who were influential to Michelle [15:10]
- The impact of leadership in her personal life [21:05]
- Does it get easier to overcome your fears? [24:00]
- How does she help someone overcome their fears? [27:35]
- The importance of hiring coaches [29:40]
- On leading oneself during this pandemic [31:43]
- On leading others in the midst of this crazy, historic time [33:13]
- Leveling up your communication - why is it important? [35:45]
- “You need to be visible.” [36:34]
- Final words of wisdom [38:07]
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14 The Formula For Your "A" Game
Success in life doesn’t happen overnight. It also doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a product of hard work, passion, and perseverance. It’s also a result of the little things that you do every day in order to reach success. In today’s episode, we focus on bringing your A-game. How do you determine what the formula is? How do you wake up every day and be ready to always bring your best foot forward?
This is going to be one great episode, so make sure you stay tuned.
Main takeaways:
- Intro [0:37]
- A stress test that is caused by this pandemic [1:13]
- Your A-game formula - setting up [2:33]
- Once you experience your peak, look back and check what you did to reach that [6:20]
- Think about how you’re starting your day [7:45]
- What little things you can do that would compound over time [10:18]
- Practice self-awareness [14:20]
- Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback [16:42]
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13 - The Benefits Of Expanding Your Comfort Zone
1:06 The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone
2:30 How do you actually get out of the comfort zone?
4:55 Why some habits are harder to break than others
6:40 The importance of planning ahead
8:00 The power of being influenced by the correct people
9:15 Small things make a huge difference
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12 - Want A Great Future? Start Living In The Present with Peter Velardi
For an organization to be successful, it needs amazing people who need to be led by an equally effective leader. That is what Peter Velardi is.
In today’s episode, we are graced by a Reformed Senior Executive/ Entrepreneur who is currently the CEO of ReferMe IQ(TM). Peter Velardi shares his life experiences and the choices that he made to get to where he is now. He also graciously shares some very valuable tips to become the best version of your leader self. Stay tuned and enjoy the wise wisdom in this episode.
If you want to learn more about ReferMe IQ(™), visit www.refermeiq.com/ and you can also get a free live demo of their services. Just click here.
Main takeaways:
- Peter’s career story and professional growth [2:08]
- Motivation to get into leadership [14:44]
- On how Peter met his wife [18:00]
- How does John do what he does? [21:20]
- What does “You have to pay attention to the signs” mean? [29:40]
- “Row the boat…” [34:00]
- What leadership helps turn around organizations? [40:30]
- One-third rule [46:35]
- The most challenging experiences as a leader [48:32]
- The future of ReferMe IQ(TM) [55:35]
- Who needs the referral model in their business? [59:35]
- Peter’s advice on what people should do in the midst of this pandemic [1:02:00]
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11 - Why Leaders Hire Coaches
Have you ever noticed that even the most successful athletes, coaches, business leaders, actors, actresses and musicians hire coaches? Well it's no different when it comes to leadership!
(1:45) What do people at the top of their industry have in common?
(2:45) Now is an amazing time to hire a coach
(3:15) Most top level people have coaches
(4:15) The higher up you go... The more a coach helps
(4:45) Coaches have wisdom and usually more experience
(6:30) Coaches can really save you from making BAD decisions
(8:25) A coach gives you a full 360 degree perspective
(9:30) As you grow bigger and become more successful, you get less unsolicited advice
(11:00) A coach helps you take emotions out of your decisions
(12:10) Coaches can connect you with many other people and opportunities
(13:15) Everyone needs some accountability
(14:25) Why don't more people hire coaches?
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1:55 Who Is Renee
3:10 Does leadership happen by accident?
3:50 Moving to another country
6:30 How long does it take for a new country to feel "normal"
7:55 Learning about "change" leadership
9:30 Renee's first experience with leadership
11:28 Nobody owes you anything
14:27 What are the "Do Not's" when you get a promotion?
18:50 How to turn around a difficult situation
21:45 What does vision have to do with leadership?
23:55 Renee's incredible story that created her "left foot, right foot" mindset.
29:55 People that have influenced Renee over the years
31:42 What are the habits and routines to stay positive and productive
34:12 This COVID situation is going to change everyone's lives.
36:55 "It's time to make the donuts" and how that applies to your life.
38:45 Why bringing the fun is important in ALL situations.
42:45 Why resilience is SO important
44:20 What do great leaders do?
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In today's episode of Tomorrow's Leader we're talking ALL about how to break through to the next level. We're often guilty of overestimating our wins and underestimating our losses which will hurt us long term.
(2:50) What creates a breakthrough?
(3:15) Sometimes we overestimate our wins and underestimate our losses by lying to ourselves.
(6:20) What do I need to focus on when trying to create new results?
(9:45) The TV show Shark Tank and other similar shows can help you learn about business owners.
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For an organization to succeed, you need to have leadership that can move the business to the next level while ensuring that the people are continuously engaged. Our guest today is the CEO of MovieComm that uses movie clips as an engagement tool. He is none other than, Scott DiGiammarino.
He shares insightful information on leadership and keeping engagement right on track. He also shares how he found a creative way to train and keep employees engaged.
To learn more about Scott DiGiammarino check out moviecomm.com or get in touch with Scott directly at (703) 851-1244.
Main takeaways:
- Scott: get to know him more [2:10]
- How to handle the culture shock of a new environment? [5:00]
- How to handle pushback from people? [6:25]
- How to know if people are not ready to change and what to do? [7:50]
- How fast do you implement changes? [8:55]
- Transparency: why is it important? [10:05]
- Communication: it’s a gift and a skill [11:06]
- Keeping your team motivated [14:53]
- The creative way of ensuring engagement and keeping the culture intact [16:40]
- How he helped the people in the “middle” move up to the next level [20:54]
- More about MovieComm [26:00]
- The future of leadership [30:40]
- When is the time to let go of old habits, leadership, and beliefs? [34:50]
- Scott’s mentality around developing people to become future leaders [41:50]
- Final words of wisdom from Scott DiGiammarino [44:55]
Via https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdigiammarino/
After 25 years as an award winning executive at American Express I've learned and grown to believe in a few things:
- I have a deep belief in human potential and that there's greatness in everyone.
- I believe that leadership truly matters and is imperative to help people tap into that potential.
- I believe that creativity, inspiration and engagement are needed to change the world.
- I believe that the impact of storytelling and short video can help people do the impossible.
- I believe that the next generation can and will be the best ever...just a matter of time.
That's why I started MovieComm (www.moviecomm.com.) MovieComm partners with some of the major Hollywood studios where our clients can use legally approved, easy to find, ad free, customizable movie clips as a way of connecting, communicating and inspiring the masses. Our SaaS based technology helps today's leaders lead in a short, entertaining and memorable manner. Doesn't matter if you're a corporate leader at any level, a professor, teacher, coach, trainer or even a parent. We also partner with e-learning organizations to help spice up learning modules.
Our mission is aligned with yours...to help people maximize their real potential.
While we are living in the midst of a very uncertain time, great leadership is needed now more than ever. Most of our leaders are doing their best to be there for their people, and if you are one of them, then kudos to you. But take a step back for just a moment and also realize that you need to take care of yourself too. You can’t lead if you are not in the right mindset to do so.
Main takeaways:
- Best practices from other leaders [2:30]
- Increase your level of communication [3:08]
- Become the bridge to connect people [5:00]
- Learn how to adapt [6:25]
- Think outside the box [9:35]
- Use your extra time productively: invest in your growth [10:17]
- Final thoughts [11:48]
6 - Reinventing The Leader In You with Helen Sullivan
Today’s episode is another special one because of our guest, Helen Sullivan. We discussed a lot of good stuff pertaining to leadership and how to successfully become a great one. Leadership is not simply taking on a role, you have to be passionate about it. You have to constantly evolve in order to be effective. We also talked about how leaders should be supportive especially in times of crisis, particularly during the pandemic that we are facing today. We hope you enjoy this show.
Main takeaways:
- Get to know Helen more [2:00]
- Did Helen know right away that leadership was her calling? [5:00]
- Reinventing yourself - what, how and why [6:50]
- How does Helen handle different personalities? [10:00]
- Tips on keeping oneself passionate and engaging despite trying times [13:20]
- The importance of your state of mind in a leadership position [15:30]
- Helen’s most challenging experience as a leader [16:25]
- Restaurant business update with regard to Covid-19 pandemic [18:20]
- On supporting your people during a crisis [20:10]
- Help is out there [22:15]
- What Helen has done for her team? [24:23]
- Who or what was her inspiration as a leader? [27:50]
- What qualities of a leader is Helen looking for? [32:39]
- Final thoughts: stay connected [41:55]
5 - Leadership IS The Light with Kristopher Bonocore
Kristopher Bonocore is a driven visionary, focused primarily on enhancing the dynamics of the Advisor/Client relationship. With his nearly 20 years in financial services at publicly-traded and private companies, he brings experience in the areas of advisory, leadership, training, sales, marketing, strategy, and client service. His insight into all these areas is what fueled his strong passion for the company’s vision and gives him the commitment as well as the ability to bring this vision to life. Throughout his career, he has set the bar for his peers as well as those on his team with an intense focus on serving the needs of Clients and Advisors alike. Now, he is taking his years of proven experience and is forming a new option for Advisors who want to become game-changers in the lives of their clients. According to Kris, “This is the way to cultivate a win/win relationship with clients. Advisors' needs must be met first and their clients will be the direct beneficiaries.”
Kristopher maintains personal passion for developing high-performing teams and an unprecedented will to strive for excellence in any environment.
Kris enjoys life with his wife and two teenage children in Jupiter, FL. He loves fitness, baseball, fishing, good wine, family, and loyal friends. Kris recently authored his first book, which was published in late 2019.
{MAIN TAKEAWAYS}
{4:50} Who is Kris?
{6:23} What happened when Kris left home at 16?
{9:22} Why did Kris actually leave home at 16?
{11:11} What would Kris's life look like today if he stayed in his childhood home?
{15:20} How does a family dynamic change after a child leaves home at 16?
{19:07} When did Kris start building momentum toward his future?
{24:20} How did Kris get clear on what he wanted his future to look like?
{27:48} What is intriguing about leadership?
{29:50} The forms and types of leaders that affected Kris.
{35:55} What does the comfort zone have to do with leadership?
{38:18} What was the first job Kris had as a leader?
{41:50} How do you learn leadership?
{44:13} Why is Richard Branson such a great leader?
{46:00} Success doesn't come without failure.
{48:19} What happens when a leader doesn't have the answer?
{54:10} What's Kris do today and what's his book about?
{57:05} Closing thoughts
4 - Clearing The Path For Growth
Before becoming tomorrow's leader... Let's dig into some common mistakes and pitfalls that you can avoid!
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
- 1:30 Setting the stage to be a great leader
- 2:30 Ego is your enemy
- 4:30 Being overly focused on short term rewards
- 6:20 Leaders must study other good leaders
- 8:40 You don't have to be the best in the room
- 9:50 Overcoming human tendencies
- 11:20 Dealing with the "need" to be liked
- 13:00 Don't over complicate things!
3 - Keeping It Simple... Leadership Lessons with Larry Post
In this episode, John sits down with one of the most influential leaders he knows... Larry Post.
Via http://www.posthg.com/our-team
Larry, a former Naval Aviator, had a 32 year career in the financial services industry from which he retired as Ameriprise Senior Vice President in 2015. Additionally, for over 30 years, Larry has been supervising the renovation of brownstones he owns. These brownstones are centrally located in Boston’s Back Bay, the North End, and South Boston neighborhoods and contain several luxury units for guests wanting a home away from home environment while still being close to all Boston has to offer including world class medical, educational and cultural institutions.
As CEO of PHG, Larry oversees a team-oriented staff of professionals devoted to exceeding guests’ expectations for an enjoyable stay at Post Residences. Larry’s early career, as an aircraft commander in the US Coast Guard, where he flew a HU16E Albatross, helped him form his “military precision and attention to detail” attitude when it comes to the cleanliness of the units and the happiness of his guests.
Larry and his wife, Valerie, reside in Boston's Back Bay. In his free time, Larry can be found cruising the Boston Harbor aboard Kayla, his 50' sailboat with his trusty skipper, Tucker, a Tibetan Terrier puppy. Larry received his BA from the University of Massachusetts and currently participates in a number of non-profit boards, including the National Naval Aviation Museum.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
- 1:15 Who is Larry?
- 1:55 Leadership and sales are like flying a plane
- 2:30 Become brilliant with the basics
- 3:55 How is a leader born?
- 5:10 What does going the extra mile mean?
- 8:53 Where does confidence comes from?
- 12:10 How does complacency crawl in?
- 12:45 How do you learn leadership?
- 14:25 Can leaders be liked?
- 16:05 How do you set expectations as a leader?
- 18:30 The differences in plane cockpits now and why simplicity is king
- 19:40 How important is vision when it comes to leadership?
- 22:00 Help your people believe in your mission.
- 24:00 Determining your key activities for the results you want.
- 26:00 How do you differentiate between levels of talent?
- 27:40 What are the kinds of mistakes?
- 29:15 How leaders embrace new thinking
- 33:45 The 3 bucket theory
- 39:15 Who's made the biggest impact on Larry?
- 41:00 The top 2-3 characteristics of quality leaders
- 47:40 Being laser focused on what matters
2 - Can You Borrow Confidence?
This episode is all about confidence and how to get more of it! But John also talks a lot about how leaders can instill confidence in others and how your willingness to follow a leader is very dependent on how confident you are in them.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
- 2:00 - What if there was a confidence pill?
- 3:30 - Confidence VS Fear
- 5:00 - Learning to ride a bike is an analogy for life
- 7:05 - How one great leader can change your life
- 11:40 - How your confidence in others affects your actions
- 15:15 - The 3 questions followers need to ask about their leaders
- 16:30 - The power of visualization
- 18:40 - Small successes build confidence
Welcome to the first episode of Tomorrow's Leader!
Over the last 2 decades, the host of this podcast, John Laurito has been on a quest to explore everything leadership.
This episode defines what a leader really is...
Can a leader be quiet?
Does a leader need to have a way with words?
Must a leader be strong and imposing to lead well?
At the end of the day... You are the most important leader for your life. This episode is going to show you that any body can be a leader... and you can be a GREAT one.