Impact Training and Development - Dan Chiodo: Recent Episodes
Dan Chiodo
Whether you are a solopreneur, young professional, seasoned professional in a small company or a larger one—you will learn so much as you listen to people who have experiences that can help you think about what you do and how you might do it better.
As you listen to some of our guests, you may know someone who has a story to tell. Maybe it’s you! Join us for the next podcast and listen to our impressive library of guest speakers from all walks of life.
BE DRIVEN
There are some people who are so driven that they just can’t stop achieving in many different areas of their career and life. Kevin Bradberry is one of those people. Watch him unfold the story of his life, his organization and how being a student of life has helped him get to where he is today.
Show Notes:
I. Open up to new things
A. Good can come at any time
-- You just don't know what it might be
B. Just keep going
C. Look for someone who does things interesting to you or better than you
-- You don't need to compete with them. Make them your friend
a. Learn from them
b. Make them a mentor
II. Become very good at one thing before you move on
III. Communication skills and Networking skills are essential to have (or to develop)
-- Driven networking
IV. Right People plus Right Process equals Productivity
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In the next podcast in our Season of BEING, we have Marilyn Bouldin in BE BRAVE. She will share some moments in her own life where she’s had to be brave. Also, we’ll address being brave enough to be an actor on stage.
Show Notes:
I. Start with a positive attitude
A. A choice you make each day
B. Comes from her faith
C. Making this choice affects your spiritual, mental, and physical well being
II. Being BRAVE
A. It's all in what we : 1. Imagine 2. Think about 3. Believe we can do
B. Use what you've got
III. Help others be BRAVE
A. Remind them of: 1. Who they are 2. What you know they can do: I know you can do this 3. What they know they can do: You know you can do this
IV. Don't wait for some day... some day never comes
V. Find a local community theatre and participate there
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In the next podcast in our Season of BEING, we have Chris Egelston, the key note speaker, infotainer and corporate magician as our guest. Get ready for power-packed ideas AND some magic tricks, too!
- Goal Setting
A. Where do you want to go?
B. How can you get there? - Marketing
A. The lifeblood of any business
B. Connecting and engaging with your current and potential audience - Networking
A. Connections and relationships
B. Real relationships, not just "Facebook friends" - Customer Experience
A. Beyond customer service
B. Ex: 1. How did your customers hear about you? 2. How do they hear you/ see you on the phone in the store in the building in the entryway when you follow up
C. Your brand is what people say about you - The CEO Program
A. Currently 70 programs in 10 states
B. Helps students develop their skill set in their own hometown
C. Students start and operate their own business
D. Encourages community engagement - Reach Chris E. at DiscoverCEO.com
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It’s the BEING season on the Level Up video podcast. This month Michelle Wedlake, Lifestyles Director at Tidewater in Southwest Florida talks about her campaign to spread kindness. Here’s your chance to take a survey to rate your level of kindness.
Kindness is the New Cool
I. 12 Kindness Steps to get you started...
1. Send handwritten thank you notes via the mail 2. Text a friend a kind message 3. Let someone go ahead of you in line 4. Genuinely compliment someone 5. Leave a generous tip 6. Treat yourself to a relaxing evening (Be kind to yourself) 7. Pay for someone's coffee 8. Tell your spouse/ partner/ friend that you appreciate them 9. Send or buy flowers for a friend (They can even be from your garden.) 10. Contact someone you haven't spoken with in a while 11. Let someone into your lane when driving 12. Say hello to everyone you pass by II. Some qualities that help you exhibit Kindness...
A. Compassion B. Fun C. Luck D. Opportunity E. Passion for service
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This episode is part of the “Being” season of the Level Up year. This month it’s “Be Bold”.Shawn Roberts talks about a change in his career from the culinary world to the communicationsmanagement world.I. Beginnings A. Eagle Scouts 1. Learned physical and mental discipline B. Vocational School 1. Learned discipline with baking 2. Learned creativity with cooking C. Willing Workers on Organic Farms 1. In Australia 2. Known as WOOFing D. Restaurant work 1. Working within your crew 2. Relying upon and trusting each otherII. BOLD moves A. Reached burnout in his position B. Lack of opportunity for advancement C. Willing to embrace change 1. Outside eyes looking in 2. New ways to do things D. Start with a positive attitude and get positivity in return 1. Reverse is also true (negative attitude gets negativity) E. Take the leap but be willing to learn and adapt Social MediaWebsite: https://www.impactbydan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@impactbydanchiodo31
What a great interview with Kristi Spencer, founder of The Polite Company. This Level Up Video Podcast is entitled “Be Polite”. How do you stack up in this important area of performance? Listen in and Level Up as Dan interviews some of the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds!
Whether you are a solopreneur, a young professional, a seasoned professional in a small company, or a larger one—you will learn so much as you listen to people who have experiences that can help you think about what you do and how you might do it better.
As you listen to some of our guests, you may know someone who has a story to tell. Maybe it’s you! Join us for the next podcast and listen to our impressive library of guest speakers from all walks of life.
Show Notes
I. The Polite company: Be Polite A. Formal vs. Informal 1. People are less formal today 2. When you are formal, it's easier to stand out. Examples... a. Send a Thank You note b. Hold a door c. Compliment someone 3. How you decide to impact other people can make you seem more successful II. Incivility A. Affects an organization, not just a person 1. Need a culture of respect B. You need a buddy who will tell you like it is 1. Let you know when your behavior was uncivil instead of polite C. Biggest mistakes 1. Phones a. Overuse of cell phone b. Talking too loudly on any phone 2. Talking a. Gossip b. Bad language c. Too loudly in general d. Not knowing your audience D. When you make a mistake 1. Admit it 2. Apologize 3. Move on quickly a. Don't dwell on it II. Etiquette A. Know enough of the "rules" so you are comfortable focussing your attention on the person or event B. Empathy 1. Consideration, respect, honesty 2. I can see your point of view, even if I don't necessarily agree with it 3. Look outside yourself C. Choose to believe the good in others, not for them but for youSocial Media
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In this Level Up episode, we meet a lady who has made great things possible. She has been in various careers and added something deeply special to each one. Georgia Turner believes that creating experiences is part of what one must do to serve clients and customers.
I. What is good for your soul? A. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean it's good for your soul B. You may need to look a long time to find what's good for your soul C. Do whatever turns up the corners of your mouth D. It's never too late E. You should listen more than you talk
II. Creating experiences for your employees, clients and customers A. Tweak every sense 1. Smell, taste, sound, temperature, service, quality B. Are you a person who 1. Makes things happen 2. Watches what happens 3. Wonders what happens
Meet the fierce and fabulous Melody Morgan, President of Morgan Coaching & Consulting. She updates us one some significant topics of today AND tells us about how to be “authentically significant”.
I. Learning from and understanding others A. Men often prefer to learn from men B. Women often prefer to learn from women
II. Understanding yourself A. Intrinsic 1. What do you like 2. What are your passions 3. Your personality style 4. Your desires 5. How am I inside/ how do others see me on the outside 6. Have more confidence in yourself B. Extrinsic 1. What do people think of you 2. How do they perceive you 3. How do they receive the info we give them
III. Making decisions A. Women can be good decision makers 1. Good multi taskers/ What is Plan B B. Making a wrong decision 1. Not a failure 2. Educational C. Fear can be a deterrent or a motivator D. Doubt can be self sabotage or paralyzing
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What is it like to be a young leader asked to run a major department in an organization? There are many twists and turns, but if you do it well, you can create a great culture for your team AND provide a great service to your community.
News I. Journalists A. Good writers are typically avid readers B. Outside perspective is beneficial C. A number of journalists do not have a journalism background D. They need a commitment to the concepts of journalism E. Main job is to keep the community informed
II. Where is journalism headed? A. Unknown
III. Diversify your skill set A. Search for grants 1. A variety of grants can be found if you look enough
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This 23-year old is working on his Masters Degree at George Washington University and will be doing professional work in the niche field of democracy-building in Eurasia. He shares his recent time in Russia and what he learned from the experience.
I. Career Building A. Building a new life or career from scratch 1. Where do you go 2. What do you need to find 3. What do you need to buy
B. Using disruptions to your advantage 1. Facing a disruption you can't push out of the way a. You can't move over b. You can't get past c. You have to change direction 2. Once you have done this, you know what to do in similar situations a. You can better prepare yourself b. Don't necessarily have to be overly aggressive
II. A Russian perspective A. When Putin is faced with opposition 1. He tries to pick an opposition to rally nationalism 2. He uses opposition to flex his muscles to build up domestic support
B. All news in Russia is government controlled and censored 1. Russian liberals don't believe the news
C. Putin's goal was to prevent the expansion of Nato 1. In the end, NATO doubled it's support
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If you want to explore the subject of sleep and wonder what goes into a good night’s sleep, this is the podcast you will want to watch. Sleep expert Nick Lambe explores the topic from many angles.
I. How to take steps to new opportunities A. Evolution 1. Deciding when to go to the next setting 2. Use any opportunity to educate yourself 3. Balance out opportunities to work alone v. collaboration with others 4. Figure out your skill set within your industry
B. Your unique abilities 1. People gravitate to those they think can be helpful to them 2. They don't necessarily look just for degrees
II. The need for a Sleep Coach A. There are 7,500 sleep doctors and many thousands of patients B. Many or most sleep issues are behavioral in nature, not just medical 1. Even if sleep issues are medical in origin, there is still a behavioral component 2. There is lost confidence in the ability to sleep 3. Sleep hygiene (ex. lights, food, temperature, etc) is a part of the solution, but not the sole solution C. Determining the proper amount of sleep 1. No sweeping recommendation 2. Depends on energy spent during the day 3. Based on quality, depth, regularity, and continuity
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Selling isn’t for everyone, but when you have a natural talent for it (starting at the age of 12) it may be the career that you are destined for and excel at. Watch Tara Yaryan’s sales journey. It will inspire you.
I. Selling skills A. Do you have pride in your job? B. Understand what you are selling C. Believe in your product 1. Are you passionate about it? D. Organization is key 1. Constantly have a To Do list 2. Constantly reprioritize E. Sales skills are inherent, natural 1. Product knowledge can be taught 2. Training needs to be hands on
II. Find a way to reset often A. Regularly B. Otherwise stress piles on
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Leadership is a field that is not only an important skill for some people in their profession, but their talent in this area can extend to the community, where they can improve the quality of life for everyone. Garrett Terry, our next guest on Level Up does exactly that.
I. Values Important to a Leader A. Patience B. Communication C. Tact 1. With these traits/ values, problems can be remediated or avoided
II. Competition A. Mostly offer the same services and products that you do B. Most people choose to work with you because they relate to you and the relationship they will build with you
III. Side Hustle A. Find something/s outside work to interest you and round out your skills B. Volunteering 1. Feels good 2. Meet people 3. Learn new skills
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Even if you are successful in a corporate life, sometimes you have the hopes to start your own organization and create your own success. Richard McVay has done that with two of his organizations that are all about fun!
I. Making the Jump A. Look over the options B. If you are a prayerful person, pray about it C. Look over the "cliff" 1. Either you jump or you don't
II. What is your super power? A. Taking initiative B. Positive attitude C. You choose the direction you want to go D. Keep moving forward E. Good people skills F. Keep it fun/ create fun
III. Young people keep you going A. They have the best new ideas B. They have no filter C. Listen to them D. Have fun
IV. Pay it forward A. Ex. They give away a free birthday party for every 10 parties they book 1. They partner with three agencies representing needy children
V. Some good philosophies A. Yesterday ended at midnight. Concentrate on today. B. Fight to be a positive person C. Be open to learning and trying new things D. Look for what's there, not what you want to be there E. Wisdom can come from many others. You never know where it might come from.
Yvonne Raczkowski is a guest who always works with passion—passion at work, passion in her pastime activities, and passion about life in general. She has done much in life and is a lifelong learner, so she’s always ready to learn even more.
I. Lifelong Learning A. If you can make a living for someone else, you can make a living for yourself B. Something different you can do that will make you better at your everyday tasks/work C. Not going forward is not an option D. Have a servant's heart. 1. People don't care what you know until they know that you care 2. Really listen, don't just get ready to respond
II. Sales A. Over time, you can learn to sell a variety of items and services B. Sales equals facilitating between the person and the product/service
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Check out Doug Hunt’s explanation of the Business Incubator concept. As Director of Entrepreneurship at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, he is growing an incubator for organizations from all walks of life.
I. Business Incubator
A. Fosters entrepreneurship
B. Advanced training and technical center 1. Providing help to small businesses get to them to a level of success as quickly as possible
C. Cash solves everything in small businesses 1. Incubator mitigates as much risk and overhead as possible a. No long term lease: month to month b. Small monthly space rental fees c. Individual space, shared space, or hot desk d. No other expenses
D. Fosters collaboration 1. Allows networking, many times with individuals/companies you wouldn't otherwise encounter 2. An ecosystem feeding one another
II. Steps to being a successful entrepreneur
A. Find a mentor/s
B. Find systems and processes that work for you
C. Be willing to take constructive criticism
D. Have a business plan and follow it
E. Take advantage of resources available to you
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You name it, Mo Holloman has done it. She is a performer, trainer, improv extraordinaire, and much more. Watch this video podcast to learn how to not be afraid to try anything, for it may turn out to be stellar!
I. Developing Yourself A. Skills 1. You can be born with certain skills 2. You can work and develop skills even if they aren't inherent
B. Energy Exchange 1. Includes any conversation, interaction, or performance 2. Learning to balance the exchange 3. Processing a. What did you do right? b. What can you do differently? c. Don't lose appreciation for where you came from
II. Your Purpose A. Speaking your joy will lead you to your higher purpose B. If it feels good, follow it
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Perhaps you’re looking for something different to do than just work in your career. Have you ever thought about dance? Join Yuriy and Olex Datsyk, international dancing stars that opened their own Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
I. Challenging yourself with something new, ex. Ballroom Dance A. Open to everyone, adults, and children 1. Mostly adults here in the United States a. Empty nesters b. Looking for something new c. Couples getting married or anniversary party d. Individuals or couples 2. Europe typically includes more couples and children
II. Why consider Ballroom Dance A. Exercise B. Dance and rhythm skills 1. The skills stay with you long after the lessons 2. How to operate your body with your partner 3. How to read your partner 4. Body language and balance C. Get through a hard time/ fill the emptiness D. Performance skills 1. Draw you out 2. Discover the beauty of your dancing 3. Education to become your best
III. Some of their philosophies A. Earn your trophies at practice, pick them up at the competition B. Dance to express, not to impress C. You've got what it takes, so give it everything you've got D. If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you E. Look in the mirror. That's your competition F. Always want to be better than you are
Contact info for Bonita Springs Fred Astaire: 239-949-9680 Or FredAstaire.com for studios in your area
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In J.J. Kelly’s new book “Intellopy: Survival and Happiness in a Collapsing Society with Advancing Technology” we learn a lot about why our society is at the present stage it is. This book traces human thought and functioning from early times to now. You’ll want to grab on to some of these meaningful concepts.
I. Evolution A. A function of reality B. Originally was biological, but is now technological C. Taking unintelligent matter to intelligent use D. The degree to which the universe has awakened
II. Two ways society responds A. Those who trust emotions, not reality B. Those who trust reality, reason 1. Ancient Greeks, lasted 200-300 years 2. Then Rome defeated Greece and mysticism ruled for 1700 years C. Aquinas tried to reinstate enlightenment during renaissance D. We are eroding away from reason since the declaration of independence
III. Learned outcomes from Intellopy A. Become a new intellectual 1. Take big abstract ideas and connect to reality B. Learn how the world works 1. Evolution 2. Plastic brain 3. Conceptual thinking 4. Technology cycle 5. Ivory tower 6. Happiness skills C. Anticipate the future
IV. Technologies moving us forward A. Transcendent B. Genetics C. Nanotechnical D. Block chain E. 5 G network F. Artificial intelligence G. Augmented intelligence H. Quantum computing I. Fusion energy
V. Achieve your heroic vision A. We are on the threshold of radically extended lifespans B. Getting from your present position to your vision
VI. How to prevent society's collapse A. Cause is the abandonment of reason and reality B. Technology can accelerate the collapse but can also be the prevention
VII. How to influence or critique technology
Take a look at a 9-year career officer from the United States Army and note some of the great things he learned as a leader and replicates in the business he is in today.
I. Communication A. Root cause for many if not most issues B. Group or interpersonal cohesion occurs when 1. You have trust in them and they in you 2. You have their best interests in mind and they have yours
II. Best Leaders A. Start out as the best followers B. Understand that leaders have to be out in front with their employees C. Don't expect their team to do what they aren't willing to do D. Results in a cohesive team
III. "Front Porch" Time A. Wisdom isn't gained overnight B. It's gained by listening and understanding C. Where most of the healing and learning takes place
IV. Customer Service A. Everything we do is people-centric (taking care of people) B. Everyone is buying and selling 1. Ideas, things, wishes C. Establish a rapport, trust, or a connection
Here’s a young professional who is rocking the world in two areas therapeutic massage, as well as creating her own essential oil products. Whatever she does—she moves fast! Watch her story.
I. What has made her a successful entrepreneur A. Listen to your clients B. From listening, use your intuition as to how to deal with clients C. Everything you do in life is medicine 1. Food 2. Water 3. Exercise 4. Massage a. Swedish: most familiar; gentle b. Deep Tissue: 90% of her business is this c. Hot Stone Therapy d. AromaTherapy e. Reflexology f. Cupping
II. Alchemist Haven A. Alchemy 1. A precursor to chemistry 2. Not as exact, room for experimentation B. Haven 1. A safe place C. Developing products from clients' needs, ex. dry shampoo
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Can it be that a 22-year old not only just graduated from a university and is going into wealth management, but also started his own business several years ago and is going to bring someone else to run it so that he can delve into his new career? Meet Adam Best, one of the most proactive executives around.
I. Starting his own business while in college A. Start with an area you love B. Concentrate on what you know. Adam's approach: 1. Automotive/ detailing a. Watched videos b. Read books C. Once you have that going well, then branch out 1. Very carefully add to the business. Adam's areas: a. Driveway cleaning b. Gutter cleaning D. Become obsessed with what the customer wants and then provide it
II. Adam's thoughts on the major areas for a successful business A. Expert at time management B. Good organizational skills C. Solid communication abilities D. Over-the-top customer service
Teamwork is what makes a dream work. As you watch this episode, think about what your dream is and what team will help you achieve it.
I. You can come up with your best ideas away from work A. Explore someone else's mind B. New surroundings; new people
II. Morning and Daily Routines A. Spiritual and fitness first B. Do what will make me a better person first C. What can I do first that makes me the most money? D. When I come home, I'm finished
III. Customer Service A. Have a servant's heart B. Clients are the priority 1. Get in their boat 2. You're together in this C. Expectations 1. You are not asking your team to do what they aren't capable of 2. You are asking them to do what they are capable of 3. Demand the best, but don't make them feel bad about what they aren't great at
IV. Great Teams A. Be honest 1. What are talents 2. What are weaknesses B. Composition of team 1. Don't hire another Me 2. Hire to complement your weaknesses 3. Solution-focused a. Problem in-- solution out b. Never send out a problem c. Get to the root, not the fruit i. Where are they coming from ii. Be actively involved in listening to their problem
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Today we know that we need to know our audience. This star has always been in jobs where knowing your audience is essential. They can make or break you.
I. A. Pleasing an Audience 1. Not everybody is able to be pleased 2. Grow the audience towards you 3. Adapt what you are saying to meet the needs of all audiences 4. Make them feel special 5. Staying UP when you don't feel up a. You can't let the audience know b. You have to be there for them
B. Knowing the Audience 1. Do research before you meet 2. Ask questions they haven't been asked before 3. Walk in their shoes 4. Be humble
C. Be With Your Audience 1. It can make a difference in someone's life 2. Be resilient; be happy
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Who is an example of a Great Emotional Signature? Meet Parker Richardson. He has had a rich diversity of jobs that led him to his career today—a pastor of Elevation Church in North Carolina. You’ll want to hear his whole story.
I. Emotional Signature A. Elevate someone's experience 1. You first need to believe the best in someone 2. Believe in those receiving your attention and in co-workers B. The importance of relationships 1. Can form them 2. Can end them 3. Partnerships are the catalyst for change 4. Come together to create more unified results C. Understanding how your job relates to people and partnerships 1. Love people intentionally a. Maximize that person b. See people step into their purpose 2. Assume the best in people a. There is more inside them than they are showing b. Show them steps to grow D. Elevate your thinking to see opportunities E. The by-product of your development is the development of others F. Innovation comes out of limitations 1. You can complain or can see opportunities 2. What CAN I do?
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When you’re a creative person you can bring a fresh perspective to a new field and get the desired results. In this episode, Cavanaugh Studyvin talks about her past and how that prepared her for her new position at a Chamber of Commerce.
I. Innovation Out of Limitation
A. Moving to a new field 1. Know your audience 2. Transfer your skills 3. Do a lot of research 4. Take an existing role and make it your own 5. Take an event and make it bigger
B. Do you have the components? 1. Enthusiasm 2. Work Ethic a. Hard work pays off b. Be on time c. Be found working, not slacking 3. Introduce yourself to new people/ new ideas a. Don't be afraid b. If you talk to the same people, you will talk about the same subjects c. Welcome new neighbors, new members, etc. Make connections and contacts
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Taylor Lansford is a Millennial who received his degree in International Business from a Midwest university. He is the National Account Manager for Sidecars, Inc. and draws some great parallels between his life as a corporate manager and his extensive involvement in the field of golf.
MOVING FROM THE COLLEGE PLACE TO THE CORPORATE PLACE I. Understanding Generations A. Each generation adds richness to the world B. There are now five generations working in the workplace 1. Traditionalists 2. Baby Boomers 3. Generation X 4. Millennials 5. Gen Z C. Are we truly open to understanding each generation and focussed on its strengths
II. Opportunities A. Spot it. B. Grab it. C. Make something of it. D. Helping others do or learn something is so gratifying. Many people don't know how good they are. E. Recognizing corporate opportunities. 1. First, you must always embrace change. 2. Ex. Should we change some vendors we are using? 3. Ex. If you are a vendor and are dropped, what are lessons learned? 4. Ex. What changes might you need to make in other areas of the organization?
III. Lessons Learned in Golf A. Good emotional control. B. How to turn anxiety into eagerness. C. Positive self-talk is essential. D. Playing golf allows you the time to think about work and about life in general.
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From cleaning golf balls to sell them to golfers to being the CEO of a $3 million organization that offers 50 trainers throughout the nation. Listen to the exciting story of Dr. Kizzy Dominguez as she talks about not only starting her company but leadership in general.
I. Taking Risks A. Kookiness can sometimes help Don't always do just what is expected B. Have positive beliefs
II. Hiring a Director of Getting Things Done A. Sometimes we can be so task-oriented we miss opportunities to engage B. This person helps create lifelong relationships C. Checks in with employees and gives you an idea of where they are D. Keeps you up to date on employee information so you can engage meaningfully
III. Reward and Recognition A. Don't just recognize; be clear as to WHY are you recognizing B. You set the tone; followers create their own reality
IV. Hiring Superstars A. Be honest: when you need a superstar to get the job done, go for it B. Have the humility to let them outshine you
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Just because you have an 8-5 day job doesn't mean you can't pour your heart into your life-long dream and create a hit film. Sheldon Maddux shares the journey with us, as he prepares to produce his second film.
I. The Process of Making a Movie: Bringing your dream to life (Neon Days) A. Took three years total 1. 42 days over the course of six months for filming 2. The rest of time spent writing, post production, etc. B. Did it all 1. Figured out what he was good at 2. Learned what he should hand off in the future C. Film-making is his way to communicate
II. What he learned from three of his bosses A. Don't be scared; just do it B. Continuous self assessment and improvement C. What can you do now with what you have? Why can't you accomplish it now?
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I. Creating a Lifestyle of Exercise A. Everyone Starts Somewhere B. Different beginnings are OK C. Fitness can be for everyone D. Having a coach or partner can keep you on track and accountable
II. Success A. People looking for a magic pill/ instant gratification B. If you stay on it, it will happen Consistency is the key C. Teamwork adds to the likelihood of success D. Journaling every day 1. Food 2. Exercise
III. Key Components of a Fitness Regimen A. Cardio B. Resistance training C. Hydration D. Supplements E. Recovery F. Nutrition
IV. F-45 Program A. Functional exercise program B. 45 minutes C. Specific Exercises 1. Timed 2. Follow the videos
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I. Advanced Medical Directive A. Trusts State guidelines control
B. Items in a trust 1. Trust Agreement 2. Last Will and Testament 3. General Durable Power of Attorney (POA) 4. Living Will with Medical Directives 5. HIPAA Authorization 6. Digital Asset Authorization 7. Tangible Personal Property Listing
II. Cruzan Case A. Started January 11, 1983, with Nancy Cruzan's car accident B. Almost 10 years of court cases about what should/could happen to Nancy C. Concluded in 1991 when Congress passed the Patient Self Determination Act D. All hospitals now offer AMD forms
III. Co-Vid Pause A. Being on life support with co-vid doesn't necessarily mean person won't have future quality of life
B. If I become sick enough to need life support, how do I want to be treated? 1. I want it 2. I want it unless others need it more and are more likely to live 3. I don't want it a. Are you sure? i. Yes ii. No, I need more information from doctors and loved ones
IV. If I don't have a trust, where do I start? A. Internet Center for Practical Bioethics B. Your local hospital C. Trust Attorney D. Your personal attorney E. Estate planner
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Some people enjoy change and some don’t. But change is so much a part of our lives today, it’s good to have a healthy view of it. The episode’s guest Dave Woods joins host Dan Chiodo to talk about how to keep a healthy view about change AND get the results you’re looking for.
I. Embrace change A. Change isn't going away B. Get used to it
II. Nurture People A. When you create change, you put people into chaos B. Adopt to the needs of the people you are working with 1. First do what they will be comfortable with 2. Approach different people in different ways a. Rate their willingness to change b. Let them know you are there to support them
III. Sometimes you have to be a bit of a bully to get to the goal A. Evolve or die B. Speak differently to different audiences Get the right message to the right audience at the right time C. Get the heritage employee to do something new and the others will follow
IV. "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Wayne Dyer
Marilyn Marshall-Bouldin gives a great breakdown of what emotional responses mean in this episode of Level Up, entitled A Check-in on Your Emotional Responses. The information she gives us is so important during stressful times and gives you several things to think about, in terms of what's going on in your head.
Have you ever had to have a difficult conversation at the workplace? Or resisted having one? Marlene Chism will help you feel much more at ease with having those difficult conversations.
When you’re speaking, do you get to your MAIN Point, or do you beat around the bush? Learn some strategic communication tips that help you get you the results you’re looking for!
Business Network International has been around for more than 30 years and has been a networking and business-generating powerhouse for people all over the world. My guest, Doug Hunt, pulled together one of the largest chapters in the nation. In this podcast, he tells us how BNI works.
What makes some people and some organizations rise far beyond others to create success? Here’s an in-depth look at Resilience and what it means for you AND your organization.
As far as COVID-19, we know what happened and what is presently happening – – but more important than that is how this will change our businesses in the future. Join my interview with Dustin Storm, a thought leader who has a six step method to consider for success.
Get ready to collect a boat-load of great leadership concepts that our guest, Elise Donahue, CEO & President of Vizuri Health Science Consumer Products, not only talks about—but puts into action!
In this podcast I visit with Andy Minoie about what qualities to look for when trying to find good employees who may also be good future managers.
Get serious about your goals. Have a real strategy so that you accomplish more than you ever thought you could. This episode is called: Beyond Goal Setting: Creating a Strategy to Get Shit Done. This strategy can apply to both your business and personal goals.
Cindy Moore, a Motivational Speaker, starts her year out with two essential elements. She creates a VISION BOARD that captures all she wants to experience and a WORD that guides her every action for the year. Here she looks at 2020.
Not everyone knows about this diamond in the rough-- a program teaching you how to speak with real persuasion-- whether it's for your profession or just for you own enjoyment. The Toastmasters program is one of the best and costs so much less than some programs out there.
There is so much we could accomplish in a lifetime, but how many times does resistance keep us from doing all we might achieve? Join us to do a deep dive into the subject of RESISTANCE.
Become the best time manager you know by learnnig a basic concept Dan created in his book PerfectTIMING. It's called PORE. Learn how to Prepare for your day, Operate at your highest level, Refresh yourself regularly and Evaluate every single day.
Young professionals learn so much from being mentored-- especially in a group setting where they can exchange ideas and discuss both challenges and successes. Gary Duncan has led his mentor group for several years. Those who are part of the program (as well as those who have moved on to other cities to accomplish great things) talk about what value he brings to this project and to them.
Leading an Extraordinary Life: A Healing Journey
We can be healthy and vibrant at any age
I. It Started With Celery Juice A. Cindy's journey out of pain and illness began with celery juice and books by Anthony William B. Once she started with celery juice, a plant-based diet soon followed C. Within a week, she put away her cane
II. Plant Based Diet A. You won't miss the sugar, fat, etc. once you learn use seasonings and herbs B. You can make any food amazing C. You would think that "plant-based" means salads every day, but it doesn't D. Her health is so much better, she intends to always eat plant-based
III. Beyond Self: Cindy's progression A. First, she began improving herself with a plant-based diet B. Then she began to look outward to others C. Raised her awareness of health for self, for others, for the planet 1. Eliminated plastics 2. Eliminated chemicals
IV. Fully Accepting Self A. Need to first take care of self to get to concern for others 1. Before you can love others, you have to love yourself a. We lose some of that self-love in teenage years B. Behind your greatest fear is your greatest gift C. Has recently rediscovered talents and hobbies from childhood and younger years 1. Started writing, and now writs two blogs 2. Challenged herself to do something new every day
V. Follow Your Passion and Everything Else Will Take Care of Itself
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TRAINING: Leadership, Sales, Time Mgmt., Communication, Customer Service
EXECUTIVE COACHING: Helping you 'Level Up" to your very highest potential
AUTHOR: PerfectTIMING "How to Gain Two Hours Each Day" -- print or audiobook
RADIO PODCAST: "Level Up" is found under PODCASTS at impactbydan.com
Learning How to Truly Prioritize
I. Do you really have to answer that call, that email, RIGHT now? A. Don't get distracted and not complete what you are currently working on. B. Chances are you can answer that call or email in an hour without issue
II. To Do Lists A. Being busy is fashionable now 1. We can tell others how busy we are B. A To Do list brings comfort in having everything listed, yet, we hate it! 1. We measure our success by how busy we are 2. Becomes a vicious cycle
III. Time Management/ An Organized Life A. Prioritize your list and work it B. Time Blocking 1. Set aside a specific amount of time for each task 2. Be realistic 3. Allow for interruptions and the unexpected 4. Facilitates good customer service and maximum profitability a. Helps you be respectful of your customers (or those you serve) time as well as your own C. Use a planner as well as any electronic calendars 1. Writing it helps it stick 2. Seeing the Big Picture in a planner is helpful for prioritizing and time blocking 3. We become numb to our phones constantly pinging us all day D. Flow In/ Flow Out 1. Never walk from room to room empty handed 2. If stuff isn't put away, we end up owning too much/ duplicates E. Goals 1. Deadlines/ target dates on everything a. Otherwise, nothing gets accomplished
I. Peak performance is best achieved by leading a Relentless Life
A. Be relentless in pursuit of peak performance
B. Be relentless in pursuit of your best self
II. Chance's mother always told him he could do anything
A. This helped him with:
- He was bullied as a youngster
a. This eventually led him to the gym and exercise and high school football
- He was diagnosed with a nut allergy at a young age
a. Had to learn to read all nutrition labels and from this learned healthy eating
B. This will be a motto he used with his children some day
C. When you are in this type of negative event, you don't always know what it will mean to your life until later
D. He listened to a lot of motivational tapes
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This is where he first heard the word Relentless
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Loved the word; it became his motto
a. He had Relentless tattooed over his heart
E. All this combined to help him overcome the bullying
III. His podcast: The Relentless Life with Chance Galloway
A. Features people who have been relentless in their pursuit of life
B. Themes:
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Making Connections
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Learn as you go
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Keep an open mind
IV. DNA
Dream Big
Never Settle
Always Smile
In this podcast, we chat with Larry Berg, the District Manager of Waste Management in Naples, FL.
In this podcast Dustin Storm, owner of Storm Cloud Marketing, and I talk about intentional growth, goals and peak performance.
We might think that a university does things differently than some of our organizations, but as we peel away the layers of J.R.'s program to grow the student population on his campus, we see that so many of the things that he is doing are exactly what we should be doing to make our companies better. Take a listen and hear his story.
In this Level Up podcast, Gary Stubblefield gives us some great tips on how to grow an organization by getting its members on board with programs that make a difference for not only the businesses in the area but also the community at large.
Christopher Chiodo, Senior Product Manager at Walmart talks about having everything revolve around the customer. Although this is the talk in the tech and software world, we can use some of these ideas in whatever we do. Get ready to "level up" your organization after this radio podcast episode.
Veda Boyd Jones doesn't just write to write. She does it commercially. She is a real entrepreneur-- and she's been very successful at it. Veda is the author of 47 books, as well as about 600 articles. As a writer, she has become a great researcher and will talk about that, too.
When you work to help people understand your Vision and your Mission and include them in creating the organization you want to buy, you can't help but be successful. Take a listen to some of the great things happening within one of the great religious institutions in the Midwest and decide which ideas might work for your organization, no matter what you do.
In this podcast, Garen McMillian reviews another one of the great books he read. This one is about an FBI hostage negotiator and what he learned that can be applied to all sorts of situations we face in life.
Take a listen to this podcast. Hear about all the roles Lori Haun has filled in her career (and some of which she still fills) to make great things happen. As the Executive Director of the Downtown Joplin Alliance, she (with the help of some great business people and residents in surrounding communities) is helping bring real life to the city.
Join us for an extensive discussion of a great article from the Harvard Business Review, called "What Sets Successful CEO's Apart." Gary Duncan does a fabulous job of relating this information to his own career experiences.
What would happen if you moved to a new country and were surrounded by new people and experiences-- and wanted to create your dream life-- and do it on your own? Would you take the chance and then dig in and then do it? Our guest, Merjen Nurberdiyeva did. We predict you will become even more of a life-long learner by just listening to this podcast.
Dustin Storm, marketing agency owner in Joplin, MO, takes us through some of the emerging marketing trends for 2018, and talks about what you need to do to prepare for them. We also take a look at when you should handle your marketing yourself, and when you might want to consider working with an agency.
Rich Reda, Executive Vice President for Lockton, Kansas City gives us a look at an executive who starts every day with his fitness program. He then takes his five children to school. After that, his powerhouse day begins-- getting results for his many clients throughout the nation. He explains how he works to "come off as remarkable" to the people he serves. What a great perspective he has on the topics covered in this podcast.
Nikki Gahr Sells is a natural for the business she's in. She has an extensive understanding of the franchise world after holding positions within several franchise operations. Today, she runs a franchise development and strategic consultancy organization called Sells Development, Inc. and has many valuable thoughts for people who want to start businesses of their own.
Our young professional for this Level Up walks you through the past positions he's held and the connection between them. He talks about how he always asks "how can we make this better?" He also says "yes" whenever asked to do something new, explaining that It always pays off. Today he is a Product Manager at Walmart headquarters.
Stephen Shields is an accomplished executive who not only owns three businesses within his franchise, but is also a regional developer (responsible for 15 businesses within his organization.) In this episode he talks about the day he made a decision not to close up his business (times were tough), but to start over and look at things in a whole new way. The result-- more success than he ever dreamed of.
Gary Duncan is an accomplished, award-winning executive in the health care field. During his 15 years as President and CEO of a health care system, it became the dominant health care provider in his region. In this podcast, you feel his passion in leading a group of young professionals to help them become successful leaders in whatever they do.
Level Up host Dan Choido talks with guest Carole King, a publications specialist and award winning writer with over 20 years experience in writing instruction, business writing, public and community relations business marketing, media relations and non for profit development. In this episode, Dan and Carole talk about how to write a book, with 5 tips to setting the book inside of you free.
Level Up host Dan Chiodo interviews Manuel Collazo, a young professional who has accomplished a lot in life. You'll hear about his great education and how he used it to land some great jobs that positioned him well for the future.
He also talks about leadership, which is an area in which he holds a doctorate. Manuel gives us some great ideas that involve not only his education and work experience, but life experience. He also has a message for us about work/life balance (of interest to so many professionals today).
For those of you who are used to reading a business book from front to back, here's a "permission slip" to help you do it more efficiently-- without missing the important information you want to glean. Host Dan Chiodo interviews Garen McMillian, a CEO who is one of the most avid readers you will meet.
GET RID OF YOUR ANTS All of us have negative thoughts that run through our minds. This week, Bill Mansell of MIndPerk is interviewed by Level Up host Dan Chiodo. Bill is an expert in dealing with and eliminating the negative thinking that goes on in our heads.
"Level Up" is the place to go when you want to grow. In the second installment, Dan Chiodo speaks with guest, Dustin Storm, co-owner of Storm Stanley, about growing a business.
In this very first installment of "Level Up," Dan Chiodo of Impact Training and Development lays down a map for what's possible - the distance between where you're going and where you want to go.
If you're looking to become the next you - if you're ready to "Level Up" - climb aboard.