Achieving Clarity Podcast

Of all the traits that great leaders should have, the vaguest and hardest to understand is probably “authenticity.” We’ve all heard it said that a great boss must be “authentic,” or “genuine.” But what exactly does this mean? In this episode, we look at the definitions of authenticity, how and why it can be stripped away when climbing the organizational ladder, and what can be done to ensure you a...

Ever see social interactions going on around you where people tend to keep playing a familiar role, be it victim, rescuer, or persecutor? In this episode, we examine the Karpman Drama Triangle, what the roles are within in it, why people are consistently drawn to these roles, and a way to reframe it to a more positive outcome. 

In 2020, the World Economic Forum said that the three most important skills for the future are #1 complex problem solving skills, #2 critical thinking, and #3 creativity. In this episode, we look at complex problem solving, the art of nuance, and if you like the color green...have a listen to see what I mean.

In this episode, we look at the Einstellung Effect and how it can hinder your problem-solving abilities. Sometimes, what you know can hurt you!

What is a vision you currently have? Does it stir emotions in you when you think of it? Your vision may not yet be a clear idea you can articulate to people, but the passion and the energy you feel about that idea is the vision already manifesting itself within your world by means of the emotion you feel. Learn why that is a good thing, and what it means about the importance of your vision in this...

The so-called Great Resignation of 2021 has been making headlines for months now, as people have been quitting their jobs in droves. If the movement has a motto, it would be the word that’s been on everyone’s lips over the past 18 months: burnout. In this episode, we examine what burnout is, some of the effects causing it, and some helpful tips to counteract it.

Many times in life we reach for relief when in fact what we really need is restoration - they are not the same. In this episode, we look at the differences between the two and why restoration is so necessary.

When trying to accomplish a project the traditional approach can be to work from the outside in, addressing the complexity as you progress toward the goal. In this episode, we examine how to Start With Zero, beginning with the end state, to enable success in your endeavor. 

When we embark on a project, either at work or at home, it can be easy to move the goal line regarding what finished looks like in that project. What started as arranging the sock drawer can turn into remodeling the master bathroom... In this episode, we discuss what finished should look like to you and your team, as well as a method to prevent the goal line from moving away from the original inte...

The aircraft instrument panel has many tools to help us determine what we are doing, how we are doing, and where we are. In this episode, we look at how these same tools can apply in your personal and professional life.

In every organization there are strategists and there are tacticians. In this episode, we discuss the differences and what actions each of these leaders should take to ensure success of their organization.

Is quitting something bad? Should we buy into the sayings that winners never quit, and vice versa? In this episode, we look at Strategic Quitting and how it can be of great help to you in your personal and professional life.

We have a plan for our lives, for our futures, full of dreams, goals, desires. In this episode, we look at situation where these plans changed. Thank you Tom, for being a resilient guide to people.

A goal is not a plan, a goal needs a plan. Every visionary needs a planner as their partner to help turn that goal into a reality. In this episode, we discuss the visionaries like Walt Disney and their successful partnerships with planners like Roy Disney, and why it is so important for you, if you are Walt, to find your Roy in this world. Doing so will enable your partnership to become a superpow...

We, as people, go through life so quickly, and likely are not aware of how much of life we miss because we live this way. The biggest opportunity that we miss is the impact that we could have in people’s lives if we would just slow down. In this episode, I share a personal experience I had with a leader in an effort to help bring awareness to each of our lives to slow down and be more intentional....

VUCA - an acronym for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity - can affect your personal and professional life, challenging you to find ways to orient yourself and how to respond. In this episode, we discuss the term and how you can navigate the experience so you can emerge stronger and better in your next chapter.   

Setting boundaries in your life is vital to protecting your well-being. If you do not set boundaries then your life can be overwhelmed by other people’s priorities, other people’s energies, other people’s agendas, their opinions, and preferences that by default will take priority over yours.  In this episode, learn more about the importance of boundaries and the positive effects they can bring to...

Americans today spend 92 percent of their time indoors, and their physical and mental health is suffering. In this episode, learn how to use this three-number formula in nature to make yourself stronger and happier.

Many times in life we can be exposed to receiving help or instruction that we did not ask for, or it is coming at a time when we are not ready for it. As such, it can come across as interference.  Once that interference is internalized, which we are often first exposed to as kids, we can develop an allergy to it. Teaching something prior to an awareness of the need for it I think can be one of the...

A technique a way of accomplishing something; a procedure is a particular course or mode of action and can be directive in nature. Techniques can be learned from others or developed on your own, in the pursuit of accomplishing a task. Techniques are commonly used within the boundaries of procedural requirements. You likely use techniques throughout your day, be it in the way you arrange your activ...

This past year dealing with the pandemic has caused significant trauma to our hearts and souls. In this episode, learn how to create and implement a rehab plan for yourself, replenish the reserves, and revel in the joy of vacation and being with those we love. 

We as humans do not grow in environments that we always control. In this episode, you will learn the benefits of getting out of control - not being crazy, obnoxious, or doing anything illegal - but by your choosing putting yourself into environments you do not control.

In this episode, learn the difference between curiosity and passion, and the impact it can make on your life.

Best is an ego word; better is a humble word. In this episode, find out why remaining in the realm of better is superior to best, in all aspects of our lives.

Creative people are not a segment of our population - everyone is creative. In this episode, we look at the definition of creativity and four points to help you awaken and flourish in your creativity.