Raise Your BARS

On the Raise Your Bars podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker discuss time management as a leadership issue, emphasizing that how leaders use time reflects what they value and that time should be invested, not spent. They cover mindset shifts such as replacing “I don’t have time” with “it’s not a priority,” and focusing on leverage through developing people and strategic work. Practical prioritization...

On the Raise Your Bars podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker discuss how leading with purpose separates good leaders from transformational ones. They explore what a leader’s “why” is, why many leaders struggle to articulate it, and how to discover it through reflection on peak experiences, personal stories, struggles, and what brings fulfillment. They emphasize that a true why is bigger than money or...

Welcome back to the Raise Your Bars Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Chris and Al dive deep into the critical topic of company culture. Discover why culture isn't crafted by posters or slogans but by daily behaviours that leaders tolerate, reward, and repeat. They'll share insights from their experiences, including a unique values triangle activity and culture impact scorecard tool. Learn how to int...

In this episode of the Raise Your Bars podcast, hosts Chris Baker and Al Ruttan discuss the sources and impacts of scarcity and abundance mindsets. They offer insights into how one's mindset is formed and share strategies for identifying and transforming negative beliefs. Emphasizing the importance of gratitude, the hosts provide practical steps for cultivating an abundance mindset and explain how...

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris Baker and Al Ruttan dive into Chapter 7 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom. They explore why sacrifices are inevitable on the road to success, how to identify what you're willing to give up, and the importance of staying aligned with your core values. Plus, get access to free resources on goal setting and learn about their upcoming Lunch &amp...

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris and Al reflect on the lessons learned in 2024 and share actionable strategies to start 2025 with clarity and purpose. They discuss overcoming challenges, the power of persistence, and how intentional living can guide you toward achieving your goals. www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Description: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker dive into the concept of living intentionally, inspired by chapter 5 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom. They discuss how to align your decisions with your values and purpose, overcome obstacles, and pursue your dreams with actionable strategies. From examining Les Brown's wisdom to sharing personal gr...

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS podcast, Chris Baker and Al Ruttan dive into the transformative power of awareness and how to unlock the untapped potential within us all. Drawing insights from Chris’s book, 10 Steps to Freedom: Your Guide to Living the Life You Deserve, they discuss the difference between dreamers and fantasizers, overcoming a scarcity mindset, and the importance of breakin...

Episode Summary: What is the power of clarity, vision, and purpose in personal and professional growth. We explore insights from Chris's book, "10 Steps to Freedom," and share strategies for setting ambitious goals, overcoming failures, and inspiring teams to align with a shared mission. Download our Free E-Book - https://barsprofitformula.com/e-book

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker delve into the power of personal responsibility as they discuss Chapter 2 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom: Your 10-Step Guide to Living the Life You Deserve. Together, they explore how taking ownership of your choices and aligning them with your values can lead to transformative results. They share insi...

Finding unity in today’s world can feel like a challenge. Join Chris and Al as they dive into the topics of politics and unity, exploring how we can rise above the noise of division and become the best versions of ourselves. www.raiseyourbars.com

Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris and Al dive into the importance of positive mindset, resilience, and adjusting your path to achieve your dreams. They discuss the power of setting ambitious goals, maintaining motivation through tough times, and leaving a meaningful legacy. Through personal stories, goal-setting insights, and practical advice, they encourage li...

Episode Summary: If you want to get somewhere in life, you need to have a destination that you are aiming for. We call this your dream and it should be a grand vision of what you want to achieve - your significance and legacy. www.raiseyourbars.com  

Episode Summary: Did you know that our very own Chris Baker wrote a book a few years back? Well, he did and in this episode start our series on 10 Steps to Freedom. Listen in as we talk about dreams and the things that hold us back from truly living out what we are called to be. www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the power of collective unity and the transformative potential of changing your mindset. Discover how communities and countries come together to support each other during challenging times, and how this spirit of cooperation aligns with the principles of Bob Proctor's "Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life." www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Summary You may be asking: What is the benefit to me of changing my paradigm? This is a great question and one benefit will be your change in perception, this is your mental faculty that enables you to change how you see things. www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Summary In this podcast episode, we explore how cultivating gratitude can transform your outlook on life, enhance emotional well-being, and improve relationships. Learn practical strategies for incorporating gratitude into your daily routine to foster a more positive and fulfilling existence. www.raiseyourbars.com

Chris is on vacation, so I asked my good friend Valerie to join me on this week's episode. Please feel free to listen in as we discuss Entrepreneurship and 10-Year Thinking. www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Summary What you believe directly affects your paradigm. These beliefs have been stored in our subconscious minds over our lives based on what has happened and what we have been told so, what is your BS?

Episode Summary Welcome to "Fear or Faith," where we dive into the intricate dance between courage and uncertainty. This episode explores the choices we make in the face of fear and the power of faith to transform our lives.

Episode Summary If you haven't done so already, you should dedicate time to discovering your purpose. This is the reason you get out of bed every day. When you are clear about your purpose it will also be your decision making barometer for life. www.raiseyourbars.com

Episode Summary When we have a grand vision that is more than a little scary, it requires us to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. One of the ways we can do this is by applying A, B, and C goals in our every day lives.

Episode Summary Repetition compulsion is the unconscious tendency of a person to repeat a traumatic event or its circumstances. This may take the form of symbolically or literally re-enacting the event, or putting oneself in situations where the event is likely to occur again. The question therefore is, "What are you planting?

EPISODE SUMMARY The four stages of competence, also known as the four stages of learning, is a model based on the premise that before a learning experience begins, learners are unaware of what or how much they know (unconscious incompetence), and as they learn, they move through four psychological states until they reach a stage of unconscious competence.

Join Chris Baker and I as we dive into Bob Proctor's book - Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life. This is the first in a series of episodes we are going to do for this book. This first episode is titled Your Awesome Power To Change because if we are truly intentional in our actions and have a desire to change our current circumstances, then you have it within you to make that happen. www.raiseyo...