Systematic Leader

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Ugh, priorities. That sounds boring." But hear me out.  Priorities can actually be pretty exciting when you think about it. They're like a flight plan for your life!  At the end of the day, you get to time travel for a few minutes.  You land your plane, put out your time travel spaceship (AKA your reflection device, journal, recorder, etc.), and see what could be...

In this interview, you’ll learn about reframing the problem so you find the best solution. Bruce Ballengee is the founder of Pariveda Solutions. One of my favorite parts of this interview is his story about how he and his wife were arguing in the car. The interesting part is how his wife reframed the situation to help his children see how arguing can be done well. Highlights from the interview: Wh...

In this interview, you’ll learn about how to get to the core of an issue. Brent Schmidt is a consultant that helps companies solve the real jobs in a business that make a big impact. I love the story he shares about how his two girls help keep him grounded. Highlights from the interview: Brent’s origin story. How he became highly attuned to other people’s emotions. Becoming the seeker in his caree...

In this interview, you’ll learn about how you can improve your leadership skills through a simple process that Sara uses. Sara Nay is the COO of Duct Tape Marketing. I loved the story that she shared about raising a young child and how it led her to get more help at work. Highlights from the interview: Why we should follow our natural interest. The power of curiosity is how she stays on top of eve...

The true value of digging deep is understanding yourself just a little better.  You become more comfortable in your own skin, which allows you to make better decisions. I want you to have a fun and structured way to dig into your mindset and better understand yourself so that you can make decisions that align with your values.  You can have a life filled with less anxiety and more energy because y...

In this interview, you’ll learn about deep work and how it helps us accomplish amazing work. Catherine Morgan is an author, coach, and consultant that helps people reduce stress and grow their careers. One of my favorite parts of the interview was how she deals with procrastination and uses it to her advantage. Highlights from the interview: Catherine’s three stages to her career. She discovered h...

In this interview, you’ll learn about how you can reframe a situation so you can see the difficult situation as an opportunity instead of a burden. Jennifer Louden is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. One of my favorite parts of this interview is asking ourselves better questions so we are happier and also more productive. Highlights from the interview: The story of how Jen process...

In this interview, you’ll learn about how to make small improvements in your job role so you are happier and get better results. Chris Brogan is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and consultant. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how he makes proactive decisions, so he gets the best out of himself and the people he works with. Highlights from the interview: The story of how Chris sma...

Do you struggle to make progress on an important goal? Try the Daily Dig for 5 minutes a day for 30 days, and I’ll change how you develop habits forever. When my clients first come to me, they usually have janky reflection routines to help them grow healthier, wealthier, happier, etc. We all have goals, but most don’t have a daily system that helps them reach those goals. It’s why most of us give...

In this interview, you’ll learn about tuning into your inner voice so you can make career choices that align with your head, heart, and gut. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he gave examples of how people found new opportunities that fit their vision for their careers. Highlights from the interview: How Rubin heard his inner voice telling him to quit his corporate job. Why he ma...

In this interview, you’ll learn about the importance of self-awareness and why it matters so much in business and life. Dan Zavorotny is a co-founder of Nutrisense, a company that helps people understand how your body works well. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how Dan uses mentors to help him learn something new. Highlights from the interview: How Dan immigrated from Ukraine and hel...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to have difficult conversations so you grow stronger relationships. Desiree Adaway is the founder of the Adaway group. They consult with businesses to create an inclusive culture. One of my favorite parts of this interview was how we can stay in the right relationship even when in conflict. Highlights from the interview: Why Desiree likes to have difficult conve...

Do you ever wish you could take back a bad decision? Investing in Bitcoin when it was at its all-time high. Anyone? Just me?  I’ve said “Yes” to the wrong opportunities and “No” to the right ones. It’s only by looking back on these situations that I’ve learned to improve my decision-making skills. Many of us have these regrets, but most don’t have a system to review our decisions. Our decision-mak...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to use mental models to make better decisions. Justin Khanna is a Michelin-trained chef turned entrepreneur. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he shared how frameworks helped him overcome his inner blocks around money. Highlights from the interview: Justin shares his story about turning from a chef into an entrepreneur. He dissects how he got i...

In this interview, you’ll learn how you can be committed and unattached to impact the world without getting hooked by your emotions. Leo Babauta is a best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. He has millions of readers and shares some of his greatest frameworks to help you succeed in your career.  Highlights from the interview: Leo explains how he started Zen Habits and how he quit smoking....

In this interview, you’ll learn about how you can build systems to help you try new businesses or ideas to grow your career. Nick Loper is an entrepreneur and founder of the Side Hustle Show. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how he talks through his method for capturing his ideas and turning them into action. Highlights from the interview: Nick explains why he is an introvert and how...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to understand how you can improve your communication by becoming a better listener. They go hand-in-hand. Patti DeNucci is an author and speaker. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when she talks about the lens through which we view life. Highlights from the interview: What Patti was like as a kid and how her personality influenced her career. Why hav...

Every choice is an opportunity. When we are stuck, we stop seeing the value of the choices that we do have. Instead, we become afraid. We don’t want to rush or wait too long to make a decision. We must have a process, so we have a balanced approach. One that checks in with our head (facts), heart (passions), and gut (larger purpose). “On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to create more memorable stories in your career. I put myself on the hot seat to hopefully set an example for you to learn. Sam Horn is a best-selling author and speaker. You’ll love the frameworks around storytelling that she talks about. One of my favorite parts of this interview was how to pull out an “aha” from a story. Highlights from the interview: How to...

I often ask my kids “Would you rather” questions. They love it because it gets them thinking. I love asking them questions like… Would you rather have the superpower to turn invisible or be super strong? My one son would rather be super strong while my other son would like to be invisible. The idea of turning invisible is tempting to anyone especially if they get embarrassed. We want to hide when...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Mark Silver found harmony in his business. Mark is the founder of Heart of Business, where he teaches people about growing his business from their hearts. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he talked about the four layers of reality and how it influences our decisions. Highlights from the interview: How to not compromise your values. The te...

In this interview you’ll learn about how to be more aware of your thoughts so you can make wise choices in your career/business. Ramon Ray is a speaker, entrepreneur and author who teaches people to stay in their zone of genius. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Ramon talked about his practice of praying before he goes out on stage to speak to an audience and why it's important to...

In this episode we’ll break down how to make a good decision, learn from bad ones and develop habits that support our future selves. Many of us look back on our year with regret or complaint. We must avoid ruminating on the bad things and create a process that helps us take an honest look at our lives. It starts with the little decisions that we make everyday. We must look at our mistakes in a way...

If someone offered me a billion dollars, but in exchange I would only have 6 more months to live, I wouldn’t take it.  I know this scenario sounds weird, but hear me out.  We’ve won the lottery of life. We get to decide whether we have coffee, water, tea, or strawberry and banana smoothie in the morning. These choices are amazing. Then you get to experience the deliciousness of your choice. We get...

In this interview you’ll learn about how to make decisions that fit your personality and values. Tara McMullin is the author of What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting and entrepreneur. One of my favorite parts of this interview is learning how she encourages herself to build good habits. Highlights from the interview: What would Tara’s nine-year-old self t...