Beyond Bricks

It only takes one.  One person with the right energy can lift a whole team. You’ve seen it. You’ve felt it.  What if that person was you?  Join us for Monday Morning Mindset and start your week differently. 

Sometimes work feels like a lot of reaching and trying to figure things out. But then there are moments when it all makes sense and something just feels right.  This Monday Morning Mindset is about that moment and how it happens. Watch the episode and see what it looks like to not just do the work, but actually love it. 

In this episode of Beyond Bricks, Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with Chris Wasmund to discuss what it takes to grow as a leader in today’s evolving world. Chris unpacks two key leadership qualities, curiosity and accountability, and how they shape the way leaders think, act, and influence those around them. He shares how staying curious helps leaders stay open, adaptable, and willing to learn, while...

Only a small number of people say they truly love what they do. Most just show up, get through the day, and move on. But a few show up with energy, purpose, and something different.  This Monday Morning Mindset asks a simple question. “Which one are you?”.  Watch the episode and take a moment to reflect on what it means to really love the work. 

Great leaders understand the balance of grace and truth. Grace without truth can allow poor behavior to continue, while truth without grace can feel harsh and discouraging. Real leadership requires both, honesty delivered with care. When leaders create clarity while also providing support and understanding, they build environments where people feel safe to grow. The challenge is simple: consider w...

When’s the last time you felt real care from a local business? Maybe it was the coffee shop that knew your order or the store where every detail showed pride and excellence. That kind of service is more than a transaction, it’s an experience. When businesses lead with care, attention, and consistency, customers feel it. Celebrate it when you receive it, learn from it, and strive to create that sam...

You don’t have to love every part of your work, but you do have to love some of it. Fulfillment often comes from the moments where your strengths, passion, and purpose intersect. When you focus on the part of the work that energizes you and lean into it with excellence, creativity, and service, work becomes more than a task, it becomes meaningful. Find the part you love, magnify it, and let that e...

What’s your power? Each of us has been given unique gifts, strengths, and abilities, but too often we focus on what we lack instead of what we bring. Your power might be encouragement, creativity, leadership, vision, or perseverance. When you lean into those strengths and use them with intention, they become more than talents. They become your superpower. Stop obsessing over what you’re not and st...

In this episode of Beyond Bricks, Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with customer experience expert John DiJulius to explore what it really takes to stand out in today’s experience-driven world. John shares why great organizations don’t just deliver good service—they create memorable experiences that set a new standard. When you design an experience so remarkable that it makes every other experience feel...

Every day you choose who gets your trust, your fears or yourself. Fear is loud and limiting, but trusting yourself means moving forward anyway, confident in the strength and purpose already placed within you. You can’t hold fear and trust at the same time. Choose the one that builds bridges and step forward, even imperfectly.

Everyone approaches opportunity, but only a few take the plunge. Standing on the shore feels safe, but growth never happens there. Action is what separates spectators from swimmers. Stop testing the water and start moving. Success isn’t on the edge, it’s found in the swim.

Are you just talking or truly connecting? Real connection goes beyond words. It listens, notices, and stays present. Conversations share information, but connection creates impact. Slow down, engage fully, and turn everyday conversations into moments that actually matter.

Are you building a business or hiding it? If people don’t know who you are, what you do, or why it matters, growth stalls. Visibility creates connection, and connection creates momentum. Tell your story, show up consistently, and step out of the shadows because a business that’s seen is a business that thrives.

In this episode of Beyond Bricks , Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with Dr. Vance Thompson for a meaningful conversation about leadership rooted in service, the power of caring for people, and how kindness can be a catalyst for growth. Dr. Thompson shares insights on what he calls the “science of nice”—how intentional care, empathy, and respect don’t just feel good, they create better outcomes for team...

Extraordinary doesn’t come from intention—it comes from action. Not someday. Now. When you ACT, you choose ownership over excuses, growth over comfort, and honesty over hiding. Accountability builds trust. Competence creates confidence. Transparency earns respect. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. ACT now—and let today’s action shape tomorrow’s results.

Fear and faith can’t coexist, one always wins. Fear whispers doubt and hesitation, but faith speaks truth and forward motion. Obstacles aren’t dead ends; they’re detours. You don’t need the full staircase just the courage to take the first step. When fear shows up, answer with faith and keep moving.

Adversity isn’t sent to stop you—it’s sent to shape you. Every challenge calls you higher, demanding strength, resilience, and growth you didn’t know you had. What feels like resistance is often refinement. Stop fighting the struggle. Partner with it. Adversity isn’t your enemy—it’s the force turning you into who you’re meant to become.

Indecision is more costly than a wrong choice. When you decide, you cut off distractions, doubt, and delay—and that’s where your power comes from. Avoiding the decision keeps you stuck, draining your time, energy, and momentum. Look at the data. Your life is giving you feedback. Make the cut. Decide—and move forward.

Beyond Bricks with Dr. Nathan Unruh welcomes guest Dave De Vries , author of Green Light Millionaire , for a conversation about mindset, momentum, and creating opportunity. Dave shares the inspiration behind his book and the principles that help people stop waiting for permission and start moving forward with clarity and confidence. Together, they discuss recognizing “green lights” in life and bus...

Unforgiveness weighs you down more than you realize. It keeps you carrying hurts, betrayals, and bitterness that were never meant to define you. Holding on doesn’t protect you—it holds you back. Forgiveness isn’t weakness, and it isn’t approval. It’s release. When you let go, you lighten the load, regain your strength, and move forward with freedom and purpose. Drop the weight. Step into the life...

Your words are powerful. They shape your mindset, your beliefs, and ultimately your results. Weak words like “try” or “should” keep you stuck. Powerful words like “I will” and “I expect” push you forward.  You are one powerful statement away from changing your direction. Say it. Believe it. Live it. 

Prayer has a way of shifting everything. Even a few quiet moments—whether it’s reflection, gratitude, or a simple conversation with God—can bring clarity, calm the mind, and refocus the heart.  This Monday Morning Mindset explores how making prayer a daily habit can transform your perspective, fuel your day, and help you move forward with purpose. 

In this episode of Beyond Bricks , Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with guest Paul De Jong for an honest conversation about hardship, resilience, and personal growth. Paul shares insights on facing adversity head-on, choosing how to respond when life doesn’t go as planned, and finding purpose even in difficult seasons. Together, they explore what it means to grow where you’re planted—embracing challeng...

You can’t feel stressed and grateful at the same time—try it, it doesn’t work.  Even small habits, like jotting down what you’re thankful for or taking a short “thank you walk,” can shift your mood and open your mind to fresh ideas.  In this Monday Morning Mindset, we explore how starting your day with gratitude can change everything. Watch the episode and see how a little practice goes a long way...

They say things don’t end wrong—they start wrong. That’s why your morning matters more than you might realize. A morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Read something positive. Listen to something uplifting. Pray. Meditate. Move your body. Do one thing that feeds your mind, one thing that strengthens your body, and one thing that lifts your spirit.