Answers from the Stairs

Chris talks about the importance of actively seeking out faith and continuing God's presence in our daily lives and the examples of the idea of "breathing" into others. Key points:Recognizing the idea of "breathing" as a two-way act  Cascading through the organization and the responsibilities of leadership teams The importance of using the consumption of resources wisely M...

Chris talks about situations that are bigger than you, where corruption needs to be exposed. Everyone struggles with their integrity at some point. At those times, it's important to just be honest with yourself and the ones around you for guidance. Key points: A lot of good can come from not being sold out  Ethics, morals, and integrity can't be taught and should never have a price tag U...

Chris speaks about things that people of faith typically struggle with such as moments of losing their faith and feeling distant from God, having doubts, and feeling like a follower. Key points:How the gift of salvation can be seen as an instrumentUnderstanding that struggles with faith are common and helpful ways to grow your faith and relationship with God How to be a student AND a mentor in you...

-Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 41: Success vs FailureChris speaks about developing interpersonal communication skills Key points:- Being aware of people trying to sell you answers or opinions- The difference between opinion and council - The importance of seeking out opinions from experienced and relatable people - The realization of uncoachable people: some want to be coached,...

-Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 40: Personal ResponsibilityChris speaks about different ways to hold yourself accountable. Key points:The effects of being personally responsible for ourselves and our communities What it means to be personally responsible and where people struggle with it the most Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTu...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 39: Growth Requires ChangeChris talks about the importance of growth and understanding what comes with it. Key points:How growth equals happiness. Adjusting to change. Knowing when you need to change. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 38: Why Do We Go Through What We Go Through? Chris talks about making it through hard times. Key points:Going through trial and tribualation, and how to handle it. Why bad things may happen to good people. An important serman Chris speaks about. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvauto...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 37: Learning How To GrowChris speaks about the different stages of growth in one's life. Key points:How you should grow during particular stages of your life. The growth in how you are learning and the goals in your achievements. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enY...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 36: When You Learn It, Share ItChris speaks about the different ways you can continually grow. Key points:The 24 hour rule when learning something knew. Being able to share your losses and not only your successes. Having a different perspective on your growth. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.insta...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 35: Exercise and Mental Health. Chris talks about the importance of escaping into a fit routine both mentally and physically. Key points:How individuals should focus on mental health as their main priority. Why mental health may have to come before physical health in certain situations. Finding ways to relieve stress. Please let me know your thoug...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 1: Build A SurplusChris talks about taking the most out of an opportunity, using a surplus of knowledge and ideas! Key points:- Chris's meaning of a surplus, and how one can prepare for future opportunities. - Handling time and knowledge. - Planning ahead, and knowing which surpluses to focus on. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 33: Are Leaders Born? Chris talks about having the intent to grow, and setting a plan for your growth and future success. Key points:How every leader develops a growth plan. How leaders manage others successfully. The idea and the process of growth. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hv...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 32: The ProcessChris speaks about the various stages of life's process and finding success through consistency. Key points:- The consistency that everything in your life, is part of the process.- Consistency is more important than intensity.- How consistency is a prerequisite for excellence. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chri...

– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 31:Chris talks about goal setting and creating a healthy successful mindset for yourself! Key points:- Setting small weekly goals for yourself. - How your milestones become your new norms.- Having a daily focus. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.you...

In this episode Chris talks about setting goals and creating a strong positive mindset for oneself. Key points:Having a "Mental Fitness Regime." Spending time throughout the day to work on your mind set. Getting everyone in an organization to have goals and making sure they can all achieve those goals. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.ins...

This week, Chris discusses the power of thought in relation to emotional reactions. He laments on how a thought can drive action, but the downside is that it can also drive certain feelings that get in the way of progress. The number one action is mastering emotions and being able to see things objectively. Key points:·     Emotional walls are the number one obstacle to growing or moving forward.·...

This week, Chris discusses the power of a thought. He believes that all change in your life, whether personal or business, begins with a thought and taking action on it. Key points:·     Having the right mindset to act on your thoughts.·     Influencing the thoughts of others on your team to make them actionable.·     Your tomorrow will be determined by the thoughts you have today. Please let me k...

In this episode, Chris discusses approaching each day with a “prepare” or “repair” mindset. He applies it to his business and his community, and why you should choose to prepare for the future every day instead of repairing what you did yesterday. Key points:·     Work on preparing for not just tomorrow, but for next month and next year.·     Avoid time sneaking up on you – be present.·     Think...

In this episode, Chris discusses surrounding yourself with people who want the best for you, and you want the best for them. He pulls it into an organization as well. If you’re helping them be their best, they can help the organization be the best as well. Key points:·     If the best, supportive experience is provided for employees, then they will do the best for their customers.·     If you have...

This week Chris talks about the importance of accountability and sharing where you’re at with people around you. Not everyone has the same self-discipline, and having people in your circle who know what you’re going through and can work together, you’re all more likely to achieve your goals. Key points:·     Making commitments to each other, such as in addiction group counseling.·     Having a spa...

In this episode, Chris discusses wanting to be like the great top performers of your industry. He discusses the question “are you willing to do what they did?” and paying the price of that kind of success. Key points:·     Knowing the meaning behind “I want to do what you do”.·     Understanding that means working long hours, nights and weekends.·     You have the power to make that choice, you fi...

In this week’s episode, Chris discusses fulfillment in life as it relates to your relationships, even with yourself. He looks through lenses of attitude and discipline in relation to how you react to certain life situations. You get to choose your reactions and how your interactions turn out, you just have to know how to get there yourself. Key points:·     Choose your attitude every day and focus...

This week, Chris discusses the question of “who are you?” and how it relates to your habits and successes. He talks about knowing what makes you unique and focusing on what you have instead of thinking of what you don’t, what you could do if you had that thing you are missing. Key points:·     Asking immediate family to describe you as your baseline.·     Identify positive traits/habits about your...

In this episode, Chris talks about focus and the many facets of focusing throughout the day. On the one hand, he discusses that being 100% focuses 100% of the time is often what is told to people as one of the keys to success. However, we know that in practice this is often impossible to achieve. So what’s more realistic? Key points:Knowing the in-betweens and how to turn it off if you’re a very f...

This week, Chris talks about the question of which is better: quantity or quality? In application to a business standpoint, he says there is no clear answer. The way to try and find it in your own business is to listen to your team, and to listen to your customers. Key points:When thinking of communication, is it really better to have deep conversations over email? How Chris problem solved when a...