Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

Did you know that you’re 90% more likely to reach a goal if you’ve written it down? There are tons of tips, tricks, and habits for success, but no matter what they are, they all require actionable steps. So, what are the steps? If you’ve been hearing about the 12 principles of highly successful leaders and wanting to learn more, today’s episode delivers them in detail, packed with actionable steps...

Can a subtle shift in focus really make that much of a difference when it comes to succeeding in business and increasing your income? What do you think? Bob Burg, author of The Go Giver , shares how shifting your focus from getting to giving will make a huge impact on your level of success. On today’s episode, Bob shares tips and insights for reframing your mindset so you can cultivate an other- f...

Do you have a big goal you’d like to accomplish? Maybe you want to push your business to the next level, mark something off your bucket list, or try something totally new! Whatever the object of your desire, if you’re waiting for inspiration to get started, you should know that inspiration is most often found on the other side of getting started. Today, Aaron Anastasi joins us to talk about all th...

Are you a leader? Whether you’re already leading a team, or you’re working your way toward that role, it’s important to understand the difference between teaching your team the skills they need to have, and empowering them to put those skills to use. David Marcum of Zag Learning shares some of the pitfalls leaders face, insights on why ego can be so corrosive, and thoughts on how leaders can reall...

On today’s episode, you’re going to hear an amazing story of triumph, hope, survival, and vision from humanitarian, entrepreneur, and family-man, Ken Sharpe. Ken joins us to share his heartbreakingly hope-filled journey of narrowly escaping death and how being given a second chance gave him more strength than ever to pursue his dreams of helping elevate others and providing opportunities for life-...

Have you ever thought to yourself that you could break through your obstacles and make it to your next goal if only you had a little educated urging in the right direction? We’ve all been there, but maybe you also have some amazing insights and experiences from conquering obstacles of your own, and you’ve been wondering how you can help others by sharing it… If either of these thoughts have ever o...

Did you know? It’s the first time in history that four different generations of people have found themselves working together in the same workplace? Learning how to jive with a team is already a balancing act, but what do you do when the members of your team are made up of people who were raised in what seems like totally different worlds? Half of the team feels held back and the other half feels...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I could get out of debt if only I made more money,” or, “I’ll save for retirement later,” then this episode is for you! Spending too much, saving too little, and not planning for the future are all habits, and those habits don’t go away just because you start making more money. That’s often why there’s nothing left over with which to work toward getting out of...

Are you trying to get noticed and build success? If so, you’ll want to focus on your message and ask yourself the question, “What is the problem that my service/product solves?” Once you have the answer, you’ve got the ammo to accomplish anything. We can’t do anything alone, so no matter what the event or occasion, show up with an attitude of giving rather than taking and you will be sure to achie...

On today’s episode, Jodi Womack, CEO of Get Momentum Leadership Academy and founder of No More Nylons , joins us to talk about leaving the corporate world to create a consulting firm and pursue passion projects with her husband and business partner, Jason. Jodi and Jason have partnered on so many projects and ventures since they took the leap together into an entrepreneurial career of coaching and...

In today’s episode, you will be inspired by the positive power of patience. Patience, as exercised by taking positive action in the face of set-back, frustration, anger, and compulsion leads to peace, calm and greater effectiveness! Like any state we’re trying to achieve in our life, a state of patience, calm, and perspective requires deliberate practice and…patience, exercised through positive ac...

What’s the best way to help others succeed? It’s an important question for all of us, and it’s one that my accomplished guest today, Joanie Connell, PhD, has made a central part of her career. Joanie is a Harvard-educated organizational consultant and leadership coach who helps people achieve their highest potential. Her clients include Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, as well as non-pr...

Hearing the insights from amazingly successful people who care deeply about helping others reach their own success—that’s one of the best parts about what I do. And today is a great example. My guest, Jean Henri Lhuillier, is an exceptional business leader, education advocate, and ardent supporter of athletics in his home country, the Philippines. Cebuana Lhuillier's serves customers throughout th...

“Believe in yourself”—we’re all familiar with that advice. And although the intentions may be good, when you stop and thinkabout it, just telling people to believe in themselves is probablynot enough. What’s actually more important is showing people how tobelieve in themselves. Doing that is at the core of my guest’s mission. Native NewZealander Paula Gosney is a writer, entrepreneur, mother, andf...

Your visions and dreams, Napoleon Hill once wrote, “are the children of your soul.” So I want to ask you this: What are your visions and dreams? Because I believe within them lies your life’s purpose. The challenge is to have the strength and confidence to let that purpose emerge. My guest today, Julie Marie Carrier, knows what I’m talking about. She went from struggling to find her purpose in lif...

Who’s a leader out there? Everyone should be saying, “I am!” You may or may not be a leader in an official way, but in reality, we are all leaders! At the very least, we’re leaders of our own lives. Why is that important to realize? Because it helps us see the power in our decisions. Great leaders make good decisions. And good decisions lead to good results—no matter what aspect of your life we’re...

This episode is short but important. It’s both an invitation and a challenge: In the next week, find someone to mentor. That’s right—wherever, whoever he or she is, reach out. It can start with an email, a phone call, a simple chat. Just make that first step. Why is this our topic today? Well, on a recent trip abroad, my father and I were walking through a neighborhood of extreme poverty, and it g...

So you’ve got a goal in mind and you’re about to go for it? Great. But first, stop! At least that’s what my guest Kim Ades says. According to her, before you take action, you need to do this: figure out where you are right now. (And she’s not talking about geography.) Kim is a successful author, entrepreneur, and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. She’s considered one of the foremost experts on im...

Ready for some jaw-dropping inspiration? To say that Weldon Long turned his life around doesn’t come close to conveying his amazing story of transformation. Sure, today Weldon’s a highly respected entrepreneur, sales expert, and New York Time s bestselling author. But would you believe that 20 years ago this same man was a three-time convicted felon who’d been living, in his words, a life of “pove...

If you’re a leader (at any level), you’ll want to tune in to today’s episode with Wally Thiim. Wally has a B.A. in Business & Communications from Brigham Young University, was a top-level athlete, and Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army’s Armored Calvary! Since retiring from the Army (after 26 years of service!), he spends his time aiding developing universities and supporting health initiatives in...

This is another solo episode, another awesome opportunity for a one-on-one conversation with you, our listeners! We will talk about a powerful technique I’d like to share with you called “Chair Flying.” This will help you almost everywhere, in your personal or business life! You can start implementing this technique right away. In this episode, you will… Learn about the background of Chair Flying...

Today’s topic is something that touches every single one of us and is critical to our success and happiness in life. What can we do when we are faced with tough times? We will talk about pushing through challenges, adversities, and setbacks! In this episode, you will… Hear two great stories of perseverance Find out Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s 39 words of encouragement – the shortest speech...

In the corporate world, and even in your personal life, the temptation to stray from your true self and character is strong. Yet, our research has found that the most successful individuals and companies stay true to their character through all sorts of tests, trials, and tribulations. In this episode, you’ll hear some stories of leaders who persevered; as well as stories of leaders who got a seco...

Today’s guest started working at the ripe, young age of 15 and never looked back. With his work ethic and experience, Jim Palmer has become a master of smart marketing, an expert business builder, an entrepreneur, the host of his very own podcast, and an author of six different books. In this episode, you will… Hear how Jim got his start and how he developed a work ethic that boosted his success D...

What kind of drive and discipline does it take to win over 250 awards in body building? Today’s guest, Ron Williams, is here to share with us how he does it all. Not only is he one of the most decorated natural body builder in the world, but he is also an author, a trainer, a coach, a speaker, and an educator. In this episode, you will… Hear how Ron’s faith and resilience helped him to rise from t...