Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

If there’s one thing the year 2020 has shown us is that it’s very easy for things to go sideways. The COVID pandemic, the racial injustices, and all the bad things that started to happen all around the globe are strongly influencing people’s moral and their feeling of hope.     That’s why  in this episode,  we want to focus on gratitude and hope because these two are...

Every person has a different skill set that they bring into the world - and combining two powerhouses, two strengths in a partnership can lead to something that’s far greater than ever imagined.   Today,  we have two amazing guests that put together their strengths, kept a clear delineation of their lanes, and brought into the world The Podcast Accelerator c...

“Come what may and love it!” is not just a saying. It’s an attitude about life!   Every life has peaks and shadows and times when it seems that the birds don't sing and the bells don't ring. Yet, despite discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result.  The...

Life is hard sometimes. We get to face challenges we’ve never imagined we would, during our time on this earth – and it’s up to us how we react to those obstacles in our way to a happy and successful existence. What would you do? Give up, or push through?   Your ability to be successful in spite of challenges is directly related to how fast you're able to say "so what...

One enormous benefit of writing your personal history and that of others dear to you is that it provides you with a perspective of life, and a sense of gratitude for all the blessings that you've been able to enjoy.   Today , the subject of this episode is an entirely different dimension of Becoming Your Best. It very much relates because, of course, we want...

“Leadership is doing the right things, and management is doing things right.”   In times of crisis, leadership and management are the most valuable skills that you can have. Leadership provides direction, peace, focus, and clarity, while management provides execution on what matters most.  These two powerful skills have an enormous impact on your success, and in  today’s episode,&nb...

It’s time for your mid-year check-in!     In today’s short episode, Rob Shalleneberger provides a guide for checking in with yourself and your goals. No matter how this year has gone for you, this is not a space to beat yourself up or feel down about how you’ve progressed on your goals this year. Instead, this is a chance to make a slight course correction t...

Since the Internet has become an important part of our lives, the cyberattacks have grown in number, significance, and the damage they can do to us. Unfortunately, most people still don’t take cybersecurity seriously because they believe only the important institutions are targeted.   But, as our guest  today  stressed many times in this episode, everybody is a t...

One of the reasons we like to talk so much about leadership is because we know that everyone is the leader of their own life. Regardless of the situation, you are responsible for the actions that you take, so we offer you the tools that can help you become your best, and lead your life by design, not by default.   In today’s episode,  we invited Matt to talk about his lifelong exper...

When we’re faced with a certain situation, oftentimes we create multiple what-if scenarios in our minds with endless possibilities of how something could go wrong. This wiring of ours can only bring us stress, panic, and feelings of anxiousness because, most likely, none of those scenarios will turn into a reality.  In today’s episode,  you will learn how to spot thos...

High-performing leaders and organizations constantly look for ways to improve their strategies, their workplace, and their people. They never stop moving forward and always figure out ways to grow. Sometimes, this means bringing someone from the outside world into your company and letting them share their experience.    Our guest today, Greg, is an expe...

A couple of weeks ago, we did an episode where we discussed Chapters #1 and #2 of our recently released book, “Conquer Anxiety”. We talked about, what is the mind all about? Why do we, as humans, experience anxiety? What’s happening in the brain, that’s causing that? We also stressed the importance of taking the assessment in Chapter #2 because that will help us understand the root cause of what’s...

Leadership is a journey and such a driving force in life! It is both tangible and intangible, and where it really makes a difference is in crisis. It makes a difference between a good and a great family, a good and a great community, or a good and a great company, because it takes a great deal of self-discipline to be a leader, to be on time, and to choose the harder right over the...

Over the last few decades, in our culture, it’s almost been this move-away from being able to have open conversations. There is this fear that people get offended so easily and it seems like there’s a lot of things that we can’t talk about. And that’s unfortunate because there’s so many conversations that we could be having with others if we were w...

Anxiety is something that reaches more people than we realize. It's something that touches us in so many different ways, and it’s crucial to learn where it comes from, to understand how it influences us, and how can we begin to take control over our past experiences that trigger it.  We wanted to make it easier for you to get all the information you need related to overcoming this f...

Taking an idea and starting a business can be difficult and daunting for some people, especially because sometimes they don’t know where to start and what end to grab.   Did you know that 75% of the new businesses fail? That’s a pretty scary number, but there are specific ways to avoid the pitfalls within the Formula for Failure, and they all come down to having...

“ We were born with a voice box, but it didn’t come with instructions on how best to use it.” – AmyK Hutchens   Communication is hard, and every single day, really smart people are either attempting or avoiding a tough conversation. But, the fact of the matter is that almost everything we want – whether it’s a salary increase, a better life, better relationships – is on the other si...

Being productive and efficient - both in our professional and personal lives - is a difficult task sometimes. There are countless apps and programs that come in handy sometimes, but many of them are not mindful of the fact that we don’t all think and process information the same way - thus, our strategies to increase productivity should be adapted...

"There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver."  - Rosalyn Carter  Having to take care of a loved one that is going through some tough situation, health wise, can be overwhelming most of the time, especially if we are the only pers...

An educated population, given the right tools, can solve any problem. That’s why, now more than ever, with the constant evolution of technology and the amount of information we have access to, it’s important to bring education front and center on the list of things that we are supporting.  University leaders have the responsibility to be responsive to their students’ needs and...

Nothing is more rewarding than leaning into a challenge and mastering yourself in it. The problem is that sometimes, the obstacles prevent us from seeing the benefits of our thoughts, and we miss out on opportunities because we’re not capable of realizing the full potential and the impact our ideas can have.      Today,  we have a really fun&n...

Everything that we do, every action we take, every effort we make, is literally leaving to others a legacy that we may not even be aware of.    In today’s episode,  Brad shares some incredible and amazing stories of the early explorers in Antarctica that through their actions made a difference that is visible even today, after 50-100 year...

Most of us are capable of a lot more than we think, but we often sell ourselves short. One of the biggest reasons for our lack of confidence is the self-doubt that usually comes disguised as the imposter syndrome. Before we even begin to plan our next steps, a little voice screams in our head, “What would people think?” or “How long will it take for people to figure out that I’m not as good as the...

There is a lot of pain right now in the world, and this is one of those situations we cannot control. But there are, still, some things in our power, and it’s up to us to build the right mindset and acquire the skill set to turn any challenge into a blessing or an opportunity.    If you look at Uber and Airbnb, these were born out of the last recession, in 2...

"The wise old owl lived in an oak   The more he saw, the less he spoke   The less he spoke, the more he heard   Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?" - Edward H. Richards    The purpose of listening is not just hearing words, but understanding because as you listen carefully, you are like an observant detective, noticing clues and indi...