Bold Business Podcast

Everyone of us has things we value, whether we've articulated them (or not). It's when we recognize what we value and how we demonstrate what's important to us that we can clean up our act. We get more productive. We get more clear. We have more confidence to make ambiguous decisions. Risk, knowledge, capabilities, work style, and lifestyle combined with life experiences factor in to what we value...

Presentations involve more than just a stage. Even when we consider ourselves in a behind-the-scenes role, people see us. Regardless of how busy those around us seem, they remember impressions of us. Since people use their impressions to make split-second decisions, being different as well as compelling contributes to catching and keeping attention. Jess Dewell hosts Elizabeth Bachman to talk abou...

As leaders we are the stewards of prioritizing, decision-making, and determining how to do work. The work being done demonstrates both what is valued, and valuable, to a company's results. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Joel Dawson and Ryan Marchman to discuss ways of aligning business values and activities.

When leading, there is so much more to consider than the decision at hand. The situations we've already been in as well as the situations we're moving to – while seemingly unrelated – influence each other. Leadership embodies followers; the ability to recognize and read the situation we are in; and directs the flow of power (for individuals and the group). Jess Dewell hosts Terry Starbucker St. Ma...

Creative thinking is more than a skill – it is also deeply rooted in our company's culture. Both the written and unwritten responses to new ideas, unexpected solutions to problems, and even ways to add customer (and generate company) value. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Joel Dawson and Iva Ignjatovic to discuss ways of fostering creative thinking.

Three different definitions of value plus a plethora of ways to demonstrate it requires discipline. Otherwise we have a recipe for problems to crop up. When those problems aren't addressed they become agreements – our priorities that determine how we do business here. We can't let those assumptions (and the way things have always been done) become "normal." Jess Dewell discusses how to use busines...

Weaknesses are a tricky topic; these are traits we often aren't sure we can change or improve. The thing is … maybe we can, but just not directly. It's easy to look at our (and our team's) strengths and try to capitalize on them. The shadow, the overlooked, the unattended – when left alone, such attributes can create sabotaging behaviors which lead to plateaued or negative growth. Jess Dewell host...

There is interplay between personal purpose and business success. Our responsibly to our professional role starts with self-awareness and understanding. From there we can figure out how to do whatever we want; make the right decisions for ourselves; and be able to set our opinions aside when it's best for our business. Jess Dewell talks with Jayne Sanders about purpose in general, and strategies f...

Authenticity matters … and so does our professional image. How we present our authentic selves must take into account the fact that other people's perceptions (about us) matter, too. The quickest way to lose credibility and authority is to lose our cool. It's important to know what stressors trigger emotions and what that looks like from an outside perspective. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Frank De...

Belonging is a tricky concept. While we want to have friends and connections, in the United States we don't tend to hang out with work friends outside of work events. But because we belong, our friends at work have a positive influence on our work results. Yet there is a shadow too – when conflict pops up with a work friend, as it does in all relationships, the emotional and mental toll can influe...

The conscious application of our strengths, soft skills, changes everything. When we figure out what comes naturally and how we do what we do, we can amplify our results. We can also use that information to help to develop our team's skills – and to provide an edge in solving problems effectively and efficiently. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Andrea Keatts and Scott Scowcroft to discuss how we use o...

Diversity is prominently in the news in many forms, covering the topic's impact in and on our culture. To that end: what we do as individuals shapes society. Let's get more personal by considering the incorporation of diversity into our personal lives and reflecting on how we incorporate different perspectives on gender, race, and even socio-economic status. What we include and integrate becomes w...

Will people notice our good work on their own? Unlikely, given the unrelenting swirl of information around us (and everyone else). It will take more than the actions of a job well done to realize our employment, promotability, and income potential. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Lynette Davis and Frank DeDominicis to discuss championing yourself at work.

We perform better in business (and in life) when we get out of our own way. That may happen through surrender, through focused attention, and simply because our own life trials prepare us for what's happening right now … and what we're going to face in the future. Gary Barnes, the Breakthrough Business Mastery Coach, joins Jess Dewell to talk about time, money, and energy.

We bear responsibility for our actions, and yet most of us only look at this obligation insomuch as it impacts ourselves / our lives. The thing is … there are people watching us, deciding how they feel about the actions we take, and whether or not the outcomes are something they want to change or embrace. Jess Dewell and special co-host Joan Schnepp (her mom) host mother / daughter duos Marilyn Sh...

As lifelong learners, we not only seek new information … we also seek to apply the information we're learning as much as possible. On today's program, Kristi Sullivan, Kittye Tilford, and Kris Tower – all from different areas of the financial planning industry – join Jess Dewell to discuss unexpected Easter eggs that they apply to business growth and development.

The Hero's Journey and the Paradox of Service to Others It feels like a paradox. You must first selfishly meet your own needs before you can turning to help others. With this in mind, what underlying human traits are common to all (or most), and what's the interplay between the shadow and the light as we strive to live out our own life's narrative? Certainly self care is important, but does "being...

Burnout, stalled projects, a lack of excitement going to work … all have one thing in common: something.is.stuck. Shifting gears is hard when we are in such a place. Though it's not easy or painless, the brave, take that first difficult step toward change. Jess Dewell hosts Keith Renninson to discuss the importance of taking a TRIP (Tenacity, Resilience, Imagination, Purpose) and thinking.

We often find ourselves facing different situations depending on life experiences, family affluence, and choices made. Sometimes opportunities come easily, other times not so much. Our personal attitude and awareness of what we have because of who we are ... this is an honor. When using this mindset for good, we improve humankind. Jess Dewell talks with Jessica Pettit about creating a "culture of...

The mission of a company is more critical today than ever before. With a shift from a desire from possessing something from and identifying with a brand, to choosing brands that believe in the same things we do … how we used to define a brand has changed. The actions of a single individual impacts both the perception of what a brand stands for, and the "real" mission being evaluated by the actions...

From the Vault: People are bombarded with so many messages...which requires intentional planning to integrate a message across mediums, interact with customers in a way that brings them into the story, and know exactly what the result will be. That's the obvious truth of using storytelling in marketing.

The outcomes of power habits are easier to grasp than the purpose of them. We all have natural strengths, yet there are habits we all can add (that develop our weaknesses and stretch our capabilities) to take action with certainty. We choose what habits we make our power habits (not our routines) - skills we use for good. Jessica Dewell discusses Power Habits with Joy Gutherie.

Ever been in the middle of a project and realized that something was missed, early on … something that requires a pivot or backtrack? We all have bright ideas, and it's what we do at the beginning that matters most for effectiveness and impact. Jess Dewell hosts Joel Dawson and Greg Jamison to discuss why the importance of starting at the beginning and figuring out what is the first step.

The concepts are simple, yet the work requires diligence and effort. These days, the word "leadership" conjures many different meanings, depending on context. For this conversation, we will use presence, intention, and relationship to shape and explore leadership … specifically, servant leadership. Jess Dewell hosts Greg Aden to discuss the behaviors and relationships leading to highly functional...