Different Thinking Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How do you actually elevate yourself as a leader?  Not surface-level inspiration.  But real, repeatable principles that move you into bigger rooms and higher levels of impact. In this episode of the Different Thinking Podcast, Zach breaks down three foundational pillars of elevation: Show Up: You can pretend to care, but you cannot pretend to show up. Opportunity starts with prese...

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a coaching conversation completely falls flat? In this episode, Zach Hensrude reflects on the worst coaching appointment he’s ever had —and the powerful leadership lesson it left behind. Leaders often think they must say more , give more advice, or solve the problem. But real transformation happens when we learn to listen deeply . Zach breaks down the 4 pillars o...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when leadership punches you in the gut—and you feel like you’ve totally failed? In this raw and honest episode, Zach Hensrude shares what it’s like to hit that wall of self-doubt and disappointment, when the only words in your head are, “I suck.” Instead of sugarcoating it, Zach walks through a powerful 4-step reflection process his coach taught him that reframes fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Thinking Podcast , Zach Hensrude challenges the myth that success is just a matter of flipping a switch. Inspired by insights from Jon Acuff’s Soundtracks and a powerful analogy from Dave Thomas of Daystar, Zach explores how real growth and momentum come not from instant changes, but from intentional tuning. You’ll discover: Why the “flip the switc...

Send us Fan Mail The place you call the world was made up by people no smarter than you. Those words spoken by Steve Jobs gave a blueprint to a different thinker. It is about creating, inspire, and build. 

Send us Fan Mail What is the secret sauce of success? In this episode I dive into that idea of what is success and how can you obtain it in your business. It seems so simple but can be so difficult. 

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel overwhelmed by your business? Is your work stacking up or taking up too much of your energy? Is your staff requiring you to pick up the slack? If so this episode is for you. I share my experience with this very thing where I became a one man army so overwhelmed, and stressed out. 

Send us Fan Mail Are you ever frustrated with not being able to connect with your workforce who you are relying on their performance? In this episode, Zach explains how he categorizes his organization to help connect with them on their level—the connection between performance and pro sports. 

Send us Fan Mail The impossible mission we all face as leaders is the simple statement we share in our literature or on our walls. Is our mission statement a core belief or just a trendy statement? In this episode, I share four principles to live by to create a healthy business or organization. 

Send us Fan Mail Your people require a lot from you; actually, truthfully, there are so many requirements of your time that it can be overwhelming. That is why, in this episode, I cover the balance between Mental Health and Mental Toughness. Leaders really don't have a safe place to share what they are feeling in their organizations and companies. The tips are covered to help you find the res...

Send us Fan Mail We all have those nightmares where you are the new person in a school or business. In this episode, I share 4 steps to ensure a smooth transition process to create the maximum return. It starts with understanding the culture, but that is only the beginning.  Make sure to subscribe to get the most up-to-date content.  #DifferentThinkingPodcast 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss a theory about the differences between coaches and mentors. It is important to have both coaches and mentors in your life, but they must be clearly defined.  It is time to battle the disappointment and frustration that lacking clarity in these roles gives. Join me as we walk through these simple 4 points. Remember, today is a great day to apply different...

Send us Fan Mail In one of the zaniest thoughts to come out of Zach’s mind comes lessons we can learn as business leaders from two very opposite sides of the health spectrum. Welcome to My 600 Pound Body Building Life. You will walk away with the principles to help create the business you want. This is truly creativity at its finest with creating Different Thinking. 

Send us Fan Mail One of the most maddening things in a business or organization is when team members, employees, and volunteers miss expectations. In this episode, I walk through the system that will allow you to have the hard conversation, and make the key decision. Join me as we develop our mindsets to create our desired organizations and become Different Thinking Leaders. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the truth behind a catchy motivational phrase and how you can use it in your business or organization. With adversity, it is not a question of if but when. Walk away with a system to find the opportunity among adversity. Remember, today is a great day to apply Different Thinking. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode took months to create. This is my review of the 75 Hard program created by Andy Frisella. Is the program as hard as they say it is? What can you expect? Is it for you? Listen to learn more and as promised the Links to Andy's Stuff Real AF Podcast: https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast?utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-01&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_c...

Send us Fan Mail You have a goal in mind and you really want to accomplish it. But what if you could apply these three pillars and hit your goals every time? Please Join me as I walk through the three pillars required to hit your goal. #differentthinking

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! What voice are you listening to? See, we all have two voices, one being your inner critic and the next your inner advocate. To accomplish the goals you have set for yourself, you must learn how to silence the inner critic. Please enjoy this episode and remember today is a great day to apply different thinking. #differentthinking

Send us Fan Mail 2022 is almost over, and this is a beautiful time to reflect on what the year behind had to offer and project or forecast what is ahead. When doing that after a challenging year can create anxiety and stress. In this episode, I share with you the prescription for anxiety by sharing one of the five rules to life according to Bedros Keuilian. Here is the AAA for the Holidays. Happy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I cover how to use the power of stories to influence other people. I learned the framework from Donald Miller and his fantastic work Building a StoryBrand.  The power of story can create the outcome you and your team want. #DifferentThinking

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I cover the first two-part series on stories. Stories have been around since the dawn of time. In part one, I cover the internal stories we tell ourselves and how to reframe them to create the most desired outcome.  Coming soon will be part two. #DifferentThinking

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the five pivotal rules to being a different thinker as I learned them from my coach. Rules are not the enemy of different thinking but create the clarity needed to be a truly different thinking leader. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the three types of negotiators labeled in Chris Voss's phenomenal work "Never Split the Difference."  Join me on this journey to find out what your natural kind of negotiation style is and what is the most common counterparty style you work against. Enjoy, and always feel free to reach out at helo@differentthinkingpodcast.com. Until then, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I question and challenge the conventional thinking of whether a leader should desire to be liked or not. I share wisdom from the phenomenal work of Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by sharing the Six ways to make someone like you or better reframed as the six steps to get people to like you. Enjoy this episode, apply this convent...