LifeBlood

Gen Z is struggling with interpersonal communication in the workplace.  Why is this happening, and what can be done?   George talks about how this and shares some simple frameworks for having fun and impactful conversations.    Here’s the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-grads-have-no-idea-how-to-behave-in-the-office-help-is-on-the-way-677f6ba1   Here’s the quote from Socrates: “The c...

Farmers Insurance recently announced a return to work mandate. People aren’t happy.    Should we be able to work remotely? Do companies have the right to change course on their policies? Most importantly, where do you want to work from?      George talks about how to design the life you want,.    Here’s the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-ceo-says-employees-cant-work-remotely-after...

LifeBlood: We talked about business exit planning, why so many business owners fail to plan and how that negatively impacts the value they receive, the biggest regrets owners have one year after sale, the important variables to consider, and how to get started, with Violetta Terpeluk, CFP, MBA, CPWA, CEPA, and Financial Advisor.      Listen to learn the biggest pitfalls for business owners to avoi...

LifeBlood: We talked about managing expectations in service of providing a world-class vacation rental experience, what it takes to scale to hundreds of units, how to differentiate yourself, and how to plan for the future, with Vinayak Mahtani, CEO of bnbme, a luxury vacation rental management company located in Dubai.      Listen to learn how to effectively do business across different cultures!...

LifeBlood: We talked about presidential tax returns and what we can learn from them, the history of our tax code and how it works, who can engage in strategic tax planning, and how to get started, with Charles Renwick, CFA, CPA, business advisor and author.      Listen to learn why strategic tax planning is ethical! You can learn more about Charles at Potus. Tax , CMRTax.com and LinkedIn . Get you...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to know the highest and best use of your most important resources, closing the gap between what we know and what we do, knowing what you do and don’t want, and how to get started with passive investing, with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, Director of Investor Education with PassiveInvesting.com .      Listen to learn the important questions to ask to know if passive investin...

LifeBlood: We talked about the future of higher education, how universities are reacting to a changing landscape, how students views and desires have changed, and how AI fits in, with Joe Sallustio, higher education expert, speaker, podcaster, and author.      Listen to learn the key variables adult learners look for in a higher ed offering! You can learn more about Joe at JoeSallustio.com , Twitt...

On this edition of the Book Club, George Grombacher talks about his newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity. George is the host of the LifeBlood podcast, President of Money Alignment Academy, and a Top 100 Financial Advisor.   Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity https:/...

Choice architecture and libertarian paternalism are fascinating ideas that influence our decision making processes.   Too much choice isn’t necessarily good, and no choice is for sure bad; it’s important to find that middle ground. To position ourselves for success, it’s essential we get clear on our preferences and put them to work in our lives.     George talks about how to ensure you remain fre...

LifeBlood: We talked about how anyone can be a leader, the foundation that must be present for people to feel comfortable being themselves, why being a leader begins with choice, and how to get started, with Libby Gill, former corporate executive turned best-selling author, speaker, and leadership expert.     Listen to learn why anyone at any age can become a great leader! You can learn more about...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to empower others to change, using proven business tactics to solve social problems, the opportunity that each of has to do good, the starting point to solving big problems, and how to get started, with Kubair Shirazee, enterprise agile coach, entrepreneur, and change advocate.      Listen to learn why you’re capable of solving the big problems you’re concerned with!...

LifeBlood: We talked about strategic workforce planning, moving past organizational chaos into order, how to focus on what’s important versus what we perceive, creating a lifestyle recruiting strategy, and how to get started, with Tresha Moreland, Principal Consultant with HR C-Suite.      Listen to learn how to know the needs of your people! You can learn more about Tresha at HRCSuite.com , Faceb...

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming limiting beliefs, why too few of us reach our ultimate potential, the reasons why we struggle, how to reprogram our brains, and how to get what we want, with Rich Maloney, former professional athlete, author, Founder and CEO of Quality Mind Global.      Listen to learn how technology can help you start living the life you truly want! You can learn more about R...

LifeBlood: We talked about the fact that you are worthy of financial peace of mind and success, how to overcome fear and a scarcity mindset, why it’s ok to want more, how to decide what success is for you, and how to get started, with Dawn Dahlby, Financial Advisor and Author.      Listen to learn why budgets are dumb! You can learn more about Dawn at DawnDahlby.com , Facebook , Twitter , Instagra...

Can small changes really lead to big results? Sometimes, it feels like that’s the only way to get things done. In your life, what are the simplest changes you can make that would yield the biggest results?    George talks about how to actually make that happen in your life.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/DIY   Ge...

You have personal agency which means you have the ability to choose how you think, feel, and respond to the circumstances of your life. When it comes to money, you get to decide how you think and feel about it.    George talks about how to actually make that happen in your life.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/DIY...

LifeBlood: We talked about living life on purpose, what that means and how to do it, why you should follow your intuition, and how things can happen fast and evolve over time, with Laura Noel, leadership mindset expert, transformational speaker, coach and best-selling author.       Listen to learn how to broaden your focus to get what you want! You can learn more about Laura at StretchIntoSuccess....

LifeBlood: We talked about private plane ownership, the private aviation landscape in the US, the different costs of owning an aircraft, the different types of planes, and what ownership actually looks like, with Nik Tarascio, CEO of Ventura Air Services, author and podcast host.     Listen to learn why private plane ownership is a lot closer than you think! You can learn more about Nik at Ventura...

LifeBlood: We talked about your relationship with food, how the way we interact with it as a culture has changed over the past 80 years, our current level of food literacy, how to improve our relationship with food to get better outcomes, and how to get started, with Dr. and Chef Stephanie Michalak White.     Listen to learn why we become tribal about our diets! You can learn more about Stephanie...

LifeBlood: We talked about experiential intelligence, the value and importance of knowing and understanding your lived experiences, how to know what you’re good at, and how this practice can deepen your personal and professional relationships, with Soren Kaplan, entrepreneur, former corporate executive, and award-winning author.     Listen to learn how to tap into the third leg of the intelligence...

I owe. You owe. There’s so much that we owe to each other.    Memorial Day is a wonderful time to revisit your perspective. To consider your place in the world and to honor those who have made your life and way of life possible.    George talks about how live a purpose driven life and how to honor those who gave everything so you can.    Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Mo...

Should we raise the debt ceiling? Does Modern Monetary Theory make sense? Are we in trouble?    As our elected officials hash this out, I think it’s important for us to do the same. No, you don’t need to be an economist to understand this stuff. All you need is common sense and critical thinking.    George talks about what all this means and how to make up your own mind about the way forward.    H...

Personal freedom can be found through ordered freedom.    What games are you playing? How well do you know the rules? Are you happy playing it?    Ordered freedom is when we engage in a voluntary game that affords us a large landscape of choice, dependent on rules and principles. It’s the sweet spot between chaos and compulsion- and the key to personal freedom.    George talks about how to ensure...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to have a better tomorrow, breaking free of the feelings and situations keeping us stuck, why we all deserve to have the lives we want, and how to start living them, with Tracy Litt, Success Mentor for woman leaders, CEO of the Litt Factor, and author.      Listen to learn why we’ve been conditioned to accept what we have! You can learn more about Tracy at TheLittFac...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get health for life, the challenges we face with modern living and our diets, how to noninvasively test yourself to know if you’re eating the right foods for your body, and what to do when you discover you need to make changes, with Melisa Karabeyoglu, Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, and Wellness Expert with Vivoo.     Listen to learn how to put together a hea...