Raise Your BARS

EPISODE SUMMARY What keeps you going when times get tough? Determination - the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you. www.raiseyourbars.com

EPISODE SUMMARY We all need incentives to get the most out of us, or do we? If we do, what incentives work and which don't? Listen in as we discuss our thoughts and experiences on how to incentivize people to maximize their potential. www.raiseyourbars.com

EPISODE SUMMARY What is the difference between excuses and reason? The answer is surprisingly straightforward and simply is: An excuse is offered by someone trying to be excused from a bad thing. A reason is offered by someone trying to help others understand why a bad thing happened but will ultimately let themselves be held accountable for the bad thing. www.raiseyourbars.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Do you have a clear direction in life or are you drifting from one day to the next hoping that things will improve? Most people are, so don't despair and the good news is - there is a solution! www.raiseyourbars.com

We live in a microwave society where everyone wants things NOW. As business leaders, are you developing talent to do the right thing day after day, or are you relying on talent alone to help the cream rise to the top? EPISODE NOTES www.raiseyourbars.ca/guide

Shortcuts may be good when on a road trip, but they don't always work in business or life. Have you been operating with a shortcut mindset?

Is a weak commitment to your goals, dreams and desires holding you back? Listen in as Chris and Al discuss that very topic.

In this episode - Part 4 of the Top 10 Reasons People Fail, we discuss the issue that Al personally struggles with - a lack of focus. (Note: we apologize for the poor audio quality)

In this week's episode, Chris was away, so I'm joined by a very special guest - Ezequiel Terol Rivas, President of the Maxwell Leadership Team Francophone, and we discuss the entrepreneurial journey.

Continuing our top 10 reasons people fail - we come to reason number 3. Maybe it's just a bad fit for you, or you are a bad fit for that company. Find out more as Chris and Al discuss this, sharing real-life examples.

Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies. This is part 1 of a multi-part series on the top 10 reasons why people fail - and our thoughts on how to avoid these pitfalls. Connect with us at www.raiseyourbars.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY It is said that on average we use less than 10% of our mind's capacity. Imagine what we could do if we could increase this by just 1% per year? Our aim is to help individuals and organizations to raise their bars and be on a journey of continuous improvement. Therefore it is important that you know your own values and align yourself with a company that shares those and has a cultur...

Join Chris and I as we dive into a discussion about discovering our purpose and the idea of living a stagnant or abundant life.

EPISODE SUMMARY Desire is arguably the reason behind everything we do. It is the foundation of all our achievements. Without desire few if any accomplishments will be seen in our life. It is one of those intangible items of life. EPISODE NOTES Part #2 of our discussion on Desire really challenged us all. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording the episode.

EPISODE SUMMARY Napoleon Hill says that the starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat. EPISODE NOTES We all met studying Think and Grow Rich, a classic book by Napoleon Hill. In part one of our discussion we dive deeper into what desire means to us.

Chris and I are in Toronto to do some planning for 2024 and to work with one of our clients. So this was recorded at our hotel - we decided to sit down and discuss values and the importance of knowing what your top value is.

As a leader you should always be looking to ask yourself challenging questions in order to grow yourself. Even if you don't classify yourself as a leader, you influence others, so you are a leader.

John Maxwell says: "Leaders face the danger of contentment with the status-quo. They need to keep growing." What are your thoughts on this statement?

When you have an emotional connection to your goals, dreams, and desires, you are far more likely to succeed in reaching them. We unpack this concept during this episode as an introduction to effective goal setting and, more importantly - goal achieving.

An abundance mindset is really a choice that you need to make. Listen in as we discuss 2024 and teach you to live on the other side of yes! www.raiseyourbars.ca  

Join Chris Bake and I as we discuss our wins and our learns from 2023 and what lies ahead in 2024.

Join Chris Baker and myself as we talk about the Leaders Greatest Return. Do this, and you will grow your organization. Join us in January for a deep dive into this topic - www.alruttan.com/return

In 'Leadership Trust Unveiled, join Al and Chris as they explore the pivotal role of trust in organizational leadership and its profound impact on employee engagement. Through insightful research from industry experts and real-world examples, this podcast delves into the strategies and practices that leaders can adopt to cultivate trust, fostering a workplace culture that not only enhances employe...

What does it mean to show sacrifice as a leader? True leadership is about moving from "Me" to "We" and therefore we have to sacrifice our own ego, in order to promote the growth of the individuals and team that we work with.   EPISODE NOTES Benjamin Disraeli says:   “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his time when it comes.” We aim to help individuals and organiz...

This week, Chris Baker and myself talk about how leadership is a process, not an event. We base this episode on John Maxwell's Law of Process from the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.