RootsUp Podcast

You can’t live fully unless there is space. - Today on the podcast, Steve and Tommy sit down to talk about adding margin, and how this helps create more meaning in our lives. This is the first episode in a mini-series where we’ll learn how to put this method into practice.  - Feeling overwhelmed, or overburdened? Tired of societies constant pressures of “more, more, more”? This podcast series is f...

How do you get to know yourself, and rediscover your potential? - Gretchen joins us today to share how her 25+ years at Herman Miller are shaping her new path forward. We love Gretchen’s story, and are excited to share it with you! - A question for you, listener: In the words of Gretchen, what are some serendipitous moments of your career (or career thus far)? Reflect on this thought, and share wi...

What is the "least productive" thing that you do everyday that is in actuality the most productive thing you do everyday? SLEEP!-We are wired to do . . .  absolutely NOTHING.-WHAT?!-Tune in for today’s episode where Tommy Thompson and Steve Perkins discuss what it means to be less productive, and will give you an action-step to help you follow through! Book recommendation:  Where the Crawdads Sing...

What if you did your ONE thing first? Geoff shares the impact of doing the ONE thing, and the challenges of what it looks like to implement this in the day to day. He also candidly shares about his professional journey and insights he has learned along the way. Geoff Woods is the Vice President of KellerInk, which is the home of The ONE Thing Book. He also hosts The ONE Thing Podcast, which is in...

Part 3 - Personal Systems. In this episode, Tommy Thompson and Steve Perkins wrap up their discussion on the value of life systems. Together, they talk through a few specific ways to automate systems for success in all areas of life.  When we apply systems in our personal lives, there is a real opportunity for growth. It’s true that we not only need systems, but we need to know their purpose in ou...

Casey Graham shares his journey on finding a clear path in business, from entrepreneur to CEO and the obstacles along the way. He also weighs in on customer retention and building a billion-dollar business.  Casey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gravy, the leading failed payment recovery and customer retention solution for companies with recurring revenue. Prior to Gravy, Casey is known for founding...

Part 2 - Productivity. In this episode, Tommy Thompson and Steve Perkins discuss how moving forward and productivity don’t have to be complicated. Together, they talk through the specifics of calendar management, to-do lists, organizing information and financial practices. Productivity is not about getting more things done, but getting the right things done. So this approach will help you be more...

Dov, one of Inc Magazine’s top 100 Leadership Speakers to Hire, tells his life-altering story of pain and struggle, finding his true purpose, and how this new age of artificial intelligence has increased the urgency to be great in your soft skills. Some of the topics covered include: Soft skills are the new bottom line Emotional intelligence is more important than intellectual intelligence You’re...

Part 1 – Personal Systems. In this episode, Tommy Thompson and Steve Perkins share the five categories of personal life systems that help you to automate success in every area of your life. And unlike you might expect, it’s a process that is both simple and creative. Productivity is not about getting more things done, but getting the right things done. So this approach will help you be more effect...

What do you do if you’re experiencing burnout, or if you feel it coming? Author, speaker, and podcast host, Carey Nieuwhof, shares how he hit rock-bottom burnout, and how to take an honest look at yourself so you can practically deal with the burnout you’re experiencing or avoid it altogether. Carey also discusses the concept of low-grade burnout, where the function of life continues but the joy o...

What’s the best way to accomplish larger changes in personal life and organizational life? Tommy and Steve share a 3-step process to make daunting changes more clear and easy to tackle. Book Recommendation: ‘The Common Rule’ by Justin Earley Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Ins...

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GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

Leveraging the law of proximity to create healthy technology routines that keep us owning it, versus it owning us. Greenhouse Life Mapping Group Book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear Overwhelmed with everything on your plate? Need help with administrative tasks? Free yourself up to operate in your sweet spot by partnering with a BELAY virtual assistant and get $200 off your starting co...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

GreenhouseCulture.co Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM Email us at info@greenhouseculture.co Resources Get your free Career Transition Planner Try out our free 'What You Played as a Kid' exercise to help start identifying your Career Sweetspot Thanks f...

Keeping up with growth requires space. Matthew Nutt, client development executive at Flywheel Brands, discusses what it takes to cultivate a culture of high-performance in his life and company. Topics covered include:* Company/Team culture of margin* How to increase productivity & creative output* Having grace toward yourselfFree Workshop:  building the life & career you really wantBook recommenda...

Experiences from life that shaped who he is today. Tommy shares about going from no ambition to full of passion to help people, running multiple companies while raising kids, searing loss and devastation, and what it clarified about what’s at stake in our personal growth. Book Recommendation: Margin by Richard Swenson. Available in audio or paper. Overwhelmed with everything on your plate? Need he...

Featured in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazine, Bryan Miles is an entrepreneur, husband, father, mountain climber, mentor, and writer. In addition, he’s the CEO and Co-Founder of BELAY, a premium staffing company serving businesses all over the U.S. He and his wife, Shannon, are proud co-owners and co-CEOs. BELAY has over seven hundred team members who all work from home, and w...

An approach that simplifies goals while also increasing the likelihood of achieving them. Whether goal-setting comes naturally or it makes you cringe, Steve and Tommy discuss a better way of thinking about goals that can work for just about anybody. Goal Categories:* Health * Finances * Faith* Family * Experiences * Career/Purpose/Mission * Relationships* Personal Growth/Habits/LifestyleBook Recom...

How can we combat the incessant rushing and addiction to speed that is wired into our culture without sacrificing meaningful productivity? In this episode, Steve and Tommy discuss how learning to slow down may actually help us to be more effective while also enhancing the quality of our lives. Tips for slowing down your internal engine:Eliminate multitasking and distractions – do one thing at a ti...