RootsUp Podcast

An all new series for The Greenhouse Podcast: real people with real stories of their experience with the Greenhouse Method. This week's episode features Joe Wise and his story while using the Greenhouse Method. Joe is now a business owner, but his story didn't begin there! As you listen in, pay attention to how Joe's story evolved and how he's still growing and learning everyday. Joe is a great ex...

Leadership is a journey, and to grow as a leader Lauren Sweeney, Founder & CEO of Dotted Line Agency, has learned that there are three key areas to focus on:1.    Manage stressors and distractions 2.    Set an intention at the start of the day 3.    Set aside time to do big picture visioningWhether you own a business, would like to, or are simply interested in professional growth, you'll want to t...

It's no secret: our day to day lives have changed in some shape or form, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And there's a massive range of how people are experiencing this! So today, Steve and Tommy gather together (via Zoom!) to discuss 5 Ways to Take Good Care during this time. If you're wondering how to navigate your new normal - you'll want to tune in to this episode for a few thought-provoking and...

This week Steve and Greenhouse Team Member Sundie get together for a few minutes to discuss the importance of rhythms, specifically during this time of uncertainty with COVID-19.How are you using this time to explore rhythms? We'd love to hear! Leave us a comment in the reviews, and pass the episode along to a friend who you think needs to hear this. Stay healthy - and we'll "see" you next time! C...

What do we mean when we say, "Unlock your potential!"?It's actually super practical. You have unique gifts within you just WAITING to be used. One baby step can change everything here! Tune in to today's episode, where Steve talks about this more in depth using the Voice Memo Tool. //We want to hear what you think! Subscribe to the podcast, comment in the reviews, or better yet, share with a frien...

Around here at Greenhouse, we’re big fans of taking the [idea] of goals and shifting that energy towards intentions. You see, intentions give us permission to crawl when the world is telling us to run a marathon. Intentions set our eyes on what really matters: small, consistent steps to reach our vision over time. Tune in for today's podcast to hear more of Steve's thoughts on this! Contact Greenh...

A few weeks ago, the Greenhouse Team had a chance to meet Bob Goff at a workshop here in Richmond, VA. - Unfamiliar with Bob? His team shares this about him: “Bob calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Hon. Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time ... Bob has inspired millions to dream big and make...

Steve is back today to talk about the idea of "Clutching Well": can you have multiple purposes? Purpose captures the intentionality of living more meaningfully. It's all about having vision, goals, and meaning for what you're living for. Steve shares today that purpose isn't actually this one big decision or choice, but that maybe purpose culminates a lot of things. Tune in to hear more of his tho...

Self-knowledge is critical to being a better person. No one has ever regretted making more time to be reflective. - There's not just one lifelong job or vocation out there for you. - Knowing the why behind what you value is just as important as naming what they are. - Listed above are just a few major takeaways from our time with Erin Braford on the podcast this week! We talk about everything from...

On today's episode we sit down with Greenhouse Team member Tyler Herrinton to discuss 3 ways to help gain the confidence needed to make a career shift. If you've ever considered starting a new job or starting your own business, you know it can be extremely daunting and overwhelming to think about. We discuss 3 things we've found helpful to us in the past when considering a big life change like thi...

97% of strategic planning in businesses go unimplemented. The reason for this? There are no real, clear systems in place to make this a reality. Today, Mark O’Donnell, Author and Coach at Optimize for Growth, talked with Steve about helping business leaders and entrepreneurs do what they love and how make time for what they really want. To do what you love well? You need systems. // Mark talks thr...

"... I'm fearful of the workload I'm giving myself without a clear workflow." - Greenhouse client Matthew brought this question to Steve a year ago, which fueled today's conversation:How do you prioritize your week when everything feels important? Steve and Tyler Herrinton, Greenhouse's Media Director, talk today about 5 Ways to Prioritize Your Week over coffee on today's podcast. Prioritizing is...

Looking for a new job, but want to apply for the right one? Want to make a career shift, but don’t know who to talk to first? Steve sat down with Greenhouse team member, Sundie Marquardt on the podcast today to talk about 3 Tips for Informational Interviews. Sundie is an expert who has coached over ten thousand people, spoken on countless stages, and trained groups on communication, career growth,...

This week on the podcast, Steve shares with us about the tool of Noticing. Oftentimes, we miss things because we don’t notice them. We’re so eager to move forward and do all the things that we often miss what’s right in front of us.  What we’re missing? The tangible steps to moving forward with what matters. Steve shares all of this and more, as well as an action-step for you to start noticing rig...

We have exciting news! On this week’s shorter episode, Steve and Tommy reflect on the last year of the podcast, and share about some changes you can look forward to next week! Here’s a sneak peak: The Greenhouse Effect is getting a new look! Stay tuned for the unveiling. Think: thumbnail, jingle, content and more! We’re also renaming it The Greenhouse Podcast, that way our listeners can find us mo...

Our mindset can change everything. Have you ever considered how your mindset might affect your daily thoughts and decisions? Steve and Tommy sat down today to discuss Tommy’s 5 Mindsets to Embrace Everyday, and how to practically live these out.  // Episode Links: We’re doing a giveaway! Subscribe, and leave us a review and you’ll be entered to win one of our favorite books. (Hint: you’ve probably...

The truth is, in order to live more intentionally, we have to start prioritizing what’s important versus what’s urgent. This week Steve and Tommy are back to talk about exactly this, and how to build new rhythms for what is most important to us. They’ll also share with us one practical step to take this week to start this new rhythm. If you’re heading into the year wanting to be more productive, a...

Understanding our limits is as important as understanding our value.  This week Steve and Tommy are back to talk through understanding our limits, and three things that help us make sense of our limits. They’ll also share with us two practical takeaways to implement in our daily lives.  If you’re heading into the year wanting to set some limits, and live more intentionally, tune in!  // Episode Li...

We're back this week with another Greenhouse Effect favorite: Steve's interview last spring with Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman's Co-Founder!//Many leaders who build something as successful as Zingerman’s end up trapped in a life that serves their work. Ari has built a famous business while still maintaining the customer experience and the life he really wants. And it was possible because he wrote a vis...

This week we’re bringing back an old favorite to help you get ready for the new year!// Goal Setting for the Non-Goal-Setter: an approach that simplifies goals while also increasing the likelihood of achieving them.  Whether goal-setting comes naturally or it makes you cringe, today on the podcast Steve and Tommy discuss a better way of thinking about goals that can work for just about anybody. //...

We’re taking time this week to pause and reflect on the year. If you’re interested in where Greenhouse has been this year, some rhythms we’ve learned and how we’re looking forward to 2020, tune in! // Episode Links: Tommy is writing a book! In the meantime, check out his blog and stay up to date with the book launch on his website. Deep Work - Cal Newport Book recommendation: Bittersweet by Shauna...

We’re so excited to share with you Steve’s conversation with Dana Spinola today on the podcast. Dana shares with us the importance of finding passion & purpose, establishing core values, and how to live these principles out. Dana also calls us to live a bigger and better life, something we here at Greenhouse aspire to. We had so much FUN getting to know Dana and her story. We really think you’re g...

Today on the podcast, we’re thrilled to share with you Steve’s conversation with Nona Jones. They talk about everything from fashion (apparently that’s becoming a thing with our guests!) and work/life balance to success and resiliency. Nona is so authentic here, and we really enjoyed our time with her.  - Nona Jones is a nationally renowned speaker, slated to release her memoir Success from the In...

How does margin play into time? - Today on the podcast, Steve and Tommy sit down to talk about adding margin, and how that helps create more meaning in our lives. This is the second episode (first episode linked below) in a mini-series where we’ll learn how to put this method into practice.  - Rest creates space, and just a little bit of breathing room gives way to life. Feeling overly busy or bur...

“My passion is greater than my proficiency.” -We sat down with Kevin B. Jennings today to talk about all things brand, reputation and ambition. We came out with a lot of laughs, killer one-liners, and even some fashion advice. -Kevin B. Jennings is a business coach and personal brand strategist who empowers entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and subject matter experts with a plan and resources to t...