Success 2.0

What We Discuss in this Episode: In 1970, the person who works the hardest wins. But it's 2020. Effort and "being busy" no longer equals achievement. Production toward what matters most equals achievement. You must prioritize and plan your week in advance. Can you put your phone away, or does it control your life? Addiction to anything negatively impacts your quality of life. Take your social medi...

What We Discuss in this Episode: Resist the urge to judge yourself – no one is perfect. Perfection is your enemy. Make it your goal to make small improvements every day. Money is the easiest way to measure success. Because of that, watch your environment – if you're with people who live lavishly to 'keep score,' you will be guilted into spending lavishly. "Comparison is the thief of all joy." Pres...

What We Discuss in this Episode: We want to go back to the 2019 economy and keep our business exactly what it was. We crave consistency. But the world has changed. How do we approach the future and capitalize on the upside of updating your business model? Your clients and customers want you to bring the most uncertainty as possible. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Becoming an expert in yo...

What We Discuss in this Episode: In any crisis, we ask, "What am I doing with my life?" and start the process to find meaning and purpose in our lives. The fear that if we stop achieving – for even a moment – that it will hinder our growth. Decreasing stress and anxiety is tied to the chase for perfection. If you don't stop chasing perfection, you will not discover your true purpose. Why relations...

What We Discuss in this Episode: Who were we before we experienced COVID-19 We want our society and our businesses to get back to winning. How do you win in the second half of COVID-19? How to shift your professional mindset from offense to defense, safely Tactics for shifting your mindset to grow your business and your career The power of your words and how that impacts your professional trajecto...

Get real and get vulnerable with CJ McClanahan as we talk about living in the post-COVID-19 era.

In this episode of Success 2.0, CJ McClanahan (@cjmccoach) explores the simple tactics you can practice to thrive and decrease stress, even during times of uncertainty.  Mentioned in this episode:  In a time of stress, the brain screams to 'go faster.' Most of us are working from home right now and are pressed to move faster and do more. That constant activity and stress leads to bad decisions whi...

In this episode of Success 2.0, CJ ( @cjmccoach ) explores the concept of "saying no" and how embracing it is a must if you want to grow your business, transform your career, or get greater satisfaction out of life.   Mentioned in this episode: How Apple struggled to find its footing after letting go of Steve Jobs, and how bringing him back on as CEO set the stage for Apple to become one of the mo...

​ A former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies – such as Sony Music, Proctor & Gamble, and Exxon – David Wood (​ @SolutionBox ) left his cushy Park Avenue job 20+ years ago to explore both the outer world, and his own inner world. What We Discuss with David Wood: How childhood trauma impacts individuals differently. Why David left the actuarial arts to become a lounge entertainer, then lif...

Art Barter ( @Art_Barter ) is the CEO of  Datron World Communications, Inc. , Founder of the  Servant Leadership Institute,  and author of the books  Farmer Able,   The Servant Leadership Journal, and  The Art of Servant Leadership II What We Discuss with Art Barter: How Art grew Datron from $10MM to over $200MM in six years. Servant leadership as a business growth strategy that speaks to the hear...

​ Paul Churchill ( @ PaulChurchill )  is the Founder/Host of Recovery Elevator, an alcohol recovery and sobriety podcast and online community. Since launching the podcast in 2015,  ​ Recovery Elevator  has amassed over 3-million downloads and is in the 95-percentile of all podcasts on iTunes. What We Discuss with Paul Churchill: How Paul's entrepreneurial spirit put him in a position to develop al...

Lee Caraher ( @LeeCaraher )  has been in PR and Communications her entire career. She is the founder, President and CEO of San Francisco-based integrated communications company Double Forte and is the author of  The Boomerang Principle  and  Millennials & Management. What We Discuss with Lee Caraher: ​ Lee's rise from graduate to senior executive at North America's largest PR firm. How Lee launche...

Bob Dusin ( BobDusin ) is Partner at HPWP Group, a Georgia-based leadership development and training company, and the co-author of the book  Creating the High Performance Workplace: It's Not Complicated to Develop a Culture of Commitment.  Bob spent much of his career in engineering, but it wasn't until he got cherry-picked for a role in Human Resources that he really found his passion. "I was a p...

Michael O'Brien ( @RoadieOB ) is former pharmaceuticals executive turned leadership consultant and the author of SHIFT: Creating Better Tomorrows. After recovering from a horrific cycling accident involving a speeding SUV and coming within minutes of death, Michael shares with us the process he's gone through to give his life true meaning. "One big thing that came out of it is a greater sense of p...

Dave Neff ( @DNeff84 ) is the Founder and CEO of  EDGE Mentoring ,  a faith-based intergenerational mentoring organization focusing on bridging the  professional engagement gap.  EDGE spans 40+ states and multiple countries and gathers thousands of professionals annually for its  ​ EDGE|X  leadership conference. "We've created a third space that's outside the home. It's not where you go to work or...

Chicago-area native, Aaron Levy ( @RaiseBarCo ) is the Founder and CEO of  Raise The Bar ,  a consulting firm that focuses on creating systems that help companies attract and retain millennial talent in the increasingly competitive workforce. "Before you ask 'Does this person have the  skills  to be a manager?,' you should ask 'Does this person  want  to be a manager?'" - Aaron Levy What We Discus...

Ray Hilbert ( @RayHilbert ) is the Co-Founder of  Truth At Work , ​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​​  one of America's leading and fastest growing marketplace ministries and the host of the faith-based business podcast  Bottom Line Faith .  "Part of being created in God's image is being a worker, being a creator - so part of the answer of how this works together is there is no separation between growth and faith in bus...

CJ McClanahan ( @cjmccoach ) and Logan Brown ( @realloganbrown )  field your questions and comments for Mentor Minutes! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming Mentor Minutes episodes, drop us a line at    questions@cjmcclanahan.com .   Now, let's dive in! On This Week's Mentor Minutes, We Discuss: What should you consider when deci...

Bryan Falchuk ( @BryanFalchuk ) has been an overachiever his whole life. When his life started to crumble, he took a step back, put on his consultant's hat and examined what was holding him back. No long after, Bryan drop a lot of weight, reorganized his daily routine, became a vegan, and developed a life-transformation system he calls "Do A Day." "I felt like an idiot every single day, and that w...

Before joining the faculty at Harvard University, Dr. Matthew T. Lee spent many years as a criminologist, studying and researching the dark side of the human mind and behavior. Today, Dr. Lee studies concepts of love and is the Director of Empirical Research for the Program on Integrative Knowledge and Human Flourishing at Harvard University. "Why would a missionary continue to go out into a dange...

Unlike her siblings,  Isabel Hundt  ( @IsabelKHundt )  has always seen things differently, both in the figurative sense, and literally. Isabel has a rare quality called  synesthesia . What this means for Isabel is sounds, number and emotions appear to have colors. If you are sad, and are feeling 'blue', she can actually see a blue aura around you. Isabel grew up in East Germany during the Cold War...

No matter how much more you do today, you'll never get everything you need to do done.  Let's face it, ever since we could take home with our laptops and fast wi-fi connections, we work more than ever. This hasn't lead to getting more things done; rather more things to do and an unhealthy expectation of getting it all done. On this episode, we'll look at ways to take back our freedom from the dist...

After more than 40 years in TV broadcasting, Indianapolis NBC nightly news legend John Stehr ( @JohnWTHR ) announced his retirement. Now pushing 60, John has had some time to reflect on the events in his career & personal life, and how they have shape his entire existence. "There I was sitting in the newsroom and the General Manager came in and said 'well, how about that kid?' I was 21 years old....

Shelley Hunter began working with College Mentors For Kids ( @CollegeMentors ) as a volunteer. Fast forward 20+ years later and Shelley is the CEO. She's not the only one in the organization that started at the very bottom rung. COO Amanda Koushyar also started on with College Mentors as a volunteer. With their leadership, College Mentors For Kids has impacted more than 25,000 students on 30+ camp...