The Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak

I've always been curious about why some people are good letting you "pick their brain" and some are not. Lisa Sasevich posits you should STOP letting them pick your brain - and a whole lot more in this conversation. If you want to upgrade your mindset, discover your Unique Value, craft your Irresistible Offer and take action towards creating your Meant For More Life, you'll want to listen to this...

Shawn Askinosie is the founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, an award-winning craft chocolate factory. He's going to share how he discovered the secret to purposeful work and business − and how we can too, no matter what work we do. Learn more about Shawn at http://shawnaskinosie.com ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

What would it look like if everyone in your organization was inspired to be accountable?  The future of your organization is based on the quality of your leadership, the strength of your culture, and the speed in which your people can execute Everything rises and falls on leadership. When leaders own and model their own accountability they create a place where everyone wants to be their very best....

Why are some people and teams more motivated, more innovative, and more successful than others? Why do some teams of talented and seemingly compatible people fall short against lesser teams with less suitable members? Why do some leaders cast bold inspiring visions that fail to materialize, while other, seemingly inconsequential leaders rally their teams to victory? More often than not, it’s actua...

Are you a modern sales leader who wants to win big? You'll want to listen in as Lias Magnuson shares insights from her book, The Top Sales Leaders Playbook, How to Win 5X Deals Repeatedly. It's based on extensive research and interviews with 41 Sales VPs from various industries, and it contains 16 key ‘Plays’ to exponentially grow revenues and drive leadership success. It offers valuable insights...

Are you looking for some daily habits and practical strategies for sales success? Then you'll want to listen to this conversation between Mark Hunter (aka The Sales Hunter) and me. Everybody knows the world of sales can be tough, and it's easy to get discouraged when the rejections start piling up, and your customers stop picking up the phone. The wrong thought patterns can start to set in, and pr...

Join Todd Hartley from WireBuzz.com as we discuss how inside sales professionals can use video to prospect and earn more business.  Learn more from Todd at https://www.linkedin.com/in/videotodd/ ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com/subscribe

Looking for a tactical guidebook for disruptive thinking, innovation, and change? How about if you pair with an award-winning, bestselling innovation handbook? What if it were all in one book? And better yet - what if were all discussed on one podcast?  It is - and you won't want to miss this conversation with Jeremy Gutsche. And go ahead and learn more about this book at http://createthefutureboo...

The V*A*L*U*E Formula™ provides a practical response to the common phrase, "We need to do more with less!", which, besides elevating stress levels, always begs the question of “Just how do we do that?” The answer is simpler than one might imagine: Do MORE of the right things WITH LESS of the wrong things. Join Ken Wendle as he shares his expertise on how we can do more of the right things - by doi...

Mitch Slater is a musician, he's been a radio producer, he's a financial advisor, and the biggest Springsteen fan I know. I first encountered Mitch several years ago, and immediately saw he was one in a million. He doesn't push anything on social media, except for Springsteen. He's sharing his passions, engaging in conversations, and is there to offer encouragement and a smart word.  Make no mista...

What if your organization had an effective systematic approach to deal with any problem? To find better solutions, you need to first ask better questions. The questions you ask determine which solutions you'll see and which will remain hidden. Join Stephen Shapiro and Phil Gerbyshak for a conversation about Invisible Solutions , the powerful questions YOU can use to power your organization and you...

In WELCOME TO MANAGEMENT, Ryan Hawk provides practical, actionable advice to help new managers build and lead committed teams in the face of daunting, unanticipated challenges. He presents a three-part framework outlining best practices distilled from interviews with more than 300 of the most forward-thinking leaders in the world, as well as his own professional experience transitioning from indiv...

Who are you BEING when you are SELLING? Do you dream of being your organization’s top sales award-winner? Do you find yourself competing with the real or artificial intelligence sales“bot” to get your product or service in front of clients? Sales processes have become unsustainable. Every year sales goals get higher and higher. Sales professionals are struggling to keep their own sanity while serv...

What is a referral - and why do you need them for your selling career? Is it easier or harder now to get a referral? What if you're a sales leader - how do you coach your people to ask for referrals more frequently? Join me as I talk with the expert in getting endless referrals, the insightful Bob Burg, all about how you can get and use referrals. Learn more from Bob and sign up for his endless re...

The world today is filled with obvious ideas and narrow-minded thinking. It can be hard to break free from the blinders of industry or culture or geography. What does it take to think different and have more empathy for people who are unlike ourselves? Rohit Bhargrava calls this "non-obvious thinking" and believe we can all use more of it. Learn more about this great book in this conversation, and...

How do some brands attract word-of-mouth buzz and radical devotion around products as every day as car insurance, surfboards, and underwear? They embody the most powerful marketing force in the world: die-hard fans. Listen in as David Meerman Scott shares his insights into how even the most boring of companies can create die-hard fans, using something he calls Fanocracy . ★ Support this podcast ★...

Since 2006, Chris Brogan has been helping people start their year strong with an exercise he calls #My3Words, which helps you choose 3 words to focus your year on. Listen in to learn what my 3 words are for 2020, what Chris 3 words are for 2020, and how you can use them to create a terrific year for yourself, no matter when you get started. Chris also has a new project called StoryLeader, which is...

In this episode, I talk with John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing about his newest book and why it's a much-needed and very timely guide for entrepreneurs.  The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur offers overworked and harried entrepreneurs and anyone who thinks like one for tapping into the wisdom that is most relevant to the entrepreneurial life. The book is filled with inspirational meditations that conta...

Social media channels enable every company to tell its product’s story, but lists of ingredients and features – and even reviews – aren’t stories. Bonafide stories can attract attention, exert influence and transform audiences, but they do require a robust structure. Award-winning storyteller Kindra Hall helps you identify the kind of story that best fits your vision and strategy. She explains why...

Do you want to stop wasting time and make the most of your life? Me too! Liz Nead and Phil are discussing personal development and success. Learn more about Liz and pick up a copy of her book, The 1440 Principle ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com/subscribe

Is virtual sales training effective? How can we make sure it is? And why would Lauren Bailey focus on building up women sales professionals? Join Phil as he is talking virtual sales training and #GirlsClub with Lauren Bailey of Factor 8 . ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.c...

Nearly 20 years ago, I met Michael Gelb when I was working as a stockbroker at Strong Investments. He was on tour with his book Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci, and the book (and the dinner conversation) changed my life. He was the first major author I'd ever had a real conversation with. Fast forward and now Michael has a book called The Art of Connection where he shares the first secret is somet...

There's a gap between where you are - and where you want to be. How can you close that gap? Learn from Mike Cameron how to become a better man - and close that gap! Becoming A Better Man: When "Something's Gotta Change" , Maybe It's You! is the latest from Mike Cameron and how to courageously look your doubts and fears and turn them around.  ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If yo...

Ron Tite is one of the funniest guys I know. And yet his latest book Think Do Say isn't funny. And it's his best work to date. Tune in and listen as Ron shares his insights into where we fall down in the TDS method - and how we can do it more often, and make even more of a difference! Find Ron here .  ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...

Compiling Laurie Guest’s lessons from more than three decades as a customer service expert, The 10¢ Decision is an abundance of quick tips and deep dives intended to make immediate, positive changes in your customer service delivery. Purposefully designed to be a quick read, The 10¢ Decision is packed with fun stories, spot-on examples, and questions to ask yourself to drive results. Learn more ab...