The New Rules Podcast

Have you ever had questions you wished you could ask someone before it's too late?  This week Bri does just that, as Adrian is in the hot seat! Join us for a special episode where we dive into a mix of leadership insights and a bit of fun! This week Bri takes time to ask Adrian questions she would want to know if anything ever happened to him. We tackle questions on leadership – Adrian gives advic...

Do you ever look around and wonder where did all the adults go? In this week's episode, Adrian and Bri discuss the nature of leadership and what it means to take responsibility for your actions as an authentic leader. Join us as we discuss: - How our extreme emotions have easily become the currency in this day and age - Maturity shifting to being the minority vs. the majority - The dangers of good...

Does the wake of your leadership make people better?   If the answer is yes, it's likely you've had to undergo heavy weight that has required sacrifice.    In this week's episode, Adrian and Bri discuss why effective leadership will cost you - and how to develop the tools needed to navigate this challenge in a healthy way.    Join us as we discuss:  Using data to analyze human behavior and develop...

Decisions are what drives our life in any direction, whether positive or negative.   We are often taught to 'make better decisions' in life, health, business, and beyond. However, if we don't know what drives our decisions, how can we steer ourselves in the right direction when emotions are high?    In this episode, Adrian and Bri talk through what it costs to evaluate, understand, and apply emoti...

'Values' are terms given to define the principles that we embody in our personal and professional lives.    However, many times we are unclear in our understanding of these important structures that make up the fabric of our lives.    In Part Two of this Two-Part Episode, Adrian and Bri dive into what it means to truly live according to our values.    We'll discuss:   How can you tell if something...

When we hear the term projection, we often attribute it to how others dump their emotions in an unhealthy way.   What if we could 'project' positive traits onto other people instead - simply through leading authentic lives?    In part one of this two-part episode of the New Rules Podcast, we dive into "Projection Leadership" - and how those in power can lead by example to make a difference in the...

In the fast-paced world we find ourselves in, we are constantly pressured to perform at a higher level.   However, as authentic individuals, we know that leadership goes far beyond following trends and simple catchphrases.    In an organization, it can be easy to be 'seduced' by a talent or skill - but culture prevails when it comes to longevity in the marketplace.    When it comes to building aut...

Relationships are the cornerstone of the human experience. Whether positive or negative, they can alter how we live our lives, view the world, and even view ourselves. If living authentically is vital for our own flourishing, how do we set the standard for authentic relationships in our personal and professional lives? It starts off with being self-aware. Without awareness, we can never be aware a...

Unity is not formed for the sake of unity.  When we move forward, we must move with a purpose. To kick off Black History Month, we're recognizing not only the leaders that came before us - but what it means to move with a mission. First, we examine the complex life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - and how he represented the nuance of authentic leadership through internal struggles and...

Are YOU lonely? In a society built for fast-paced communication, with tools to link people together from all over the world, we still find ourselves feeling alone. In Episode 37, we take the necessary dive into why human beings are a "Loneliness Epidemic." In order to solve loneliness, we first must give it an effective diagnosis - which we'll find by examining the topics below: What are the pract...

Our work should be art - a reflection of our authentic selves. In the last episode, we examined why our work should be deeper than a 'necessary evil.' But how do we actually push through the challenges required to live out our purpose and calling in this world? In Part 2 of this 2-Part episode, we discuss why people are hesitant to make necessary changes required to authentically develop. We'll ex...

Let our work be a masterpiece, a reflection of our passion and commitment.   Embrace the canvas of your life, where your 'art' is a manifestation of creativity, purpose, and authentic development .    I've often said that our work should be art - and still be challenging enough to pave the way forward.    In part-one of this two part episode, we discuss how to make art and let others tell the stor...

Will 2024 be a New Year, New You?    Welcome to Episode 34 of the New Rules Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of authentic development and goal-setting entering 2024.   We  explore the realities involved in creating more realistic goals, tackling challenges along the way, and discovering effective ways to help someone envision their own future.   Get ready, because we'll tackle: Why "Ne...

In the realm of leadership, there's a profound beauty in understanding the fuel behind your passions and values. It goes beyond mere goal-setting, serving as a pathway to genuine clarity that sparks motivation and transforms dreams into reality.   As leaders, our responsibility extends beyond personal aspirations. It's about zeroing in on the passions and values that drive us, shaping a vision for...

In order to take your emotional health and self-awareness journey seriously, you must be willing to let other things go.   As authentic leadership consultants, Adrian and Bri admit that their way of doing things is uncomfortable for most individuals.    Why? Because most aren't willing to lean into temporary pain and instead often settle to temporarily alleviate anxiety if it sacrifices genuine pr...

We have witnessed a notable shift towards an aversion to pain at both the individual and societal levels.    In our quest for comfort and security, we often find ourselves navigating paths that steer clear of discomfort, challenges, and potential sources of adversity.    This trend towards pain avoidance, if allowed to persist unchecked, carries the risk of impeding our authentic development as a...

How do tough times shape us?  Do challenges in our lives affect us for the better or for the worse? In Episode 30 of the New Rules Podcast, we discuss how pain often molds resilience - a vital trait of authenticity, which we believe brings true human flourishing.  But first, we must begin by clarifying the true essence of resilience and acknowledging the ways in which our culture may have misconst...

Is resilience a gift or a curse?    We must first define what it truly means to be resilient and identify the ways that culture has misrepresented what it means.    Resilience, a term that is often used in the context of facing life's adversities and challenges, prompts a deep examination regarding its nature and impact on individuals.     In Episode 29 of the New Rules Podcast, we take a practica...

Just as an ordinary 'signature' serves as a distinctive mark of an individual's name on an item, situation, or event, our lives also leave unique "emotional signatures" on the ones around us   Emotional imprints are intricately intertwined with our internal character and personal experiences, shaping our responses and reactions to the world around us.    These emotional signatures are the sum of o...

The audio for this episode contains conversations related to sensitive mental and emotional health issues, including suicide. ---- "Triggered" is quite the buzzword these days, but have you ever taken a moment to reflect on the things that set you off? We all have our blind spots, and, in some way, we've all experienced the fallout of what our emotional IEDs (Internal Explosive Devices) can do to...

In the midst of war, an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) is strategically placed to cause physical harm toward an enemy. In the same way, our traumatic experiences can plant "Emotional I.E.D's" into our lives, without us ever being aware of their existence. From childhood all the way through adult life, there is constant stress on us as individuals. On top of ordinary pain, we are destined to exp...

Do you know where you come from? Where are you at? Where are you going?   These three questions may seem simple, but they are perhaps the most vital questions you can ask yourself on the journey to discovering your authentic self.    Emotional intelligence is the engine of a well-oiled enterprise, the heartbeat of a healthy individual and the compass to an authentic leader.   So, why is authentic...

We've all been given the promise of hope - for a better life, an answer to our grievances, and an ease on our societal pressures. In the last episode, we explored how these promises were often empty - a disguise for another agenda which ended up hindering our progress. Now, in Episode 24, Bri and Adrian continue to explore practical solutions for hopelessness, and further diagnose the specific hur...

Hope is not just a buzzword, it's a vital principle necessary for human flourishing.  Without it, societies could not progress, individuals could not persevere, and purpose would be an afterthought.  So, what happens when we embrace hopelessness as an ideology as a means to cope with the world around us? In Episode 23 of the New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri examine "Hope I Can Believe In" and the...

In Episode 22 of the New Rules Podcast, Adrian & Bri break from the ordinary rhythm of the podcast with another "freestyle" episode!   In this episode, we'll examine questions / topics such as:  - Is it others responsibility to adjust to your personal "triggers?" - Why are more people in the older generation experiencing mental health issues than ever before?  - Why is there such a gap between the...