Three Word Podcast

In this Fourth of July-inspired episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa Thal shares a mindset message around personal independence, action, and creating momentum. The episode theme is Red, White and You, and the three-word topic is Light Your Fuse. As we celebrate freedom, fireworks, family, and the Fourth of July, this episode invites listeners to look inward and ask: What do I need to free mysel...

Episode 298: Sales is a numbers game, but it is also an effectiveness game. The way you approach someone new can determine whether they lean in, listen, or shut the conversation down. Three Words: Your Approach Matters Episode Summary: In this episode, Lisa shares a real-life moment with a young pest control salesperson who was cold-knocking in her mom’s neighborhood. His effort, courage, and acti...

Reset Your Rhythm June gives us a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset before entering the back half of the year. For sales professionals, leaders, parents, and busy achievers, it is easy to feel like the year is moving faster than we are. This episode is a reminder that you are not behind, and you do not have to start over. You simply need to reset your rhythm. In this episode, Lisa...

Graduation season reminds us that learning does not end when we receive a diploma. In many ways, life becomes our greatest classroom. In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa Thal shares three words to help us stay open, curious, and committed to growth at every age: Keep Learning Forward Whether you are graduating, starting over, leading a team, building a career, or navigating a tough sea...

WIN — What’s Important Now In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa Thal shares a powerful mindset shift around the word WIN — What’s Important Now. Winning is not always about the scoreboard, the title, the promotion, or the big milestone. Sometimes winning is having the courage to pause and ask, What matters most in this season of my life? Lisa reflects on a LinkedIn post she shared one y...

In this episode, Lisa reflects on The Masters and Rory’s win as a reminder that success in golf — and in life — is rarely about perfection. It is about mindset, adjustment, resilience, and staying in the game when adversity shows up. This episode is for anyone navigating setbacks, frustration, or seasons where progress feels slower than expected. The message is simple: trust the process, make the...

Episode 293, Meet The Moment! Two years ago, my wife Liv faced one of the hardest journeys of her life — months of chemotherapy and radiation followed by a major 8-hour esophagectomy surgery as part of her fight against cancer. Today, Liv is two years cancer-free.   In this episode, I reflect on her courage, her resilience, and what her journey has taught me about facing life’s hardest moments. Wh...

In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa reflects on a simple but powerful mindset shift inspired by Seth Godin: replacing the word "but" with "and". That one small change can reshape how we view challenge, growth, and the tension of real life. Instead of using language that shuts us down, this episode explores how to choose and create space for both honesty and possibility. Lisa also share...

The clocks move forward an hour — and whether you love the time change or not, it’s a powerful reminder: sometimes life asks you to move forward. In this episode, I use the time change as a mindset reset. Not a dramatic overhaul. Not an overnight transformation. A simple decision to take one step forward — because most of us don’t need more time… we need more courage with the time we already have....

Episode 290 — Do The Work Episode summary “Do The Work” is a simple three-word roadmap for progress: the quiet, consistent actions that build results when no one is watching. In this episode, Lisa shares a moment of inspiration spotted in an airport on the way to a girls’ golf trip in Phoenix, and breaks down why unseen reps create self-trust, resilience, and real momentum. In this episode, you’ll...

What does it take to compete at the highest level in your career or business? In this episode, we borrow an Olympic Games mindset to talk about daily training, mental discipline, and the habits that build championship-level performance. You’ll learn how elite athletes: Train when no one is watching Focus on what you can control Practice under pressure before pressure arrives Recover like it matter...

Episode 288, Complacency Kills Success Summary  Curt Cignetti’s three-word mindset—Complacency Kills Success—captures what it takes to win when you’ve never won before and sustain standards when everyone starts celebrating. In this episode, we break down how complacency sneaks in, how it quietly erodes performance, and how to protect your “edge” in sales, leadership, and life. The 3 Words Complace...

Most people set goals by focusing on results. James Clear’s Atomic Habits offers a more powerful starting point: identity.  Who you want to become. This episode breaks down the three-part framework: Who you want to become How you become that person What you need to do each day to prove it Because habits are not just tasks. They become evidence. Every action is a vote for the type of person you are...

Your Outlook calendar is evidence, not opinions. In this episode, we use three words, Stop, Continue, Start, to turn last year’s calendar patterns into a simple roadmap for 2026. You’ll learn how to identify time leaks, protect what worked, and schedule one small action that creates your next level. Key Takeaways Your calendar tells the truth about priorities, energy, and results “Stop” removes th...

Episode 285 A morning run brings one word back to the surface: Believe. In this episode, I share why that word became more than inspiration in our home. It became a decision. Between my wife Olivia’s esophageal cancer journey and my mom’s Alzheimer’s dementia progression, belief stopped being an idea and started becoming a daily practice. I also share the moment I realized time was the real urgenc...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Three Word Podcast, Lisa talks directly to sales professionals about the real competitive edge in today’s market: focus. It’s not just about working harder or longer—it’s about defending the time and energy that actually grows your pipeline, your income, and your confidence. You’ll learn how to treat your focus like a revenue strategy, not a nice-to-have, and...

In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa explores how mindfulness becomes a competitive advantage during the busiest time of the year. While others get overwhelmed, distracted, and stretched thin, you can rise above the noise by staying present, intentional, and focused. Lisa breaks down how a mindful mindset sharpens your performance, strengthens your leadership, and helps you finish the y...

In Episode 282, you will learn about how applying the 3 C's can improve your life and business.   What if the most uncomfortable 15 minutes of your day—those first few cold calls, that tough follow-up—were the exact actions that guaranteed you hit your quota? That’s not a theory. That’s a decision.   In this episode I share three ideas to own this week: Change, Courage, and Confidence.   By listen...

Episode 281:  Learn how to get your prospects and clients to vote yes to doing business with you.    It’s election season, and your prospects are casting their votes every day—choosing between you and your competitors. To win their business, you need more than a good pitch; you need a winning campaign. How do you secure that "yes"? By running a smarter play. I've outlined three proven strategies t...

Episode 280: This episode is about turning Uncertainty and Stress into a competitive advantage. When the numbers aren't there and a key client goes dark, how do you lead? This episode tackles the immense stress of uncertainty head-on, drawing from the work of psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer. Discover how to reframe uncertainty not as a threat, but as an opportunity to activate your highest level of...

Episode 279, Redefining Success: Why We're Measuring Life All Wrong What if the life you're chasing—the promotions, the bigger house, the perfect online image—is a life that almost no one actually wants? We've all been running a race, but today we explore a powerful idea that suggests we've been measuring our lives all wrong. Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa Thal challenges conventional defin...

Episode 278 is about Stop Faking it and Start Making it.     The phrase "Fake it 'til you Make it" is common career advice, but does it actually work? For many, it leads to imposter syndrome and burnout. It prioritizes perception over progress.   What if we adopted a more authentic and sustainable approach to growth? I explore this in my latest podcast episode, focusing on a new mantra: Make it un...

Episode 277 is about the one thing standing between you and achieving your goals. Your Mind Set!   The only thing standing between you and your goal is you. I is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it. What I will share is how you can begin to change the narrative of the conversation going on in your mind—Your vision, along with action.  You can change where you are and...

Episode 276: Is there something you have wanted to improve in your life or business? This episode explores how to unlock your potential.   Let's start with this question. What's the one thing in your life that you're striving to improve? Whether it's your health, finances, relationships, or business, I'm here to help you take the next step. So, what's your game plan for unlocking your Potential?  ...

Episode 275: Learn how to stop talking and start doing what you need to do to accomplish your goals and dreams.  Become a Doer!   You will learn three practical tips to get you moving in the right direction.    We all know someone who spends more time talking about their ambitions than actually pursuing them. Maybe that someone is you. You have big plans, great intentions, incredible dreams, and b...