Win At Home First

As humans, we tend to take the path of least resistance. Now, since this email is sent to business leaders, then let's set the record straight. We are all pro-active, 'go get 'em', type leaders - so l know we don't usually take the path of least resistance on purpose! Instead, it an unintended consequence for our hard work in another area and we just need to catch our breath! What I see in my own...

In December, I had the opportunity to speak at the GameDay event in Birmingham, AL. Where about 100 business leaders came together to plan out their personal and professional life for 2022 The night before the event, we had a speaker's dinner with the hosts and the emcee. The emcee was Martin A. Briggs, who is this week's podcast guest. I had the privilege to sit next to him and hear some of his s...

Did you have a bad week? Or maybe a few bad weeks? I know for me, there have been some bad weeks at various times these last two years. However, this week's podcast guest, Steve Montgomery, gave me a new perspective on what a bad week is. In 2009, Steve had 3 awful events take place in a matter of 10 days! First, his wife calls him informing him that she just had just miscarried their first baby....

A few months ago, my family and I were watching an episode of 'Shark Tank' and to our surprise, there was a Cincinnati company on there! William and Kristen Schumacher are founders of  Uprising , a company that makes healthy chips and bread. I enjoyed watching them on the show and hearing their company story - but I was more intrigued they were doing this as husband and wife! So, I had to reach ou...

In this episode you'll discover:   How do you hold people accountable? (6:53) Wakeup call in the form of anxiety (17:06) What's your Ebenezer? (21:19) Does coaching actually work? (24:55) Are you Listening? (27:00) How can you be confident, and vulnerable? (31:41)   Jim Samocki's Bio   Jim Samocki serves as the President at Doran Manufacturing and responsible for leading the third generation priva...

It is great to be announcing another podcast episode! I made a LinkedIn post ( check it out here ) last week about why I needed to take a break from my podcast for a few weeks. Throughout the year, I review all of my efforts to see what I should do 'more of' as well as 'less of'. Well, the podcast was one that got the 'less of' vote. I hit pause on it for 6 weeks as it was affecting my mind – when...

In this episode, you'll discover…  What not to do when you feel emptiness. (8:20)  Our now matters now. (10:35)  Do you believe that god has the "Night Shift"? (13:20)  Progress, over perfection. (17:58)  Relationship THEN responsibility. (22:50)  Share the wins and losses. (25:22)  Who over what. (30:01) What is an identity ceremony? (32:09) Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why humility is the single most important trait for leaders today — both at work and at home (2:39)  The one question to ask yourself before walking to your home after work that neutralizes petty arguments before they happen (5:45)  The "Simmer Down" secret for humanizing your business and attracting new customers and team members in droves (6:29)  How developing...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why asking more questions makes you a better leader at work and at home (1:35)  The weird "side-by-side" communication secret that brings you closer to your spouse and children (4:12)  How mowing your lawn without earbuds rejuvenates your spirit after a long, stress-filled week (8:18) Why God wants you to have abundance with your health, finances, and family (eve...

In this episode, you'll discover…  The "Spiritual Balance" secret to winning at work and at home (1:51)  How spiritual warfare beefs up its attacks on you when you're trying to do good (and how to prevent it from sabotaging your life and marriage) (6:12)  Why spending time in scripture before doing anything else "primes" your brain to reach its full potential (15:15)  The simple "One Verse" exerci...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why having humility gives you an unfair advantage at winning at home and at work (and how to practice humility) (2:12)  How being the CEO at home pushes your family away (and how to step back without sacrificing your leadership) (3:48)  The "listen with your eyes" secret that prevents work from distracting you when you're with your kids (6:30)  The weird way over...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why treating your family like your co-workers improves your marriage and your relationship with your kids (2:03)  The "Never Empty-Handed" approach that makes your wife feels appreciated (6:46)  The service mindset shift that strengthens your marriage more than weekly date nights (9:42)  Why taking a new job that pays half of your current salary makes you more fu...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why discipline makes you a "super dad" (even when you have a million other things to take care of) (4:28)  How setting expectations with your family and team prevents one of them from stealing too much of your time (6:23)  Why selfishness rips marriages apart in unexpected ways (and how to use your marriage to become selfless) (9:42)  The "Partnership Trick" that...

Show highlights include: The question that gives you instant clarity on how to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage. (6:35) How to empower your team to find giant opportunities in your biggest challenges (even when your entire industry shuts down) (22:48) Why thinking, brainstorming and reading can grow your business more than reinvesting all your profits (32:40) How to "rejoice" a...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why being a parent is harder than being a CEO (and how humility makes both jobs easier) (4:06)  How figuring out your children's "love bank" helps you avoid having agonizing regrets as they grow up (5:55)  The insidious way many parents use travel as a way to relax from parenting (11:16)  How to guide your children towards their full potential (without being over...

In this episode, you'll discover…  How humility and respect go hand in hand when leading your team and your family (2:19)  The counterintuitive reason adding your faith to your company's value statement opens more doors than it closes (even if you think it'll make you lose customers) (10:15)  How having "healthy tension" in your business pushes your company to grow (14:14)  The subtle mindset shif...

In this episode, you'll discover…  How being a better listener helps you avoid verbal sparring matches in your home and work life (4:32)  The "90-second emotional window" that helps you stop saying hurtful things you don't mean to your family (5:47)  The simple question to ask your kids that helps them create their own solutions to their problems instead of brushing you off with frustration (7:40)...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why resiliency is the single best way to crush it in business and at home (4:49)  How finding a hobby for you and your wife is a cheat code to a long and fulfilling marriage (6:51)  The weird way having more stress cracks in your life helps you build a stronger marriage (6:51)  How having difficult conversations with your wife early in your marriage prevents you...

In this episode, you'll discover…  How bringing your "real self" warts and all into work everyday helps you win at work and home (4:16) Why sitting on your sofa thinking without technology is the most profitable way to spend your time (12:17) The counterintuitive way blocking your time lets you finish 10 hours of work in only 8 hours (even if it feels unproductive in the moment) (16:53) The simple...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why "sprinting" makes you burnout from work, wrecks your home life, and can even cause weight gain (3:34)  How doing everything yourself sucks the joy out of your work and strains your relationship with your kids (and the simple mindset tweak that reverses this) (6:54)  3 steps for blowing people away that can turn random strangers into loyal customers and revive...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why following Paul's advice and taking your thoughts captive makes it almost impossible to lose at work and at home (4:04)  How mindful breathing and phone notifications prevent your emotions from derailing your during hectic days (6:07)  Why having dinner with your family every night and going on date nights with your wife isn't enough to with at home (and the o...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why reading Colossians 3:23 every morning puts winning at work and at home on "easy mode" (4:23)  How communicating your shortcomings with your spouse helps you avoid combative arguments (7:55)  The insidious way the "illusion of money" tricks you into sacrificing your dream life for meaningless green paper (10:55)  Why a recession is the best opportunity to grow...

In this episode, you'll discover…  The weird way being dumb makes you a better leader at work and at home (3:57)  Why getting your team to tell you no more often skyrockets your accountability (14:01)  Walt Disney's "Disney Drawer" method for making sure your team implements your big ideas without overwhelming them (16:48)  How "DAWG Days" frees you and your team from the regular hustle and bustle...

In this episode, you'll discover…  Why "faking it until you make it" nukes your business career and your home life (4:08)  How telling your wife about your anxiety jumpstarts your healing process (especially if you think sharing makes you seem weak) (6:40)  Why imposter syndrome creates physical anxiety (and how relying on God helps you feel confident in your abilities) (11:33)  Do you feel too ol...

In this episode, you'll discover…  How looking at your life from God's perspective keeps your life, family, and business on track (and the simple 10-minute strategy to keep God's perspective) (4:35)  Why something as simple as keeping your promises can result in a $73,000 first day launch (8:36)  The "CEO at Home" trick that keeps your family together (even if you're working 18 hour days growing a...