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| A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:34:14 | |
Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Nate Dallas. [09.51] Importance of small decisions – You have to make small decisions in your life constantly. It may change you as a new person. Nate shares the importance of making small decisions in life and how they may affect your life. [21.03] Importance of sleep – Getting 6-8 hours daily sleep is essential because our bodies need to rest. Nate dives deep into the importance of sleep, the wrong things people do when they go to sleep, the best sleep practices, and his sleep routine. [42.54] Drinking water – Nate shares why he wanted to drink only water for two months and how he felt after two months. [50.24] Food choices – Nate dives into what they do at home to ensure that they get good things in their bodies. [01.03.13] State and state management – Nate dives into what he meant by 'the state' in his book and some of the state management techniques we can use. [01.28.09] Choosing a pathway – Nate dives into how he chooses his pathway according to his terms because he wants fulfillment and availability in life. [01.45.31] Habit – Nate emphasizes the value of conversing with people, even if you don't relate to what they are saying. Resources Connect with Nate LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-dallas-20741764/ Website - https://natedallas.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallasnate/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/fathersbrother YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@natedallas8114 Books by Nate: Hacking Fatherhood: Preparing for Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life | |||
| Finding Purpose Through Minimalism with Joshua Becker | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:08:26 | |
Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Joshua Becker. [07.41] End of life – Joshua explains that his book is dedicated to influencing the reader on how to live their lives having fewer regrets about how they lived. [09.53] Heedless luxury & no good activity – The comfort that isn't necessary and the time we spend doing nothing worthy makes us question the time we wasted, says Joshua. [15.41] I commit myself – Staying focused every day is essential. Joshua shares the importance of having a clear goal in mind every day. [20.24] Identify the distractions – Joshua shares how his book helps readers to identify the distractions in their lives from doing worthy things with their time. [31.37] A little bit more – No matter how much money we have, we want a little more. Joshua explains why 90% of American people have stress over money. [45.10] Re-programming – Joshua explains how the world is trying to manipulate our existence. He further explains how to break it and re-program ourselves. [51.50] Childhood – Joshua dives into how your origin or childhood affects your view of possessions. He shares what people need to do to discover how they are programmed in their childhood. [01.01.40] Time – Joshua dives into why it is easy to sacrifice time for things we don't want. [01.10.05] Consuming media – Joshua shares his idea on why technology consumes people. Connect with Joshua Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/becomingminimalist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/becoming-minimalist/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshua_becker YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBecker Website - becomingminimalist.com/ Book by Joshua: Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life | |||
| Start Where You Are | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:07:06 | |
In today's episode, "Start Where You Are," I talk about how I’ve achieved significant milestones such as completing triathlons, becoming a CFO, and building a multimillionaire net worth. I share insights from a pivotal coffee conversation that sparked reflection on how to take those critical first steps, despite the fear that often accompanies them. I talk about the concept of "deep growth," focusing on upgrading three key areas: hardware, software, and operating systems. From understanding childhood conditioning to harnessing the power of conscious thought, this episode outlines practical strategies for personal growth and effectiveness. Join me to explore these transformative concepts and discover how you can start where you are, no matter your age, and take the first step towards a better future.
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| A Simple Path to Healing, Hope and Peace with Seth Gillihan | 17 Jan 2023 | 01:20:42 | |
To alleviate symptoms such as anxiety and depression, mental health professionals have access to a variety of scientifically-based methods. However, these reductionist approaches rarely produce the lasting peace we seek. My guest for today, Dr. Seth Gillihan, a practicing psychologist and one of the leading popularizers of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), believes that to become healthy and whole, we must do more than alleviate our symptoms. He believes that to achieve lasting health and happiness, we must incorporate spirituality into our healing. Seth is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and podcaster. He is an expert in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Seth was a full-time faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2012 and taught in the Psychology Department at Haverford College from 2012-2015. He has been in private practice since 2012. He is also the author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT, Therapy Advisor with the self-therapy app Bloom, a medical reviewer for Everyday Health, and hosts the Think Act Be podcast. Seth begins the conversation by discussing how he has applied lessons from his book throughout his journey thus far. In this extended excerpt, Seth discusses the "Big Three," which he defines as sufficient sleep, a healthy diet, and regular physical activity. Seth also explains how to leverage ourselves and the process of working backward. In addition, he mentions the steps he took to re-center himself in the present moment after deciding to practice mindfulness and the central tenets of mindfulness, such as openness, alignment with reality, and decentering. We also talk about "negative thought auditing," "technology fasting," "priming our environment," the difference between "must have" and "nice to have" items, "outsourcing happiness," "purpose and work," and more. [00:18] Seth's Background – Sharing his journey, Seth discusses the material of his book and his realization that he, too, can benefit from it. [19:06]The “Big Three” – Seth elaborates on the idea of the "Big Three," which consists of getting enough rest, eating right, and exercising. [35:47] Mindfulness – Seth talks about how he brought himself to the present moment when he started focusing on mindfulness, and mindfulness concepts like being open, aligned with reality, and decentering. [38:30] Meditation – To help with mindfulness, Seth details what he considers to be the essentials of daily meditation practice for novices. [53:14] Key Concepts - Seth discusses concepts, including negative thought auditing, technology-fast, priming our environment, outsourcing happiness, and the idea of purpose and work. Also, he further explains how listeners can incorporate these concepts into their life. Resources: Connect with Seth: Website: sethgillihan.com/ Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/think-act-be-podcast/id1419082632 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sethgillihanphd/ Books by Seth Gillihan: Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Simple Path to Healing, Hope, and Peace: goodreads.com/en/book/show/60606331-mindful-cognitive-behavioral-therapy Mentioned in the Podcast: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior: goodreads.com/book/show/336248.Shambhala | |||
| The Psychology of Great Teaching with Pedro De Bruyckere | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:19:47 | |
This Episode is Sponsored by the Twitter Growth Community. Throughout the conversation, we discuss replication, growth mindset & fixed mindset, Correlation & causation, nurturing nature, self-determination, cognitive load theory, typologies vs. dimensions, and more. [01:38] Replication- Starting the conversation, Pedro defines replication in his book and how past experiments have failed to replicate. [06.47] Growth mindset – Pedro dives into Carol Dweck's theory of growth mindset and the present idea about it. [13.21] Correlation and causation – Pedro defines Correlation, causation, and Correlation caused by distorting factors. [17.09] Nature vs. nurture argument – Pedro walks us through the nature versus nurture argument and explains the role environment plays in achieving good grades. [23.20] Nurturing nature – Every child needs a little push to be good at something. Pedro dives into the importance of nurturing the nature of a child. Finding something that they are good at and helping them to expand it. [30.19] Self-determination – Pedro defines the three elements of self-determination and what happens if a person themselves can't see their growth. [34.47] Cognitive load theory – Pedro defines John Sweller's cognitive load theory and the importance of having prior knowledge of your environment. [39.20] Effective study methods – Pedro shares the least and most effective study methods, according to a study in 2013. [47.39] Duolingo – An American educational technology company that provides learning apps and language certification. [50.47] Typologies vs. dimensions – Pedro explains the reason for not having much psychological evidence for typology and having more evidence supporting dimensions. [57.57] Development – Pedro dives into the reason for having a bigger influence on nature when people get older. [01.03.04] Creativity – Pedro shares some practices to foster creativity in people. [01.12.14] Errors in reasoning – Making mistakes is inevitable for anyone. Pedro shares some elements people can use to avoid making common mistakes. Resources Connect with Pedro LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/pedrodebruyckere/ Website - theeconomyofmeaning.com/ Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@thebandb Twitter - twitter.com/thebandb Amazon - www.amazon.com/stores/Pedro-de-Bruyckere/author/B00PITS9LK Books by Pedro De Bruyckere – The Psychology of Great Teaching: Everything Teachers Ought to Know - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/s | |||
| Build a Business for a Lifetime Using Direct Response Marketing with Brian Kurtz | 03 Jan 2023 | 01:43:45 | |
Marketing is essential for all types of businesses, whether you are a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned marketer. Brian Kurtz, my guest today, distills the knowledge he's gathered after nearly four decades in the direct marketing field to develop a business that lasts a lifetime using direct response fundamentals. For nearly four decades, Brian has adhered to a specific set of direct marketing principles that have enabled him to build an iconic $160 million company. Also, these same principles are currently enabling him to apply everything he has learned and accomplished to the current state in marketing. In addition, he is unwaveringly dedicated to teaching these timeless foundations to the next generation of exceptional direct-response marketers. Brian is the author of the book, Overdeliver. Brian illustrates how to discover our audience and sell successfully in his book without losing sight of the people we are selling to and without sacrificing the respect and attention they deserve. Brian shares how to track what is effective in marketing to our target demographic and how to diversify our marketing. Brian also defines overdelivering and how to achieve it. Brian shares his perspective on abundance while elaborating on why there is no ceiling when you live abundantly. Brian imparts his expertise in tracking the metrics that matter, constructing a responsive database (list building), and personalizing the list. In addition, we also explore some of the seven traits of world-class copywriters, multichannel marketing, and much more! [00:15] Brian's Journey – Brian shares his journey so far, mentioning how he was introduced to direct marketing. [06:49] Over Delivery - When you exceed your prospects', customers', and partners' expectations, you weave integrity, loyalty, and growth throughout your life and business. [13:20] Abundance – Brian shares his view on abundance and why there is no ceiling when you live abundantly. [18:27] Selling – What is the timeline? What are the touches? What's the value before you say, "Hey, I'm going to try to sell a product." [39:47] Core Principles - We explain what a swipe file is, the rationale behind specific copywriting approaches, and original source principles, which Brian believes are essential for any young direct marketer or copywriter who wants to level the field. [01:02:05] 41-39-20 Rule – Brian elaborates on the 41-39-20 rule, and he covers going a mile deep instead of broad, ensuring that our specialization aligns with our superpower by emphasizing the concept of repurposing assets as opposed to constantly trying to develop new ones. [01:25:05] Great Copywriters - A successful copywriter possesses seven qualities. Brian shares a few that listeners should focus on. [01:32:07] Three Questions - What is missing that really ought to be there? Precisely what makes you worthy of attention? And why should someone buy your products? [01:38:40] Multiple Channels - Brian outlines the value of having our own domain and being present on numerous platforms. [01:45:13] Compound Interest-Enriched Relationship Capital – Brian shows how we can contribute to connection, what compound interest-enhanced relationship capital entails, and how the audience can grow this relationship capital. Resources: Connect with Brian: Website: briankurtz.net/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brian-kurtz-a1934/ Books: Overdeliver: overdeliverbook.com/ Breakthrough Advertising: https://breakthroughadvertisingbook.com/ | |||
| Principles for clear thinking and confident writing with Ben Putano | 27 Dec 2022 | 01:37:11 | |
Everyone has a writer inside them. Everyone has stories inside them. They have to find a way to unravel it. In this week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, we are joined by Ben Putano, founder of Damn Gravity Media, and author of the book, Great Founders Write: Principles for Clear Thinking, Confident Thinking and Startup Success. Throughout the conversation, we cover Ben's journey to becoming an author, writing with a purpose, the ABC123 copywriting framework, writing with empathy, the power of persuasion, and more. Resources Connect with Ben LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ben-putano/ Twitter - twitter.com/BenjaminPutano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benputano Website - damngravity.com/books/greatfounderswrite Book by Ben – Great Founders Write: Principles for Clear Thinking, Confident Writing, and Startup Success goodreads.com/book/show/63829773-great-founders-write
Book by Suneel Gupta – Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You goodreads.com/en/book/show/53915346-backable Book by Jay A. Conger – The Necessary Art of Persuasion goodreads.com/book/show/3827770-the-necessary-art-of-persuasion Book by Timothy Ferriss – The 4-Hour Workweek goodreads.com/book/show/368593.The_4_Hour_Workweek?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 Book by James Clear – Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7voPjNJeyI&rank=1 Book by Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph goodreads.com/book/show/18668059-the-obstacle-is-the-way Book by David Epstein Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World goodreads.com/book/show/41795733-range? Book by Bo Burlingham - Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big goodreads.com/book/show/100467.Small_Giants? Book by Arlan Hamilton – It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage | |||
| A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:34:45 | |
In today's episode, titled "A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas," we explore the profound impact of small, consistent decisions on achieving a fulfilling life. [00.15] A brief history – Nate dives into his background of becoming who he is today. [09.51] Importance of small decisions – You have to make small decisions in your life constantly. It may change you as a new person. Nate shares the importance of making small decisions in life and how they may affect your life. [21.03] Importance of sleep – Getting 6-8 hours daily sleep is essential because our bodies need to rest. Nate dives deep into the importance of sleep, the wrong things people do when they go to sleep, the best sleep practices, and his sleep routine. [42.54] Drinking water – Nate shares why he wanted to drink only water for two months and how he felt after two months. [50.24] Food choices – Nate dives into what they do at home to ensure that they get good things in their bodies. [01.03.13] State and state management – Nate dives into what he meant by 'the state' in his book and some of the state management techniques we can use. [01.28.09] Choosing a pathway – Nate dives into how he chooses his pathway according to his terms because he wants fulfillment and availability in life. [01.45.31] Habit – Nate emphasizes the value of conversing with people, even if you don't relate to what they are saying. Resources Connect with Nate LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-dallas-20741764/ Website - https://natedallas.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallasnate/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/fathersbrother YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@natedallas8114 Books by Nate; Hacking Fatherhood: Preparing for Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life –books.google.com/books/about/Hacking_Fatherhood.html?id=ChrNAQAACAAJ&redir_esc=y | |||
| Overcome distraction to pursue a more meaningful life with Joshua Becker | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:08:59 | |
What is it like to live a life without distractions? This week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast features Joshua Becker, a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his latest book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Throughout the episode, we discuss Joshua's journey,, identifying distractions, re-programming, money as a stressor, becoming a minimalist,, and more. [00.28] A brief bio – Joshua shares his journey of becoming a minimalist and discovering how excessive possessions take happiness away. [07.41] End of life – Joshua explains that his book is dedicated to influencing the reader on how to live their lives having fewer regrets about how they lived. [09.53] Heedless luxury & no good activity – The comfort that isn't necessary and the time we spend doing nothing worthy makes us question the time we wasted, says Joshua. [15.41] I commit myself – Staying focused every day is essential. Joshua shares the importance of having a clear goal in mind every day. [20.24] Identify the distractions – Joshua shares how his book helps readers to identify the distractions in their lives from doing worthy things with their time. [31.37] A little bit more – No matter how much money we have, we want a little more. Joshua explains why 90% of American people have stress over money. [45.10] Re-programming – Joshua explains how the world is trying to manipulate our existence. He further explains how to break it and re-program ourselves. [51.50] Childhood – Joshua dives into how your origin or childhood affects your view of possessions. He shares what people need to do to discover how they are programmed in their childhood. [01.01.40] Time – Joshua dives into why it is easy to sacrifice time for things we don't want. [01.10.05] Consuming media – Joshua shares his idea on why technology consumes people. Resources Connect with Joshua Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/becomingminimalist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/becoming-minimalist/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshua_becker YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBecker Website - becomingminimalist.com/ Books by Joshua – Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life – goodreads.com/book/show/58636918-things-that-matter The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39810030-the-minimalist-home- The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27036703-the-more-of-less Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13049773-simplify Clutterfree with Kids - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20618993-clutterfree-with-kids | |||
| Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom with the Financial Samurai Sam Dogen | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:55:25 | |
You do not have to be a genius or a multimillionaire to get out of debt and live comfortably. It is never too late to start planning for your financial future as long as you realize the importance of maximizing your current resources. To help you build wealth and live life on your terms, my guest today removes the uncertainty from your financial future by explaining what to buy, how much to spend, and how to maximize every dollar you earn. In today's episode of Pursuit of Learning, we're joined by Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai. Sam spent 13 years in investment banking before launching the personal finance website, Financial Samurai. Several high-profile newspapers and magazines have profiled him, including The Wall Street Journal, The Sydney Herald, The Chicago Tribune, and The Los Angeles Times. Also, Sam has written new book, "Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom”. Sam discusses financial terms, including analysis paralysis, probabilistic thinking, income tethering, and FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). He mentions that the rate you reach financial independence depends on your work ethic, savings, and willingness to take risks. [01:30] Financial Freedom - What is financial freedom? What is passive income? [06:26] Analysis Paralysis - Most of the time, we must act on a decision without complete information. Sam discusses how much information is required before taking action. [10:42] Probabilistic Thinking – Sam explains what probabilistic thinking is and how we can modify our ability to think in probabilities to enhance our frameworks for decision-making. [15:44] FIRE – What is FIRE? FIRE stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. [25:25] Do You Know - How many assets are required to generate a specific amount of income? What is the safe rate of withdrawal? [37:08] Three Components - The pace at which you build your wealth is proportional to your efforts, your savings rate, and the amount of risk you're willing to take. [47:05] Income Tethering - Sam elaborates on income tethering. [49:53] Sam's Pieces Of Advice - It is not necessary to achieve financial independence by a specific age. Resources: Website: financialsamurai.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-dogen-aa2152178/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/financialsamura Book by Sam: Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom: https://www.financialsamurai.com/btnt/ | |||
| Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Bill Howatt | 29 Nov 2022 | 01:25:26 | |
Many of us have battled mental health issues during the previous two and a half years. Also, we often do not have a toolbox to deal with sentiments like regrets. However, maintaining a healthy mind is a skill everyone can develop and hone, regardless of upbringing or circumstance. Dr. Bill Howatt, an expert on mental health in the workplace, is here with me for today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast. He has studied and spoken extensively on the topic of how businesses should safeguard and promote employees' mental health on the job, earning him a reputation as a leading expert in the field internationally. Dr. Bill has spent over 30 years working in the mental health and psychological safety field. Moreover, he has vast clinical expertise due to his own struggles and eventual triumph over mental health issues. His approach to mental health is transparent, honest, and productive; also, he provides answers that are both well-tailored yet often overlooked in the workplace. [01:52] Introduction - Dr. Bill provides an overview of his work and discusses how he has done a lot of work supporting people with mental illness and mental health issues. [08:51] Mental Illness – Dr. Bill defines mental illness and discusses its connection to interpersonal competence. [13:02] Employee Mental Health - We talk through why most workplaces devote considerable resources to ensuring the physical well-being of their members, but far less attention is paid to the mental health of their employees. [23:06] Leadership - The future of work will require improved emotional health and emotional regulation from leaders. It will not be task-focused; Leaders must appreciate people and care about how they feel and perceive the world. [40:08] Regret – We explore the distinction between experiencing regret and living with regret, and we try to pin down a definition of regret. [47:07] Lifecycle of an Employee - If you're unhappy with your job, why are you still working there? [01:05:32] Self-Protection - By self-doubting ourselves, we are protecting ourselves by not setting expectations. [01:12:23] Negative Thought Audit – We discuss how people can examine unpleasant thoughts to stop accepting them. [01:16:02] Hardwirings – Dr. Bill outlines what we can do to overcome the inherent biases rooted in our deeply held beliefs. Resources: Connect with Dr. Bill: Website: billhowatt.com/ Howatt HR consulting: howatthr.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/howatthr/ Book by Dr. Bill: No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being: goodreads.com/book/show/62917384-no-regrets?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7UPXSyfDFy&rank=1 Mentioned in the Podbast: Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others: goodreads.com/book/show/58438525-trust-and-in | |||
| Create Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom featuring Andrew McConnell | 22 Nov 2022 | 01:22:12 | |
To enjoy life, we have to live in the moment. But it's essential to plan for the things that haven't happened yet, but you fear may happen. Our guest today is Andrew McConnell, founder, and CEO at rented.com, a team of vacation rental professionals with 50+ years of experience in managing, marketing, and pricing vacation rentals, to talk about his best-selling book 'Get Out of My Head’. Throughout the episode, we dive into Andrew's background, stoic wisdom, valuing ourselves, love and hate for what you do, zero-based Calendaring, and more. [00.23] The history – Andrew dives into his journey, starting as a swimmer to opening up his own company. [05.00] Stoic wisdom – Andrew shares what stoic wisdom is and how he selected it as a framework for his book. [12.04] The game of life – It's human nature to measure themselves in others' opinions. Andrew dives into why we must stop living according to others' views. [16.43] Valuing ourselves – Andrew dives into the three levels of valuing ourselves; What do you think you are worth? How do you change it to work out, and what are you doing at any given moment? [30.01] Love and hate – Andrew dives into his two-by-two framework, where you have to figure out what you love, what you hate, and what you are great at. [36.13] Calendaring and Budgeting- Andrew defines what he meant by Zero-budgeting and calendaring in his book. [45.14] Enjoying time – Andrew dives into the importance of focusing on what you want to do in a particular moment and not ruining it by thinking about something else. [58.55] Kernel of truth – Andrew dives into the importance of finding other facts about your beliefs. It will make you see what we know isn't always the right thing. [01.07.32] Locus of control – Locus of control has two sides. External and internal. Andrew dives into how we can control our actions according to these. [01.15.54] Future negative events – Andrew shares his opinion on premeditation on future negative events and their importance. [01.26.30] Habit – Wrapping up the conversation, Andrew dives into what habit he has that had an impact on his life. Resources Connect with Andrew LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandrewmcconnell/ Book by Andrew: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61075218 Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4748444-prepare-for-the-worst-plan-for-the-best The 4-Hour Workweek – | |||
| How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One with Nicolas Cole | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:39:39 | |
One of the best things about being a writer is you provide value to your readers’ lives. You help them overcome their problems and build their lives in a better way. Our guest today is Nicolas Cole, an author and top writer on Quora. With over 30 million views online, he is one of the most-read digital writer. He has written over a dozen books, including the best-selling ‘The Art & Business of Online Writing.’ He joined us today to talk about his new book Snow Leopard, How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One. Throughout the episode, we’ll dive into Nicolas’ journey to become a writer and thought leader, the five levels of the creative journey, obvious and non-obvious content creation, financial independence, and more. Wrapping up the conversation, Nicolas comes right back to where he started with the idea of training yourself to let go of external rewards because all the growth comes within you. [00.08] The path – Nicolas shares his journey from being a gamer to becoming a writer on his own. [07.59] Discipline – Nicolas talks about how he grew up on the internet and how the games he played became his role model to figure out what he needs to do to be successful. [14.26] Life goal – Sometimes, sharing the things we achieve in our life could add value to other people’s lives. It could help them to achieve greater things as we did once. Nicolas dives into how writing about his bodybuilding journey drove him toward scaling knowledge and identifying what people are interested in. [20.46] Thought leader – Nicolas dives into why he doesn’t want the badge of approval and what truly matters when it comes to being a thought leader. [29.59] The five levels – Consumption, curation, obvious creation, non-obvious, and obvious are the five levels that people go through on their creative journey, according to Nicolas. [48.21] Getting value – Nicolas dives deep into how we make our success from helping other people because if people get value from our work, we will get our desired results. [01.01.28] Examples of Non-obvious and obvious – Nicolas discusses one of his favorite examples of a non-obvious book, Think and Grow Rich, and compares it to obvious books and their success over time.. [01.12.31] Financial independence – Nicolas dives into what you need to do to be financially independent if you want to become a creator. [01.19.11] Making more money – Nicolas talks about how you can make more money in your business. [01.29.00] Obvious solutions – By pointing out non-obvious problems, you create the market regarding category design. It’s yours, and you are the one who is deciding the cost. According to Nicolas, your goal is to educate people about their non-obvious problems, which they didn’t even know they had. [01.35.34] Habit mindset – Nicolas shares what works for him in his personal growth and his framework of doing things in his life. Resources Connect with Nicolas LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicolascole/ Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create A Category Of One: goodreads.com/en/book/show/61772680-snow-leopard SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome | |||
| Unlock Your Hidden Genius with Polina Pompliano | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:33:25 | |
Today, we have Polina Marinova Pompliano on the show to discuss her latest book: Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World’s Most Successful People Polina is the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at FORTUNE where she covered technology and venture capital. This conversation isn’t your typical book about celebrities and geniuses. It doesn’t purport to idolize any single individual, because, as we talk about in this episode, if you idolize someone, you have to accept everything about them, the warts and all. Instead, what we talk about and the books share are attributes, behaviors and skillsets possessed by these high performing individuals that we can take for ourselves and make our own. Whether it’s the Mamba Mentality of Kobe mixed with the Pain tolerance of Amelia Boone and David Goggins. We can take the best skills, attributes and mindsets from some of the greatest athletes, creators and thinkers and make them our own. This was one of the most fun conversations I’ve had and I hope you enjoy.
[06:24] Inspiration Without Idolization: How to gain inspiration from successful people without putting them on a pedestal. [18:38] Creativity in the Kitchen: A conversation about creativity in storytelling, featuring stories from renowned chef Grant Achatz. [13:02] Facing Resistance: Dealing with pushback from close friends and family when you’re trying to grow. [26:50] Finding Your Creative Path: Tips on connecting, observing, and learning from greatness to fuel your creativity. [40:53] Embracing Challenges: Why tackling challenges helps you prepare for important moments in life. [50:04] Becoming Your Character: The importance of fully embodying the characters you portray in storytelling. [53:53] The Power of Conflict: Polina analyzes Aaron Sorkin’s approach to storytelling, focusing on conflict and character motivation. [01:02:55] Fluid Conversations: How to improve your conversational skills over time. [01:19:41] Social Media Detox: The benefits of stepping back from social media to focus on your own thoughts. [01:30:06] Defining Your Identity: Why it’s important to build your identity beyond outside influences and expectations.
Website – https://theprofile.substack.com Twitter – https://x.com/polina_marinova LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/polinamarinova/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/polinampompliano/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@PolinaMarinovaPompliano
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| Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:21:49 | |
Clarifying who we are no matter what life throws at us, having the courage to achieve things in life no matter how many times we fail, and being able to understand and feel empathy for others are some of the most important aspects that we have to attach to our personality. In today’s episode, we are joined by Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison; president and co-guiding teacher at New York Zen Center for contemplative care, a Zen practice center in Manhattan to discuss his upcoming book ‘Untangled’. Throughout the episode, we dive into how Koshin became a Zen monk, what he meant by junk pleasure, the eightfold path of Buddhism, the consequences of actions, the three giants, the importance of words, and more. Most of the time people are looking for quick relief from the pain they are suffering. Koshin defines it as junk pleasure. We find some quick relief but the pain, and the suffering stays as same before. According to him, the quick relief or pleasure is not either deeply nourishing or pleasurable in the long term. Sometimes self-isolation could be a good thing, but most of the time, it will negatively affect your life. It will make you miss the beauty of the world and the beauty of the people around you. [01.36] Becoming a Zen Monk – Starting the conversation, Koshin dives into how he was inspired to be a Zen monk while visiting his grandfather when he was little and his journey to become a Zen monk. [13.55] Meaning, connection, and importance – Koshin talks about how his fears held him from experiencing new things and how he felt once he started to experience new things. [20.56] Connecting to the world – Meditation can be used to avoid being connected to the world. But if you allow yourself to connect to the world, you will see the beauty of it. [29.52] The eightfold path – Koshin dives into what it means by the eightfold path in Buddhism and how it can be used to make a wise and compassionate lifestyle. [42.02] The fantasy of control – We normally have the fantasy of control because we don’t know what to say or to do in difficult situations. Koshin dives into what we can do in such difficult situations. [50.12] The path between – Koshin talks about the path between getting beyond and getting intimate. According to him, getting beyond means learning how everything around you matters, and getting intimate does not only mean sex. It is the real connectedness, sensuality, and tenderness of being alive. [01.07.24] The three giants – Koshin addresses greed, anger, and delusion as the three giants and how these three aspects affect people’s lives. [01.15.51] Importance of words – Words are powerful. We have to be careful when we are choosing words to speak to someone. Koshin shares his attitude about identifying the right time to talk. [01.28.58] The Dark is Rising – A fantasy novel series by Susan Cooper. Resources Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion by Koshin Paley Ellison: goodreads.com/book/show/60568473-untangled Connect with Koshin: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zencare/ linkedin.com/company/new-york-zen-center-for-contemplative-care/ Website: zencare.org Instagram: instagram.com/koshinpaleyellison/ | |||
| Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance with Brian Levenson | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:26:47 | |
Performers at the highest levels don't rely solely on their natural abilities. In its place, they capitalize on the advantages of switching between two distinct yet mutually reinforcing states of mind: one for thorough preparation and another for peak performance under pressure. My guest today is Brian Levenson, an executive and mental performance coach who has spent years working with top achievers in the fields of sports, business, and the arts. Brian was surprised by what he saw from the sports field to the executive suite. Many talented people were falling short of their ambitions not because they lacked the required talents but because they lacked an appreciation for the thought patterns that drove them. In today's episode, Brian reveals his findings for making the mindset adjustment necessary to excel at both preparation and performance. Brian is the founder of Strong Skills, a company that delivers executive coaching, mental performance coaching, speaking engagements, and consulting services to elite organizations, performers, and leaders. He has had the privilege of working with CEOs, professional athletes, and teams from the NBA, NHL, and MLS, as well as the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and numerous other organizations. In addition, he offers a weekly podcast called Intentional Performers, in which he does interviews with a variety of exceptional high performers. His book, Shift Your Mind outlines nine mental shifts that will help you think like a stellar performer. [00:17] Motivation – Brian shares the aspects of his life that are driving him right now and the things he hopes the audience will get out of hearing about them today. [08:23] Three Foundations – Brian outlines three major insights to be gleaned from his book. [13:25] Framework - Getting the reps to execute without you being present. [20:12] Culture – We talk about the importance of relationships in shaping culture and how leaders aren't necessarily the ones who do it. [25:57] Fun and Joy – Brian mentions what practices he has established to ensure that everyone on the team works hard when necessary but also takes time to have fun when appropriate. [37:01] Believe Yourself – We spend a lot of time talking about how crucial it is to have unwavering faith in oneself. [51:26] Practice - The cultivation of our nature can be accomplished most effectively through work. [59:29] Perfectionist - It is simple to have a dream. Developing meticulous behaviors that propel you toward your goal is difficult. But letting go of perfection when it comes to performance can be pretty tricky. [01:19:32] Mindfulness – Brian opens up on the significant impact that mindfulness and meditation have had on several aspects of his life. Resources: Connect with Brian: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brlevenson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLevenson Podcast: strongskills.co/podcast Website: strongskills.co/ Mentioned in the episode: Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance: amazon.com/Shift-Your-Mind-Preparation-Performance/dp/1633310469 | |||
| Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One with Morag Barrett | 25 Oct 2022 | 01:17:09 | |
The working world is a team sport, and it is impossible to excel at it on your alone. The presence of an ally attitude is one of the most essential indications of success, not just for individuals but also for teams and organizations. Working relationships flourish when we have the closest friends to share the ups and downs with and help us get through the tough times together. If we don't, we'll fumble and burn to the ground, leaving behind nothing but a smoldering heap of rubble to prove our existence. My guest today has an extensive background in many fields, including corporate finance, leadership and executive development, and human resource management. She is business savvy and has a firm grasp of the intricacies of leading and managing a team. In this episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, Morag Barrett stresses the importance of having a work pal, how to be a better friend in the workplace, and how doing so can improve your mood, teamwork, and productivity. [01:50] Motivation - Discussing her current life motivations; Morag elaborates on the message she wants to convey to the audience. [02:41] BMW – Morag emphasizes the significance of showing up as an ally for both ourselves and our friends. [08:02] Ally Mindset – Morag comprehensively explains how the ally mindset facilitates the development of relationships between people. [16:06] The Relationship Ecosystem - Morag gives an overview of the relationship ecosystem, which includes an explanation of the four different relationship dynamics. [24:13] Look Up - What do I need to be? How do I make my presence known? [29:47] Generosity and Abundance - Morag describes generosity and abundance, why she believes people have a mindset of scarcity instead of abundance, and how people can move from a scarcity to an abundance perspective. [37:50] Connection and Compassion – How can we strengthen our ties and enhance compassion as leaders? [38:40] Four Questions - Can I count on you? Can I depend on you? Do I care about you? Do I trust you? [48:17] Courage and Vulnerability - Why do courage and vulnerability play a crucial role in becoming a person's ally? [56:43] Candor and Debate – Morag shares how she defines candor and debate. [01:04:02] Who Got the D? – D represents the person with the last say. Morag discusses who has ultimate decision-making power by contrasting and defining the difference between action and accountability. [01:10:30] Trust - When you start with trust, there's no ceiling to life. Resources: Connect with Morag: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/ Website: skyeteam.com/home You Me We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work: youmewebook.com/ Mentioned in the episode: You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!): goodreads.com/book/show/59808261-you-me-we Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships: goodreads.com/en/book/show/20828180-cultivate | |||
| Learn to Enjoy Your Work and Life Again with Tim Shurrer | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:58:23 | |
A particular message is receiving a lot of play these days. The message is clear: if you want to make it in life, you need to put yourself front and center, make your way to the top, become the boss, or do whatever it takes to achieve the success set before you. But suppose there is a different approach. What if there is more to life than just the pursuit of notoriety, wealth, and influence? Tim Schurrer encourages listeners to rethink what it means to be successful and discover a more open approach to reaching our goals throughout today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast. Tim is the CEO of David Novak Leadership and the author of "The Secret Society of Success." His book, The Secret Society of Success, is a how-to guide for the community of people to learn how to make an impact, whether or not they are in the spotlight. On the other hand, Tim has a keen understanding of what it takes to assemble a champion squad. As COO of two firms, StoryBrand and Business Made Simple; he spent nearly a decade of his career alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. During our discussion today, Tim discusses how to create your own personal definition of success and how to contribute to your team without worrying about who gets the credit. In addition to this, he emphasizes the ways in which one can have an effect that is felt far beyond themselves, notwithstanding the size of their platform. Moreover, we talk about how to handle living in the conflict that exists between being content and continuing to strive for more. Also, he stresses the importance of shifting from a state of feeling nervous, overwhelmed, and restless in your job to a state in which you are confident in the value you offer to the team and have found meaning and fulfillment in your work. [00:03] Motivation- Tim opens up about the concerns driving him in his life right now. [03:54] The Spotlight – Tim explains why he thinks being in the spotlight is not the place we want to be and how it will be the thing that prevents us from reaching our goals. [12:19] Restless Pursuit – We talk about the battle that each of us must go through to find contentment in our lives and whether or not that struggle drives each of us to an insatiable quest for more. [20:50] The Reason – What is the purpose of the action that you are taking right now? Do you offer to receive something in return, or are you willing to give regardless? [29:08] Shout-outs - Tim emphasizes the significance of shout-outs and recognition in his talk. [33:14] Culture of Recognition - Tim elaborates on the process through which we can foster a culture of recognition. [39:40] The Joy – Tim expounds on the belief that the journey, not the destination, is where the delight lies. [47:42] Focus on the Process – Do not be concerned about the outcome; pay attention to the steps taken. [56:47] Journey is the joy – Mentioning that the pleasure is in the trip itself, Tim further stresses that journey itself is what brings the fun. Resources: Connect with Tim: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschurrer/ Instagram: instagram.com/timschurrer/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/timschurrer?lang=en Tim's Book: The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again: | |||
| How to Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results as a Compassionate Leader with Donato Tramuto | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:59:28 | |
Being polite is not the same as compassionate leadership; compassionate leadership is a powerful style of leadership that, when skillfully executed, can lift spirits and profits to new heights. Compassionate leaders are not lacking in strength. They are strong leaders who are also aware that they may be kind to their employees while achieving tremendous success. In point of fact, showing concern for one's workforce is directly correlated to improved performance. My guest today, Donato Tramuto, is a well-known CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist. During today's conversation, he illustrates that compassion is essential to effective leadership because it boosts morale, builds more substantial teams, improves overall performance, and creates a sustainable commitment to an organization's mission and values. [00:13] Motivation – Donato kicks off the conversation by revealing what is currently driving him to succeed. [02:34] Now More Than Ever – Donato outlines why leaders need to improve skills like communication, transparency, adaptability, understanding, and support of employees' needs and why they need to embrace diversity and inclusion, develop stronger teams, and accept responsibility for their impact on their communities and the world. [07:13] Double Bottom Line – Donato explains why he chose the title The Double Bottom Line for his book. [09:23] Compassionate Leadership - Donato shows why most of us do not follow the compassionate path, despite its increased productivity and profitability. Further, he elaborates on some components that collectively constitute compassionate leadership. [18:14] Listening - Donato discusses some of the finest practices we should consider when it comes to listening to the members of our team, as well as our family members, friends, and other individuals in our lives. [22:00] Not Weakness - Donato points out why so many individuals believe that compassion and sensitivity are signs of weakness. [36:18] Trust – Donato explains how to use openness, honesty, and sincerity to build trust among colleagues. [39:49] Purpose and Service -Donato discusses the meaning of purpose and service in the workplace and how compassionate leaders may utilize them. [44:28] Compassionate Culture - Donato explains how to infuse compassion throughout the entire organizational culture and sustain it as the culture evolves. [50:47] Diversity and Inclusion – Donato identifies some factors that executives should prioritize regarding workforce diversity and inclusion. [56:20] Daily Practice – Donato examines his highs and lows daily to better himself. Donato explains what this daily practice means to him and what it looks like so that the listeners can apply it to their own lives. [01:00:20] Increased Compassion – Donato explains how people can improve their and their employees' compassion, where he highlights how compassion may be taught. [01:10:14] Unlearning - Donato emphasizes the impact of unlearning, which includes unlearning the incorrect models and habits we've formed over time. Resources: Connect with Donato: Website: donatotramuto.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donato-tramuto-71594344/ Mentioned in the episode: The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results: goodreads.com/book/show/58463463-the-double-bottom-line?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ue6WkgYZiD&rank=1 | |||
| Principles to Stand Out, Attract Customers & Grow an Incredible Brand with Jeremy Miller | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:56:20 | |
Did you ever wonder why your brand does not have any sales and why it keeps happening? Maybe the customers don’t know your brand, or basically, they do not trust you. If you are interested in finding out how to drive sales for your brand, then this episode is just for you. Our guest today is Jeremy Miller, Strategy Consultant and Founder of Sticky Branding and the author of ‘’ Sticky Branding: 12.5 Principles to Stand Out, Attract Customers, and Grow an Incredible Brand’’. Throughout the episode, we dive into why the sticky brand is important to brand owners, shared experience, simple clarity, service your customers brilliantly, being brilliant at the basics, creating a visual identity, and more.
[04.23] Shared Experience – Jeremy shares his idea on how learning from your peers affects the entrepreneurial world. [07.19] Simple Clarity – Jeremy defines what it means by simple clarity and the three building blocks which make simple clarity in your business. [12.56] Serve Your Customers Brilliantly - If you are running a business, you need to be both creative and find ways to solve your customer’s problems and make them rely on you, says Jeremy. [25.54] Minimum Requirements – Being able to say no to an investment that you feel does not bear the requirements you need is both respecting other people’s time and your time, according to Jeremy. [25.54] Be Brilliant at the Basics – Jeremy shares his attitude on knowing the basics about whatever your field is, saying that it’s not the marketing that makes your brand worthy among the customers; it’s the service you offer. [28.40] The Three Percent Rule – 3% rule argues that at any given time, 3% of your market is buying, and the rest are not. [36.41] The 1000 Member Rule – According to Jeremy, the 1000 rules say in any size group, only 1% of group members are actively participating in the group. [43.10] Creating Visual Identity - Jeremy dives into the importance of giving a creative modern visual experience to your customers. [47.36] Staying Modern – Jeremy shares some strategies to stay modern other than updating your website once every 3 or 4 years. [53.30] The Choice – As a brand owner, you have to choose to give the best service to your customers by working on your basics which will eventually make your brand remarkable.
Resources Connect with Jeremy LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jeremymiller linkedin.com/company/stickybranding Website: stickybranding.com Instagram instagram.com/stickybranding YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCt1GXPGxZb62V4XcuCGXO8w Twitter twitter.com/thestickybrand | |||
| A Bold, Brave, and Intentional Path to Scaling Your Business with Brent Lowe | 18 Sep 2022 | 01:29:35 | |
Being responsible for what you are doing is one of the most important aspects of building your desired business. Among the various aspects, it will help you to be a bold and brave business person. Our guest today is, Mr. Brent Lowe; founder of BASE Associates, a business coaching and consulting company, and author of ‘Lead Together’. Throughout the episode, we dive into three major concepts in the book, rules & agreements, types of power, radical responsibility, commitments, types of agreements, feedback and mutual curiosity, recruiting process, and more.
[01.49] Motivation – Brent shares what motivates him at present in his life. [05.20] The three concepts – Brent dives into the concepts of self-management, self-leadership, and TEAL in the book. [08.21] Rules & agreements – Brent dives into the difference between rules and agreements which every system possesses. [14.38] Highlights – Brent dives into four highlights which they had seen that companies got from the book. [18.23] Three qualities – Curiosity, creativity, and drive for results as the three qualities that leaders need to add for the organization to be successful, says Brent. [24.04] Types of power – power over, power for, power among, and power with as the four types of power in the organizational concept. [31.55] Radical responsibility – Brent dives into the meaning of radical responsibility and two sides of it. [35.56] Accountable for radical responsibility – Conversation is the key to having an adult-to-adult system and what makes it difficult to achieve that. [43.08] Commitments – Brent dives into the two sides of commitment and the three ‘r’s; recap, review, and record that comes under commitment. [51.02] Types of agreements – Brent talks about the three types of agreements; governance, operating, and social. [55.17] Being a part of – Brent discusses the things that they do to avoid the feeling of being left behind from the process of decision-making of the employees. [59.48] Swarm artificial intelligence - Artificial Swarm Intelligence is an AI platform that enables groups of all sizes to collaborate online and make choices together while swarming algorithms keep track of their actions and reactions. [01.01.29] Decision-making – Brent dives into two major decision-making processes; the advice process and the generative process. [01.08.30] Feedback and mutual curiosity – Brent dives deep into how important feedback is to move forward and how the two concepts connect when it comes to decision-making. [01.13.30] Recruiting practices – Brent shares how the recruitment process differs from one organization to the other. [01.19.41] Sense and respond – Brent defines the meanings of sense and respond and how people are making decisions based on that. Resources LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentloweconnects/?originalSubdomain=ca Website - https://www.leadtogether.co/ | |||
| Redefine Career Development to Help Your Colleagues Thrive in Challenging Times with Julie Winkle Giulioni | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:15:09 | |
It is no longer customary to define career advancement solely in terms of promotions, transfers, and title changes. Beyond the ascent up the positional ladder, there are numerous more ways personnel can and desire to develop. Nevertheless, many businesses continue to operate under the misconception that promotions are the only choice for professional advancement, leaving employees disengaged, managers frustrated, and the company at a disadvantage in its efforts to retain talent. In today's episode of pursuit of learning, we speak with Julie Winkle Giulioni about seven different dimensions, how we may focus on his leaders to create a sticky business and practical suggestions and methods a firm can implement. [06:23] Traditional Funnel Model - Julie discusses how, as leaders, we may retain our staff without necessarily adhering to the traditional funnel paradigm. In addition, she emphasizes certain disadvantages of the typical funnel structure for colleagues and employees. [07:57] Multi-Dimensional Track - Julie provides a high-level explanation of what a multi-dimensional track is before diving into the specifics of each of the domains. Moreover, mentioning a paper-based assessment, she explains some benefits they can obtain by picking up the book and using the assessment tools. [14:02] Commitment to Curiosity - Julie explores the implications of a commitment to curiosity and an ongoing dialogue with our team members, as well as what we must do to determine what people want and how to best serve them. [18:40] Contribution - Julie explains how contributing helps our coworkers feel like they are making a difference and are aligned with the mission. In addition, she discusses how we, as leaders or managers, should adopt a facilitator attitude to assist others in the beginning to realize this. [26:45] Competence – Julie discusses how competency enables our coworkers to develop crucial abilities, skills, and knowledge. [29:57] Learnership – Julie describes what learnership is and how it may be facilitated to accommodate an already hectic work schedule. [40:29] Connection - Julie explains what connection is, why it is so important to us in the workplace and life, and how we may assist our colleagues in nurturing it. [48:04] The Art of Relationship Building - Julie gives an explanation of how the art of relationship building should be practiced. [50:33] Confidence - One of our goals is for our coworkers to have confidence in their abilities and capabilities. Julie describes the significance of their faith and how their lack of trust limits their potential for achievement. [54:19] Swapping Out Shame for Safety - Julie explores ways to convince employees that there is no shame in expressing their emotions and that the workplace is a safe place to do so. [01:01:55] Challenges - We want to assist our team in stepping up, stepping out, and stepping into situations that allow them to go beyond their comfort zones and discover new, varied, and challenging experiences. Explaining that Julie should discuss how to ensure that we stretch them without breaking them. [01:09:59] Compensation – Julie demonstrates how we can meet the demand for money and financial growth without taking on a new role or title. Resources: Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/ Website: juliewinklegiulioni.com/ Book by Julie Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive: | |||
| Reach Your Financial Goals and Increase Your Happiness Dividend with Jonathan DeYoe | 28 Aug 2022 | 01:30:06 | |
Today's guest, Jonathan K. DeYoe, tells us how to save, invest, pay off debt, and fund our retirement and goals by creating a lifetime income stream and how to develop a unique financial plan based on our most cherished values. Jonathan DeYoe is a best-selling author, public speaker, financial consultant, and angel investor. Moreover, he is a Buddhist practitioner. His basic underlying message restores order and tranquility to our financial life by bringing order to the economic chaos. He highlights in his book 'Mindful Money' that money is a tool that can be used to sustain your lifestyle, achieve your goals, and earn the "happiness dividend" that everyone deserves. Jonathan is always bridging the gap between money and life. He believes everyone can live a vibrant and financially successful life by adopting a few essential principles and basic behaviors. Also, he teaches these attitudes and behaviors most effectively in places where love and money intersect. [00:21] Background - Sharing what motivates him at the moment, he recalls his relationship with his younger brother. [11:26] Buddhist Philosophy - Jonathan recounts his background and describes how he was introduced to Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. [15:15] Four things – Jonathan presents a high-level summary of the topics covered in his book, condensing them to four points. [21:30] Illusions – Jonathan mentions some of the things we should be searching for, which distract us from what truly matters, and the questions we should ask ourselves to dispel our illusions. [34:11] Cultural Impact – Jonathan talks about the relationship between investing and culture. In addition, while presenting three collations, he shows how to escape the illusion created by tremendous rivalry and incessant marketing and why they trap people. [43:44] The Buddha, The Dhamma, and The Sangha – After describing the appearance of the Buddha of Money, Jonathan connects finance to Dhamma and Sangha. [46:44] Dangers of Living By Default – Regarding saving and investing money, Jonathan discusses living by design instead of by default. [53:55] Retirement Planning – Jonathan points out in broad terms how people should make a plan for their future, commencing with their present situation. [01:13:44] Prerequisites - Jonathan outlines the initial steps in developing a financial plan. [01:18:20] Advice – Jonathan discusses some tips he gives teenagers and individuals in their twenties for creating a savings habit. [01:23:53] Emergency Funds – Jonathan describes emergency funds' purpose and what they are. Also, he shares his views on psychology versus financials. [01:30:50] Life Planning – Jonathan highlights the importance of health and relationships in determining an individual's level of happiness. [01:42:22] Never Overcomplicate – Jonathan emphasizes the need to keep investing simple through asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing. Resources: Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathandeyoe/ Mindful Money: mindful.money/ Mindful Wealth: mindfulwealthpodcast.com/
Book by Jonathan: Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend | |||
| Hire and Retain the Right People by Sharing Your Passion and Knowing Theirs with John Garrett | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
John Garrett is my guest for today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast. He is a thought leader, agent of change, and podcast host whose purpose is to improve workplaces. He is a two-time Emmy nominee, and he is best at championing the human side of professionals, consulting with businesses to promote more productive cultures, and shedding light on the deep personal lives of their employees. Also, he was named one of Accounting Today's top 100 most influential persons in the field after delivering compelling keynotes about his studies and recording over 300 podcast episodes of What's Your And?. [01:45] And - John elaborates on the meaning of "and" by providing an overview of the topic. [03:10] Professionalism – Explaining professionalism, John shares about bringing our whole selves to work versus part of ourselves. [05:07] Use – John discusses how leaders may use the "and" to their advantage and retain talented team members. [09:03] Good vs. Bad – John explains why leaders emphasize the negative aspect of the conjunction "and" rather than the good. [16:14] Care – John stresses the significance of demonstrating care. [21:27] Right Choice – John addresses how to convince young people that they are making the proper choices as they advance their careers. [27:19] Magic Number – John discusses the ideal amount of coworkers one needs to foster a "sticky" work environment and how to use the word "and" to forge bonds with others, whether in a position of leadership or not. [35:43] Hobby - John explains why he appreciates adding his hobbies to his CV. [53:10] Less Depressed - John outlines why we are less prone to feel nervous or depressed when we have interests outside work. [01:00:05] Retirement – John discusses the ways in which our "and" helps with retirement. [01:08:09] Strategies - John provides actionable strategies for implementing what we have been discussing today inside the workplace. [01:14.48] Overcome – John explains why so many coworkers fear bringing their complete selves and sharing their "and." Also, he further discusses how we can assist them in overcoming this phobia. Resources: Connect with John: Website: thejohngarrett.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thejohngarrett/ John's Book What's Your "And"?: Unlock the Person Within the Professional: goodreads.com/book/show/55343237-what-s-your-and | |||
| Are You Reconciled? | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:07:43 | |
In today's episode, I talk about the art of aligning your actions with your true desires to achieve success and fulfillment. Learn about the importance of knowing what you want, understanding what it takes, and doing the work consistently. This episode provides practical examples and highlights common pitfalls like blaming, complaining, and getting angry when expectations aren't met. Tune in to discover how reconciliation isn't about giving up, but about living with purpose and ensuring your actions truly reflect your goals.
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| How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy World with Ron Tite | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:16:31 | |
People in today's world are subjected to an onslaught of nonstop material, unmet promises, unending product extensions, and the added strain of reading articles with titles like "The 7 Things That Successful People Do Every Day." As a result, they are unsure who to trust or where to go for answers. As a company, the question now is, how can you win their time and earn their trust? In today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, Ron Tite joins us to discuss how to capture attention and develop customers' confidence in a society full of distractions. [00:42] Pre-Pandemic and Post-Pandemic - Sharing his motivation and main deliverables during today's conversation, Ron mentions the effects of the covid-19 outbreak on his life. [10:51] Wonderful Stories- Ron explains what he means when he says that when beliefs and deeds coincide, it is simple to compose stories worthy of being recounted. [17:11] Time Square and LinkedIn Inbox - Ron provides a comprehensive explanation of the idea of time square and his viewpoint on managing the LinkedIn inbox. [24:14] Trust Factor - In this post-truth society, we do not know who or where to place our trust. Mentioning this, Ron explores the post-truth era and its impact on consumers. [29:36] Credibility – Ron discusses the difference between personal credibility and borrowed credibility. [41:44] Incentive Programs - Ron outlines why and how we ensure that our incentive programs are aligned with the intended employee behavior. [51:50] Brand Belief – Ron addresses the idea of brand belief, bringing up some of his personal experiences along the way. [01:00:04] Customization - Ron elaborates on how we may improve concerning our brand brief and our current activities. In addition, he discusses how we enhance the customization of what we provide or sell and how we proactively develop solutions for our consumers. [01:10:18] Two Components - Ron mentions the significance and distinction between "what we say" and "how we say it," as well as some related considerations. [01:15:21] Values – Ron explains what he means by recruiting individuals that share your ideals and values and allowing them to be imperfect while elaborating on what this means for organizations. Resources: Connect with Ron: Website: rontite.com/ | |||
| Grow your influence and impact with Michelle Tillis Lederman | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:50:24 | |
If you do not know what it is that you are working on or what it is that you are working towards, you won't be able to reach your destination. On the other hand, having a crystal-clear vision does not have to be your 10-year plan, nor does it have to be your "big hairy audacious objective." Also, when you have a clear vision, you make it possible for someone else to have a generous attitude and make it possible for someone else to feel worthwhile. Therefore, one must possess a generous attitude and a mindset centered on giving and contributing value to become a connector. [01:29] Key Deliverables - While discussing the elements currently inspiring her, Michelle adds a few essential things that she hopes the audience will take away from today's conversation. [04:03] The Importance – We have an in-depth discussion of the significance of connections and relationships. [08:45] Connectors - Michelle describes several distinct types of connectors. In addition, she addresses whether people can have a different connector level in real life compared to their online relationships. [13:18] Mindsets Of Connector - Michelle outlines seven different attitudes that anyone may adopt to develop their ability to connect with people. [16:22] Introverts – Michelle explains why engaging with others isn't just for extroverts and how introverts stand to benefit more from doing so than extroverts do. [19:40] Open And Accepting - Michelle outlines why self-awareness and self-mastery are crucial to our ability to connect with others. [27:05] Vision - We examine the significance of having a plan, a goal, and a sense of direction while connecting with others. [29:57] Generous Spirit Mindset – Michelle demonstrates how we may strike a balance between asking and being patient enough to ask at the appropriate time while emphasizing each individual's importance. She also stresses the significance of gratitude and recognition. [39:43] Boundaries – Michelle describes why we shift from having a generous spirit to acting as a doormat and how we may avoid acting in such a manner by establishing clear boundaries. [44:55] Abundance Mindset - Michelle highlights the importance of having an abundant mindset not just as a connector but also as a human being. Also, she further points out the distinction between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset. [49:06] Connect with Michelle – Michelle explains how listeners can get in touch with her. Resources: Connect with Michelle: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker/ Website: michelletillislederman.com/ Youtube: youtube.com/user/MichelleLederman?app=desktop Instagram: instagram.com/mtlederman/?hl=en Michelle's Book The Connector's Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact: goodreads.com/book/show/44282592-the-connector-s-advantage?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=pr3RCM3fUh&rank=1 | |||
| Use Conflict to Get Your Business, and Career, on Track With Liane Davey | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:43:12 | |
Conflict is now seen as a negative trait in the professional world. Moreover, it is believed disagreements poison productivity, morale, and a good work environment. Yet, our teams and organizations need healthy debates to get things done. However, as humans, we tend to put off and avoid the tough choices that must be made, so we accrue conflict debt. As a result, our businesses are losing productivity, creativity, and edge in the marketplace. On the other hand, individuals also bear the costs of stress, exhaustion, and stress-related health problems. [00:17] Motivation- Liane shares her life's motivations and the key points she wants to convey to the audience during the conversation. [02:05] Conflict- While organizations require conflict, most of us avoid it. Liane reveals more about how this turns out to be negative. [04:02] Signs - Liane analyzes conflict debt indicators at the corporate, team, and individual levels. [08:34] Healthy Conflict Environment - Liane describes how each of us contributes to creating this healthy conflict environment. [09:35] Three Ways – Liane investigates the concepts of avoidance, opposition, and friction in depth. [13:18] Country Level – Liane evaluates the effect of conflict avoidance at the national level. [17:19] Social media – We discuss how social media impacts our lives in various ways. [22:01] Conflict Avoidant- Liane shows how we get hardwired to avoid confrontation, how we can rewire ourselves, and how we can teach our children not to fear conflict. [34:05] Reach the Bottom - When faced with this dilemma, we instantly leap to the solution and say, "Well, here's how to solve it." However, we have not yet reached the bottom of the issue, which usually backfires on us. Liane elaborates on this further. [47:53] Four Quadrants – Liane explains in broad terms a four-quadrant chart with two dimensions: fulfilling one's own needs and the needs of others. [57:05] Types of People - When it comes to conflict, there are three distinct types of individuals. Some view conflict as harmful and unpleasant. Some believe that conflict promotes better understanding and outcomes, while others believe it is vital but tasteful. Liane explores these three categories of individuals. [01:09:19] Open Line of Communication – Liane outlines how we should handle conflicts and the significance of maintaining an open line of communication. [01:14:56] Trust - As a follow-up to her explanation of how to develop an open line of communication, Liane describes how to establish trust. [01:19:45] Dive Deep – Liane points out why we need facts, information-derived insights, emotions, and values to get to the heart of the problem. [01:32:27] U Tool - Liane discusses U Tool and how we may utilize it in our companies. [01:46:04] Conflict Strategies - Liane explains how to turn conflict into a habit rather than an occurrence and create frequent, low-impact, healthy, productive conflicts on a team. Resources: Mentioned in the episode: The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track: goodreads.com/book/show/44554856-the-good-fight Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: goodreads.com/book/show/26156469-never-split-the-difference?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=IFylk95YSJ&rank=1 Connect with Liane: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lianedavey/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: lianedavey.com/ | |||
| Pay attention, Be Brilliant, and Go Deep with Bill Williams | 08 Jul 2022 | 01:26:32 | |
Have you ever wondered how to tap into an endless stream of energy that draws value from your daily life, career, family, and community? My guest today reveals how to leave work, having more energy than when you arrive. Bill Williams, a speaker, author, and executive development coach also known as "Electric Bill," joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to explore micro-steps that can be taken to tap into a limitless source of energy. [00.19] Motivation - Bill outlines his current motives and a few points he wishes to convey to the audience in the conversation. [01:57] Three Broad Buckets - Bill explains why he uses three significant bucket levels of categories: pay attention, be brilliant, and go deep to become our best selves. [06:10] Outside the Box – Bill discusses how to prevent young people from falling into a lifelong pattern of daily activities. [13:55] List of Accomplishments - Bill emphasizes the significance of maintaining an up-to-date résumé and its need. Furthermore, he presents his thoughts about choosing happiness. [21:16] Balance – Each of us has multiple versions of ourselves. Bill describes how to maintain a balanced version of ourselves while emphasizing the importance of mental wellness. [33:34] Luck - Bill illustrates how we generate what appears to be lucky to others from his perspective. [36:40] ROTI – Mentioning ROTI (Return on time invested), Bill outlines how we can raise our ROTI through curiosity. [38.34] Prosociality – While discussing the relationship between emotions and prosociality, Bill explains why fine is not an emotion. [43:00] Positivity – Bill explains how to choose our emotions and cultivate optimism in our lives by relating his experience with his mother. [46:05] Zulu Practice of Sawubona – Bill emphasizes the significance of the Zulu tradition of Sawubona, which expresses to others how much we value their presence. [50:36] Thank you - Bill highlights the importance of thankfulness and the power of the word "thank you" while stressing the power of connections. [01:03:59] Self-ful – Bill describes the distinction between being selfish and self- ful and explains how we may encourage more people to adopt the mindset of being self-ful. [01:11:05] Reframe Words – Mistake can be reframed as Miss - Take, implying that the action can be repeated. Bill explains the influence of rephrasing phrases by mentioning this. [01:17:23] Give Energy – We discuss why we should contribute our energy without hoping to receive anything in return. [01:23:42] Masculine Vs. Feminine Communication - Bill delves deeper into describing masculine and feminine communication and their influence and efficacy. [01:28:22] Cross the River- Bill explores the concept of being faithful to our spirit energy via a mind-boggling anecdote. In addition, he emphasizes the significance of not carrying another person's burden with us. Resources: Connect with Bill: Website: billgwilliams.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bill-g-williams-50b1781/?originalSubdomain=ca Bill's Book: Electric Life: 12 Microsteps to Pay Attention, Be Brilliant and Go Deep: amazon.ca/Electric-Life-Microsteps-Attention-Brilliant/dp/177458171X | |||
| Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle with Lee LeFever | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:19:40 | |
Instead of planning indefinitely, it is essential to prioritize action. We may fail, but we will learn from it, and the next attempt will be more successful. The fact that things stink should not prevent us from launching. Everything my guest discusses in today's conversation converges on this point. Today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast features Lee LeFever, who shares the incredibly fantastic experience he has gained thus far on his journey. [00:18] Lee's Story – Lee discusses his life up until this point, revealing what motivates him and what he hopes to convey to the audience by today's conversation. [06:54] Entrepreneurship – Lee provides his perspective on entrepreneurship, discussing the reality of entrepreneurship and why there is such a disparity between what we expect and what we receive. [09:09] Common Craft – Lee mentions their activities at Common craft. [14:33] Constraints – Lee explains how we can use constraints as a tool in our decision-making process and relates this to his own experience. [18:17] Question - Lee describes how he uses forward-looking questions to guide the future of Common Craft at all times. [23:11] Service-Based Entrepreneurs – Lee outlines how service-based entrepreneurs can reframe their thinking to create a product that can be sold independently of their labor. [28:25] Own Platform – Lee explains how and why he chose to proceed with his own platform. [31:25] Customer Retention – Lee explores how we can use customer feedback about our business to generate more business. [33:52] Passion – Lee emphasizes how important it is for entrepreneurs to be passionate about their work. [36:10] Luck - Lee discusses what he means by the significance of combining luck and attention, as well as how we can build awareness for our business. [39:53] Take Action - Lee highlights the significance of being willing to leave your comfort zone, take risks, and act. [45:06] Failures- Lee stresses the value of failures and how he learned from them by viewing them as an inspiration and a source of new ideas. [47:55] Competition - Lee describes how his organization handles competition and how he views himself about the competition. [51:41] Business – Lee provides his perspective on business and its success, mentioning why he believes that time is new wealth. [59:42] Happiness – Lee explains how people are missing the peace that comes with happiness over time in their pursuit of more material possessions. [01:06:36] Moratorium – Lee discusses how COVID has affected his personal and professional life and explains what a moratorium means to him. [01:18:31] Relationships – Lee emphasizes the significance of relationships by describing how he and his wife maintain their bond. In addition, he discusses his most recent endeavor, Building Livable. Resources: Connect with Lee: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leelefever/ Website: leelefever.com Common Craft: commoncraft.com Build Livable: buildlivable.com
Lee's Book: Big Enough: Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle: goodreads.com/book/show/55061540-big-enough?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=64I4MymrNQ&rank=4 | |||
| Mindset, Goal Setting, and Habits for Success with Volodya Gusak | 18 Jun 2022 | 01:35:52 | |
Five years from now, we will be exactly the same person, except for the books we read and the people we encounter. Therefore, the power of reading and networking are the two most significant forces influencing how we can define and direct our lives. Therefore, my guest believes that reading is a concept. Volodya Gusak, President of DENCITI Development Corp, joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to share the numerous life experiences he has accumulated throughout his life thus far and how they have influenced him. Volodya Gusak has devoted his professional life to developing real estate developments. As the president of Denciti Development Corp., Volodya's organization has been recognized for its strategic strategy that consistently maximizes the potential of every site. From the initial concept to sales, he is intimately involved in each development, ensuring that every component matches his high standards. In addition, Volodya is passionate about paying it forward by coaching and mentoring people in their business endeavors, as his mentors guided him along his career path.
[03:02] Years of Work - When you read a book, you digest the best of someone else's years of work and incorporate it into your own. Volodya elaborates on this and explains why this premise is so crucial. [04:57] Three Books - Volodya describes the three books he would give himself if he could travel back in time and give himself three books that would have helped him achieve his current position. [12:44] Right Partner - Volodya talks about how his wife influenced his development as a person and how he couldn't have built his own real estate firm without the right partner. [21:11] Networking - Volodya shares how a young person who is currently listening can include networking in their journey. [37:57] Top Four - Volodya mentions the top four things he would tell his 20-year-old self to become a millionaire by 30. [01:14:20] Goal Setting - Volodya discusses how far ahead he thinks about objectives and the significance of goal setting in his personal, professional, and financial life. [01:18:01] Advice - Volodya reveals what advice his future self would give to his present self-regarding how he should live today to prevent having regrets in fifty years.
Resources: Connect with Volodya: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/volodyagusak/ Twitter: twitter.com/volodyagusak Mentioned in the episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change: goodreads.com/book/show/36072.The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VKcuHooC7k&rank=1 Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds: goodreads.com/book/show/41721428-can-t-hurt-me?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1sj0Bc1G8Z&rank=1 | |||
| Find Holistic Wealth: Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness with Keisha Blair | 08 Jun 2022 | 01:18:11 | |
Everyone desires a life in which they are financially aware and independent, live with purpose and charity, and inspire others. Today, my guest tells us how to grasp these fundamentals of a happy and joyous existence, enabling us a stronger sense of wholeness and resilience during challenging times. Keisha Blair joins today's episode of pursuit of learning to explore how to reshape our life by discovering purpose, prosperity, and happiness. Keisha is the author of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness, the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook, and the new Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated) version, which was released on International Women's Day (March 8th, 2022). She is also the founder of the Holistic Wealth movement and the Institute of Holistic Wealth. By expanding on the lessons, she imparted in her viral piece, " My Husband Died at 34. Here Are 40 Life Lessons I Learned From It." Keisha shares groundbreaking ideas that help us find balance and success in her book, which helps us on our path to serenity by providing actionable, thorough steps from experts in various fields. In today's conversation, Keisha delves into the definition of holistic wealth and shows us how to discover prosperity in crucial areas of life, such as financial stability and physical health, as well as emotional and spiritual connections with others. She also emphasizes how nurturing these skills will help us develop the mental toughness and resilience we'll need to weather life's inevitable storms and setbacks. Resources: Connect with Keisha: Website: instituteonholisticwealth.com Website: keishablair.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keisha-blair-holistic-wealth/?originalSubdomain=ca Mentioned in the Episode: Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness: goodreads.com/book/show/52866441-holistic-wealth?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JoWTb1Nrk6&rank=1 Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom: goodreads.com/book/show/59241999-holistic-wealth-expanded-and-updated?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JoWTb1Nrk6&rank=2 Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness: goodreads.com/book/show/51335086-holistic-wealth-personal-workbook?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JoWTb1Nrk6&rank=3 | |||
| Be Your Own Boss and Make Money Doing What You Love with Tatiana Tsoir | 28 May 2022 | 01:30:51 | |
Turning passion into a business involves much more than ambition, energy, and ingenuity. It would be best to have a clear game plan and a thorough understanding of business basics to give it wings. Today, my guest is a visionary accountant with over 16 years of expertise in helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line. Tatiana Tsoir, CPA, keynote speaker, and author, joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to share the wisdom and experience she gained thus far in her path and detail the facts she addressed in her book, "Dream Bold, Start Smart." In Dream Bold, Start Smart, Tatiana gives "almost-preneurs" the skills, tools, and confidence to effectively pursue their ambitions of establishing a business. Leveraging this knowledge, Tatiana is devoted to sharing her uncompromising expertise with a bigger audience to encourage those overwhelmed and confused with running a business to feel motivated to take the next step to make money doing what they love. In her book and mini-coaching program, 'Something That's Yours,' Tatiana offers her audience the tools to study and own their figures and be confident in their business decisions. Throughout today's conversation, she details various points she makes in her book. For example, Tatiana extensively illustrates why and how numbers play a huge part in precise and profitable decision-making. Also, she offers the learnings she gained throughout the path thus far, highlighting the value of long-term team development. In addition, Tatiana emphasizes the question that aspiring business owners should ask themselves first. Moreover, she gives her perspectives in numerous areas such as price psychology, partnerships, gaining investors, etc. Finally, We close the discussion where Tatiana gives an eye-opening remark.
Connect with Tatiana : Website: tatianatsoir.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tatiana-tsoir/ Instagram: instagram.com/tatianatsoir.author/?hl=en | |||
| Get Out of Your Head - How to Navigate Depression with Brian Sachetta | 18 May 2022 | 01:27:48 | |
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses globally. This silent killer takes lives without warning, punishment, or compassion. Brian Sachetta is my guest on today's pursuit of learning podcast episode. He is an author, blogger, and software engineer. Although Brian's writing focuses on health, wellness, and personal development, he employs his computer science background in his writings. His "Get Out of Your Head" line of books draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind and offers readers strategies for overcoming anxiety and depression. Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Conquering Anxiety is the first book in this series. Today's discussion delves into his second book, Get Out of Your Head: Navigating the Abyss of Depression. Brian explores the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to depression to help listeners understand how it manifests in their lives. Beginning with a clear explanation of depression, he examines a number of connected techniques in depth. We delve deeply into several facets of the biopsychosocial model, perception cycle, and cognitive behavior therapy during the conversation. Notably, he describes how the identification of disempowering attitudes influences our mental health. Moreover, he discusses methods for overcoming these disempowering perspectives. In addition, Brian outlines how the modern way of life has become a source of depression in broad terms. Aside from them, he addresses several vital strategies we may implement to safeguard our physical, mental, and social health and recommends many alterations to our way of life. Finally, Brian concludes the discussion with a message of solidarity and optimism, stating, "Every depressive situation is unique. However, anyone can take enough of the given strategies, merge them into their own arsenal, and employ them for an extended period ". Connect with Brian: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brian-sachetta/ Mentioned in the episode: Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating the Abyss of Depression: goodreads.com/book/show/59732839-get-out-of-your-head-vol-2 Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety: goodreads.com/book/show/43216363-get-out-of-your-head?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=sczM6WsYxn&rank=4 | |||
| How to Find your Power as a Hybrid Professional with Dr. Sarabeth Berk | 09 May 2022 | 01:32:42 | |
If you are employed in more than one capacity, you are more than one person. If you fit this description, you may be a hybrid professional. Hybrids were previously unnoticed in the workforce. However, the secret is now public and will remain so in the future. A hybrid professional combines numerous professional identities and operates at their intersections. Other professions maintain only one identity at a time, but hybrids maintain multiple identities. They create a whole new identity, which is their distinctive worth in the workforce. Dr. Sarabeth Berk joins us on this week’s episode of pursuit of learning. She is the world’s foremost authority on hybrid professional identities and herself a hybrid professional. She has been featured in Forbes, is a TEDx speaker, the author of More Than My Title, and has been recognized for her innovative work with a Colorado Inno on Fire award. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor, owing to the fact that she works at the nexus of art, research, education, and design. Through groundbreaking research, Sarabeth pioneered a one-of-a-kind approach to personal branding and career development. Today, she specializes in assisting individuals in identifying and communicating their hybrid professional identities and distinctive value in the workforce. As a result, her customers feel more seen, empowered, and confident, and teams value one another beyond their job labels, recognizing the vital yet distinct roles of experts, generalists, and hybrids in the workforce. Throughout today’s discussion, we go deep into the topic of hybrid professional identity, which will cover a wide range of topics. Sarabeth begins by describing what hybrid professionality is and then goes on to discuss its significance. The discussion then turns to how hybridity differs from singularity and multiplicity, with vast and mind-blowing insights provided. Also, we explore why it is important to allow our hybridity to develop and the path we must take to discover and create our genuine identity.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarabethberk/ Website: sarabethberk.com Twitter: twitter.com/sarabethberk Instagram: instagram.com/morethanmytitle/?hl=en Mentioned in the episode: More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid Professionals in a Workforce of Experts and Generalists (The Hybrid Professional Series Book 1): goodreads.com/book/show/53609447-more-than-my-title?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=V3kW7hLZ7N&rank=1 | |||
| Secrets to Financial Independence with JL Collins | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:08:29 | |
Today, we have JL Collins on the podcast, a best-selling author and Financial Independence blogger. JL’s first book, The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life, was published in 2016 and has become something of a bible for people in the financial independence movement. He joined me today to discuss his new book: Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence. We talk about financial independence theoretically, but more, we talk about stories of JL’s readers who’ve written to him or called him to tell him their story. People who’ve shared how his lessons on financial independence have changed their lives and from that, my friends, I hope there are lessons that can change your lives Timestamps: [08:46] The Post-College Adventure: JL discusses his decision to travel through Europe after starting a career and how it shaped his financial goals. [11:37] The Power of a High Savings Rate: The importance of maintaining a high savings rate for achieving financial independence. [18:59] Financial Independence, Happiness, and Life Purpose: JL explores deeper philosophical questions about the relationship between happiness, purpose, and financial independence. [21:43] Early Financial Discipline: How early financial discipline translates to long-term financial security. [27:44] The Rare Advocacy for Financial Independence: Why the pursuit of financial independence remains rare in a society dominated by consumerism. [39:20] Debt Repayment Strategy: The pros and cons of paying off small debts versus focusing on high-interest debt first. [57:49] Living Differently: The benefits of living a non-conventional lifestyle to achieve financial independence. [01:06:24] The Magic of Compounding: The power of compounding and how it can turn small initial investments into substantial wealth. Connect with JL Collins: Website – https://jlcollinsnh.com/ Twitter – https://x.com/jlcollinsnh Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553123045028 Books by JL Collins: The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life | |||
| Reframe Your Story: Let Go, Do Less and Be More with Tammy Heerman | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:35:19 | |
In the 1970s, a stereotype was termed "think manager, think male," which stated that we all identify male features and attributes with the term "leadership." However, unfortunately, we continue to do so even now. We continue to link masculine and male qualities and attributes with leadership. Our guest today is on a mission to rewrite women's narratives. She wishes to dispel the age-old stigma of "think manager, think male" and redefine leadership with "think leadership. think female." Tammy Heermann is a multi-award-winning leadership expert sought after by some of the world's most prestigious corporations for her programs that accelerate women's advancement. Also, she is an author and a speaker. For over two decades, Tammy has aided in transforming thousands of minds regarding what it takes to lead, both personally and professionally. While she enjoys making a difference in the C-suite, nothing makes her happier than encouraging emerging leaders to overcome organizational and self-imposed limitations to attain their full potential. In addition, Tammy transforms her listeners with an array of humorous and heartbreaking stories about her journey from senior consultant to senior vice president. Also, she is a stalwart mentor for Women in Communications and Technology. We begin the episode by discussing Tammy's current motivation, in which she explains her mission. We then explore the several projects Tammy has been involved in to assist women in moving forward and leading. In her book, Reframe Your Story, she discusses some obstacles women face in advancing to leadership positions. Tammy brings these concerns to light and explores ways to overcome them during the talk. On the other hand, the majority of hardwiring occurs throughout early life. Hence, we examine why it is critical to determine what story we are telling ourselves, whether it serves us or not, and whether we need to reframe it. Additionally, women are socialized to avoid taking as many risks as men. Tammy emphasizes that this should be resolved by focusing less on the risk and more on the reward associated with the action itself. Also, we discuss how men and women respond to imposter syndrome and the disparities in their approaches. Additionally, Tammy stresses having a personal vision and effective networking abilities. Also, the explanation of weakening qualifiers is one of the podcast's most informative points. Resources: Connect with Tammy: Website: tammyheermann.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tammyheermann/?originalSubdomain=ca Instagram: instagram.com/tammy_heermann/
Mentioned in the podcast: Reframe Your Story: Real Talk for Women Who Want to Let Go, Do Less and Be More—Together: goodreads.com/book/show/59363531-reframe-your-story?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WKyfkahGvI&rank=1 Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders: goodreads.com/book/show/12043229-passion-and-purpose?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=wy0bgf7iDG&rank=4 | |||
| Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World with Jillian Johnsrud | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:14:14 | |
Sharing our creative and entrepreneurial endeavors online might feel like navigating an unknown sea. There can be hundreds of containing setbacks and stumbling blocks that could sink our ship. Today's guest on the pursuit of learning podcast is someone who will walk us through this process with the lessons she collected throughout the years. Jillian Johnsrud joins today's episode to offer the expertise and experience she gained while successfully navigating this creative entrepreneurial life. Additionally, she guides us to nurture the courage necessary to create online in a hostile atmosphere. Jillian is a well-known public speaker, a coach, a podcaster, and a writer. Jillian directed her personal and professional experiences into a creative life after achieving financial independence at the age of 32. In her book, Fire the Haters, she teaches us the ropes and provides us with a road map for our creative business journeys. Also, she has been featured on Good Morning America, Forbes, USA Today, and Marketwatch, among other publications. Jillian begins the podcast by responding to the question of what motivates her right now. Then she shares some of the main things that leaped out at her in the coming years. Throughout the show, Jillian provides mind-blowing insights about how to overcome hurdles to online engagement. While sharing her personal experiences, Jillian notes significant facts when dealing with internet stupidity. It is critical to decide how you wish to engage when working online because our time, energy, and attention are all finite resources. We cannot let them be squandered on the infinite idiocy of the internet. Mentioning that, she emphasizes that we do not have to justify our actions or share our vision with the rest of the world, as the majority would not understand. Also, she stresses that we do not have to be concerned with every social media reaction since the problem is with others most of the time, not with us. Moreover, Jillian emphasizes the need to get started early by delving into the concept of testing and scaling. Although the go-big or go-home approach sounds fantastic, she points out that most of the abilities required are not readily available initially and must be acquired along the way. Jillian mentions that it is tough to plot the next decade from your home couch without taking a single step. Hence she recommends that if we begin early, we will have more time, space, availability, and a scalable solution when the time comes. Among the many mind-blowing topics she discussed, one of the most thought-provoking is the three most critical principles a digital creative should follow. Also, she highlights the importance of maintaining boundaries and enforcing norms to effectively address the issues inherent in online work. Finally, she ends the conversation by discussing the inner critic and imposter syndrome and how to deal with them effectively.
Connect with Jillian: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jillian-johnsrud-mma/ Website: jillianjohnsrud.com Mentioned in the episode: Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World: goodreads.com/book/show/58875927-fire-the-haters?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=DX9Ol1hugx&rank=1 | |||
| Change the Way you Work, From the Inside Out with Scott Shute | 08 Apr 2022 | 01:12:49 | |
The majority of us have been ascending the wrong mountain, and at times it appears as though the higher we climb, the less we have. We continue to strive for higher heights and happiness, but there is always a question of whether we are heading on the correct route. If you’ve ever wondered, “How am I supposed to be a good person while still performing well at work?” this episode is for you. Today’s guest on the Pursuit of Learning podcast, Scott Shut, specializes in integrating the reality of modern business leadership with the wisdom of ancient traditions to aid individuals and enterprises in becoming conscious business leaders. He is an author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and educator. After 25 years in customer-focused leadership and executive roles and three years directing LinkedIn’s Mindfulness and Compassion programs, Scott is now assisting other leaders and organizations in transforming into more compassionate and effective organizations. In addition, he works with executives who want to make a positive difference in the world while thriving their organizations and people, which allows him to apply his whole skill set, expertise, and passions. Since Scott was thirteen years old, he has been studying and practicing mindfulness and has been affiliated with wisdom teachings since he was in college. He examines the notion of human potential in this work, assisting employees in becoming the finest versions of themselves. During today’s uplifting discussion, Scott demonstrates how our thinking influences our level of pleasure and contentment in life. Also, the last two years have seen “The Great Awakening” in our approach to work. Employees now recognize that their health and relationships are the two most crucial components of their existence. Mentioning that, Scott underlines the critical nature of firms concentrating even more on employee mental health throughout the conversation. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of everyone focusing on strengthening connections and meaningful links among us while we work. Scott shares his perspective on compassion, mindfulness, appreciation, self-awareness, and meditation, among other topics, and by the end of the session, he has created an entirely new perspective on life. Resources: Connect with Scott: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottshute/ Insight Timer: insighttimer.com/scottshute Website: scottshute.com Mentioned in the episode: The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside Out: goodreads.com/book/show/57382447-the-full-body-yes?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P6AmeGAApc&rank=1 | |||
| Driving optimal performance through core attributes with Rich Diviney | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:30:48 | |
Performance and optimal performance are two different things. While improving performance is good, pursuing optimal performance is the better and more sustainable way that allow us to become successful in out personal and professional ventures. Our guest today is an author, and a retired commander who ran training programs for the navy seals. Throughout the episode, we dive into some science-backed, real-world optimal performance indicators and how we can function at optimal performance level by developing key attributes of our personality. Skills are an important contributing factor to our performance and success. However, there’s a part of the story that skills do not completely cover. We have to look at attributes for that part. We start today’s conversation by talking about the differences between skills and attributes. Rich also talks about what it takes to develop attributes versus skills. Being comfortable with uncomfortable situations allows us to grow ourselves. Rich shares with us how this becomes the key to developing attributes. Another concept we touch on is the comparison between peak performance and optimal performance. We talk about the key differences between the two and why we should pursue optimal performance rather than peak performance. In his book, Rich introduces 25 attributes that drive optimal performance. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into some of these attributes, how they contribute to driving out minds towards success and what we can do to develop these skills. Wrapping up the episode, Rich shares with us the five attributes that define leadership and some advice for becoming better leaders.
The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance: Connect with Rich Website: theattributes.com | |||
| Turning Small Gestures into Powerful Results with Michele Bailey | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:09:18 | |
Sending gratitude to others is a doable and straightforward task. Yet most importantly and surprisingly, it returns to you threefold, although it takes little time. My guest for today is on a journey to persuade her clients to take it a step further, to integrate genuine gratitude into the way business is conducted. Her infectious enthusiasm for appreciation is contagious. Also, she is the founder and the CEO of the Blazing Group. Her recent book, The Currency of Gratitude, is a heartfelt and easy guide to enabling corporate growth through the use of gratitude as a currency. Michele Bailey, founder & CEO, Forbes Author, and 2020 WBE Leader of the Year, joins today's episode of pursuit of learning to share her wisdom and experience regarding various facets of thankfulness. Michele begins the podcast by discussing what motivates her at the moment and the primary message she wishes to deliver to the audience by the episode's conclusion. We all know that we live in a world dominated by technological innovations capable of providing "personalized" contact with our clients and customers. However, in her book, the Currency of Gratitude, Michele explains that genuine, specific, and direct communication rooted in gratitude can grow and sustain a business far more effectively than any targeted technology. Furthermore, Michele mentions that our professional and personal lives are not as distinct as we have made them appear. Given this inseparability, she points out that the critical premise of all successful businesses is the creation of authentic and long-lasting connections and relationships that value and develop the entire person. During the conversation, Michele demonstrates how prioritizing appreciation in one's professional life enables firms to recruit and retain top talent and clients and increase employee engagement and productivity through compelling stories and real-world business examples. In addition, by generating brand ambassadors, she highlights that the businesses can achieve cascading outward benefits ranging from enhanced brand awareness to higher consumer pleasure and loyalty. Also, we discuss how simple actions may have a significant impact and urges others to consider quick and practical methods to incorporate gratitude into their own business culture. Likewise, throughout the conversation, Michele points out that small gestures can have significant results and emphasizes quick and practical ways to promote gratitude within the business culture and personal lives. Resources: Connect with Michele: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michele-bailey-a111b6a/ Website: michelebailey.com My Big Idea: mbimybigidea.com Blazing: blazing.agency Mentioned in the episode: The Currency Of Gratitude: Turning Small Gestures Into Powerful Business Results: goodreads.com/book/show/57734188-the-currency-of-gratitude?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=PkcHs8JQ9y&rank=1 Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time: goodreads.com/book/show/31579916-fierce-conversations?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hJx333izMf&rank=1 | |||
| Becoming a Leader People Never Leave with Clint Pulver | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:57:49 | |
A business should be a place where people thrive, not merely survive. Also, on the other hand, whether it is a firm or whatever else, the critical factor is not being the best in the world; it is about being the best for the world. My guest in today's episode of Pursuit of Learning podcast helps leaders build more vital organizations that their employees never want to leave. My guest is a self-motivated entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business start-up, leadership, sales management, management training, and assisting teams in growing multimillion-dollar accounts. He leverages this knowledge to develop a teachable relationship and business methods that are built on trust, service, support, connection, and continuous follow-through. Clint Pulver, a professional keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot, and workforce expert, joins us today to share his wisdom and experiences on how great leaders build organizations where their employees never want to leave. Recognized as the industry's foremost authority on employee retention. Clint's work and studies as the Undercover Millennial have altered how organizations such as Keller Williams, AT&T, and Hewlett Packard build lasting loyalty. He was named a "Top 40 Under 40" by BusinessQ Magazine, and Clint earned an Emmy Award for his short film Be a Mr. Jensen in 2020, which chronicles how a single moment in time and one particular mentor can alter the direction of one's life. In addition, Clint has interviewed and analyzed thousands of people from hundreds of firms to establish himself as the foremost authority on assisting corporations in reducing employee turnover, increasing engagement, and establishing lasting loyalty. In today's conversation, Clint discusses the primary cause of employee turnover, what leaders can do to halt an exodus, how to establish a team that truly works, how to identify opportunities where others see difficulties, and how to harness the power of little moments to create a lasting legacy. Clint is a firm believer that a single instant in time can fundamentally alter the course of a person's life. He has toured the world speaking to a varied range of audiences, inspiring them to dream, excel, connect, and believe in themselves and the power of others. Also, for more than a decade, Clint has dedicated his heart, messages, and business to assist organizations in better understanding the younger generation and helping the more youthful people better understand themselves by living a life of importance rather than merely success. Clint recently published a book, "I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave," in which he shares insights gleaned from over ten thousand undercover interviews with employees across the country, revealing the most effective methods for identifying talent, fostering a sense of ownership, and cultivating a thriving workplace culture that employees adore. Most importantly, he discusses numerous aspects of mentorship throughout the podcast, including the importance of mentorship, strategies to make it more effective and get the most out of it, and how mentorship differs from the typical employer-employee relationship. Resources: Connect with Clint: Website: clintpulver.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clintpulver/ Mentioned in the episode: I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave: goodreads.com/book/show/53225933-i-love-it-here?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=9u1FRHioSS&rank=1 | |||
| The Responsibility Ethic with Adam Kreek | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:38:58 | |
We want to make ourselves the boss right now. We want to lose weight more quickly. In general terms, society has become addicted to short fixes. We want to believe that there is a hidden cheat code, hack, or shortcut for all of these. But, deep down, we see right through the deception, which makes us nervous. Today's guest in the Pursuit of Learning podcast is an incredible individual who teaches how to reach the maximum potential at whatever point in our careers or lives. He offers winning tactics from the trenches, where the strongest minds dominate, based on his eight years of intensive Olympic training, near-death ocean adventures, and work as an executive coach and corporate trainer. Adam Kreek, an executive business coach, joins us today to address numerous aspects related to responsibility ethics and values-driven achievement techniques, which he teaches to increase professional impact and achievement. Adam works with high-performing CEOs, business owners, and organizations to increase engagement, growth, and measurable results. His book, The Responsibility Ethic, a fascinating narrative with solid teaching and direct application, pushes business leaders worldwide to pursue their aspirations and accept responsibility for their achievement. He outlines the 12 basic principles of self-leadership that have driven his extraordinary accomplishments in The Responsibility Ethic and demonstrates how you may master them as well. Throughout today's conversation, Adam delivers mind-blowing explanations on locus of control and its importance, goal formulation, and goal attainment. Also, diving deep into the concept of shared leadership, he explains the three C's of shared leadership. Additionally, Adam delves into how good stress and a self-assured attitude toward failure can completely revolutionize your life and career. Further, in The Responsibility Ethic, Adam delves into the various ways a person might accept responsibility in their personal lives, businesses, and leadership positions. These twelve responsibility ethics cover many topics, from taking responsibility for our fears and failures to mentoring, stress, leadership, and even safety. Readers will have a better grasp of taking greater ownership of their lives and careers through this book. During the conversation, Adam highlights that not everything we do has to be about the journey, but rather the destination and journey. Also, he explains what it means to accept responsibility and how "responsibility ethics" might alter how you view yourself and the world during today's conversation. Finally, ending the conversation, he emphasizes the necessity of professionalism, communication, and mentoring in workplace leadership.
Connect with Adam: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamkreek/ Twitter: twitter.com/adamkreek Website: valuesdrivenachievement.com Mentioned in the episode: The Responsibility Ethic: 12 Winning Strategies to Power Lasting Success and Happiness: goodreads.com/en/book/show/46029638-the-responsibility-ethic The Metronome Effect: The Journey To Predictable Profit: goodreads.com/book/show/23657014-the-metronome-effect?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3rRLXjInJy&rank=1 3HAG WAY: The Strategic Execution System that ensures your strategy is not a Wild-Ass-Guess!: goodreads.com/book/show/39889654-3hag-way?from_search=true&from_srp | |||
| The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success with Jeffrey Shaw | 18 Feb 2022 | 01:50:25 | |
In recent years, self-employment has become something that interests many people across the globe. While it has a plethora of benefits, being self-employed comes with a set of unique challenges as well. Our guest today is someone who has made a remarkable career out of helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the world of self-employment. Jeffrey Shaw, business coach, speaker, and the author of ‘The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success,’ joins us today to take a deep dive into business and personal development strategies for entrepreneurs and small business owners. We start the conversation with some of the things that inspire and motivate Jeffrey and some of the learnings from his long career as a business coach. Getting into the concepts of self-employment, Jeff shares his thoughts on the reasons that motivate people to lean towards self-employment and a concept that he’s included in his book; the self-employed ecosystem. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into each of the three key elements of the self-employed ecosystem. Diving into the first element of the ecosystem, we talk about how to overcome the fear of success, how we sometimes become an obstacle in our own path to success, and what we can do to overcome the limiting beliefs that hold us back. He further explains how setting intentions can become a powerful catalyst to success and some scientific research that demonstrated the power of intentions. Jeffrey’s perspective on marketing is quite unique and fascinating. We talk about why some of the commonly used terms in marketing have a negative impact on our mindset and attitude towards our customers and why he prefers to use terms that resonate closely with the relationships we build with our customers. Wrapping up the episode, Jeffrey dives deep into some of the habits self-employed people should implement in their lives that will lead them to success.
Connect with Jeffrey Website: jeffreyshaw.com Jeffrey’s Book The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success Mentioned in the Episode Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott | |||
| How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader with Colin Hunter | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:38:43 | |
Combined with focused, purposeful reflection, relearning failure as a valuable outcome makes an exceptional and successful leader. In addition, leadership requires embracing your self-doubting inner voices and intentionally stretching yourself and your staff. That is, however, easier said than done. In today's episode of the pursuit of learning, we have a fascinating and informative conversation with Colin Hunter. He is an author, mentor, entrepreneur, coach, and the CEO and Lead Guide to a business, Potential Squared, founded in 2001. Colin founded the company to inspire leaders by reimagining how they engage and develop their people. He and his international team are experts in creating immersive, quantifiable environments that promote new ways of thinking, systems, and behaviors. Colin's passion is for leadership experimentation, producing influence through a leader's presence, and designing systems and habits that are integrated with the intentional practice for those leaders. What if you could create a work environment that felt less like a struggle, less stressful, and more like a playground: a place filled with opportunities to take risks and push limits, with soft landings? A space where you and your team can experiment, make mistakes, and get things wrong? A space where failure is acceptable? It has never been more critical to fail early, fail frequently, and fail forward in the age of disruption. Colin's most recent book, Be More Wrong, delves into the systems, habits, and practices required to develop crucial leadership abilities and accelerate learning. If you're recovering from Imposter Syndrome and feeling constrained in your ability to lead effectively, Be More Wrong will shift your mentality and encourage you to believe you can succeed by learning from your mistakes. Colin discusses his Pi2 Leadership Impact Model and demonstrates how to develop systems and habits that will enable you to lead with greater confidence, conviction, and connection during the conversation. Additionally, he emphasizes that we will learn to distinguish between various leadership styles. Moreover, he highlights numerous aspects that make a good leader exceptional. Furthermore, Colin discusses multiple topics, including determining the goal of one's life, becoming an impactful leader, and various other concepts, such as positive intelligence and conflict pack. In addition, he highlights the significance of starting things right and small. By putting our egos and expertise aside and embarking on a trip to study human behavior, generate new ideas, and experiment, we will begin to create a playground for ourselves and our team. Driven by his current purpose, Colin works to create measurable playgrounds to disrupt the way people are led and amplify the human in leadership. Furthermore, throughout the talk, Colin emphasizes regardless of how unlikely a leader you believe yourself to be, you may get it right by being more wrong. Resources: Connect with Colin: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinhunter/ Mentioned in the episode: Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader: goodreads.com/book/show/57440454-be-more-wrong?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=byumSst4ED&rank=1 Dan Carter: How to make the leap from being good to being great: play.acast.com/s/the-high-performance-podcast/dancarter | |||
| Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia with Lisa Skinner | 28 Jan 2022 | 01:48:35 | |
It is difficult to feel you have lost a loved one when they have no idea who you are. It is frustrating to watch them forget things they have known their entire lives. It is tough to watch them appear to fade away before your eyes. In today's episode, we have a very informative conversation with Lisa Skinner, an expert in the behavioral aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. She has dedicated her career as a teacher, advisor, and public speaker to teaching people how to manage brain disorders efficiently. Lisa has worked as a community counselor, regional director of senior care facilities, trainer, lecturer, and private consultant for over 25 years, assisting hundreds of families and caregivers in understanding the overwhelming issues associated with brain disease. Also, she provides counter-intuitive methods and techniques to help people manage brain disease symptoms efficiently. Starting the conversation, Lisa shares her story of witnessing seven of her family members progress through the stages of a dementia-related illness until the end of their lives. The irony in her narrative is that, in addition to seven family members suffering from dementia, her 17 1/2-year-old cockapoo, Oliver, has been diagnosed with doggie dementia! Her first encounter with dementia occurred when she was a teenager, and her adoring grandmother began exhibiting some strange habits. She has shown various behaviors, including paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions, all of which are symptoms of dementia. At the time, little was known about dementia. Having seen her loved ones going through struggles with dementia, she has made it her mission to be there for those going through the same ordeal. Fast-forwarding 40 years, since 1996, Lisa has worked in the senior housing business, assisting thousands of families in understanding how to interact with a loved one who has dementia. She has established programming in memory care homes and taught employees in dementia care. Additionally, Lisa holds an administrator's certification from the State of California's Department of Social Services. While pursuing a master's degree in psychology, she chose to focus on dementia-related illnesses and educate families on improving the quality of their relationships with their loved ones via education. While working in the aging care business, she became aware that there were still relatively few resources available on this issue, despite the critical need for families to understand it. Throughout the conversation, she delves deeply into several facets of Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, most notably how to engage with them with compassion and care. Also, she highlights that the most significant barrier for family members, carers, and those living with dementia is efficient communication. Moreover, she points out that it is a process of education, and it can be incredibly beneficial and bring joy to everyone's life.
Connect with Lisa: Facebook: facebook.com/notallwhowanderneedbelost LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-skinner-05259b14/ Website: allseniorssafeandsound.com Mentioned in the episode: Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia: goodreads.com/en/book/show/27880238-not-all-who-wander-need-be-lost amazon.com/Lisa-Skinner/e/B016CEABE2/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 | |||
| Laziness is a Superpower | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:12:23 | |
In today's episode, we're flipping conventional wisdom on its head by diving deep into the surprising philosophy of using laziness as a superpower. Join me as I talk about how this counterintuitive approach has helped me achieve remarkable milestones: becoming a CFO, completing an Ironman and an ultra marathon, running every day for a year and a half, and building a multimillion-dollar portfolio, all while maintaining a rich personal life. I'll break down the key pillars of "lazy efficiency." We'll explore how saying "no" strategically can open up your calendar for what truly matters, why automation and delegation are your best friends, and how to transform wasted spaces into productive opportunities. Whether you're looking to optimize your professional or personal life, this episode promises to change how you view and leverage your own laziness for a more efficient and fulfilling life. 👉 If you want to learn how to Live Better, Achieve More, and Be Financially Free, Sign up for my Free Newsletter: | |||
| Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy with Dr. Dawson Church | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:37:26 | |
In recent years, the concept of neural plasticity, the revelation that the brain can rewire itself, has become more commonly accepted. However, few people are aware of how quickly this is occurring, how broad brain alterations can be, and how much influence each of us has over the process at this point. But, as science is now revealing, this brain plasticity does not take place over months or years, as previously thought. Instead, it is happening swiftly, and it has the potential to rewire entire neural networks in the brain over time. In today's episode of the pursuit of learning, we have a fascinating and mind-blowing conversation with someone who delves deep into cutting-edge science and uncovers startling evidence of rapid and drastic brain transformation in the process. As explained in his book: Bliss brain, we may induce significant changes in our brains in as little as eight weeks of practice, 12 minutes a day, employing the appropriate approaches. Furthermore, he believes that these changes make us calmer, happier, and more resilient. Also, he teaches people how to apply the latest breakthroughs in energy psychology to their health and athletic performance through EFT Universe, one of the largest alternative medicine websites on the internet. Dr. Dawson Church, award-winning author and thought leader, joins today's episode to share his wisdom and incredible experiences to guide us to a bliss brain. Dawson begins the talk by sharing his life experience, which has taken him from being an unhappy person to being a happy person. He states how his experience of facing a wildfire changes his life. As he mentions, when he returned to the office, the filing cabinets, desks, computers had been destroyed to the point that he couldn't even tell where they were. There had been molten bundles of metal on the ground and among the ash. The only item that survived had been a statue of the Buddha as everything around him goes up in flames; Buddha merely sits there serenely in the ashes, watching everything. It had stuck Dawson as a metaphor for how compassion, love, joy, and thankfulness are the only things that will go on in perpetuity. Sharing that experience, Dawson highlights that nobody can extinguish gratitude. Furthermore, he discusses the seven primary stages that help to elevate emotional states during a conversation with someone. He also shows how science can regularly transport you to a bliss brain, which is fascinating. Furthermore, he delves into various meditation perspectives and explains the neuroscience underpinning these discoveries in detail. Most importantly, he engages in a brief physical activity during the conversation, which appears to be highly effective and fruitful. Also, he demonstrates how "the seven neurochemicals of ecstasy" are released in our brains during intense meditation. Finally, as the conversation comes to a close, Dawson encourages the audience to expose themselves to the unconditional love of the universe and to express gratitude.
Connect with Dr. Dawson: Website: dawsonchurch.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawson-church-68b4a8/ Email: support@eftuniverse.com Mentioned in the episode: Bliss Brain by Dawson Church: blissbrainbook.com/https:/blissbrainbook.com/ EFT Essentials: eftuniverse.com/eft-related-press-releases/your-free-gift-from-dawson How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation: goodreads.com/book/sh | |||
| Use Uncertainty to Become an Exceptional Leader with Marc Pitman | 08 Jan 2022 | 01:34:00 | |
Most of us believe that leadership is not for everyone. Also, very often, we doubt our ability to lead. My guest today challenges these perceptions about leadership through his most recent book. He demonstrates how to harness this doubt, uncertainty, and insecurity to develop into the extraordinary leader you were born to be. He has decades of experience leading organizations and teams. He is the CEO of Concord Leadership Group. His failures and successes compelled him to study leadership for over three decades, culminating in completing a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and certification as a Franklin Covey Coach. Marc Pitman, a CEO, author, personal & organization leadership expert, coach certification provider, leadership keynote speaker, joins with today's episode of pursuit of learning to share his million worth wisdom and experience on leadership. Starting the conversation, he highlights the significance of focusing on our strengths rather than on what we lack. Also, he describes how his frustration with people not knowing about executive coaching ended up with his recent book - The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. Besides his recent publication, he is also the author of Ask Without Fear!, which you can find in several languages, including Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. Marc assists leaders in leading their teams more effectively and with less stress by combining his ongoing education with his own experience. He is also the executive director of TheNonprofitAcademy.com and a former member of Rogare's Advisory Panel; a prestigious international think tank focused on fundraising. We discuss our own experiences with the evolution of leadership and the various forms of leadership during the chat. Throughout the interview, he brings up various topics from his works. Most importantly, he discusses the issue of using predefined templates in coaching rather than developing individualized ways to solve problems. Apart from that, Marc divides leadership into four quadrants and provides an in-depth explanation of each component in a mind-blowing manner. In the latter part of the conversation, we talk about numerous personal assessments, their validity, and the takeaways. Marc's knowledge and enthusiasm captivate audiences worldwide, both in person and through online presentations. As a result, he has garnered attention from various media outlets, including The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Real Simple, SUCCESS Magazine, NBC, Al Jazeera, and Fox News.
Connect with Marc: ConcordLeadershipGroup.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcapitman/ Instagram: @marcpitman Twitter: @marcapitman Mentioned in the episode: The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be: goodreads.com/book/show/56953397-the-surprising-gift-of-doubt?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Qv57DpA0Cl&rank=1 The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America: goodreads.com/book/show/32191706-the-color-of-law?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=J19bcVl6st&rank=1 Podcast: By the book: bythebookpod.com/ Podcast: From founder to CEO: fromfoundertoceo.com/podcasts/ | |||
| Becoming a Content Entrepreneur with the Godfather of Content Marketing: Joe Pulizzi | 28 Dec 2021 | 01:44:21 | |
Every start-up and entrepreneur faces the challenge of reaching and attracting clients. However, content marketing comes in handy when surviving and thriving in the industry without pitching the goods. Hence, developing an online content platform that draws new clients is critical to business success. First, however, it is vital to understand how to position yourself as an informational leader in your niche and create well-liked content produced by traditional media companies. Today, our guest is someone who coined the term "content marketing" way back in 2001. It has since grown to become the fastest growing industry in the internet marketing industry. Joe Pulizzi, the author of 'Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses,' joins us today to share his wisdom on content creation and content marketing. Content Inc. has been a top direct marketing bestseller since September 2015. Through this book, Joe introduces a new business model that uncovers how entrepreneurs with limited resources can build a massive online audience as the engine that drives their entire businesses. In addition, this book suggests a systematic process any entrepreneur or small business owner can use to dominate the market without initially selling anything. Other than being an author, Joe is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host. Over his career, Joe has spoken at over 400 sites in 16 countries to promote content marketing. From Fortune Magazine's Leadership Summit to SXSW to NAMM to Nestle to DuPont to SAP to HP and Dell, he has given keynote talks at various high-profile events and organizations. Starting the conversation, Joe states how his two children and his desire to help people motivate him right now in his life. Joe started his career in publishing, and then he found out something called content marketing. Although Joe shifted his writings to mysteries and thrillers later, he is back as a content creator, focusing on a whole new business. In his words, these days, he is going down the rabbit hole. In 2007, Joe left a six-figure job as an executive to start his own business. He has founded several companies, including the Content Marketing Institute (CMI). It is the top content marketing educational resource for enterprise brands, which Inc. magazine named the fastest growing business media company in 2014 and 2015. Moreover, Joe is the founder of The Tilt, an email newsletter. Through this, he aims to assist lonely content creators in turning their business into a content empire. The Content Council named Joe as the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, fortune Magazine named Joe's third book, Epic Content Marketing, one of the "Five Must Read Business Books of the Year" in 2013. Killing Marketing, his most recent book, was released in September of this year. Resources Connect with Joe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joepulizzi/ Twitter: twitter.com/JoePulizzi Instagram: instagram.com/joepulizzi/ Mentioned in the podcast Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses: goodreads.com/book/show/26222932-content-inc?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0nro1aQ24E&rank=1 MrBeast YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/MrBeast6000 | |||