A trip to Bangkok exposed me to the great Asian world of Respect. That is also returning to the US on the world stage following the last couple weeks of major news events. The DR discusses his trip overseas and gives his thoughts on the latest events around the world around respect.

The true story of Jadev Molai Payeng, the man who built a forest, resonates with listeners in today's episode.  How small steps lead to incredible outcomes!  Whether you are facing a hardship or simply striving to succeed, this episdoe shows how planting a tree every day makes incredible things happen.  Give it a listen and by like Jadev!

The psychology of motivation is reviewed and the 4 key Drivers are discussed in detail.  When you know how the brain works it is much easier to get the most our of yourself and those around you as a leader.  

Coming off my annual incentive trip has Recognition at top of mind.  Recognition is such a powerful concept, it is one that needs constant focus and enhancement.  This episode can help you in work and your home life.  It is the simple things that make the biggest difference.  Give it a listen

A discussion around a recent study showing fulfilled employees drive up to a 50% improvement in results.  Is your work life and the life you lead at home fulfilling?  Are you creating such environments to maximize your team's and family's results?  

A review of what the great Steve Jobs felt were the key attributes to help you be successful.  It really isn't hard, just focus on the right things and your liklihood increases dramatically.

DR L dives into a recent HBR article around the "why" individuals have trouble asking for help.  The psychology is interesting and learing to overcome these hold backs will only increase your success and speed at which you attain your goals.  Give it a listen!

Part 2 of the Leadership Lounge with Retired Commander Kirk Lippold.  Kirk discusses and tells the first hand story of he and his staff working together to save lives and the ship after Al Quada Suicide Bombers explode a bomb next to the ship in the Port of Aden in Yemen on October 10th, 2000.  Heroism at it's finest saving as many sailors as possible.  The story is riveting and unbelievable when heard from the first hand account.

It is ok as a leader to adjust at halftime.  It is ok to say the plan isn't working.  It is ok to use inspiration and motivation versus fear and intimidation.  It is ok to build relationships and not treat your teams as COGS in your labor pool.  Great Leaders listen to feedback and don't take narcissistic or concescending approaches to handling adversity.  Give it a listen.

A tremendous privelege to discuss the journey Kirl Lippold's life took leading to his Command of the USS Cole and how Leadership came to call on that fateful morning in 2000 when Al Quada attacked his ship, Killing 17 and injuring dozens.  Part 1 of the journey leading up to the attack and his fight to save his crew and ship.

You are what you surround yourself with.  A discussion around some recent articles that call out the four key attributes you want your life to be surrounded by with people that possess them.  We make choices and choices make us.  Choose your "tribe" wisely.

Will R Young joins the Leadership Lounge to discuss financial planning in this volatile market. Will uses Stoicism and accurate forecast modeling to provide a differentiation for his clients. Give a listen on how to eliminate emotional decision making around your finances.

Over the last couple weeks it has become evident that money can't buy common sense.  The persuit of glory led to the deaths of several due to the inability to measure a Risk vs. Reward scenario.  Check out the discussion on how to strive to attain your goals and objectives while still using common sense and your fight or flight mechanisms to avoid the Big Loss.

We all know these people.  Very insecure and destructive to relationships and results.  We reveiw the 7 main traits of Toxic Insecure People and how to recognize them via their actions.  The outcomes are negatively impacted and those of you who are insecure should listen up on how to help yourself drive better results by shedding these traits.

Are you experiencing the duldrums?  Is life seeming extra hard right now?  Everyone is facing the challenge of being motivated and enjoying life.  DR L reviews 7 steps to help yourself get rid of the Blahs and tells some personal stories on how he and others have done it.  Give it a listen.

How do you determine what your Brand is?  How do you define yourself?  Do you even know what you want your Brand to be?  Self-Reflection leads to the development of your Niche' or Brand.  A great discussion on the how the why and the approaches to drive success through a Personal Brand.  Be Awesome!

Today we engage in the retention of your brand.  We will dive into building a brand next week but due to the incredible fall from grace of a couple of World Renowned Brands we will dive into how to avoid wrecking what you have built.  A great discussion around what not to do, stay out of the Politics folks!

A discussion around the latest Microsoft Study and article from the Harvard Business Review showing that Managers and their attempt at fighting Burnout is not going to plan.  What can Companies, Leaders and Individuals do to understand the root causes and to change their approaches to help people get through these troubling times and situations.

A te-engagement on the Does Money Buy You Happiness Episode and the piece on money provides Freedom.  A discussion around the average retirement savings by age group and how scary the results are for most Americans.  You can make a difference in your financial freedom accomplishments but it takes dedication and time.  Start today!  Be Educated!  Be Dedicated!

A discussion with Brenna Finnerty a winner of multiple awards and recognition for her Philanthropic work.  We dive deep into what drives Brenna to give back and how her philanthropic successes has lead her on to her next challenge in life.  A great story and one to help you understand that the three T's are in play for all of us.

A review of the outcomes from busy work versus Productive work.  A Time Poverty has taken over society and we confuse Busy for Productive.  How to change the cycle and how to drive a "Go Long" approach to achieve the outcomes you are after.  

A conversation around several scientific studies around if money leads to happiness.  A set of surprising conflicing results that lead to collaboration for an amazing final outcome.  Money brings freedom, you bring happiness.

A discussion of how to take on change by engaging and running to it versus running away from one's problems.  The world is in constant flux, embrace it and drive to new heights.

The Leadership Lounge welcomes Melissa Ness to the show.  The Founder and CEO of Connectify HR, a Professional Employer Organization.  Melissa shares her story through an incredible journey of leadership inside the Payroll and HR space, leading well know national organizations all the way to the C-Suite.  We then dive into her desire to create her own organization and how the community embraced her vision and supported her as she launched Connectify HR and cheered her on as she has driven incredible growth over the past several years with the best team in the industry.

A discussion around the psychological concept of The Fresh Start Effect.  Allowing yourself to set new goals and leave what ever has happened in the past by giving yourself a true Clean Slate.  How to continue your good attributes if you are coming off of great times but more importantly how to "reset" and give yourself permission to be awesome going forward.  Get Back in the Saddle!

A discussion with International Speaker, Executive Coach, Author and Chief Talent Officer for The Encompass Group, Tony Bridwell.  We discuss his journey to where he is today, several of his books including his newest release The Do Over and finally talk about what he wants to be when he grows up!  

Change is inevitable and can cause some to feal feer and uncertainty however if viewed and approached through the right Lense it can be a great thing.  People develop with change.  Look forward and don't hold yourself back.  Lean in!!!

Great leaders use two different approaches.  Don't just be authoritarian but be able to be empowering and enable your teams to engage and share ideas.  A discussion around when and where to use the different approaches and how to understand your style and attack your blind spots.

A discussion around how anxieties can be a friend or foe.  Successful people often fight anxiety that others don't see.  Fear of failure, self-doubt, catastrophic thinking all creep in and can have a negative affect on outcomes if we don't know how to manage it.  Whether it be in your personal life and your goals there or your professional life managing your own thoughts and understanding where they come from is critical.  Enjoy!

Big Game Hunting Part 2.  A formalized approach to the steps you need to take to build trust and credibility.  You have to earn the right to win someones business and this episode gives some foundational blocks on how to do that.  A review of some great insight from some subject matter experts around Persuasion and some great concepts around building yourself in the prospects minds eye as the only way to go.  Go Win it!

DR L dives into the approaches and concepts of how to bring down the biggest deals in your industry.  A look at how to engage, build relationships and have yourself in the right position to win when the time presents itself.  How to show value and differentiation in a hyper competitive market.  Hint, they are just like normal people so don't be intimidated.  Big Companies have more problems to solve so be the one to do it!

A review of Attributes that you don't want on your teams or around you to drive maximum results.  A discussion around the value of thoughts that are different than yours, skills that are not the same as yours and the great ways to build teams and relationships encompassing all types of people.  A tie in to Coach Tom Izzo's recent Vigil Speech at Michigan State University,

Long time leader and author William C. Davis stops by the Leadership Lounge to discuss his recent career move and his recently released book. Relationships have driven success for him throughout his career and he shares the valuable lessons they have taught him. Give it a listen and enjoy.

A discussion around the Google Project from 2009 on what makes a Good Leader versus a Bad Leader.  DR L dives deep into the connections of the attributes to being a Good Leader and how they pertain to both a professional Leader and how we all need to utilize them in Driving the Village to a better place.  A conversation that covers some of the latest news around the detriment to our communities and how these basic leadership skills can cross over into our personla lives.  The Village Must Respond!!!

American Society has an enthusiam problem and we have to dig out of it.  A discussion that reviews several studies that show that younger generations are unwilling to work and holding themselves back from Huge Opportunities.  A review of how the news of the day is continuously psychologically negatively impacting us and how to dig out of it and understand that the world is really not ending, it is changing but not ending.  Embrace relationships and go kick the barriers down in front of you.  

A great conversation in the Leadership Lounge with World Renowned Executive Coach and Author Stan Phelps.  A dive into good leadership and a review of his Goldfish Series books.  How he got started and what he sees as "what good looks like".  A longer episode but So Worth It!!!

A discussion on ways in which to prospect in current customers and new businesses.  How to retain, expand and grow current customers is a critical prospecting skill as well as how to engage in New Business development.  Don't be a Hero to Zero performer.  Drive consistency.  In the end an unbelievable story of how NOT to prospect, hence the title of the episode.  Yes it really happened.  Visit us at www.drleadershipresults.com and click subscribe for special content and inverviews with Industry Leaders!

A great conversation with Bill Fournet, Founder and CEO, of The Persimmon Group.  A leadership consulting, project managment and business consulting group.  A discussion about Bill's insights into Leadership and his program called Zero Dark Thirty.  A great listen.

Let's face it, driving collaboration can be challenging for any leader but what are you doing yourself that may be stifling the results?  A deep dive into approaches you can take and change to maximize the desired outcomes you are looking for.  How to get everyone involved and how to drive the best overall results.

DR Leadership brings the Power of the Three Ts to you.  Giving back to your community is the backbone of a Great Village.  Be it Time, Talent or Treasure we all can help those in need and improve our own lives as we do it.  A great discussion covering each T and ways to get engaged and involved.  Enjoy!

A set of questions to ask yourself to truly understand where your strengths are and where you could improve.  Expanding on your strengths and working on or out your weaknesses.  A great conversation around Understanding Yourself and driving to the results you are wanting to achieve in both your personal and business lives.

A deep dive into how a good sense of humor can help drive results and leads to better relationships and engagements.  Self-deprecating humor leads to better Trust, Followship and Engagement from your teams or family.  A good laugh drives Dopamine to the same levels as Love.  Think about the power in that simple fact!  Have Fun, don't take yourself too serious and get after it!

Let's talk about Goals!  How to set, attack and accomplish them is the key to success.  A discussion around some ideas and processes to use to raise the hit rate on attainment.  

A sit down with legendary, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl Winning coach Dick Vermeil.  He discusses his upbringing and his journey to the Hall of Fame, who inspired him and how he turned his life lessons into his 7 Leadership Principles.  A great discussion around the value of Hard Work and Dedication to the Team.  He also discusses the development of his Wine Business, Vermeil Wines, and his life in the Broadcast booth.  A great listen for everyone.  Was only available to Members until today.

DR Leadership dives into the hostility in today's world and how to Lead through it in Business and in Personal interactions.  Turning the Heat Down and then using specific steps to help people realize the whole world isn't ending.  We have been fed that all is bad and in reality Life has so many great things, especially as an American.  Drop the half empty thought process and engage with optimism and watch yourself flourish.  You can do it with a positive outlook.  Let's face it, Life is Hard however it is not all doom and gloom.  Don't let the media, both social and national, drive your outlook.  Bring your own sunshine.  Check out the special content at www.drleadershipresults.com and click on subscribe to get some unbelievable interviews in the Leadership Lounge.  Super Bowl Coach Dick Vermeil, World Renowned Business Coach Stan Phelps and many more to come.  A great investment in your daily growth!

In today's world it is time to Lead our lives in all situations with Appreciation and Gratitude.  The power of the language and actions you use will help you drive your life to the best it can be at work and at home.  A conversation around the power of emotional contagion and making sure it is focused to the positives of life.