Why do some people seem to win over and over — in business, health, and life — while others struggle to get traction?

👉 It’s consistency.

In this episode of the Forward Focused Podcast, Jon and Nick dive deep into what it really means to be consistent, why most people fail at it, and how to set up simple systems that keep you on track — even when life gets busy.

They’ll share their own tools, daily routines, and mindset shifts for staying consistent in business, health, family, and finances — without burning out.

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled to stick to your goals (or if you’ve ever wondered "why do I stop even when I know what to do?"), this episode is for you.

What you’ll learn:

How to build consistency that lasts (and feels sustainable)

Tools to track and measure your progress

Why "starting small" is the secret to big results

How to adjust when you fall off track — without quitting

How your environment can make (or break) your consistency

💡 Whether you’re chasing business goals, fitness targets, or life balance — consistency wins every time.

👉 Watch or listen now!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: The Importance of Consistency

00:22 - Starting Small: Why It's Key to Avoid Burnout

01:30 - Consistency vs. Sprinting to the Finish Line

02:00 - How to Measure and Track Consistency in Life & Business

03:06 - Breaking Down Big Goals: The $27/Day Example

04:12 - Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Consistent

05:00 - Who Holds You Accountable? Self vs. External

06:01 - Podcasts & Books That Support Consistency

07:00 - Guardrails and Personal Rules to Stay On Track

08:02 - Tools to Track Your Habits and Progress (Routine App + Reminders)

09:32 - The "If Everyday Looked Like Yesterday" Reflection System

11:30 - The Role of Environment: People, Place, and Habits

13:06 - Buffer, Focus, and Free Days: A New Way to Structure Your Week

14:46 - The Archer Analogy: Rest, Reset, and Go Farther

16:00 - The Daily Rundown: 3 Things to Keep You Consistent

18:44 - Why You Should Front Load Your Week and Month

20:21 - Why We Struggle with Consistency (Education vs. Execution)

22:18 - The Power of Environment: You Become Who You're Around

24:05 - Letting Go of Old Versions of Yourself

24:40 - Final Thoughts: Consistency Compounds (and Why It's Worth It)

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What if hitting "reset" on just one thing could change everything? In this episode of the Forward Focused Podcast, Jon and Nick dive deep into the power of a personal reset — from cutting out alcohol to prioritizing fitness and mental clarity.

They share real-life insights from their own journeys, surprising stats about what happens when you give something up (like 71% of people sleeping better after a month without alcohol!), and practical tips for anyone looking to make a change — no matter where you're starting.

If you've been thinking about a reset in your life — whether it's your health, mindset, or daily habits — this is the conversation you need to hear.

👉 Watch now to learn:

How small changes create massive results over time

Why adding less to your life might be the key to growth

Simple ways to get started on your own reset

The importance of accountability and sharing your goals

💡 Ready to make this your best year yet? Hit play and let's dive in!

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to the Forward Focused Podcast

00:12 - Why the "Reset" Conversation Matters

01:00 - The Perfect Time to Hit Reset on Your Life

01:41 - What a 40-Day Reset Looks Like (Real Example)

02:44 - Surprising Stats About Quitting Alcohol

03:38 - Leveling Up by Removing, Not Adding

04:41 - Filling the Void: How to Replace Old Habits

06:07 - Accountability: Why Sharing Your Reset Is Key

08:14 - The Role of Nutrition in a Successful Reset

10:01 - Helping Others Helps You Grow: Coaching Insights

12:14 - Fitness for Life: Why Longevity Over Looks

14:01 - Real Life Example: Training for Everyday Strength

15:33 - Reset as a Lifestyle: It's Bigger Than You Think

16:38 - Start Small: Incremental Steps for Big Change

17:46 - Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

18:22 - Final Thoughts: Why You Don’t Have to Wait to Start

An exciting announcement for our coaching clients: Forward Focused has been retooling to rally around 8 key development areas we believe will allow you to live your fullest life and build your best business. Check out this quick announcement to hear what these pillars are and how we’ll use them to curate a coaching plan for our clients. 

Interested in starting off strong in the new year with a 1:1 coaching program? Reach out at the link below to get the ball rolling with a confidential conversation.

www.getforwardfocused.com/coaching

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Looking forward into the new year, exciting changes are coming to Forward Focused to help us provide a world-class 1:1 experience for our clients. This episode is a preview of what’s in store for 2024 — including the announcement of a new president early next year and a renewed commitment to the unique pillars that build a well-rounded leader.

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Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - The Forward Focused Beginning

00:54 - Changes Over The Years

01:20 - A New Forward Focused President - Coming Soon!

01:40 - Stepping Back From CEO

02:16 - What To Expect

2:21 - New Pillars for Forward Focused

03:38 - Outro

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Regardless of your industry, the last several years have brought unprecedented challenges and obstacles. So, if you’re feeling a bit beat down as you close out 2023, remember this: you have a perfect track record of surviving your worst days. Continue betting on yourself.

Today’s Flash Cast is a message of gratitude for YOU — for trusting Forward Focused to guide your growth journey, for showing up, and for investing in yourself. We are committed to delivering more value and opportunities for you in 2024 and can’t wait to share what’s in store.

Thank you for your partnership and resilience!

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Selflessness is a powerful quality for a leader to cultivate — particularly in times of uncertainty or change. In this Flash Cast, we’re discussing 13 ways you can develop healthy selflessness for your team, taken from Tom Ziglar’s book, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times.”

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If you’re using the same coaching techniques for every relationship within your organization, you’re missing an opportunity to meet each person where they’re at to help them truly develop.  

In this Forward Focused episode, we’re looking at the Skill-Will Matrix. It’s a coaching technique that will help you identify the type of support that best matches each person individually, based on both their skill level and their willingness to perform a task. It will also help you determine if you have the right people in the right seats for the right tasks. 

Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Defining Skills

01:13 - Enhanced Focus

02:15 - Looking At The Filled Seats

03:23 - Helping The Team Thrive

03:46 - Quadrant Breakdown

05:33 - High Skill, High Will

06:35 - High Will, Low Skill

08:25 - Low Will, High Skill

09:48 - Low Will, Low Skill

11:14 - Give It Some Thought

11:37 - Meet Your People Where They Are

11:54 - Outro

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High achievers think differently. From athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods to coaches like John Wooden, no one understands the performance mindset of these champions better than Don Yaeger. 

Don is the author of 35 books — 11 of which are New York Times Best Sellers — and has interviewed countless athletes and leaders about winning, on and off the field. In this Forward Focused episode, we sat down with Don to talk about the habits of high performers … how they think, live, prepare and work. Spoiler alert: they rarely attribute their success to raw talent.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Meeting Up With Don Yaeger

02:38 - The History of Don Yaeger

04:01 - 16 Characteristics of Greatness

07:06 - Lessons From John Wooden

14:29 - Greatness of Michael Jordan

18:53 - Learning from Tiger Woods

23:02 - The Best in Class

25:45 - Actual Alignment

26:36 - The Pyramid of Success

28:26 - Greatness is a Journey!

29:52 - Reminders of What Actually Matters

31:19 - Memorable Share From Don Yaeger

33:07 - The Corporate Competitor Podcast

34:27 - Outro

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Additional Links: 

The Corporate Competitor Podcast - 

https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/

16 Characteristics of Greatness -

https://donyaeger.com/characteristics-of-greatness/

Pyramid of SUCCESS - 

https://www.thewoodeneffect.com/pyramid-of-success/

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With discipline and dedication, the small habits you create — or, that extra rep — can compound to create extraordinary results. This Forward Focused Flash Cast highlights an incredible book that explores that concept: “The Power of One More” by Ed Mylett. 

There are so many ways to apply the principles from this book to your own journey. Listen in for some key takeaways and why the topic is so relevant heading into the back half of 2023.

Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Ed Mylett Keynote Intro

01:37 - The Power of Doing One More

02:43 - When Challenges Get Real

04:22 - Surrounding Yourself With the Right People & Things

04:37 - Pain Changes Us

06:39 - 100 Degree Life

08:40 - Relationships That Serve You

09:23 - Living in the Matrix - Reticular Activating System

11:57 - Asking the Questions That Matter

12:58 - Ed's Story

14:18 - Outro

After a few years of fist bumping and virtual meetings, we’ve lost the art of the first impression. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why it’s so important to make a meaningful connection when you meet someone new — whether you’re at a wedding or a business conference.

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A top leadership-related Google search right now is “Will leadership change in 2023?” In this episode, I’m discussing why this topic is on everyone’s minds, and whether the fundamentals of leadership should be modified in the current climate.

As a leader, it’s natural this time of year to reflect on yourself and areas to improve in 2023. As you do so, I encourage you to check out a previous episode, Level Up Your Influence, for some guidance around your plans to grow in the coming year.

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As we wrap up the year and start mapping out goals for 2023, there are plenty of challenges in this uncertain economy that may feel out of your control. To help you prep for a strong year ahead despite those threats, this Flash Cast covers four new things to consider in your planning conversations.

You can add these four factors into your Year-End Checklist to close out the year in a more purposeful, impactful way. If you need a full refresher on that process, check out our previous Year-End Checklist episode and Resource Guide.

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Chapter Breakdown:   

00:00 - Intro   

00:21  - Changes For 2023   

01:08 - Reviewing Your Systems, Tools, Technology, and People  

02:20 - Unmet Goal Scenario   

03:00 - Giving Yourself Grace   

04:36 - A Skill-Based Economy   

05:52 - No Shortcuts to Success   

06:45 - Self Audit Your Ability   

08:07- Don't Leave Behind Opportunity   

8:51 - Outro

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As a leader, you know you need to make wise and efficient financial decisions. But you can also make a real impact in other peoples’ lives by helping them learn to be smarter with their own hard-earned money.

In this episode, we’ll help you better understand investing and building wealth, so you and your team can live your fullest lives. This information is so important for a well-rounded leader.

Fun fact: The average millionaire in the U.S. spends 8 hours a month analyzing their net worth, bank statements, assets and liabilities, etc. Financial literacy is absolutely worth the effort.

Take the First Step:

I highly recommend a Profit & Loss Statement and a Pro Forma sheet as the first steps toward financial literacy. If you’re interested in one or both of these tools, send me an email at jon@getforwardfocused.com and we’ll get you a copy.

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Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

2:55 - Hypothetical Financial Situation

05:06 - Time - Your Most Important Asset

05:41 - Cash on Cash Return

06:48 - Return on Investment

07:53 - Understanding Passive Income

8:18 - Savings Account

09:17 - Award Certificate of Deposits

10:40 - Money Market Account

12:04 - Credit Union vs Bank

13:22 - Securities

15:46 - Profit & Loss and Pro Forma Sheet

16:46 - Money Isn't Good or Bad

19:04 - Outro

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Are you more of a leader or a manager? In this episode, we’ll walk you through an easy interactive exercise to analyze how you balance those two roles. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready.

I want to be clear: this exercise goes beyond an aspirational assessment, because there are times when you need to wear both hats. Having clarity about which way you’re leaning can help you make decisions about the right next steps for your organization.

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Chapter Breakdown: 

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - Leader vs Manager

01:52 - Interactive Leader vs Manager Activity

05:44 - Exploring The Results

08:47 - The 5 Shared Hats

10:32 - Vision

11:46 - Journaling + Reflecting

12:48 - Outro

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In this Flash Cast, we’re pulling a great lesson out of the archives and  revisiting the KRONC method of budgeting: Keep, Reduce, Offset,  Negotiate, Cut.

KRONC is an easy way to analyze your finances —  and it’s the perfect time to give it a try. Given the uncertainty of the  economy, this will help you make temporary changes to stay financially  healthy now, so you can thrive later.

After you listen, put these steps in action in your own business by downloading our Financial Thermostat Tool <LINK>

The ultimate goal of most business owners is financial freedom — the kind of sustainable wealth that enables you to spend more of your time the way you choose.

In this episode, we’re laying out a path that can help you reach that level of wealth and freedom by focusing on four key stages of growth. This is a great episode to help you get out of the rut of “doing” and onto a smarter path toward your bigger long-term vision.

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In this Forward Focused Interview, Jon sits down with Executive Coach Terrie Foster-Nowland — who also happens to be his own professional coach.

Jon and Terrie discuss how a coach can help you unlock your fullest potential and stay accountable along your journey. If you’re considering working with a coach or curious about how it works, this is a great episode to begin your research. You’ll learn about what to expect from coaching, how to make sure you’re aligned with the coach you choose and how to measure your success from the process.

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In our last episode, we talked about the 7 Circles method for finding balance in every area of your life: personal, spiritual, job, business, finance, physical health, and relationships with others. Now it’s time to develop your action plan.

In this Flash Cast, we’re sharing a quick way to help you level up your achievement in each of those key areas over the next 90 days. You’ll put pen to paper to come up with your own simple strategies for success. 

After listening to the episode, use our 7 Circles Resource Doc to get started on your personalized plan. 

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We talk a lot about being a well-rounded leader at Forward Focused. Today’s episode shares an easy way to achieve that all-important balance in every area of your life, using the 7 Circles method.

This technique comes from the book “The One Thing” (Chapter 10, specifically) and is designed to help you focus on achieving success in the most important areas of your life without sacrificing the others. To get you started, Jon is sharing his own 7 Circles and the thought process behind each.

Grab a copy of “The One Thing” (https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 ) and flip to Chapter 10 for some focusing questions to help you develop your 7 Circles plan. You can also save the Resource Doc on our website for help. (https://getforwardfocused.com/the-7-circles/)

In this episode, we’re sharing a quick tip for your entire team to help ensure every single client interaction is treated with the same level of service. It’s called the Rule of Three.

This simple communication method can be used to help stay in control of the conversation and provide a great client experience, consistently. Give it a try next time you call or email a client.

Change inevitably brings uncertainty and fear, maybe even resistance. If you’ve ever felt challenged by change as a leader, listen in.

We’re trying something a little different with this episode. In this FlashCast, we’re reading some excerpts from a classic story that will help you understand how to embrace change to adapt with your team.

Even the best leaders get overwhelmed with the natural pressures of growing a business or team from time to time. However, there are three particular sources of stress that are within your control to manage — in both your professional and personal life.

In this episode, we’re talking about three common causes of stress you can acknowledge today and how to implement coping mechanisms to clear your mental path to success.

When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who guides a hard-working team.

In this Forward Focused interview, we sat down with someone who can speak to that experience firsthand — Joe Kutchey, owner of HSP Diesel. Listen in to hear about the lessons he learned growing a company organically from the ground up into a $6.5M gross annual sales operation.

Building off our last episode about The Power of Time Management, in this Flash Cast we’re digging deeper into an easy method for prioritizing your schedule.

Here’s the gist of it: When something comes up that’s vying for your valuable attention, you can choose to Do It, Defer It, Delegate It or Delete It — and we’ll give you some tips for how to decide.

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Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - What are the 4Ds?

2:09 - Do It

4:18 - Defer / Delay

5:18 - Delegate

6:10 - Drop It / Delete

08:09 - 4D Recap

8:40 - Outro

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What do you want your organization to create in this world?

The answer starts with knowing thyself. A strong organization needs a clearly articulated Mission, Vision, Values, Belief System and Perspective (or MVVBP).

It’s not as intimidating as it may seem. In this Flash Cast, we’ll help you define your MVVBP with examples and explanations to inspire you.

When you think about the big-picture goals your organization is working on, does your team have a solid strategy in place to get there, or does it seem like you’re spinning in mud?

While most leaders think they’re implementing strategy, in reality, they may just be focused on tactics. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between strategy and tactic, and why you need a balance of both to grow effectively.

If you’re a leader, no matter what industry you’re in, you’re in the people development business. That mindset is critically important when you’re guiding a team through times of change, fear and uncertainty.

Today, we’re discussing one of my favorite books of 2022, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar (son of iconic motivational speaker Zig Ziglar — one of the greats). It’s about creating an environment that will help your team thrive through adversity, and it should be at the top of your reading list this year.

As a leader, it’s great to celebrate success in your organization — but  don’t let overconfidence blind you to the red flags of potential  downfall.   This Flash Cast is inspired by Jim Collins’ book, “How the Mighty Fall,”  which describes 5 stages of decline in a company and the warning signs  to keep on your radar, so you can avoid them. If you find your  organization falling, it’s important to act now and rise again.

Even the best leaders have blind spots. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about an awesome concept in communication called Johari’s Window that will help you get more honest feedback on your own. It’s a useful tool for leaders to help build trust and authenticity in your organization, so you can become the best possible version of yourself, for your team.

When it’s time to hire new employees, finding someone who will add  value to your organization is the first step. The next step — which is  equally important — is to make sure the new team member has what they  need to be successful in your organization.

In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should  do with every new hire to help them be an asset to your organization.

Here’s a simple task you can add to the end of your workday to set yourself up for success the next morning: the Daily Rundown. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should do before closing out the day — and how powerful this small habit can be.

Note: This episode builds on the advice of an earlier episode, Breathe (https://getforwardfocused.com/just-breathe), which introduces the concept of setting aside time in your schedule to focus and realign so you can regain control over your calendar.

When you’re spending too much of your day on the wrong types of tasks,  you’re not getting the best return on your time. In this episode, we’re  explaining how to conduct a Task Audit. It’s a simple, eye-opening  activity that will help you reduce your functional and administrative  tasks, so you can invest your time more effectively every day.  

Try it yourself using the Task Audit worksheet [https://getforwardfocused.com/task-audit-activity]. If you  need help implementing the audit or driving the conversation, reach out  to ask how Forward Focused services can help.

Over the course of a life or career, it’s natural to hit an occasional ceiling where you feel stuck at a certain level of achievement. But the  danger of sitting stagnant in that place for too long is that you resign yourself to the status quo —something a good leader never wants to do.  

Today’s conversation is about the systems, tools and people that can  help you break through a ceiling of achievement, with a few great  real-world examples to drive it home.

We often think of 360 Reviews as a method of improving the performance  of an individual employee. But to really be effective as a leader, you  need to collect honest, direct and usable feedback about your own  performance, too.

In this Flash Cast, we’re covering 8 Best  Practices for implementing a true 360 Review process that will provide  data to help your team and organization flourish. It’s time to get  vulnerable and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly.   

This process might feel awkward at first. Follow this link to use our (Time-Stamped 360 Review Best Practices Guide) to remind yourself why this type of  feedback is so important to the success of your organization.

Don’t underestimate the power of an effective time management system. It can help you be more productive, more efficient and less stressed — yet 82% of people say they don’t have a solid method in place to plan their days. 

This episode is full of tips and tricks for better organizing and optimizing your valuable time, which you can introduce to your teams and your own life. Listen in to find a few strategies that work for you, then get busy!

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Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Reasons to Implement a System

03:15 - Win Your Day Before 11

04:28 - Create Your Day The Night Before

05:05 - End of Day Run Down

05:50 - Replace, Don't Erase

07:01 - Measure What You Want to Improve

07:15 - Task Audit Tool

08:12 - Just Start

09:16 - Limit Your Distractions

11:00 - The 4 Ds of Time Management

11:44 - Pomodoro Technique

12:28 - Find An Accountability Partner

13:27 - Books & Podcast Recommendations

15:46 - Outro

The culture of your workplace is as important as your strategy — it’s the thread that allows a team to accomplish goals together.   

Wondering how your own company culture stacks up? This FlashCast shares  10 Signs of AWESOME Company Culture, inspired by a great LinkedIn post  from Daniel Abrahams (CEO of Hustlr creative agency). Listen in so you  can make sure your behavior as a leader sets the right tone.

This Flash Cast provides a quick tip you can literally keep in your back pocket. We’re sharing a simple mnemonic tool (an easy word association) to serve as your weekly roadmap — a targeted focus strategy for each day that’ll help you win your week.  

No need to memorize this one. After you listen, print out the Weekly Roadmap Pocket Guide below and stash it in your car, wallet or desk to reference all week.  Pocket Guide available here : https://getforwardfocused.com/your-weekly-roadmap-pocket-guide/

Here’s something the best leaders and CEOs in the U.S. have in common:  They read a lot of books. About one per week, according to most  estimates.   If you’re looking to pick up the habit yourself, I’ve got three  recommendations for a strong start. 

In this Flash Cast, I’m sharing the  books that changed my life in 2021, and why I encourage you to grab a  copy ASAP.   

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What books top your list of recommendations for fellow leaders? Send us a short voice message at the following link… https://anchor.fm/get-forward-focused/message (please note, we may use your recording on a future episode)

Episode Homepage  (https://getforwardfocused.com/3-books-that-changed-my-life-in-2021/)

Attitude is everything. It sets the tone for the relationships in your  life, makes the difference between success and failure, and helps you  thrive through the toughest challenges. In short, it shapes your entire  life.  

In this FlashCast, we’re talking about six important ways your attitude  as a leader makes a difference — and why it’s so important to show up  for your people in the right state of mind. This is a great lesson to  get your new year off on the right foot.  

Episode Homepage (https://getforwardfocused.com/attitude-matters-flash-cast/)

The year-end assessment is a pivotal opportunity for you and your organization to reflect on the past 12 months and make important  adjustments to move forward into 2022.

There are five best practices I recommend adding to your December checklist to gain clarity for a strong year ahead. Check out this Flash Cast for your to-do list, which comes with a PDF Resource Guide to help you execute with confidence. 

Year-End PDF Checklist Guide : https://getforwardfocused.com/year-end-checklist-includes-pdf-doc/ 

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New coaching opportunity: We’re opening additional personal one-on-one coaching spots in 2022 for leaders who want to take their growth to a new level.
Coaching Details : https://getforwardfocused.com/coaching/leadership-coaching/

When you’re faced with a new situation or problem as a leader, you can  always rely on your past experiences to find the most effective path  forward. It’s a simple, intuitive concept that high-performing people  use to level-up their influence.

In this episode, we’re sharing  some examples of how your own accumulated lessons can help you save time  and lead more effectively.  
For more ways to hit the next stage, check out our full Level Up  Your Influence episode  (https://getforwardfocused.com/level-up-your-influence-leadership-101/)

In this episode, we have 10 more timeless lessons from a billionaire for  you to learn from and reflect on at every stage in your leadership journey.  

This is Part 2 in the series. Before you listen, make sure to check out  Part 1 for the first 10 lessons from Gary Keller, the co-founder and current Executive Chairman of Keller Williams Realty and KWx.   

Just like Part 1, this episode is meant to be listened to more than  once. You’ll pick up on different nuggets at different stages of your  development. Check out our timestamped resource guide at our episode homepage  (https://getforwardfocused.com/more-lessons-from-a-billionaire-part-2-of-2/) to quickly revisit specific tips.

There’s so much to learn from the way an ultra-successful leader thinks, speaks and communicates with others to achieve a goal. In today’s episode (Part 1 of 2), we’re tapping into the billionaire mindset with 10 key lessons from Gary Keller.  

Gary Keller is the co-founder and current Executive Chairman of Keller Williams Realty and KWx, the largest real estate company in the world, and among the small number of billionaires currently in the U.S. The advice he’s shared over the years is incredibly valuable, no matter where you are in your leadership journey.   This episode is meant to be listened to more than once. 

You’ll pick up on different nuggets at different stages of your development. Check out our timestamped resource guide at our episode homepage (https://getforwardfocused.com/10-less...) to quickly revisit specific tips.   

Stay tuned for 10 additional billionaire lessons coming in Part 2.

We did an episode a while back on “Running Effective Meetings” that  included a template on how to plan and execute productive, goal-driven  meetings. It’s a fantastic tool. However, if we are truly looking to  leave a legacy, we need clarity and alignment on something deeper than  our benchmarks: Our vision.  

Vision is something that transcends your day-to-day activities and gives  your organization an inspirational cause to rally around.   

In this Flash Cast, we’re discussing the three things you need to  effectively incorporate a greater vision in your organization.

As a leader, your time is one of your most valuable assets. The only way to focus your actions and align them with your goals, is to stay in control of your own path. This Flash Cast narrows in on a topic introduced during the interview with Ben Gergis of DRYmedic : How to selectively say yes, while strategically saying no.

Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Your specific style of motivation and guidance should be adaptable, depending on your team’s immediate needs and situation. 

In this episode, we’re reviewing the five most common leadership styles and the pros/cons of each. While you’ll naturally fall into one of these categories, we’ll share ideas for how to capitalize on the strengths of each technique, so you can customize your most effective approach to any scenario. 

Good leaders know how to be selective with the opportunities they say YES to, and when it’s more strategic to say NO. This Forward Focused Interview with Ben Gergis, Owner of DRYmedic Restoration, (https://www.drymedic.com) is full of examples of that wisdom. Listen in as Ben and Jon discuss the benefits of persistence and how to build something wonderful out of what life throws your way.

To make your goals more manageable and achievable, your plan must include three key components: Frequency (how fast you have to act), effort (what you need to put into it) and your margin to the goal (how far you have to go). In this Forward Focused FlashCast, we’re giving you quick tips on how to hit the mark.

Get ready to experience Jon’s exciting interview with “Inside Real Estate” - a podcast with Paul Apostolakis, Sal Cusumano, and Brad Weissgerber. Watch as they dive into multiple insights of real estate. Find out what makes Keller Williams Lakeside successful; and learn how to take the information discussed and build it into your business model, no matter what occupation your business specializes in. See how they identify true talent, and how to manage your employees, in a new, transitional business atmosphere.

As a leader, life can fly by so fast. Each week, you are pressed with making quick decisions for your team. Then, you forget to take the time to establish that moment of peace for yourself. Catching up on emails, reflecting on your business, or even taking the time to eat lunch, can get lost in the hustle and bustle.  Learn how to implement a more stress-free option to your busy week, to keep you focused on your needs, throughout each day.