This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Walt Rodgers, a seasoned operations leader turned HR strategist, who’s brought predictive talent tools into three different industries. In this energizing conversation, Eric and Walt explore what it really takes to unlock team potential, lead with empathy, and build data-driven, people-first organizations. 👏

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Takeaways:

💥 Data Drives People Strategy: Walt shares how integrating the Predictive Index transformed hiring, communication, and leadership development, bringing objectivity, speed, and clarity to decision-making.

💥 Empathy Meets Execution: Balancing business strategy with sincere care for employees isn’t just possible, it’s essential. Walt emphasizes the "secret sauce" of leading with consistency, availability, and support.

💥 Culture Starts at the Top: Through intentional involvement and consistent communication, leaders shape culture daily. Walt's commitment to driving culture by example ensures alignment and engagement across the organization.

💥 Teach the Platinum Rule: Adapting to how others need to be treated fosters trust, retention, and performance. Walt trains leaders to treat people how they need to be treated, not just how you prefer to lead.

💥 Dreams Matter: Inspired by The Dream Manager, Walt believes helping employees identify and pursue personal goals deepens morale, loyalty, and performance, especially with the next generation of workers.

💥 No Going Back: In today’s dynamic workplace, talent optimization tools aren’t a luxury, they’re essential. As teams scale and complexity grows, data-backed insights ensure alignment, reduce bias, and drive results.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Brian Fabbri, a world-traveled economist and author of Around the World Through a Child’s Eyes. From decades advising global financial institutions to a deeply personal mission of showing his daughter the world, over 40 countries before age 18, Brian shares heartfelt stories and wisdom on parenting through cultural immersion. In this rich and reflective conversation, Eric and Brian explore the transformative power of travel, the value of discomfort, and how raising children with a global perspective builds empathy, resilience, and curiosity. 👏

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In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and manifestation expert, Victoria Gallagher! Victoria shares her journey into hypnotherapy and how she’s helping people unlock their potential through the power of the subconscious mind. She and Eric discuss the importance of self-awareness, visualization, and gratitude in manifesting success — and how reprogramming your mind can lead to a more empowered and fulfilling life. 🌟

Takeaways:

Rewiring for Success – Victoria emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and specificity in goal setting, encouraging listeners to define clear desires and use visualization to reprogram the subconscious mind for success.

The Power of Gratitude – She explains how shifting focus to gratitude, even in difficult times, raises emotional and mental states, fostering creativity, resilience, and overall well-being.

Hypnotherapy for Transformation – Victoria discusses how hypnotherapy helps bridge the gap between conscious desires and subconscious programming, making long-term change possible through relaxation and suggestion.

Mindset & Manifestation – Victoria highlights the importance of aligning thoughts, emotions, and vibrations to manifest success, reinforcing that belief and expectation should come with a sense of detachment.

Daily Routines & Self-Care – She advocates for a structured morning routine, including meditation, journaling, and exercise, to create a positive and empowered mindset each day.

Resources for Personal Growth – Victoria shares details about her “Believe” app, which offers over 1,200 hypnosis sessions, affirmations, and courses to help people manifest success and improve mental clarity.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Elyse Wagner, Co-Owner and Chief Wellbeing Officer at The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. They discuss how functional medicine can promote and benefit our health and wellbeing.

Takeaways:
- Autoimmune or chronic disease is not just about the nutritional aspect. We have to consider and create a space for the emotional, mental and social impact that these diseases have on us.
- Coaches should take a “client-centered” approach: They are going to meet you where you are.
- 80% of chronic illness and disease can be helped with lifestyle and behavioral changes.
- Tune in and turn up your own internal wisdom and volume.
- Our choices come from our belief systems, which stem from our values.
- You can be your best health advocate and make the right choices that will serve you.

Quotes:
- “Lead without a title.”
- “Step into your own wellbeing and own it.”
- “Turn down all of the external noise.”
- “Tune in and turn up your own internal wisdom and volume.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined once again by former hospice nurse, Marissa Host. They discuss why it’s important to understand what your survival mechanisms are and why connection to others is crucial to living a happy life.

Takeaways:
- We are not designed to be violent, but rather we’re designed to love and cooperate.
- We have the ability to control the perceptions of our mind and therefore control ourselves and how we react.
- We need to access and change our conscious mind.
- Our perception can reverse a “survival of the fittest” mentality into a “survival of the most loving” mentality.
- Until the age of 6, children are downloading the way their parents are reacting and this will affect how they react to situations in their own life.
- Having an openness in our relationships creates oxytocin (“the cuddle chemical”). This hormone creates empathy between people.
- Connecting with nature draws out all of the feel-good hormones.
- We need to live connected with people, or we’re cutting out something that our bodies are designed to do.

Quotes:
- “We are meant to be these radiating beings of love.”
- “Not holding someone accountable is creating fear.”
- “We all want to know that we’re running in the right direction.”
- “Is love at the foundation of your story?”
- “What you think about, you bring about.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dave Jackel, President of the Pittsburgh Warriors. They discuss how our veterans are healing through hockey and how our community can provide support.

Takeaways:
- Find a safe space where you can find a release and purpose, whether that is your spouse, friend, or a fellow veteran.
- Create a culture of healing for those hurting.
- Promote brotherhood in your community.
- The best reward you could ask for is to be appreciated.

Quotes:
- “Everyone has a need or a hole that they need to fill.”
- “Your brain is built to learn anything, but it’s learning things in a certain way.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of supporting and building a strong relationship with your siblings. They reminisce on Faith’s bond with her brother Josiah and how their unique friendship has stood the test of time.

Takeaways:

• Your siblings should be your best friends.
• Children observe the way their parents interact with each other, and behave accordingly.
• The importance of showing up for your sibling and participating in their interests should be taught from the very beginning.
• Family members should always be rooting for each other.

Quotes:

• “Kids are products of their environment.”
• “I’m glad, especially now, that my best friend growing up was my brother.”
• “The narrative of all of our lives is that it’s love-focused, not fear-focused.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Christie Cawley, Senior Partner and Executive Consultant at Center for Victory. They discuss the important of understanding and addressing workplace burnout.

Takeaways:
- Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s a cycle of a depletion of energy, where you have nothing left to give.
- Burnout can result from unrealized expectations and illogical guilt if left unchecked.
- Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should do it.
- Each person on your team will handle responsibilities differently, in a way unleashes unique talents and capabilities.
- Healthy habits, including the right amount of sleep and exercise, will reduce the risk of burnout.
- Endorse and support your employees to be at their best, even if that means blocking out time for rest.
- Create a list of the things in your life that are causing you stress, so that you can find a way to cope with them.
- Acknowledge your stress levels on the stress meter, and be clear with yourself and others about what you can reasonably handle.
- Your employees need to have purpose in what they are doing.

Quotes:
- “Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should do it.”
- “Start with a healthy dose of self-awareness.”
- “Build it in, don’t bolt it on.”
- “We need to get comfortable being questioned.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews Dr. Shree Mulay, CEO of The Kidney Experts. They discuss ways leaders can create a workplace culture that is engaging and beneficial for all.

Key Takeaways:
- Successful companies have an 85% employee engagement rate. Make it your goal to be one of the most engaging employers!
- There is culture by default, or culture by design. Which one describes your culture?
- Take the time you need to develop a clear vision for your future.
- Instead of employee annual reviews, incorporate quarterly reviews for better engagement.
- Overcome obstacles for your employees so they can be successful in their roles.

Quotes:
- “Accomplish more in a day without increasing your workload.”
- “Find the people that are way better than you are.”

MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by CEO of Birgo Realty, Andrew Reichert.  They discuss ways leaders can benefit themselves and those around them.

Takeaways:
- Leaders should take sabbaticals in order to rejuvenate and to gain perspective.
- Leaders should be focused and centered on others.
- Sometimes loving people well means parting ways with them.
- The qualities learned as a leader in the workplace can benefit your family environment.
- Treat today as if it is a redo. Pretend that you can redo your interactions with your employees and family in order to build healthy and strong relationships.
- Give the appropriate weight to each and every day.

Quotes:
- “I hope that my ceiling will be their floor.”
- “You are loved just the way you are.”
- “Sometimes loving people well, means parting ways with them.”
- “Treat today as if it is a redo.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, discusses the importance of accountability. He also shares why we should seek support in having an accountability partner.

Takeaways:
- Establish clear goals and expectations of what you want to accomplish.
- Take ownership of your actions and decisions.
- Accept responsibility for the outcomes and results of your decisions.
- Build trust and foster open communication.
- Encourage collaboration and shared responsibility.
- Provide feedback and constructive criticism.
- Always be improving and compare yourself only to you.
- Embrace accountability as a tool to your personal development.
- Seek support in an accountability partner who will help hold you accountable and celebrate with you.
- Hold your employees accountable for their roles and responsibilities by letting them know what your expectations are for them.
- Implement accountability systems and framework (i.e. KPIs at weekly meetings).
- Lead by example: showing it, not telling it.
- Build resilience in the face of setbacks. Fail fast, figure it out, and then move on.

Quotes:
- “Creating a culture of accountability starts with creating a supportive and empowering environment.”
- “Celebrate the achievements, learn from failures, see it as an opportunity, then move forward.”
- “Understand your self-limiting beliefs to a point where you can get over it.”
- “Choice is a direct function of awareness.”

MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of shifting our perspective of our strengths and weaknesses.They also share how to change your mindset toward strengths and weaknesses, and to instead view these qualities as talents and non-talents.

Takeaways:
- Stay focused on your natural talents.
- Focus on allowing others to be talented and intentionally help foster those talents in them.
- View others’ strengths and weaknesses as talents and non-talents.
- Take time to regulate yourself, so you can learn better.
- Be aware of what your own talents are and what those talents may look like in other people.
- Create an environment where you are consciously complimentary (not competitive) to the people close to you.
- Be around people who won’t doubt your ability.
- Compare yourself only to what you did yesterday—not to other people.

Quotes:
- “Understand and build awareness about what your non-talents are, and be excited about what your talents are.”
- “Don’t place someone in a box when they are circular.”
- “You can’t have education without regulation.”
- “Don’t give up on your talents.”
- “Just compare you to you.”
- “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by our Intern, Braden Majors. They share essential tools for a successful onboarding process that benefits everyone involved.

Takeaways:
- Create an onboarding folder for your employee to access for further development.
- Make sure your values align the companies values.
- Build trust in other peoples processes. The fact that it’s different from yours doesn’t mean it’s not as effective.
- Complement your employees and leaders. Find people who have different strengths than you do.
- Create a development and engagement platform with your onboarding plan.
- Find a position that will challenge you so you don’t burn out mentally.
- Don’t get stuck in the rat race of chasing after the title of a place. Focus instead on finding a place that will give you the support and resources to get to where you want to be!

Quotes:
- “Get out of the weeds and don’t micromanage.”
- “People don’t quit their job, they quit their boss.”
- “Hire for drive, teach for skill.”

Make this your best day yet!

In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews leadership coach and corporate leader, Monika Malan! Monika shares her journey from corporate leadership to empowering women through her coaching practice. Monika and Eric discuss the challenges women face in leadership, the power of values-based decision-making, and how setting boundaries and embracing emotional intelligence can unlock personal and professional success. 🤩

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⭐ Takeaways: ⭐ 

👉 Empowering Female Leaders: Monika leverages her 18+ years of corporate leadership experience to coach and mentor women, helping them overcome self-doubt and thrive in their careers.

👉 The Challenge of Self-Doubt: Monika identifies self-doubt as a major hurdle for female leaders, driven by societal norms and pressure to conform to aggressive leadership styles.

👉 Values-Driven Leadership: Monika helps her clients identify their core values through a structured exercise, ensuring their actions align with personal and professional goals.

👉 Emotional Intelligence & Listening: Monika emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding others’ perspectives as key to developing emotional intelligence and building stronger relationships.

👉 Setting Boundaries & Work-Life Balance: Through priorities, time-blocking, and clear boundaries, Monika maintains balance between her corporate career, coaching practice, and family life.

👉 Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to take Monika’s free quiz at SheLeadsBoldly.com/quiz to discover their leadership style and start building a values-based leadership approach.

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In honor of National Best Friends Day, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by his guest and longtime friend, Don Okon. They discuss all things life, love and leadership.

Takeaways:
- When you’re loyal to your friends, they will be loyal in return.
- Give to your friends without expecting anything in return.
- A good leader has the ability to pivot when life changes.
- Always put your family first.
- Don’t be afraid of hard work. The easiest way is not always the best way.

Quotes:
- “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
- “Loyalty gets loyalty.”
- “My boys are not just my sons, they’re my friends.”
- “Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.”

Make this your best day yet!

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by another member of the Guy family, Josiah Guy. Josiah takes us through the steps of setting and reaching our goals—an inspiration for success!

Takeaways:
- Don’t be satisfied with just making it halfway to your goals. Reach the top and conquer them!
- Keep your goals simple and they’ll be easier to achieve.
- Create small, tangible goals for each day to help you reach your bigger goals.
- Make sure that your inner circle motivates you to reach your goals.
- Ensure that you have a clear purpose for your actions. Your purpose will ignite a greater passion for achieving your goals.

Quotes:
- “Focus on a short time frame to reach your goals.”
- “Find your word of the year, so you can have one thing you can chase after.”

Make this your best day yet!

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Toni Guy, the newest member of the Guy family. Toni shares what has helped her to embrace her in-laws as family, as well as how she keeps her marriage thriving.

Takeaways:
- If you commit to being open and honest in your marriage, your communication will improve.
- Allow yourself to be authentic, because you will reveal your true self eventually.
- Stick close to your family.
- Try a weekly reset with your family. Check in on how your week was, what you need from each other, what you did well, and what you did not do well.
- Lean in to what your family/in-laws have to offer.

Quotes:
- “How you interact with each other feeds in to how you interact with your individual families.”
- “It’s not a burden to add new family members to your life.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Master Chair of Vistage Worldwide, Dick Singer, discuss leadership trends for 2023. They also share how leaders can contribute to their employees wellbeing and happiness.

Takeaways:
- It is critical that leaders have empathy and emotional intelligence to understand their employees.
- Employees want to feel valued by their leaders.
- Educate your employees by investing in them.
- Employers need to be open and transparent so their employees feel they can be heard.
- Don’t rely on your gut feeling when hiring new employees.
- When you empower your employees to do their job, you’ll experience increased engagement and growth, because you’re giving them an opportunity to be their own boss.
- Create a psychologically safe culture for your employees.
- Make sure that your employees know your company’s vision so they can feel apart of it and live it.

Quotes:
- When you invest in your employees, you get a lot more stickiness.
- Have a ‘to do’ list and ‘to don’t’ list.
- Focus on employee well-being and happiness.

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by COO at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP) and Co-founder of Aurelius, Sarah Kolb. They discuss how adventures make up a critical component of the mind, body and soul.

Takeaways:
- We all have obstacles (physical or emotional), and the only way to grow through those obstacles is to face them head on.
- When someone has experienced a traumatic event, the pathways in the brain can become damaged or underutilized. TMS targets these damaged areas, so that the pathways can be reforged.
- Treat the soul by finding healing in nature.
- Complex movements aid in strenghtening cognitive function.
- No goal is too small, or not important. If a goal is personal, it is important.

Quotes:
- “Whatever stands in the way becomes the way.”
- “Everyone has a mountain to climb, and we’re here to climb it with you.”
- “Adventure empowers the soul.”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Executive Director at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), Caleb Kolb, discuss the benefits of having purposeful adventures.

Takeaways:

• Treat the whole person: mind, body, and soul.
• There is healing in nature.
• Nature-based adventure will benefit your mental health.
• Everyone has a story; we just need to listen to benefit.
• Improve your quality of life by taking small steps.

Quote:

• Get outside and embrace nature.

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the difference between good and bad vibes, what that can mean for relationships, and how good vibes can lead to better health!

Takeaways:
- When you take the time to listen to people who have good vibes, you remain in a good frequency.
- If you don’t understand the difference between good and bad vibes,  you can’t be an effective leader in your company, workplace, and home.
- Those in your inner circle can provide positive influences in your life.
- Positive and negative energies can be likened to the ocean. When two positive waves meet, they produce more energy/positivity, and they build on each other.  When negative and positive waves meet, they flatline and no energy is produced.
- Physiological alignment: You have the ability to bring the positive vibes up in your workplace and home.
- Trust your instincts. Avoid people who are unregulated and negative. Do they talk poorly about people, others’ successes, or you?

Quotes:
- If you’re vibrating at a high level, it’s easier for those around you.
- Physiological alignment - you have the ability to bring the positive vibe up.
- You can still love people from afar.
- Capture your negative thoughts, stop then in their tracks, and assess why you’re acting that way.

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, shares how to identify an ideal job role for a person based on their behaviors, and how to know when you are “in the zone.” He also shows how to create an ideal work role and how to work toward that role.

Takeaways:
- To engage your team, assess the following:
    • Job Fit: What will you do, and will you do it well for long periods of time?
    • Manager: Get the right person in the right seat.
    • Team: It’s not that you have the wrong team; it may be that your team doesn’t know what they have.
    • Culture: Make sure that both the employees and managers fit your culture.
- There is a difference between “can” and “will.”
- When you don’t have to behave any differently then what comes natural to you, it will take less effort, and you’ll be more engaged.
- Does your talent align with your business strategy to achieve the business results that you want? It doesn’t always mean adding to your team.
- If you are interviewing for a job, you should be asking what the behavioral requirements are for the job.
- When you have someone who is “in the zone”, they’ll be more engaged, productive and efficient.

Quotes:
- “It’s not always that you’re on the wrong team, it’s maybe that the team doesn’t know what they have.”
- “When you don’t have to behave any different then what comes natural to you, it will take less effort and you’ll be more engaged.”
- “Does my talent align with my business strategy to get me the business results that I want?”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Darci Williams, Certified Executive Level Life and Leadership Coach, discuss the challenge of thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and how to pursue your goals with a healthy mindset.

Takeaways:
- Destination addiction occurs when we get hyperfocused on what’s on the horizon, losing sight of what is right in front of us.
- Embrace all of the ups and downs along your journey of pursuing your goals.
- Happiness is a choice! We get to decide today how we are going to live life tomorrow.
- We don’t have control over some things that will happen in life, but we can contol how you react to them.
- Change your fixed mindset to a growth mindset.
- The power of "yet" reminds us that we get to learn something today, and evolve into a different person tomorrow.
- Everytime you say, “I don’t know how to do this," remember to add the word "yet."

Quotes:
- “Beware of destination addiction.”
- “Until you give up this idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are. ”
- “Let go of the notion that your happiness is at a point in the future.”
- “You are the author of your book of life, and you own the pen.”

Resources Mentioned:
You can reach out to Darci for more help and support on on your journey at www.yourjourneyyourcoach.com or email at darci@wayfindingwdw.com

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, continue to discuss how our environment can possibly impact our cellular and gene expression.They also dive in to how a positive environment can ultimately lead to better health, performance and relationships.

Takeaways:
• An unhealthy and negative environment can reflect the person that you are on the inside.
• Healthy, positive people often include aspects of nature in their home, have a positive and bright outlook, and are surrounded by people that they love.
• Emotional hoarding can include bitterness, hatred and a lack of forgiveness. At the end-of-life stage, emotional hoarders cling to these negative feelings, which can result in a negative experience.
• Be intentional about your relationships. This sometimes requires you to remove unhealthy relationships, and to replace them with healthy ones.
• Remove the clutter that diverts your energy away from what is most important, so you can focus your energy on good relationships, marriage, children and work.
• Be intentional about bringing nature inside . Get some houseplants. Open up your blinds to let the sunlight in, remove the clutter from your home, and take a walk in the grass!
• You can choose to maintain positive thinking, even when your circumstances are not positive.

Quotes:
• When you provide a healthy environment for your cells, they thrive.
• Sometimes you feel like you need to duck, even though the ceilings are high.
• You can’t thrive when you’re surrounded by clutter.

In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews the CEO of Floyd Consulting and mastermind behind Floyd's Dream Manager program, Kate Volman! Kate shares about her inspiring and exciting book, "Do What You Love," and her and Eric talk about the connections between personal and professional growth, dream storming, and chasing creative passions!

Takeaways:
Personal and Professional Growth Are One and the Same – Kate emphasizes that people are not separate “work” and “home” versions of themselves. If leaders want their teams to be strategic, engaged, and reliable at work, they need to support their personal growth as well.

The Dream Manager Program Transforms Workplace Culture – Kate discusses The Dream Manager book and program, which helps organizations improve engagement and retention by supporting employees in achieving their personal dreams. When employees feel valued, they show up differently at work.

Strong Leadership Creates Strong Cultures – Eric and Kate's conversation highlights how leadership plays a key role in fostering a positive work environment. Organizations that invest in coaching and development see higher productivity, better retention, and increased loyalty.

Creativity Fuels a More Fulfilling Life – Kate shares insights from her book, "Do What You Love," which encourages people to reconnect with their creative passions. Whether it’s music, writing, or another pursuit, creativity brings joy and can positively impact work performance.

Action Beats Perfection – A big takeaway from the discussion is that waiting for the "perfect moment" or "ideal inspiration" can keep people stuck. Instead, progress happens when people take action, even if it's imperfect or uncomfortable at first.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Corey Christman, Owner of Bravery Wines, discuss the importance of celebrating heroes.Corey also shares how the wine production industry provides him an opportunity to celebrate people who live a life of servitude.

Takeaways:
• There are heroes we see everyday that don’t get recognized. It’s not just our first responders or veterans, but also our mothers, fathers, teachers, and others.
• If you create an environment that is collaborative, appreciative and respectful, you will have no shortage of people who want to work for your organization.
• Celebrate your employees who believe in your organization and your values.

Quotes:
• “Celebrate the hero in you.”
• “People are hardwired for connection.”
• “Culture is a result.”
• “Make people feel a part of our brand.”
• “We all have the ability to be a hero.”
• “Are you willing to serve others?”

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews Kyle Kunkle, Vice President of Laurel Holdings, a 3rd generation family business.
Listen in as Kyle shares his leadership journey, and why emotional intelligence is crucial to our development as leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional intelligence is like a muscle. You have to keep using it and strengthening it to benefit yourself and others.
• Taking the Predictive Index assessment can give you the foundation you need in order to deal with different personalities.
• Choose to see potential, even in small communities. The impact you create could last for generations.
• If you want to separate yourself from the crowd, you should do it through your work ethic.
• Keep the small things small. Develop the emotional intelligence to self-regulate and to be steady. Do not overreact to stressful situations.
• The values that shape you become your playbook for how you handle stressful and complex situations.
• In employee engagement and development, make sure that you are focusing on the whole person.

Quotes:
• The greatest gift you can give to someone is believing in them.
• I want to be the hardest working person in the office, and if I’m not the hardest working person, I’m going to make a really good team with the guy who is at work in me.
• Keep the small things small.
• If you want to become a better leader in the office, it’s also about becoming a better leader in your personal life as well.

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, the benefits of living in a positive environment, and how each cell of the human body responds to the pressures and traumas of life.

Takeaways:
• Our cells respond to traumas and toxins similarly to the way that we do.
• We put great attention into our birthing environment, so we should put the same level of care into the environment in which someone will die.
• Often people become so consumed with career success that they neglect the physical nutrients and activity that the body needs.
• The things you choose to focus on are the things that will affect you the most.

Quote:
"It's so important to be self-aware, and to be honest with yourself."

Make this your best day yet!

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss why their family chose one word for the year, and how focusing on an attribute or characteristic for the year can benefit you.

Takeaways:
• How to keep your word front and center: put visuals on your devices and vision board, tell others in your community, and make it a part of your identity.
• Sometimes you don’t know for months how your word will affect you, but you will get it.
• To come up with a word, ask yourself “What are my goals telling me about what my year is going to look like?”
• Your perspective on life can change with every word you choose.
• Having a word for the year helps to hold you accountable.

Quotes:
"I want my fire to be so bright, that it ignites all of you."

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, dive deeper into one of our core values, ‘Be Like Fred’ and how we can exemplify Fred Rogers in our lives.  Eric discusses more about one of the Values Index Assessments ‘Altruism’ and how we can benefit ourselves and others with this value. 

 Takeaways:

- People’s motivations vary, but even though you don’t understand it, it doesn’t mean we can’t support others - 5:22

- It’s not just about taking a values index, but what your values are. 

- Sometimes you have to say ‘no’ - just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. You want your help to be quality, over quantity. 8:00

- One of our core values, is to ‘Be Like Fred’ to treat others the way they need to be treated - emotional intelligence to be like Fred. 9:45

- Be more intentional with our relationships and with ourselves. 

- Always prioritize intentional decisions that help other people, not the way we think it should be, but the way they need to be treated. 10:38

- what it means to us to be like Fred? Kind hearted, selfless, personable, empathetic, listens and hears others, heart for people, servant leader, family oriented, loyal. 11:30

- How are you encouraging people to be awesome just the way there? 

- Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54

- Look for a place to put your heart, and use it. Look for simple ways to help people, even just sharing a smile. 

 Quotes:

- We proactively strive to equip others, and each other 12:35

- Everyone is different, so what am I doing to help people realize that's a good thing 15:00

- Help people understand just how awesome they are.

- “Try your best to make goodness attractive. That’s one of the toughest assignments you’ll ever be given” - Fred Rogers - 19:20-

- Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric follows up with Part 2 of having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down why we should eliminate toxic people from our inner circle, and what are some things we can do to find better friends!

Key Takeaways:

• Cut ties with toxic people
• Find friends with the right character by being part of a Mastermind group.
•  Be consistent with your Mastermind group.
• Get a formal mentor to give you direction, even if you don’t want to hear it sometimes.
•  Be the friend and inner circle you want to have!
• Make sure the people in your inner circle match with your core values

Quotes:

• "Be that friend you want to have!"
• "If you don’t have one, get yourself a Don!"

In this episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks about having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down the qualities you should look for in a close friend, and ways that you can be a better friend to others.

Key Takeaways:

• You need an inner circle of trusted friends to build you up when you are down, and to ground you when you are about to make a mistake.
• Your close friends will have your confidence, and you will have theirs. Trust is essential to a good relationship.
• You should respect the values and opinions of your closest friends, or it will be difficult to trust them.

Quotes:

• "Who you surround yourself with is going to affect you on a fundamental human level, both professionally and personally."
• "Not every friendship is forever."
• "A true friend will not try to create a wedge between you and anybody else."
• "It's hard to do things with people and be around people you don't respect."

In this week’s episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy asks Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy about creating a family vision day for the year and how you can reach your goals throughout the year.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting goals for the year helps you to not just go through the motions, but to be intentional.
• Setting and reaching your goals can make you come alive.
• You can be purposeful and have accountability partners in the process.
• Make sure your goals align with who you are and your purpose - create a vision board to keep you accountable.
• Create your why so you don’t have to worry about the how.
• Write down your goals everyday to stay on track - you can’t escape your why when it’s staring at you in the face.
• Eventhough you don’t know how you’re going to reach your goal, you have your why, so go after it.

Quotes:

• The right people will tell you go, but wrong ones will tell you no. - 08:59
• When you have a why, you don’t have to worry about the how. - 11:35
• If it matters to you, you have to measure it - 17:23
• Power in defining the purpose for your life.
• Align your goals with your purpose.
• If you can believe it, you can achieve it.

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks with Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy about the lessons we can learn from Buddy, from the movie ‘Elf’ and how we can share some holiday cheer even through these difficult times!

Key Takeaways:

• Do you have a word of the year? Faith’s word of the year was ‘joy’ and having a joyful mindset everyday.  Be joyful for existing, breathing and getting opportunities.
• There is so much power in giving specific compliments to others.
• Step outside of your comfort zone, do one thing for somebody today.
• If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life.
• If we’ve lost our way, focus on the simple steps of being a good person, a good neighbor, and a good friend.
• Find your joy in the small things
• Treat everyday like a holiday

Quotes:

• ‘Treat everyday like Christmas’ ~ Buddy
• ‘You have such a pretty face, you should be on a Christmas card.’ ~ Buddy
• ‘You can sing alone, you can sing in front of people; there is no difference.’ ~ Buddy
• ‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.’ ~ Buddy
• ‘They just lose sight of what’s important in life, it doesn’t mean they can’t find their way.’ ~ Santa to Buddy
• If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life. ~ Faith
• Find your joy in the small things. - Faith

In this episode, Faith Guy shares the story of her journey to graduating college at age 20, and about the obstacles and opportunities she met along the way to starting her teaching career.

Key Takeaways:

1. Success is earned, not given.

2. You need someone to hype you up and someone to help you to slow down and think rationally.  

3. Being in a new or uncomfortable environment can strengthen your self-awareness and your empathy, if you allow it.

4. Surround yourself with people who motivate you and keep you from making excuses. 

Quotes: 

1. Everyone can improve on the empathy and understanding they give to other people.

2. You just have to start by DOING SOMETHING.

3. You can't get discouraged when the problem is taking longer then you thought it would, or when the solution is different than you thought it would be.

Make this your best day yet!

In this week's episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, interview Ryan "Bugsy" Malone, former professional hockey player and founder of the Malone Family Foundation. Bugsy, known for his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning, has dedicated his post-hockey life to supporting veterans and first responders. Through initiatives like Hockey is Healing and Warrior Wellness, he provides mental health resources, community support, and athletic training to help individuals navigate life's transitions. 🏒🇺🇸

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Community & Giving Back – Bugsy has shifted from professional hockey to philanthropy, using hockey as a tool for healing and personal growth among veterans and first responders.
2. Warrior Wellness & Mental Health Support – His foundation provides free hockey camps, resilience training, and holistic wellness programs, aiming to improve both physical and mental well-being.
3. Identity & Transition Challenges – Bugsy relates his own struggles post-hockey to the identity crisis many veterans face after service, emphasizing the importance of finding new purpose and support systems.
4. The Impact of One Person – The podcast highlights how one person can create change, from Bugsy's efforts to reinstate RMU’s hockey program to his growing network of veteran wellness initiatives.
5. Free Veteran & First Responder Programs – Events like Warrior Hockey Academies and Mental Health Action Days offer professional coaching, team camaraderie, and personal development resources—all at no cost.
6. Call to Action – Listeners are encouraged to get involved, whether by attending events, donating, or simply spreading the word, reinforcing that small efforts lead to significant impact.
   
   

For more information, visit https://themalonefamilyfdn.org/🏒🔥

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Faith Guy about the power of dropping the phrase "I can't" and replacing it with "not yet." They discuss how a patient and persistent mindset can overcome even the most difficult circumstances.

Key Takeaways:

1. The power of yet is really defeating the power of can’t - but rather “it’s just not happening yet”.

2. There is a difference between I “have” to do something, or I “get“ to do something.  

3. It’s your choice to change your mindset for the day. 

4. You have the power to make others have a great day. 

5. Everyday you show up you get to have the choice to be the student you want to be, the friend you want to be, and be whatever person you want to be. 

Quotes: 

1. The power of yet is really defeating the power of can’t.

2. You’re not there yet, but you will be.

3. The choice that you make when you wake up defines your entire day - you can make this day whatever you want it to be.

4. Even though you’re in the dirt, you can still be planted into something beautiful. 

5. Don’t doubt your yet. 

Make this your best day yet!

In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about exercising integrity. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on integrity.

In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to conquering procrastination. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great tips and tricks on beating back procrastination.

In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about making room for a bigger YES! Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight.

In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about the building awareness around knowing your values and ethics. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on knowing values and ethics.

In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Mary Finley to talk about the connection to purpose. Mary is the Chief People Officer at Advanced Group, and she provides us great insight in purposeful connections with others. For more, visit our YouTube account or our website, www.centerforvictory.com

Join CVO Eric Guy as he speaks with President of Copeland Technology Solutions, Eric Posa, about thriving through adversity. Throughout the past trying years, the two discuss how to make not only your business thrive, but your personal life thrive. Leave a like for more of Your Best Day Yet!

Today, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, speaks with the president of WordWrite, Paul Furiga! The two speak about business and dynamics in companies. 

Being a leader can be challenging, so today Eric Guy is interviewing Dick Singer to speak on leadership. Through challenging opinions, decision-making, and more, these two will leave you with something to learn!

In this episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Eric interviews the amazing Zed Williamson. The two talk about what it takes to create greatness with a perspective and mindset of belief.

In this week's episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews Corey Lyon Folsom. Corey is an aboriginal skills instructor, professional tracker, vision quest leader and wilderness guide for newly sober people. He has a book entitled, "Soul Statements: A Love Coaches Guide to Successful Communication." Eric and Corey speak about soul statements, purposeful living, the benefits of exploring the outdoors, and the joy of parenting.

Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding Soul Statements: Soul statements help re-anchor individuals to their inner strength in moments of distress. Unlike affirmations, they connect people to their present resources rather than imagining a future state.
2. Corey Lyon Folsom’s Journey: He experienced a spiritual awakening in 2009 during a Tantra workshop, which profoundly changed his self-perception. His early life was marked by shyness and a lack of skills to handle conflict, shaping his later work.
3. Work with Newly Sober Individuals: Corey has extensive experience guiding people in wilderness settings to reconnect with themselves. He believes nature teaches respect for forces greater than oneself, fostering personal growth.
4. Success Stories & Coaching: One of his notable experiences involved mentoring a troubled young man through intense survival training. His coaching practice mainly supports women seeking healthier relationships by transforming their self-perception.
5. His Book: Soul Statements: Written to help people redirect their thoughts in challenging moments. Emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal strengths rather than fears.
6. Advice on Living Fully: The best day of life is always today because it is the only moment one truly has. The difference between a hero and a coward is in their actions, not their emotions.

More of Corey:
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Today's Episode Eric interviews one of our favorites here at Center for Victory, Dr Paul Spradley. The two discuss the injustices our world has been facing, how to understand others, and steps of action to make the world more united. 

In today's episode, Eric Guy speaks with Chief Joy Officer for his company on June's theme, "Get Connected." The two determine what joy has looked like for them, how fear halts growth, and how to overcome current hardships facing your personal joy. How will you reconnect with your joy today?

Today, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews the incredible CEO of Care Based Leadership, Paul Spradley. The two discuss empathy, sympathy, and the importance of connection.