Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

Every time we try to achieve something, there are two possible outcomes -- we either succeed or fail. That is why most people believe that failure is the opposite of success, which is not. Failing is just a possibility; the opposite of success is giving up.In this episode, we focus on one of the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders, most precisely the 12th principle: Never Give Up. We explore and get inspired by those that succeeded not because they didn't fail but because they kept going despite failing countless times, like Elon Musk, Michael Jordan, Viktor Frankl, and Thomas Edison.We learn about the power of having a dogged determination, keeping trying after failure, and never considering quitting as an option. We also go through two real-life examples of how our mind can trick us into thinking of giving up as an "honorable exit" and the lessons we can learn from that.Tune in to Episode 347 of Becoming Your Best, and get the motivation you need to never consider giving up as a viable option.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why you should trust the process and keep going despite failure (4:47)Some examples of people who accomplished great things thanks to dogged determination (6:01)How weird mental gymnastics can trick us into quitting (8:54)The importance of quit doubting ourselves (10:37)The Iron Cowboy and his inspirational challenge (13:11)Always start with a vision, not with a problem (15:58)Five inspirational quotes to remember when quitting feels like an option (18:57)Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have to think about your primary focus, would you say it's your achievements or your relationships? Do you spend most of your time, thinking of new strategies and business plans or nurturing personal relationships with your loved ones? Although we all crave recognition, success, and money to provide a comfortable life for our families, none of that would mean anything if we don't have a meaningful relationship with them. In this episode, Rick Eyre, the first-ever guest on this podcast, revisits us to share another set of golden nuggets, this time about grandparenting and relationship building. Rick is a best-selling author, podcast host, facilitator, and speaker. He and his wife Linda are two of the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and families. They've been featured in virtually every popular talk show in the US, including the Today Show, Prime Time Live, 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, and Oprah, to name a few. We explore the importance of building tight relationships between the three generations of a family and how grandparents can gain a relevant role in their grandchildren's lives. Rick shares details of why he got into writing and teaching about grandparenting, the unexpectedly massive response he and his wife got to their courses, and some fun memories from those events. Rick also explains how most of his teachings about grandparenting apply to leadership and team building, and much more. Tune in to Episode 346 to learn more about the value of getting three generations closer and working as a solid unit, and find the balance between family and work. Some Questions I Ask:What caused you and Linda to shift from teaching about parenting to working with grandparents? (7:17)You mentioned that three-generation families are the future. Can you talk just a bit more about that? (15:27)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why and when grandparenting became a thing (5:26)Grandparenting is done 1 on 1; the same principles apply to 2 grandsons or 34 (9:11)Why relationships are more important than our achievements (14:13)The moment Rick and Linda realized they had to write two separate books about grandparenting (20:57)If there are problems we can anticipate and be prepared for, why don't we learn about them (26:39)Resources:Grandparenting 101 websiteEyres On the Road podcastRick and Linda Eyre's booksConnect with Rick:TwitterYouTubeBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: [email protected] Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are simple things we can add to our routines that, once they become habits, can be massively impactful in our lives. Being in celestial or divine time is one of them, and in this special episode with our cameo guest, Rob Shallenberger, we'll learn everything about it. Today, we explore the concept of being in divine time, what it means, how we can organize our lives around this idea, and how to turn it into a habit. Rob shares his experiences with divine time at the Air Force and narrates how they developed a culture and standard procedures based on it. We also go through 8 benefits of actively practicing being in divine time, how it can improve our lives and the lives of everyone around us, make us better team players, build trust, and be more productive, among many other benefits. Tune in to Episode 345 of Becoming Your Best, and learn the secrets of this life-changing habit that can literally help you be more often in the right place at the right time. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the origin of being in divine time concept (1:59)Our cameo guest, Rob Shallenberger, shares his experiences with the divine time at the Air Force (3:12)How being in divine time can positively affect how we feel about ourselves (8:29)The divine time and its stress-reducing properties (10:22)How to prevent accidents and increase productivity by adding the habit of being in divine time (13:35)What are the things we should avoid when getting ready for a meeting (14:40)Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After many years of being surrounded by the wrong people and investing his time and energy into ephemeral things, our guest, Jefferson Rogers, realized he was not only heading on a path with no future but also destroying his life. Slowly but surely, he started to pay attention to the voice that echoed from within until an unavoidable truth hit him -- we are one decision away from a completely different life.Jefferson K. Rogers is the Founder and CEO of JKR Windows, a multimillion-dollar company built from scratch in less than five years. He is also a speaker, mentor, author, and host of the ALL IN podcast.In this episode, Jefferson shares the tumultuous path he went through before becoming a successful entrepreneur and depicts how different his life was just five years ago. We explore the importance of listening and letting ourselves be guided by our core values and how crucial it is to rely and focus on our family to grow and develop ourselves personally and professionally.Jefferson also shares his particular take on motivation, the power of trusting the process and being patient, and how critical it is to surround ourselves with the right people.Tune in to Episode 344 and let yourself be inspired by Jefferson's fantastic story and unstoppable desire to become his best.Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us about your background and how you ended up where you are today? (3:33) For people that are struggling to get started or to really grow their business, how can they stay motivated through that whole process? (12:41) Can you talk about how important it is to have a strong network and mentors? (20:03)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Sometimes we need to reach a shallow point before realizing we need to change something (4:33) Dramatic changes are not about a magical moment; it is about a process (8:16) The importance of building our life on a foundation of solid principles and habits (15:13) Why surrounding ourselves by inspiring people is paramount to our future (20:08) Some of the most important lessons Jefferson has learned throughout his life (25:31)Connect with Jefferson:websiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookALL IN podcastBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we explore the subtle difference between empathy and compassion. Although the distinction might seem barely noticeable, understanding it can not only change our lives and how we see the world, but it can help us have a more significant impact on the lives of others.Throughout this episode, we analyze the intrinsic value of empathy and compassion and establish the logical pathway they'll lead us to, the effects of exposing ourselves to them for long periods, and how they affect how we see the world.We also go through three examples of compassionate people who made a massive difference in Rob's life with simple, compassionate acts and certainly influenced how he understands the power of compassion. In addition, we learn three simple yet powerful actionable items to be more compassionate in our lives.Tune in to Episode 343 of Becoming Your Best, to learn the difference between empathy and compassion. It can change your worldview, your interactions with others, and the impact you can have on their lives.In This Episode, You'll Learn: A brief story of what inspired today's episode (2:15) The difference between empathy and compassion (3:46) Why empathy alone can be emotionally and physically draining (6:17) Three brief stories of how compassion impacted Rob's life (8:52) How we can actively practice compassion in our lives in three simple steps (14:45)Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's special edition of the show, we revisit five of the most impactful and meaningful interviews in recent times.   We start our journey with the interview with the President and CEO of FJ Management Inc, Crystal Maggelet, who shared a compelling set of leadership principles and revealed the secret of creating a unique culture among several companies.    Then, we revisit the interview with Stephen McGarvey, President and Partner of Solutions in Mind, where we learned how our thoughts influence our behavior and feelings about ourselves. Stephen also gave us valuable advice on the constructive use of the word "why" and how to lead people into a positive state of mind.   The next stop is at our fun interview with my dear friend, Mark Holland, Chief Executive Officer at Ascend Staffing. Mark delved into the importance of communicating with the truth and how crucial networking is for career development.   The CEO at ASEB (Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay), Micheal Pope, is the fourth interview we highlight. She discusses the importance of learning from our mistakes and shares two of the most important lessons she learned throughout her life.    The last interview is the one with the inspirational Dorothy Russell, the 97 years old lady who served as a Civic, Political, Business, and social leader across several countries, who I met at a mission in Uruguay and Paraguay. In this opportunity, Dorothy shared precious advice on life and treasured relationships.   Tune in to Episode 342 of Becoming Your Best and listen to these unforgettable interviews with these fabulous guests to keep improving, and take a step further in becoming your best version.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: The powerful leadership principles shared by Crystal Maggelet (2:56) The power of your thoughts and emotions with Stephen McGarvey (5:46) The importance of networking and relationships with Mark Holland (9:52) What can we learn from our mistakes with Micheal Pope (14:32) The best life advice from Dorothy Russell (19:42)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us grow up with many questions and mysteries about money and finances, mostly because none of us received financial education at school. This lack of information certainly makes things harder regardless of our economic situation; financially uneducated wealthy people are more likely to lose their money, and those who aren't wealthy will struggle more than they should.Todd Skousen joins to help us understand the money game and ensure we protect our assets and enjoy a turbulence-free retirement. Todd is a Financial Consultant, Managing Partner at Links Consulting, and part of Decisive Investor, a software developed to help people navigate the market and grow their personal investment accounts.Throughout our conversation, Todd translates the intricate financial language into layman's terms. He explains the importance of having an economic blueprint and building our "financial house" based on it where our future self can rest comfortably without worrying about running out of money.Todd shares the principles of building a robust financial attitude; he explains how to deal with the #1 expense in our lives and why we must consider the "three trees" when considering our investment portfolio. We also discuss the importance of preserving wealth, leaving our emotions out of our finances, and more.Tune in to Episode 341 and learn a simple yet efficient way to manage your finances so you can protect your money and retire wealthy.Some Questions I Ask:Finances can be confusing sometimes. From your perspective and experience, where should someone start? (4:01)Let's talk expenses. What are some of the most significant expenses in our lives? (9:21)If you're talking with someone not wealthy, where should they start taking care of their finances?In This Episode, You'll Learn: The book that helped Todd understand finances from a young age (4:07)The importance of having a plan for our finances (5:13)The three steps to building a solid financial plan (8:41)How we should look at our investment assets through the three trees example (10:16)Todd shares his thoughts on what are the best options for people to start investing (22:26)The importance of wealth preservation (29:29)Resources: Decisive Investor websiteBook: George Classon - The Richest Man In BabylonBook: Robert Hagstrom - The Warren Buffett WayBook: Clayton Christensen - How Will You Measure Your Life?Connect with Todd: LinkedIn [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspiring leaders are passionate about their vision and act congruently with it. They also pay close attention to their wording and their actions' subconscious messages. Today, the world-leading authority in unconscious communication, Stephen McGarvey, invites us to look at leadership from his unique perspective.  Stephen is a Life and Business Strategist, a Persuasion and Influence Expert, International Speaker, Philanthropist, and a USA Today's #1 Best-selling Author. In his latest book, "Ignite a Shift," Stephen takes his readers on a journey to explore the subtleties of persuasion and teaches valuable resources to influence oneself and others.In this episode, we delve into Stephen's past, his love for learning, his dislike for school, and how being labeled as "learning disabled" in elementary school propelled his career. Stephen shares his thoughts on how to build positive and influential leadership skills, how to engage with remote teams, and the most effective ways to build relationships in the workspace.Stephen also unravels influencing techniques, like the paradox of why, how powerful it can be to replace certain words and avoid using others, the power of using positive statements, and more.Tune in to Episode 340 of Becoming Your Best, and discover a new way of achieving influential and constructive leadership.Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us about your background and a crossroad you've gone through that helped you get to where you are today? (3:03) What sets apart a good leader from really a fantastic leader? (5:29) What tips do you have to help professionals communicate effectively in remote work environments? (9:23)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Stephen talks about his book and why he decided to write it (4:39) The importance of congruity and integrity (7:12) The importance of understanding people's stories to engage with them more authentically (14:01) The paradox of why and how to change a conversation's outcome by simply choosing our words carefully (15:33) Why using the word "try" sets a person to failure (19:21)  Resources: Solutions In Mind website Book: Stephen McGarvey - Ignite A Shift  Connect with Stephen: LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your BestBook: Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Laney joins us today to discuss the deep connection between leadership, influence, and relationships.Gary is a two-times best-selling author, a Startup Entrepreneur, a former Hi-Tech Software Executive, Keynote Speaker, Founder of SBL Mastermind, and Former CEO of Trustegrity. Gary recently published "The Power Of Strategic Influence," a book where he sums up the most valuable lessons about leadership he gathered throughout his extensive and successful career in sales, management, and startups.In this episode, Gary shares his thoughts on how influential leaders can modify entire teams' performances and outcomes. We delve into his background and the values he learned from his parents that he applied to his life.We talk about his most recent book, why he decided to write it, how he dealt with the creative process, and which experiences inspired him the most for the job. Gary also talks about leadership, what attributes he believes every leader must have, and the importance of relationships, connections, and surrounding ourselves strategically with people that can add value.Tune in to Episode 339 and learn about Gary's unique view on leadership, values, and being a positive influence for those around us.Some Questions I Ask: Can you tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that significantly impacted you? (3:56)Tell us about your book. Why did you write it, and what's in it? (5:42)How do you define leadership? (8:18)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Gary talks about the process of writing his latest book (7:18)What every good leader must do (9:19)Why PDFs (Personal Driving Forces) are so crucial for leaders (11:48)The Strategic Influence Assessment matrix and how we can use it to improve our leadership (12:31)Gary shares some of the life lessons he got along the way that helped him polish his leadership abilities (19:35)Resources: Success MastersBook: Gary Laney - The Power of Strategic Influence!Connect with Gary: LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: [email protected]: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a battle, the side with more chances of getting out of it victorious isn't always the best equipped, experienced, or brave; generally, it is the one with the most cohesive team. Our guest, Colonel John Spencer, divides cohesion into two groups, social and task cohesion. In his over 25 years of experience in the military, he learned that leadership is critical to guaranteeing a team's cohesion, success, and survival.Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, is a veteran, a widely published author, considered one of the leading experts in military operations in cities, a teacher, and a leader with a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University. In his over 25 years in the military, John has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major.As an Army officer, he was deployed twice in Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Colonel John Spencer is also the Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.In this episode, we delve into Colonel John's journey in the military and how serving his country and traveling the world changed his perspective on life, purpose, and vision. He describes his realization of how writing can change lives, his passion for studying, researching, and teaching about war and its intimate connection with leadership.We also have a closer look at his family life and the experience of staying home with his children while his wife, whom he met in Iraq, was deployed for combat.  Tune in to Episode 338 to discover a world where leadership and survival go hand in hand.Some Questions I Ask: How did you end up in the military? (4:44) If there's a young person that ranges 16 or 17, what advice do you have for them as they consider joining the military? (9:23) If you look back and think about the things that bring you satisfaction, what would those things be? (19:43)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Colonel John’s dream job and the opportunities he got thanks to his military career (6:13) Colonel John describes the experience of staying at home with his children while his wife was deployed for combat (11:10) The importance of forming cohesive teams (12:13) The differences between the two forms of cohesion (18:43) Colonel John talks about the search for identity and purpose (22:01) The two ways in which people form strong bonds (27:29)Resources: Colonel John Spencer's website Colonel John Spencer's booksConnect with Colonel John Spencer: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube FacebookBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to double or triple our competitors' revenue in an industry where almost every business sells the same products at barely the same price?In today's episode, Kent Coleman shares how he increased his auto repair shops' revenue without lowering prices, offering the same products their competitors offer, and without being a car guy himself, having little to no knowledge about cars whatsoever.Kent is a Speaker, Consultant, Author, and Big O Tires Franchise Owner. He owns six Big O Tires in Utah, and his stores are among the highest-producing stores in the nation. Kent is also a family man, a husband to Crystal, and the father of four children. He recently published "It's not about the mangos."Throughout our conversation, we delve into Kent's unique approach to sales, culture, and making connections. He shared details of his upbringing, the lessons he took from his failures before acquiring Big O Tires, and the values he got from his family and applied to his life.We also talk about Kent's book, how he came up with the idea of writing it, and the fascinating story of how learning to make connections saved his business. In addition, Kent shared his thoughts on employees' retention, culture, and more.Tune in to Episode 337 to learn how making authentic connections can transform into a shortcut to running a successful business.Some Questions I Ask: Would you please tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that have significantly impacted you and mainly what you're doing today? (4:23) What have you learned about some of the essential things you can do to make people the main thing? (18:17) How do you care for your people so they want to stay? (23:54)In This Episode, You Will Learn: The moment Kent realized the corporate world wasn't for him (5:56) Kent talks about the experience of acquiring an auto repair shop without being a car guy (9:05) The story that inspired Kent’s book (10:56) How Kent manages to hire the best people to work for him (21:51) How the best way to benefit an organization is through focusing on its people (30:13)Resources: Big O Tires Utah website Tire Guy Kent website Book: Kent Coleman - It's Not About the MangosConnect with Kent: LinkedIn FacebookBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Email: [email protected]: Becoming Your Best Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Effective communication is at the center of any successful interaction, whether at work or in our personal lives. We know it requires practicing active listening and being transparent, assertive, and firm when speaking. Still, most of us get it wrong, even those who reached reasonable success in business. Today's guest, Dr. Rick Brandon, has a lot to teach us about communication, active listening done the right way, and how to help our teams transcend into their best version.Dr. Rick Brandon, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Brandon Partners, a globally respected firm that offers workshops on interpersonal and political savvy. Dr. Rick co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Survival of the Savvy" and recently published "Straight Talk," the book that sums up the workshop Dr. Rick has been presenting and teaching worldwide for the past 20 years.In this episode, Dr. Rick explains how to acquire the Straight Talk mindset and how it can transform and upgrade our communication skills. We navigate his early passion for communication, his past as an educator, and the turning points that defined his path.Dr. Rick also shares the fundamentals of the GAIN commitment, the massive cost of faulty communications, the misconceptions about active listening, and much more.Tune in to Episode 336 to discover how to fully embrace the power of next-level communication.Some Questions I Ask: Could you share your background and the turning points that helped you get to where you are today? (4:36) Could you tell us about your book, and why you decided to write it? (7:34) Can you explain how to implement the Straight Talk mindset to communicate? (21:03)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Dr. Rick talks about why he was a communicator before he was born (5:41) Why the soft skills are actually hard skills (10:38) The misconceptions about active listening (14:44) Dr. Rick goes through the GAIN commitment (21:43) Dr. Rick explains how to proceed when someone simply doesn't want to talk (26:58)Resources: Brandon Partners websiteBook: Dr. Rick Brandon - Straight TalkBook: Dr. Rick Brandon - Survival of the SavvyConnect with Dr. Rick: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building and nurturing our relationships intentionally is essential to living a life by design. Personal relationships are one of the top predictors of longevity; therefore, we hold tremendous power by choosing what kind of relationship we establish with those around us.In this episode, we go through 10 tips to revitalize our relationships and be more in touch with our closest ones' emotional needs. We'll begin by laying the foundation and establishing what we need to implement before starting and what to expect from these 10 tips.We analyze and understand emotional calls and why we must pay attention to them. We also learn how pre-week planning and scheduling time for specific love demonstrations, developing rituals, and identifying our vision can help us develop long-lasting healthy relationships.Tune in to Episode 335 of Becoming Your Best and learn how being intentional in relationship building can change your life and the life of those around you.In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why we must take care of our personal relationships, regardless of our success at work (2:15) The importance of patience, time, and effort (4:03) What is an emotional call, and how can we address it (6:13) The power of anticipating what we need to do and making space for what's essential (7:49) How morning rituals can boost our days (11:31) The six seconds daily kiss (12:29) How focusing on our vision instead of on the challenges can help us (15:23) The importance of finding time to acknowledge and praise our partner's attributes and skills (19:35) Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our brains ignore most of the information they receive. This makes total sense from a practical standpoint; it'll be impossible to concentrate on an email we must send if we think of the temperature, the light, the clothes touching our body, or counting every time we blink.Although our mind's auto-mode was designed to make our lives easier, an imbalance in this default setting can be detrimental to our mental health, causing anxiety or depression. Our guest, Dr. Paul Jenkins, developed a model designed to see, understand, and modify our automatic responses to reality, liberating ourselves from anxiety and depression and creating genuine positivity in our lives.Dr. Paul Jenkins is a Positivity Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Positive Parenting Crusader. Dr. Paul is also the host of the successful podcast Live on Purpose Radio and the Live on Purpose TV YouTube channel, with over 360,000 subscribers.In this episode, Dr. Paul teaches us how paying attention to some of the obvious things our mind does by default can help us change our reality and reach a positive state of mind. We better understand the root cause of anxiety and depression and learn how to create hope and gratitude -- their antidotes. We also discuss the benefits of practicing metacognition, mental hacks for anxiety and depression, and more.Tune in to Episode 334 and learn how taking a moment to think about your thoughts can help you make your own life easier.Some Questions I Ask: What exactly is positivity from a psychological perspective? (6:38) Isn't it interesting that when our minds go forward to the future unless we're conscious and intentional about it, the default almost seems to be to the negative? Why does this happen? (26:23)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What metacognition is and how we can use it to enhance our lives (3:31)The two automatic processes our mind does in every situation (9:29)The importance of comparison on how we feel about what we know, see and feel (15:08)Dr. Paul explains what makes us feel depression (18:21)Dr. Paul talks about the root causes of anxiety (25:58)Why hope and gratitude are the antidotes for anxiety and depression (29:04)Dr. Paul's final tip: thinking matters (38:35)Resources: Dr. Paul Jenkins's websiteLive On Purpose Radio podcastLive On Purpose TV YouTube channelGet Your Positivity Model Graphic FREE!Connect with Dr. Paul Jenkins: LinkedInInstagramBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaching a calm and balanced state of mind is crucial to preparing ourselves to advance in our journey of becoming our best version and, therefore, achieving outstanding results in our professional and personal lives. One of the best ways of doing it is by reflecting and practicing meditation in any of its forms.Today's episode is an invitation to pause for a moment and take some time to reflect and think about life's essential things. Together, we delve into stirring quotes to help us reflect on friendship, success, empathy, freedom, and humor, to name some of them. We explore inspirational quotes from Abraham Lincoln, the importance of meditation, and how we can use it to calm our minds and soul.In This Episode, You'll Learn: What is the reason why we meditate, and why it is so important to our mental and physical health (1:51) The several ways of meditation we can choose from (2:24) Inspiring quotes from Abraham Lincoln (4:27)Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps one of the worst things we can do as leaders is to compare ourselves with others' accomplishments, styles, or strategies in an unhealthy way. Of course, we can borrow tools and resources from other leaders, but only if they enhance our skills and elevate our game. Our guest, Clint Hoopes, has developed a method to help leaders be at the top of their possibilities without unnecessary competition, free of comparison, and become their best version at work and in their homes.Clint is a loving husband, proud father of six, host of the top-rated podcast Unrivaled Man, and a Married Businessmen Coach. Through one-on-one coaching, Clint uses his Unrivaled Momentum Framework to help men thrive and become better fathers, husbands, and leaders.In this episode, our conversation revolves around Clint's principles and guidance on becoming better leaders for our teams and inspiring members of our household. We also talk about how to upgrade our identity, create a clear vision, and be "where our feet are" in our personal and professional lives.Tune in to Episode 332 of Becoming Your Best to learn how to become an unrivaled leader without neglecting the most important people in our lives.Some Questions I Ask:How can the ladies listening in today take advantage of our discussion? (2:07)Could you tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that have significantly impacted you? (4:00)Your podcast is the Unrivaled Man. What does that mean? What's the purpose of it? (9:50)In This Episode, You'll Learn:Being a leader can be lonely sometimes (4:19)The story that made Clint realize he had to make a change in his leadership style (5:47)What it means to be an unrivaled man (10:13)What is and how to reach the Unrivaled Momentum (13:41)Why we shouldn't overlook and appreciate moments of pause and reflection (25:23)Connect with Clint:websitepodcastLinkedInInstagramFacebookEmail: [email protected] Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected]: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not having enough time to tick the boxes of our daily tasks is a sensation many people can relate to. It's not surprising, honestly, considering the constantly bombarded with information and fast-paced societies we live in.Proper delegating and staying in our zone of genius is huge for getting the best out of our energy and knowledge; still, it's not enough. Our guest, Donna McGeorge, figured out there is another tool we can use to maximize our time, and she joins us today directly from Australia to share everything about it.Donna McGeorge is a Global Authority in productivity. She has over ten years of experience as a dynamic change agent in Australia's leading corporate environments. She is an Online Speaker, Mentor, and Best-selling Author of several books on productivity and how to get the best out of our time.Throughout our conversation, we unravel Donna's unique view on time usage and the vital importance of the time of the day we choose to perform each task. We talk about Donna's extraordinary upbringing surrounded and influenced by military discipline and art. We also talk about the four parts of the day and maximize time working from home and the office.Tune in to Episode 331 to learn how to get a time refund, and help your best version to get the best out of every minute.Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that have significantly impacted you and what you're doing today? (3:09) How do we find the best way to protect our time when all those little chirping birds want it? How do you do it? (7:28) How do you handle the interruptions, the unexpected things that come up during the day? (16:24)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why the first two hours of our working day are the most important (5:41) The four parts of our day (8:55) The best activities to do after lunch (11:48) How to set healthy boundaries to protect our time (19:01) What are the things we can do to make our future self's life easier (22:47)Resources: Donna McGeorge's websiteDonna McGeorge booksConnect with Donna: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today to talk about mindset, self-improvement, and accountability is Walter Bond, Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Author, and former NBA player. Although Walter made it to the NBA and played for the Utah Jazz with great stars like Karl Malone, John Stockton, and Mark Eaton, he felt embarrassed about himself after failing at one thing when he realized the world was bigger than just sports. He is also the CEO of Walter Bond Worldwide Inc and the author of the best-selling books "Swim," "Always Looking Forward," and "All Buts Stink!"In this episode, we are entertained and informed by Walter's energy and wisdom on leadership, self-development, and coaching. He shares the lessons he got from his experience as an NBA player and college student and the moment Walter realized he missed something in his life. In addition, Walter explains The Sacred Six -- six steps to reach a shark's mindset and rule our lives as sharks rule the ocean. Tune in to Episode 330 of Becoming Your Best and learn everything you need to know to stop making excuses and start reaching your goals and making your dreams come true. Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that significantly impacted you? (4:03)What advice do you have for parents with a young adult child struggling in school and want to help them turn around at that critical time? (6:24)Can you give us some tips on having a shark's mindset? (10:15)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the moment Walter realized he had failed despite all his success in sports (5:15)The reason why sharks run the ocean (8:42)The Sacred Six. Tips and advice for a shark's mindset (11:02)The best way to stop making excuses (16:21)Accountability will set us all free (21:12)Resources:Walter Bond websiteBook: Walter Bond - Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level SuccessBook: Walter Bond - Always Looking ForwardBook: Walter Bond - All Buts Stink! How to Live Your Best Life and Eliminate ExcusesFree Ebook: Walter Bond - NextConnect with Walter:LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Developing a long-lasting stormproof vision is an essential part of our journey to becoming our best. Whether it is an organizational or personal vision, it'll provide direction to our teams, ourselves, and even our customers. In this episode, we analyze the transformational effects of setting a powerful vision. Using the 3 Little Pigs story as a case study, we unravel the benefits of having a well-thought, consistent vision that inspires those around to do their best to live and work according to that vision, which will also help them find their way back when they get out of track. We analyze several examples of companies that made their own and their customers' lives easier by providing a clear, short, and concise vision of how they conduct their business and what values they expect to deliver. We also look closely into a few details to consider when writing our personal vision, the pitfalls to avoid, and why it is crucial to check and review our vision from time to time. Tune in to Episode 329 of Becoming Your Best and learn the nuts and bolts of building a solid and transformational vision to lead your business and your life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Three experiences that inspired today's episode (2:14)The inspirational drive of a kids' story (6:51)You want a vision that is made of bricks (12:59)How to use a personal vision to inspire and guide others (14:24)Tips and advice on how to write a personal vision (16:32)How concise and clear visions can help build a solid business (19:48)Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fewer better examples of what visionary leadership can do than the Rwandan progress. After the tragic civil war of 1994 that killed nearly 1 million Rwandan citizens in less than 100 days, leaders of the fourth-smallest country in Africa realized that they had to start by improving their leadership skills to change their country's fate. Less than 20 years later, they decreased poverty and unemployment significantly, increased life expectancy, and established universal health care. Rwanda is a leading country in gender equality, its economy keeps growing, and malaria and maternity mortality rates dropped. Emery Rubagenga, CEO of ROKA Global Resources, the leading ore mining, processing, and exporting company in Rwanda, visit us to talk about the remarkable Rwandan progress. Emery is also a board member of the African Wildlife Foundation. Thanks to his participation in the Eisenhower Fellowships 2022 Global Program, we were lucky enough to get a hold of him. In this episode, we get to size the power of proper leadership using the Rwandan example as a point of reference. Emery kindly described his home country's beauties, the challenges they faced throughout history, and the impressive changes they're experiencing. We also talk about how technological improvement impacted rural areas and students' lives and the reality-change effects of instilling the right mindset of excellence in leaders. Tune in to Episode 328 of Becoming Your Best and learn about the Rwandan experience and their commitment to becoming the best version of themselves. Some Questions I Ask:Could you talk about your experiences at the Eisenhower Fellowships 2022 Global Program? (4:33)What factors are creating such a powerful difference in the success of Rwanda today? (15:41)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How was Rwandan reality, and how it has dramatically improved during the last years (4:37)Emery shares some of the experiences lived during his visit to America (8:111)About a visit to the Rwandan jungle and learning how to say 'hi' in the Gorilla language (11:50)The story of Clare Akamanzi and the results of adopting a mindset of excellence (20:19)Connect with Emery:LinkedInTwitterBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being in a leadership position implies that we must set the pace and direction our teams should follow. However, that does not mean that we have all the answers, and there is nothing out there for us to learn. In fact, it's quite the opposite; the more we maintain our curiosity and the urge to learn new things, the bigger the chances are of becoming better leaders for our teams.In this episode, we focus on one of the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders: applying the power of knowledge to our lives.Establishing a mentally and physically healthy life with solid finances, strong relationships, and a strong brand as our vision, we explore how the power of knowledge can help us get there.We dive into four powerful sources of knowledge all of us have access to -- with proven results for many successful and high-performing leaders -- that can immediately impact our lives: mentors and coaches, books, forums or mastermind groups, and the last one, podcasts, seminars, webinars, and any other social broadcasts.Tune in to Episode 327 of Becoming Your Best to learn how to make your curiosity push you into being in a constant learning process.In This Episode, You Will Learn:·     Setting a clear vision, the mandatory first step (2:14)·     About the multiple challenges that show up as we run our business (3:01)·     Curiosity is at the foundation of learning (5:09)·     About my mentors and how they've helped me (8:51)·     What reading does to our brains and how to increase the number of books we read by 100% (13:06)·     How being around other successful and high performing people can elevate our game (18:46)·     Why podcasts and seminars are such a great source of information and excellent curiosity triggers (22:41)Resources:·     Book: Ron Chernow - Alexander HamiltonBecoming Your Best Resources:·     Becoming Your Best Website·     Becoming Your Best University Website·     Becoming Your Best Library·     Email: [email protected]·     Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders·     Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance·     Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you checked in with yourself, your habits, and your personal and professional relationships to see how they are serving you in becoming the best version of yourself?In today's episode, I share seven ways to make sure we are living a life by design and focus on our inside game, which will, eventually, reflect on our outside game. We delve into the importance of being aware that situations are neutral; our attitude towards them matters. You’ll also learn how to use the G.I.G.O model in your favor -- Greatness In, Greatness Out.In addition, we value the importance of having a deep and meaningful connection with God, being aware that we are not our thoughts (initially), and embracing the power of Pre-week Planning. You’ll also find out why you should constantly invest in yourself and the crucial role people around you play in your life. Tune in to Episode 326 of Becoming Your Best, to learn all you need to know about the best ways to check in your inside game, so your outside game can harvest the results.In This Episode, You Will Learn: Checking our attitude is something all of us should be doing quite often (2:56) Greatness In, Greatness Out (6:48) Pre-week Planning to enhance our inside game massively (9:32) Our thoughts don't define who we are, but we must certainly be aware of them (12:28) Being connected with a higher power is crucial to having direction, purpose, and hope (16:14) We must constantly be sharping our saw (18:31) People matter. Why we must be aware of who we surround ourselves with (19:49)Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected]: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True leaders are lifelong learners. Those in leadership positions must have an inherent love for learning new things and be humble enough to understand they don't know what they don't know. This thought is one of the many valuable lessons our guest, Shawna Schuh, learned throughout a life of working with and forming leaders from virtually every industry. Raised in a modest home, Shawna was sent to finishing school, where she ended up teaching for over 20 years. Shawna would teach young girls and help them achieve their dreams of becoming models, but after many years of guiding hundreds of teen girls on how to put themselves together, she discovered her true passion: forming leaders. Shawna Schuh is a lifetime adventurer, entertainer, and leadership expert. She holds a Master's Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and worked with Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Fashion Group International, and the National Speakers Association. Shawna also has two TEDx talks to her credit and a passion for helping leaders lead their teams effectively.In this episode, we dive deep into Shawna's unique and infectious view on leadership. We talk about her upbringing, the influence finishing school had on her life, her thoughts on what makes a good leader, and why she believes leaders should become masterful questioners. Shawna also shared the three things most leaders do that limit their possibilities and the massive importance for leaders of having a clear intent guiding their actions. Tune in to Episode 325 and enjoy Shawna's leadership masterclass. Some Questions I Ask:Tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that's had a significant impact on you and what you're doing today (3:25)Tell us about finishing school? What do you teach these young ladies? How did you prepare them? (7:22)What are some of the limiting things leaders do? (21:05)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About why Shawna's mother sent her to finishing school and Shawna's breakthrough moment being there (4:40)The primary purpose of being a leader is to make things easier for others; it is about helping people come out with their own brilliance (10:22)Shawna shares some tips to become a master questioner (15:04)Three things leaders do that limit them (21:08)The power of placing a question behind an affirmation (29:48)Resources:Book: John Gottman - Eight DatesBook: Richard Rohr - Immortal DiamondConnect with Shawna:websiteLinkedInInstagramBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe's mother would tell her she was a problem solver, an agile thinker, and bound to do hard things. Dr. Robyne's mother had steadfast confidence in her child; she knew her child was an extraordinary being. What she didn't know, however, was that those words would save her daughter's life.Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a Keynote Speaker, Writer, and Educator. She specializes in resiliency. She helps people navigate stress, change, leadership, and personal wellness in the workplace. She is the author of Calm Within the Storm and the protagonist of an incredible survival and resiliency story.In this episode, Dr. Robyne shares her impressive survival story of escaping from death's fingers in a river's cold waters. We have an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-awareness, peace, and values. We also talk about the massive difference a consistent champion can make in a child's life, the importance of accepting that having hiccups along the way is normal and expected, and how to increase our abilities to bounce back when we fail.Tune in to Episode 324 to know the benefits of staying calm under the storm, and learn the best ways to incentivize your resiliency.Some Questions I Ask:Could you talk about your background, including any turning points that helped you get to where you are today (3:09)Tell us about the book; how did that come about? (10:30)What does it really mean to be resilient? (12:09)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Dr. Robyne shares her breathtaking survival story (4:15)How can self-awareness, peace help us build resilience (16:31)The power of finding the peace that connects our values (19:52)Dr. Robyne shares some key points of her book (23:02)Our nervous systems just want to keep us alive; it doesn't care about our happiness (28:32)Resources:Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe's websiteBook: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe - Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday ResiliencyConnect with Dr. Robyne:LinkedInInstagramTwitterBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many years before becoming a world-class communication expert, Richard Newman struggled to make friends at school and interact with other kids. Unaware of his condition, high functioning autism, which wasn't diagnosed until he was 44, Richard recognized his major flaw was his communication skills. He became passionate about upgrading his communication skills, so he read every communication book that fell into his hands. Following his passion for becoming a better communicator, Richard decided to live in the foothills of the Himalayas in a tiny Tibetan monastery, where he spent 6 months teaching English to the monks and learning Nepali.Richard Newman is the Founder & CEO of UK Body Talk. He is also a Keynote Speaker, an award-winning writer, and a Communication and Pitch Coach.  In this episode, Richard shares his story of becoming a communication leader and expert. We talk about his experiences living with the Tibetan monks, his life as an actor, and the incredible techniques he learned about body language, how we express ourselves, and what we generate in the receptors of our message. Richard debunks some myths about communication; he highlights the power of storytelling and gifts us with two pro communication tips for leaders and entrepreneurs.Tune in to Episode 323 and learn everything you need to know about how to communicate in a fun, engaging, and productive way.Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about your background, including any turning points and what got you into the world you're in today (3:43) What are some tips that you can share with our listeners about how they can physically carry themselves when communicating? (12:34) Can everyone become a better communicator? Or are some people just born better at this than others? (19:39)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Richard shares where his passion for body language comes from (7:19) To be a great leader, you must be a great communicator (12:31) Gestures really matter (17:10) Keys to good storytelling (24:25) The importance of congruency and lift (29:06) Everybody can improve their communication skills (30:38) Resources: UK Body Talk websiteUK Body Talk TwitterConnect with Richard: LinkedIn InstagramBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regardless of their age or how long they have been together, couples experience tension, arguments, or discussions at some point. The outcome of those moments and whether they turn that moment into a huge fight or a friendly conversation depends entirely on how they respond to their spouse's comments. If they feel attacked, they'll react aggressively. If they put their senses together and acknowledge how much they love the person in front of them, they will respond differently.There are several techniques really easy to implement in our lives to prevent us from getting into unproductive arguments, and our guest, Alisa Goodwin Snell, visits us to teach us exactly how to do it.Alisa Goodwin Snell is the Nation's #1 Dating and Relationships Strategist. She is an author, podcast host, and the creator of the Lasting Love Academy, a platform that supports singles and couples to find the formula for loving and lasting relationships.Throughout our conversation, we delve into Alisa's personal story and why she decided to help people find their way into healthy and lasting relationships. We talked about the three red flags all of us should be aware of when we meet someone new, how to train ourselves to detect those red flags in a short time, and the ESP and the ARE model. We also dive into the difference between being a master or a disaster communicator, how to avoid falling into our ego's traps, and preventing unnecessary arguments with our spouses.Tune in to Episode 322 and learn everything you need to know about the best way to solve issues without getting into an argument with your significant other.Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that led you to where you're at today (3:33)You talked about ESP; could you explain what it means? (7:28)What are the four horsemen of disasters of communication? (24:35)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to recognize almost immediately any of the three red flags (7:38)How we can get into secure attachment with our couple using the ARE model (10:11)The difference between being a master or a disaster of communication (15:05)What are the self-soothing techniques, and how can they assist us in preventing arguments and discussions (22:52)Resources: Lasting Love Academy websiteLasting Love PodcastBook: Sue Johnson - Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of LoveAlisa Goodwin Snell's booksConnect with Alisa: LinkedInFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From all the myths and misconceptions around spies and their abilities, perhaps the most utterly inaccurate is thinking that spies are supernatural humans or extraordinary people with mad out-of-this-world skills. They are not; they are ordinary people. Extremely well trained and prepared, but regular people.In today's episode, our guest, Andrew Bustamante, will help us debunk lots of those myths around spies and help us incorporate some of his own training as CIA Intelligence Officer in our lives.Andrew Bustamante is a Former CIA Intelligence Officer, Founder of the EverydaySpy training platform, Private Intelligence consultant, and host of the Everyday Espionage podcast.We had a fantastic conversation about the possibilities hidden in feeling hopeless, the power of asking questions, the advantages of understanding people's perceptions and perspectives, and why realizing that everyone acts pursuing their best interests can change the way we see other people and their actions. Andrew shared how he became a CIA spy; he unraveled some of the most common misconceptions around spies and highlighted the vital importance of being committed to practice, training, and education.Tune in to Episode 321 and learn about the power of asking questions, removing ourselves from the starring role, and gaining an unfair advantage with it.Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about your background, including any turning points, and how you ended up in the CIA? (3:36) What is the most effective spy skill that has helped you succeed outside of the CIA? (6:36) How have you used spy tactics and techniques to build your business? (10:07)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Andrew discovered that superpowers hide behind weakness (5:38) The power of asking questions, and the difference between open and closed-ended questions (7:25) Andrew shares a five-minute spy hack to read people's minds (11:43) Andrew debunks one of the biggest misconceptions around spies and their abilities (18:38) The power of realizing that fear is a future-oriented feeling (20:31)Resources:EveryDaySpy websiteEveryDaySpy YouTube channelEveryDaySpy RedditEveryday Espionage podcastConnect with Andrew:InstagramFacebookTwitterBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Stop right there! That is a terrible idea, and I'm going to tell you why." Those were the words Art Bell heard from HBO's Head of Programming just a few seconds into pitching his idea of creating a comedy channel. In the following 15 minutes of that meeting, Art heard a long list of reasonable objections to his idea, and all of them made a lot of sense.But Art had a vision; it wasn't only a crazy idea. He had a vision, and he was passionate about it, so he didn't stop there. Since HBO wasn't going to do it, he had to figure out how to put his comedy channel out there.Our guest, Art Bell, is a Former TV Executive, Founder of the Comedy Channel -- which eventually became Comedy Central -- Podcast Host, and the Author of the memoir: "Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor."Throughout this episode, Art shares details of how he created Comedy Central, the humbling experience of being told his idea was terrible, and the importance of his passion and vision to turn the odds around and make such a successful network. We delve into some leadership lessons HBO's Chairman, Michael Fuchs, taught Art, how competition makes us better, and the importance of relying on our passion for finding solutions.Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us a little more about your background and any turning points in your life that have had a significant impact? (3:06) How did writing your memoirs come about? And how did you put it into a book? (10:17) Did you get your sense of humor back? And how do you get your sense of humor back? (22:47)  What would you recommend to others? What are the critical things people must have to bring innovation and succeed? (27:14)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Art talks about his relationship with Economics and why he decided to get a Major in Economics (4:20) The more Art talked about his idea of creating a comedy channel, the more objections he would hear (7:08) What Art believes is a hallmark of success (13:21) The comedy business is pretty insular (17:03) Michael Fuchs, HBO's Chairman, demonstrates great leadership skills (19:43)Resources: Art Bell's website Book: Art Bell - Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor The Constant Comedy Podcast with Art Bell & Vinnie FavaleBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a real treat; we are blessed with Dorothy Russell's presence on the show for the second time. She'll be 97 in April, and she just stepped away from managing her real estate properties last year. She had served as a civic, political, business, and social leader across several countries in North, Central, and South America, along with her husband, Gardner Russell.We had an inspiring conversation about Dorothy's secrets and advice for a happy, long-lasting, and fulfilling life. We discuss the central role of nurturing relationships, the importance of focusing on the positives, whether from those around us or the everyday events, and being mindful about our nutrition and exercises routines. Dorothy also shared valuable insights on marriage, friendship, and business. Tune in to Episode 319 of Becoming Your Best and get inspired by Dorothy's beautiful soul. Some Questions I Ask:What was it like managing your properties for so long? And how was it for you to decide to get out? (4:16)Relationships have always been important to you, haven't they? (5:58)What are the things you can do to maximize that longevity and be healthy? (8:49)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About how Dorothy decided to work with real estate (3:10)How Dorothy manages to stay in touch, and the importance of keeping relationships as a priority (6:12)Dorothy's advice on nutrition and exercising (11:53)How taking a step back from a conflict can help us get a different perspective on the issue (13:56)Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It never occurred to our guest, Jeanene Dutt, that a book she read as part of her doctoral program would massively impact her life. She got a copy of "Becoming Your Best" and applied the 12 principles of highly successful leaders to her personal development, losing 40 pounds and improving her personal and professional relationships in the process. Jeanene then decided to extend the transformational power of her experience and develop the several teams she was leading.The next step was becoming a facilitator and training her leadership team to create a shared leadership vision and goal. Creating a common language and vision was the foundation stone; they revolutionized the school, instilling growth and personal development in both students and teachers.Jeanene Dutt is the Principal of North Warren Regional High School; she holds a B.A. in Spanish from Moravian College, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Centenary University.In this episode, Jeanene shares her experience applying the 12 principles of highly successful leaders from "Becoming Your Best," the Six Steps Process from "Start With The Vision," and the leadership tips from "Do What Matters Most" into her personal and professional life. We delve into how incorporating the books into her leadership radically changed not only the workflow from North Warren but her team's holistic approach to leadership, teaching, and, most importantly, students' perspective on their own future and possibilities.Tune in to Episode 318 and glance at the transformational power of leadership focused on growth and personal and professional development. Some Questions I Ask:How were you introduced to Becoming Your Best? And then let's get into what have you done with your teachers? (6:24)What have you been hearing from the teachers? What's been some of the feedback from them? (9:37)From a parental perspective, what things could they do to positively influence the lives of their own children? (23:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Education was instrumental in Jeanene's life. She shares bits of her past as an educator and facilitator (4:38)About the personal development, Jeanene experienced applying the 12 principles of highly successful leaders in her personal life (8:04)The implementation of BYB with students in school suspension and its impressive results (15:05)The importance of supporting our kids in their own desires and goals and understanding they can be very different from the ones we created for them (25:07)Resources:North Warren Regional High School websiteBook: James Kouzes, Barry Posner - The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in OrganizationsConnect with Jeanene:Email: [email protected] Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the worst mistakes we can make as leaders is retaining control. Being responsible for the outcome doesn't mean we must control everything; it's quite the opposite. The moment we learn to hand over control, we empower ourselves and our teams, and extraordinary opportunities emerge. Leading without thinking of handing over control buys excellent opportunities for the present by selling the future.Our guest, Peter Docker, created the concept of leading from the jumpseat in a life-or-death situation he had as a Senior Pilot of the Royal Air Force. In less than two seconds, and with his life and all the passengers' lives on the line, he had to make a decision that would directly impact the outcome of that emergency.Peter Docker is a Keynote Speaker, Teacher, and Author of "Leading from the jumpseat. How to create extraordinary opportunities by handing over control." After a flawless 25-year career in the Royal Air Force, Peter spent over 14 years and counting partnering with businesses worldwide, including Google, The Four Seasons Hotels, and NBC Universal, to name a few.Peter kindly shared the experiences that helped him develop his ideas on leadership, the difference between values and non-negotiables, and the benefits of making a stand rather than having a position. We delve into the concept of leading from a handing over control mindset, the strength we find in empowering others, and the driving force of our non-negotiables. We also talk about embracing vulnerability as a form of leadership and where love, fear, and leadership intersect.Tune in to Episode 317 and discover how empowering leading from the jumpseat can be.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us about your background, and include any turning points in your life that have had a significant impact on you (4:22)Let's talk about the non-negotiables. How do you identify these so that they're clear to you and resonate? (14:01)How does the perspective of commitment and the role of fear, love, and courage apply to business and life? (26:37)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About how our purpose impacts our life and every single decision we make (7:04)The moment when the leading from the jumpseat concept was born (10:19)How we can discover what our non-negotiables are (16:11)The differences between position and stand (18:54)Becoming comfortable with leading without having all the answers (24:13)What is humble confidence and how it can empower everyone around us (27:12)Resources:Lead from the Jumpseat websiteBook: Peter Docker - Leading from the Jumpseat: How To Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control.Connect with Peter:LinkedInInstagramBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Beijing hosts the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, feeling the Olympic spirit hovering around is inevitable. The athletes who spend four years training to compete for a couple of minutes, in some cases just seconds, are, at minimum, inspiring.The phrase "Citius, Altius, Fortius" pronounced by the Dominican priest Henri Didon before a school competition in 1881 was adopted by the games and slowly but surely, turned into an Olympic symbol, just like the Olympic flame and the Olympic rings. Citius, Altius, Fortius; faster, higher, stronger. The phrase sums up the Olympic spirit, and it is as inspiring as the athletes themselves. It pushes us to always give our best, work consciously and consistently to achieve our goals, and never surrender.Today's episode is about pouring the Olympic spirit into our personal and professional lives. We travel back to 2002 when the Tabernacle Choir performed John Williams' "Call of the champions" during the Winter Olympics to listen to its inspiring sound and take a moment to nurture our most profound desires of becoming our best. We also go through three of the most significant lessons we can learn from the Olympics and explore how to translate them into our lives. In addition, we remember two stories from the Olympic Games, Derek Redmond's heartbreaking ending in 1992 in Barcelona, and one of the greatest swimming comebacks of all time in Beijing, in 2008, when the US team conquered gold in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.Tune in to Episode 316 and let the deep desire of overcoming obstacles and working every day to be your best version invade your life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:What can "Citius, Altius, Fortius" represent in our lives (4:03) Tabernacle Choir plays John Williams' "Call of the champions" (5:57) The three main lessons we can get from the Olympics (11:10) The story of Derek Redmond's 400 meters race (15:10) Jason Lezak and the greatest swimming comebacks of all time (19:18) Resources: The Tabernacle Choir's Olympic Opening Ceremony Connection Book: Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers: The Story of Success Derek Redmond's Emotional Olympic Story - Barcelona 1992 Olympics Beijing 2008 - The greatest swimming comeback of all time? Inspirational Quote - Theodore Roosevelt  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took almost 30 minutes of a presentation for our guest, Micheal Pope, to realize she had lost her audience at the beginning of her exposition. The experience taught her a valuable lesson; she had to listen first, be humble, and never assume audiences are willing to receive her grandiose knowledge about a subject. Her grandiose knowledge must match the needs and ideas of the audience, and not the other way round. That day, Micheal understood that the most important thing a leader can do is listen with intention and clarity. Micheal Pope is the CEO at ASEB (Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay). She is a professional leader with several years of experience in Public Speaking, Community Outreach, and Non-Profit Organizations. Micheal is also the Host of the Life is a Sacred Journey podcast and a Conference Lay Leader of the California/Nevada Conference of the United Methodist Church. In this episode, we had a fantastic conversation about leadership, the power of intentional listening, the art of building cohesive teams, and how to form team members who support each other. We also talk about the importance of balancing our personal and professional lives and the courage required to move beyond what we think we know to learn new things. Micheal kindly shared the most valuable lessons she got in her personal and professional life that helped her become the leader she is today and her passion for building relationships and working with diverse populations, and more.   Tune in to Episode 315 and let yourself go into Micheal's infectious positive energy, hope for a better world, and fantastic leadership skills. Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us about the Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay? (3:16)What are some of your key lessons learned, professionally, that have helped you, your teams, and the organization to be successful? (8:01)If you had the chance to sit down with someone joining your team, what would you say to them about what it means to be a great team member? (14:41)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Micheal’s hard but fulfilling work at the Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay (4:51)Micheal talks about her podcast and what made her start it (6:15)The most important thing a leader can do is listen. Micheal shares a valuable lesson she learned along the way (9:13)About Micheal's imbalance in her professional and personal life, and how she solved it (19:41)Not everybody who looks or acts in one way will end up being who you think they are. (23:24)Resources:Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay websiteMicheal Pope Productions websiteLife Is A Sacred Journey podcastConnect with Micheal:LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A random act of kindness can completely change someone's day, and it doesn't have to be something huge; a simple thing will do the trick. We can make a positive comment about someone's outfit or skills, let a person behind us in line take our place, or we can let someone in and take the higher road in traffic. The best part of it is that kindness is a choice, and each one of us can choose to be kind to others, to lift their day, and feel better about ourselves.   This episode is about the human superpower of being kind for no reason, with people we don't know, and moved by the selfless choice of turning kindness into one of our core values. We talk about the need for kindness to deal with the polarized world we live in, the effects of kindness on others and ourselves, and why answering with kindness, regardless of how chaotic things are around us, is always the best way out.   Tune in to Episode 314 of Becoming Your Best and discover the power of kindness and how we can use it to change our day and the day of everyone else around us.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: How can we be catalysts of kindness (2:51) Being kind to our friends and relatives is relatively easy. We must also practice kindness with strangers (3:42) The difference between self-care and seeing the world through a selfish perspective (6:12) The need for intentionality around kindness (7:50) The story about the pregnant lady at the airport and a stranger's random act of kindness (8:40) There are opportunities to practice kindness around us all the time (11:45)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every day of our lives is an invitation to take a step closer to our life's purpose, find it if we haven't yet, reassess and correct the course of our direction towards our goals if needed, and challenge ourselves to become better than the day before.  Having an inspiring and motivating purpose is a life enlarger; it makes us want to improve, learn new tricks, and set and achieve new personal and professional goals.   Today's episode is an invitation to live by a purpose, to have weekly, monthly, and or annual goals, and develop a system to keep us accountable for them. We go through a couple of personal stories to illustrate the power and the benefits of designing a purpose and committing to achieving it, the 5,000 shot goal, and the life-changing experience of turning a dream into a plan.   Tune in to Episode 313 of Becoming Your Best and get inspired to seek a purpose, design a plan to achieve it, and have a fun time doing it.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: No one wants to be guilty of the description "old dogs can't learn new tricks." (3:27) The possibility of reflecting on our personal vision and purpose (5:06) The 5,000 shot goal (5:41) Having an inspiring purpose as the secret for longevity (13:11) Turning dreams into plans (14:59)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Steiner received his first lesson in entrepreneurship when he was 12; it was free and given by his own mother. He was after a prize of a candy bars box for whoever opened up the most accounts on a paper route. After days of not getting any new clients and seeing him devastated by his repeated failure, his mother gave him a piece of advice he would carry his entire life and make part of his core values as an entrepreneur.   "Stop selling; you can't expect people to just buy a product from you. Differentiate yourself, be a solution-oriented salesperson. You have to solve, you have to serve, stop selling."  Brandon Steiner is the Founder and President of The Steiner Agency and CollectibleXchange, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker, and Author. Brandon has spoken to world-class organizations such as the New York Yankees, BMW North America, Nike, and Live Nation, to name a few. He is the author of "Living on Purpose: Stories, About Faith, Fortune, and Fitness that Will Lead You to an Extraordinary Life," "The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports," and "You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire."  Today, in Brandon's second appearance on the show, we decided to divide our episode into two halves. In the first half, we talk about entrepreneurship, and in the second, about parenting. We delve into the three stages of entrepreneurship and why mastering them is crucial, and Brandon kindly shared bits of his past and how he became a successful entrepreneur. We also talk about parenting, what are parents' most common mistakes, and how we can help our kids by "loving them a little less."  Tune in to Episode 312 and learn about Brandon's secrets to being a successful entrepreneur and inspiring parent.   Some Questions I Ask: Where would you start with entrepreneurship? What do you think every entrepreneur should have? (6:53) Parenting is one of the most exciting, rewarding, challenging roles a person can have. Could you share some insight on what parents should do and avoid doing? (20:19)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Brandon's journey in entrepreneurship (2:53)Brandon's first lesson in entrepreneurship: stop selling (11:23)It's when we have our back against the wall that growth happens (15:57)The three stages of entrepreneurship (16:31)"Loving our kids a little less." Brandon's thoughts on parenting (20:42) Resources: CollectibleXchange website Book: Brandon Steiner - Living on PurposeBook: Brandon Steiner - You Gotta Have BallsBook: Brandon Steiner - The Business Playbook  Connect with Brandon: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early in his career, Dr. David Burns asked his mentor, Aaron Beck, what to do with hopeless patients, the ones medicine didn't have an answer for. Beck's answered he never gave up on a patient, and that David should build his own policy in that regard. As a result, Dr. Burns adopted that philosophy and never gave up on a patient; he happily assisted thousands of patients with a 100% recovery rate.   Our guest, Dr. David Burns, is one of the world's leading authorities dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions. He received his M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is also a Podcast Host and Author of several books, including "Feeling Good - The New Mood Therapy" and "Feeling Great - The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety."  After over 40 years of research and working with tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Burns developed revolutionary and effective tools to deal with anxiety and depression. He is moved by a genuine desire to help people feel better, and for the last 25 years, he hadn't prescribed a single medication to any of them.   Dr. Burns kindly shared bits of his lifetime research in this episode, dropping countless golden nuggets of wisdom and inspirational thoughts. We also talked about the real reason behind why we feel depressed and anxious, illustrated by a beautiful experience Dr. Burns had with one woman in front of an entire audience.   Tune in to Episode 311 and listen to what Dr. Burns has to say about our mood, thoughts, and how they combine to make us feel how we feel.   Some Questions I Ask: Could you share a little of your background? (2:36) From your perspective, what are you seeing in the world right now about anxiety and depression? (6:24) What would you say is the starting point for someone listening to this right now? (23:24)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: About the tools we had and the ones we have now to deal with anxiety and depression (8:04) Everyone has some level of anxiety. The danger of starting to generalize anxiety (11:13) Anxiety and depression as a result of what is right with us, not what is wrong with us (11:31) The case of a woman who recovered in front of an audience (13:14) Some of the things Dr. Burns learned along the way and some people find controversial (28:45)  Resources: Feeling Good - Dr. Burns website Dr. David Burns books Feeling Good Podcast  Connect with Dr. Burns: Facebook Twitter  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watching her mother create beautiful pieces on a white canvas and her father, a self-made real estate agent, flipping houses with ease, Ariel Ganter learned early in her life she could create whatever she wanted and live her life without having "a real job."  Pursuing her desire to help people have a better life, Ariel got in touch with a brain-computer interface system, EEG, capable of reading brain waves and providing real-time feedback on brain activity. Fast forward many years, Ariel would use EEG to develop a technology capable of helping people untangle their busy minds with the power of mindfulness. Ariel Garten is the Founder and Chief Evangelism Officer at IteraXon Inc, responsible for creating MUSE, The Brain Sensing Band. MUSE makes meditation easier by sensing the brain activity and sending that information to a phone or tablet, providing the user with real-time audio feedback to help take the guesswork out of meditation. In this episode, Ariel shares bits of her past and her parents' influence in becoming who she is today. We talk about her almost 20 years-long journey to create MUSE, how the brain sensing band works, and how it makes people's lives better. Ariel kindly explained why meditation is so good for us, how many meditation types are available, and how long it takes to start seeing the results of meditating consistently. We also talk about how our brain works while sleeping, the MUSE digital sleeping pill, and much more.  Tune in to Episode 310 to learn about the benefits of meditation and proper sleeping, and what we can do to improve them.   Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about your background, including any points in your life that significantly impacted you (5:38) Tell us about meditation. What is it? How do you do it, why it works, and what happens in the brain when we meditate? (8:51) Do you have a favorite type of meditation that you'd like to do? (14:09)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: From trying to help people control things with their minds to teaching people how to manage their minds (6:24) For how long should someone meditate to start seeing positive results (12:55) How our brain works during sleep (15:20) About MUSE digital sleeping pill (20:26) What trauma does to our brains (27:02)  Resources: MUSE website MUSE Instagram MUSE YouTube MUSE Twitter MUSE Facebook  Connect with Ariel: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year has been a roller coaster full of unexpected turns. But 2021 is just about to end, and what we need to ask ourselves is, “How will I go into 2022 focused, ready, and aligned with my inner self so that it can be a great year, regardless of what comes?”   Focusing on what matters most empowers you because now your attention goes to the things that are within your control, your sphere of influence, instead of being taken aback by the unexpected events that are not in your power to change.  In this episode, the final one of 2021, we’re going to share with you the three habits that will make 2022 your best year. These habits are ever-green and they have proven time and again to be powerful for the people that constantly apply them. And you can see the results for yourself with a little discipline needed to follow our advice today.  So, listen to Episode 309 of Becoming Your Best, to learn how developing a vision, writing clear goals, and doing pre-week planning can help you stay laser-focused on doing what matters most. We guarantee you that they will improve your relationships, your professional life, as well as have a positive impact on your personal self.  In this episode, you will learn:  Why 85% of New Year’s resolutions are broken by January 15th. (01:36) The Five Predictors of Longevity. (05:25) How to develop a personal vision that focuses on what matters most to you. (06:09) The power of written goals. (10:48) How to word clear goals so that they last past January 15th. (11:54) The importance of pre-week planning. (16:36) The four steps of pre-week planning to correctly shift out of reactivity and into proactivity. (18:20) Our definition of ‘discipline’. (21:41) A couple of examples of people who’ve done the pre-week planning and how that impacted their life. (22:26)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]   Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we get close to the end of December, one of the most celebrated holidays in the world approaches; we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. Still, regardless of the beliefs or traditions we might have, Christmas is about respecting and loving each other, creating meaningful memories, and sharing.   In this special episode, we reunited some of our guests to the show, friends, and dear souls to share what Christmas means to them, their best memories, thoughts, and feelings around this holiday.   We are thrilled to hear from Thibault Relecom from Belgium, Melanie Gentry from Florida, Chuck Spaulding from Costa Rica, Dr. Brad Nelson from St. George, Utah, Grace Mugabekazi from Rwanda, Rick Taylor from Alaska, Ron Williams from St. Louis, Missouri, Mark & Wendi Holland from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Alohalani Aran from Honolulu, Hawaii.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: About the Mauritanian tradition that inspired today's show (1:47) Thibault's desire of making every Christmas a wonderful moment, just as it was for him when he was a kid (6:14) About Melanie's life-changing Christmas experience in Tortugas (8:46) Creating joy in the house and having fun. Chuck's primary purpose during the holidays (13:05) Dr. Brad Nelson's beautiful memories delivering presents for other kids (16:43) Dancing, having fun, sharing meals, and quality time with their loved ones. Grace Mugabekazi and her 6-month-old daughter message (21:42) Rick Taylor's beautiful memory of his mother taking 20 or 30 kids around the neighborhood carolin (25:01) Ron Williams and the meaning of the three gifts (29:31) Mark and Wendy highlight the importance of traditions that keep family and loved ones together (33:31) Faith, hope, and charity. Alohalani Aran's beautiful Christmas message (37:03)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casually reading a magazine in one of the hotels she managed, our guest, Minda Zoloth, discovered several ways of helping locally and thought: gosh, I could do that. Right away, they put together 50 bags of food and donated them. That was the first step of "For The Kids," an organization that donates thousands of hundreds of bags with food every month.   Minda Zoloth is the Director of Revenue Management for seven hotels, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of For The Kids Organization. Besides donating food, For The Kids incorporated a developing and mentoring program for kids; they also help them with reading comprehension, have a local baseball team, and offset costs to play sports.   In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation about For The Kids' immense work and their contribution to the community. Minda shared details of her background and what inspired her to volunteer, donate her time, and spend it with kids in need. We also talk about For The Kids' powerful message: giving them hope by showing them that many people care. Minda kindly shared valuable leadership lessons she got working for so many years managing big groups of people, her motivations to get out of the comfort zone, and much more.   Tune in to Episode 307 of Becoming Your Best, and learn about Minda's fantastic work and her loving contribution to thousands of kids and their families.   Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell our listeners about For The Kids? What is it? What do you do? And how does it work? (4:37) Can you explain to our listeners what your Thanksgiving Day holiday was like? (7:53) What are some of your key lessons learned professionally? (14:22)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: How For The Kids started (5:10) About Minda's childhood difficulties and how they shaped how she sees the world (10:59) What is leadership about, and how to do it properly (16:01) How powerful leading from our vision can be (20:22) What is Minda's most significant vision for the forthcoming years (24:57)  Resources: For The Kids website For The Kids Instagram For The Kids Twitter For The Kids Facebook  For The Kids LinkedIn  Connect with Minda: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that exploded in your face, and when you look at what caused the problem, you realize it could've been avoided with a simple action some time ago? Whenever these things happen, they sprain the relationships between people, whether they are professional or personal.   These time-bombs might have dozens of origins, like forgetting to make a phone call, not preparing ourselves for a presentation, or not following up with someone else's job. But they can also be avoided; we can strategize and put systems in place to help us reduce them to the minimum, and if they happen anyways, deal with them the best way possible.   In this episode, we dive deep into preventing and avoiding time-bombs, and if they happen to explode, minimize their damage. We go through some examples of what can cause these explosive situations, what we can do to avoid them, the tools available to deal with them, and how to put them into practice. We also talk about the three things we can do to deal with time-bombs: develop the habit of doing what matters most, create a system that eliminates time-bombs, and be easy on people and hard on the problem.   Tune in to Episode 304 of Becoming Your Best, and equip yourself with new tools to avoid time-bombs and their devastating effects.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The time-bomb Jim let for Mary (1:56) Time-bombs come in different shapes and forms; however, all have the same effect (5:29) What is a time-bomb, and what can be the cause of it (6:13) The importance of developing the habit of doing what matters most (9:17) How to create systems and processes to eliminate time-bombs crisis (14:10) What is perfection, and why it is essential to chase it (18:09) Be easy on people and hard on what causes the problem (20:49)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether we are conscious of it or not, many of the most significant changes we experience today in our lives result from many small actions in our past. That means every decision we make today, even if it looks small, has a massive impact on our future. In other words, we are the product of our choices.   In this episode, we talk about the impact of being intentional in our everyday small acts. Considering that "the door of history turns on small hinges, and so do people's lives," as one of my mentors wrote, we talk about the three gates that only we can open, and that will lead us into a successful life. We go through these three gates, exploring them and understanding how they can change our lives: the gate of preparation, action, and gratitude. We also talk about the importance of accumulating happy memories, the S.M.A.R.T method to create clear written goals, the importance of being exceptional at our work, and much more.  Tune in to Episode 305 of Becoming Your Best, join us in this conversation about small things, and learn about the great things they can help you achieve.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why it is crucial, we address the connection between everyday small acts and our lives' outcomes (2:48) What are the three gates we must open to be intentional in our small actions (4:48) What is the gate of preparation, and what can we do to be ready to open it (5:07) What is the gate of action, and how can Pre-Week Planning help us open this door (11:37) Why it is crucial to open the gate of gratitude (18:55)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week of Thanksgiving is a great time of the year; it is an excuse to gather the family together, share some time with people we don't see very often, and why not, eat delicious food. It is the time of the year we take a step back, look around us, and appreciate the people in our lives, we thank what we have, what we achieved, and the things we learned along the way. It is a time for being grateful, and gratitude is a choice we can all make, regardless of the circumstances.   In this special episode, we explore the origins and meaning of Thanksgiving through time. We also go through Forbes' 7 scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude, the etymology of the word gratitude, and how gratitude can improve several areas of our lives like energy level, relationships, academics, and even tragedy and crisis.   At the end of this episode, we hear stories of gratitude from four Becoming Your Best family members: Clayton Snyder, Jamie Thorup, Hanna Fabrizio, and Tommy Shallenberger.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: What is the meaning of Thanksgiving in today's world (3:10) Without gratitude, life can be lonely, depressing, and impoverished. Dr. Robert Edmonds take on life without gratitude (4:19) Seven scientifically-proven benefits of gratitude (5:51) Clayton's story of gratitude (8:54) How practicing gratitude changed Jamie's life (9:53) Hanna's gratitude story (11:45) The picture of the little hand holding on at Tommy's finger (12:25) Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating success makes sense only if we look at the path we went through to get there. It is not about the victory itself; it is about the breakthroughs, the sensation of overcoming setbacks, of crushing challenges, the sensation of gratitude for not having given up in the darkest moments.   Today's episode is about not giving up; it is about discovering that our best often is realized through a spirit of determination, endurance, and faith in ourselves, our skills, and our strength. We go through the stories of famous personalities who achieved great success, changing the course of world history, literature, sports, and politics. We also discuss the importance of removing negative thinking from our vocabulary and the four essential habits to achieve our triumphs.   Tune in to Episode 303 of Becoming Your Best, and learn about the magical power of turning the darkest moments into the fuel to achieve our goals.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Never give in. About Churchill's inspiration and inspiring speech during World War 2 (2:33) The incredible story of J.K. Rowling (7:03) The astonishing story of Roger Bannister (12:09) The most miserable man alive. Abraham Lincoln's story (18:26) Four essential habits to achieve your triumphs (22:23)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our decisions in our darkest moments distinguish who we are and the legacy we will leave behind. When things get really challenging, our next decision will set who we really are and what we will be remembered for. Ben Kjar learned that early in his life, thanks to his mother, who told him to step up and make a difference in the world. She told him to make his situation a situation he can rise from and thrive, and not just survive.   Ben Kjar is the Owner of the Kingdom Training Center. He is an International Speaker, Believer, Real Estate Investor, Wrestler, a loving Father and Husband, and Victor. Ben was born with Crouzon syndrome, a cranial facial anomaly. He had to undergo several reconstructive surgeries throughout his life, and doctors told him he would never be able to practice contact sports.   Still, Kjar had different plans for himself. He always knew the only one capable of saying what he could or couldn't do, was himself, so he became Utah Valley University's first All-American in wrestling after participating in the 2011 wrestling National Championship.   Today's episode is an inspirational one, and I guarantee you'll come out of it motivated, changed. Ben kindly shared bits of his past growing up, looking different from the other kids, the cruelty he experienced from other kids and adults, and the life-saving message his mother imprinted in him. We also talk about love, forgiveness, compassion, treating failure as an opportunity to bounce back, and always being ready to say yes, and go for what we want in our lives.  Tune in to Episode 302 of Becoming Your Best, and find out the story of this incredible and inspiring human being.  Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us a bit about yourself? (3:21)You were born with Crouzon syndrome. Could you tell our listeners what that actually is, and how has that impacted your life? (5:23)What are one or two of the biggest things that you took away from that whole journey that has impacted your life? (21:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Ben experiencing cruelty from an adult and the conversation with his mother that would change his life (8:01)One of Ben's happiest days in his life contrasting with the awful people online (14:11)The awesomeness of being abnormal and the hard choice to turn the other cheek (16:31)Step in, bounce back, and win before you win (20:43)Connect with Ben:InstagramFacebookBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: [email protected] Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by something you knew was coming, like an important business meeting, a presentation, or a job interview? What if we told you there is a powerful visualization tool that can help you navigate those situations mentally before they actually happen, letting your mind and body be perfectly tuned for it and, using fighter pilots' terminology, ahead of the moment.  In this episode, Rob Shallenberger brings a fantastic tool fighter pilots use before their training exercises and combat missions - chair flying. Rob takes us through the step-by-step process of how pilots chair fly their missions, how it helps them perform better, and how we can chair fly our day-to-day tasks. We also share some practical examples of chair flying an entire presentation at a convention in front of over 100 people, a football game, and an important meeting with a State Level Coordination Committee.   Tune in to Episode 301 of Becoming Your Best, and discover this fantastic visualization tool that will help you be the best you can be in every challenging situation.    In This Episode, You Will Learn: What it means to chair fly a situation or event (2:26) Being ahead of the jet. How chair flying can help us enhance our performance (6:37) Steve's experience chair flying an entire presentation (10:49) Nailing a multimillion contract by chair flying an important business meeting (16:44)  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that successful leaders lead with a vision, and there is no better example of it than our guest for today's show, Crystal Maggelet. When FJ Management had to change and restructure back in 2010, after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2008, Crystal knew she had to find a way to tie different businesses together. She and the company’s executives decided that FJM's new mission would be building value to last. They added three elements for its vision to this powerful mission: mutual respect, integrity, and excellence. They figured that if they managed to instill this vision among their employees, they would succeed -- and they weren't wrong.   In this hallmark episode, our number 300 together, we brought a special guest, an outstanding leader, accomplished professional, wife, and mother, Crystal Maggelet. She is the President and CEO of FJ Management, a diversified family business that includes wholly-owned subsidiaries like Maverik, a 350 c-store chain, and Big West Oil, a petroleum refinery. FJM also has a minority stake in Pilot Flying J. Crystal is the Founder of Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites and the recipient of the 2018 E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year for Family Business award.   We had an inspiring conversation about Crystal's unique approach to leadership, inspiring colleagues and associates, and problem-solving. We talk about how important it was for FJM to create a culture that supports its mission and vision and Crystal's most important professional and personal lessons learned along the way. We also discuss nurturing a culture where speaking up, sharing ideas, and pointing out errors are standard practices, adequately rewarded and encouraged.   Tune in to Episode 300 of Becoming Your Best to learn more about Crystal's next-level leadership.   Some Questions I Ask: You're now involved with petroleum lodging, banking, and healthcare. How do you create a culture across these companies that are so unique? (4:13) What are some of the vital professional lessons learned that have helped you succeed in your business? (6:55) What would you say to a new employee about what it means to be a great team member at FJM? (10:26) How do you inspire your employees to be excellent, to get amazing results? (14:19)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The coolest store on the planet. How Maverik vision came about (6:46) Honesty before anything. One of Crystal's first lessons in the professional realm (8:28) The best way to encourage team members to speak up, share their ideas and suggestions (12:01) The importance of being surrounded by the right people. How Crystal balances her professional and personal life (18:53)  Resources: JF Management website  Connect with Crystal: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running a business is about a lot of things; every industry has its particularities, and all differ in countless details that make them unique. Still, the most crucial part of any company is the same in any industry: their people. Therefore, investing in human relationships at any level in any company is the best kind of investment any leader can make. That is one of the many lessons our guest, Ashley Cole, learned along the way as an entrepreneur. Ashley Cole is the Founder and CEO of Cecelia New York. She is a shoe and accessories designer, passionate about business and fashion. She grew up in an entrepreneurial environment; her father is the founder of JetBlue Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Her mother set an inspiring example and provided a great model in raising nine dynamic, caring children. One of her grandfathers had the first 24 hours’ convenience store in the State of Utah, and her other grandfather also owned several businesses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology; she is a wife and a happy mother of six kids.  Our conversation revolves around Ashley's impressive determination and will to become the best version of herself. We explore Ashley's background, her parents' influence on her entrepreneurial spirit, and the influence on her own kids, who also started showing entrepreneurial traits. We talk about the lessons the years of entrepreneurship taught her, her motivations, her desire to constantly evolve, and much more.  Tune in to Episode 299 and meet this wonderful mompreneur who thrives in chaos.  Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us a bit more about Cecelia New York? How did it get started, and a bit about your journey? (6:01) Could you share some professional lessons that have helped you and your business be successful? (11:08) How have you balanced being a mom and a spouse with your career and work demands? How do you do it? (22:03) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How learning to let go of some things in her company helped Ashley grow her business (8:34) Some of the biggest lessons Ashley learned in her entrepreneurial journey (11:23) What it means to be a great team member, according to Ashley (18:43) About the importance of enjoying where we are and enjoying the present more than anything (27:07) Connect with Ashley: LinkedInResources: Cecelia New York website Cecelia New York Instagram Cecelia New York PinterestBecoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are all exposed to unexpected events, setbacks, or even accidents; things like getting caught in torrential rain or a flat tire in the middle of nowhere may happen, and there is nothing we can do to prevent them. What we can do, however, is to choose how we respond to them. Fortunately, it is possible to learn how to react positively to adverse situations and get the best out of them: develop the habit of controlling what we can control.  Today, we learn about controlling what we can control, the habit that brings greater success, productivity, happiness, peace, and focus. We dive into two great examples of how putting this habit into practice can help us get positive outcomes from unfortunate events: the fire that destroyed Thomas Edison's plant in 1914 and a series of challenges I recently faced myself during a trip to the mountains. We also explore the 7 things we can start doing now to get immediate and future results.   Tune in to Episode 298 of Becoming Your Best, and learn more about this simple yet life-changing habit.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The true definition of success (2:21) The things we can control, and the ones we can’t (3:31) Thomas Edison's response to the fire that destroyed his plant (7:26) About the challenges I faced during a trip to the mountains (10:59) The 7 things we can do to nurture the habit of focusing on the things we control (17:12) The 21-day challenge to develop this powerful habit (21:56)  Resources: Book: Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph Book: Matthew Josephson - Edison: A Biography Quote: Edward Everett Hale - "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: [email protected]  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.