Circle Up & Get REAL Podcast

Since January of this year I've been working with a client and our focus is building the Culture, Communication, and Leadership within their organization as they work to become an employer of choice. They are focusing on not only recruiting employees but attracting them, which is a subtle but important shift. Our Q2 focus is on Communication to Appreciate and Recognize. We started by contemplating the distinction between the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule as it relates to communication. I've started wondering and pondering that rule in my own life in the past few weeks as it relates to politics. And I've had some revelations. Today I talk about my online community called the Enlightened Leadership Lab (www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com) and my six-week online course called REAL Me: Intensive (www.getrealcircle.com). I also mention the book "The 15 Commitment of Conscious Leadership" by Dethmer, Chapman, and Klemp and The Platinum Rule of Communication by Dr. Tony Alessandra.

In today's episode I talk a bit about my own self-awareness journey. Self-awareness is such an interesting journey. Once you begin to awaken, it's difficult - if not impossible - to go back to the way you used to see things. You can become aware of things in a new light, and you can observe out of judgment or out of compassion ... or maybe just out of curiosity. What are you beginning to notice that you didn't notice before? Was it there all the time and you just didn't have eyes to see it or is it truly a new observation?

In today's episode I dig into fear, which, really, is just the opposite of love. It's what takes us over when our egos get involved. I cite few resources today, mostly Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, but also the Landmark Forum (www.landmarkworldwide.com) and A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Fear is either authentic: it awakens you to something that threatens your physical survival, or it's inauthentic: everything else. I talk about the Fear of Poverty from Think and Grow Rich, and how much of a hold that unconscious fear might have on so many of us. I also mention a couple of membership groups I co-facilitate. The Enlightened Leadership Lab (www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com) meets on Mondays from 3-4:30 central, and the Bentley Club group meets on Wednesdays from 11-12 central. There we are studying the principles of Think and Grow Rich, and will be jumping into Hill's 1938 book Outwitting the Devil next. Connect with me at my website, www.jodeebock.com if you'd like more info.

Back in 2016 I fulfilled one of my bucket list items: To speak on a TEDx stage. And, I also fulfilled a not-so-great "goal": to see if I could recover from a very public mess-up. I bombed my only attempt at a TEDx talk (I literally forgot what I was going to say). I've learned a lot since then, but have never watched the video. I've never ever revisited the message I wanted to convey, until I shared this story with my REAL EA group yesterday. They challenged me to share the story, and share the message I wanted to share that night in 2016. So here it is ... without the drama and shame and upset that went with it in the moment. (And it's actually Episode 208 ...) If you are interested in checking out a membership group where you are safe to ask the important questions and build your confidence and active listening skills, check out www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com.

Wellness is so much more than just physical. Today's guest, Dr. Stefanie Meyer, is an expert in health: body, mind, spirit. She is committed to assisting people in being well. That's very different than treating the symptoms of illness. She wants to be able to support people on the "well" end of the spectrum, rather than the "ill" end. Throughout her journey, Stefanie has been uncovering what her passion "isn't," as she's gotten clearer on what her passion actually "is." In this conversation we talk about perspective, perception, what works and what doesn't to help all of us live a full and WELL life. Stefanie's consulting business is called Sustainably Well, and you can get in touch with her through her LinkedIn profile at: linkedin.com/in/stefanie-meyer-phd

Self-awareness might be the single greatest advantage leaders will have and can develop in order to experience the world the way they truly desire to experience it. What are you doing to grow your own awareness? In this episode I talk about the concept of listening to your calling, which I define as "a strong inner pull or sense of purpose that drives a person to pursue activities, work, or causes that align with their values, passions, and talents, and that bring them a deep sense of meaning and fulfillment." I also mentioned an idea by Einstein that has us ask ourselves if the universe is a friendly or an unfriendly place. The way we answer that will affect the way we interact with anyone or anything in our space. Ponder along with me some of these deep thoughts and think for yourself. What would you do? How would you be? If you would like to have more of these types of conversations on a regular basis, consider joining the Enlightened Leadership Lab. You can find out more at www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com.

Today's conversation is with Jerry Nabb, a brand new friend I've been following on Facebook for the past year or so. Jerry is a personal and business coach who has been on a long and purposeful journey. In this conversation, he shares parts of that journey and also the wisdom he's been accessing his entire life. Jerry reminded me that if I can just open my eyes, ears and heart to possibilities, new friends, connections and conversations are there just waiting to be invited and accepted. If you'd like to learn more about Jerry, follow him on Facebook or reach out through his website: https://innovstrategies.com.

Back in my Keller Williams days now a decade ago, I learned an acronym from a very wise teacher named Dick Dillingham. The acronym was what we as presenters and trainers and coaches would benefit from becoming. The acronym was KOOL: Keen Observer Of Life. I've never forgotten that, and I've been practicing ever since. In today's episode I share some of my ponderings as I do my best to remain KOOL. If you'd like more info about some of the events I've got coming up, check out my website: JodeeBock.com.

This episode was recorded on Valentines Day, a day typically experienced by those in relationships. But what if you spend some time, whether you are in a relationship or unaccompanied, caring for and loving YOU today (and every day)? I share some insights and some distinctions that might help you take care of YOU. Here is a link for our Chill Out experience this year: https://chillout2024.eventbrite.com.

In today's episode, I share some distinctions I'm becoming acutely aware of in my everyday life, along with an aha I had as I'm doing some pondering this past week. The distinctions are between Interest and Commitment, and also between doing things Solo or doing them Together. My aha had to do with my core desire for connection. Thanks to those who watched live as I was recording! If you're interested in learning more about Chill Out, go to https://chillout2024.eventbrite.com.

Today's conversation is with author and speaker Michael Ivanov whose newest book "This Is Why I'm Here" is his first non-fiction work explaining what's he's learned - and continues to learn - about living his life on purpose. As a child, Michael immigrated with his parents and seven siblings to the United States just before the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Michael is the grandson of a 'Siege of Leningrad' and Dachau camp survivor. His talent for story-telling and the way he weaves success principles into his books and speeches, motivate and empower audiences to smash fears, limitations, and passive, excuse-oriented mindsets. In addition to his current book, Michael is the author of four novels, each of which introduces principles for living life with purpose. He reveals how the personal choices we make, the attitudes we carry, and the principles we choose to live by, determine the success & quality of our lives. Connect with Michael at his website, https://www.speaklife365.com or find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themichaelivanov/.