Reinventure Me

Influence. We all like to have it. But how can we be a person of deep influence? Leary and Armin, talk about that with T.J. Addington, author of the new book Deep Influence.

If you're confused or bewildered on what to do with your life, it may be time to go on a personal planning retreat. Here's one way you can get the most from your time away.

Expressing gratitude has many benefits. We all know that. But how do we create a lifestyle of gratitude, moving beyond just transactional displays of appreciation?

Have you ever struggled with the idea of self-promotion? You know you need to put yourself out there, but you don't want to be one of those guys. This episode will help you develop the art of healthy self promotion.

We all have something to sell. It may be a product, a service or even yourself. But how do we do it successfully and where do we start?

We all value getting better. But how do we know where to start and what progress we might be making? It may be time to have staff meetings with yourself.

How do you move from hating your life to truly loving it? When Amanda Carroll suddenly found herself alone with three young children, she had to learn how to trust God for her future by learning to love the life she lived, regardless of circumstances she didn't choose.

Are you taking a break or just wasting time? In this episode, we discuss time wasters, why it matters and how to stop wasting time.

It's one thing to get motivated to do something. But how do you create a motivated lifestyle—one of consistent day-to-day motivation? Four habits can help.

You can’t be alive without experiencing conflict. How you handle conflict can turn that next unpleasant encounter into an opportunity to gain influence. Leary and Armin talk about how to handle conflict and some of the ways it's not gone so well for them.

What happens when one looks looks in the mirror and doesn't see what he sees? In 1985 Patrick Morley did just that and found that success had made him sick. He joins us on this episode to tell us his story of discovery and recovery.

We run across them every day it seems: stupid ideas. But what’s the best way to tell someone their idea is stupid?

We might like to think we are lifelong learners. But how do we know if we're are really learning as much as we could be? In this episode we discuss how to create a hunger for learning and how to develop a personal learning plan.

You may be ready to leave your job. Before you do, there are three decisions that can make a big difference.

If it’s been more than 5 years since you’ve looked for a new job—a lot has changed. We talk to recruiting expert Richard Yadon about the new search strategies you need to know.

What role does confidence play in a successful transition to your next venture? How do you keep from becoming too confident?

LinkedIn expert Viveka von Rosen shares her top advice about how to use that powerful social networking tool to supercharge your next transition.

Your next beginning deserves better feedback. In this episode we explore why feedback is important and how to get it.

The way you're thinking about your next great beginning may be keeping you frozen in place—and you may not even know it.

How can you possibly start a new beginning while challenged to keep an old one going? We discuss five principles to pivot in place.

If you find yourself thinking you don’t know what you’re good at, or even what your interests might be, this episode will give you 10 ideas to ignite the discovery of your interests

Are you feeling pressure to nail down that ONE THING you're supposed to be good at? Maybe you're meant to follow the path of a horizontal master instead.

Leadership transition is inevitable. But how do you handle that transition well? In this episode Leary interviews special guest Pastor Roger Thompson, who made that transition in a remarkable way.

Whether you've tried journaling before or not, now is the best time to start. In this episode Leary and Armin explain why and offer a simple approach to get the most from journaling.

Can reading really help you find your next great beginning? It's possible that it may just very well depend upon it.

You'll likely have to push through a lot of obstacles to get to your next great beginning. That calls for perseverance—unless your being obstinate. How can you tell the difference?

The success of your next great beginning starts with the habits you create today. But how do you decide which ones to create?

What might happen if you could supercharge your productivity? This episode explores three strategies that may significantly change the way you pursue your next great beginning.

Everyone has a personal brand. Not everyone is aware of it—or cultivates it. Your next great beginning may depend on a good one.

Try moving on anything—whether toward a new career or your next project—and you'll face resistance. It's the one thing that can keep you from your next great beginning. Here are four things you need to know about resistance.

Every new beginning invites rejection. In fact, if you don't experience it, you may be playing it too safe. Rejection and criticism sting, but they don't have to halt your next great beginning.

Every great new beginning can benefit from effective networking. You can network like a pro, even if "networking is not your thing."

Every important decision you'll make ties to your mission statement. Your next great beginning shouldn't start without one.

Vision. A powerful word that we all alike to think we have. But how do we cultivate a personal vision for our own life?

From time to time we all get stuck—unmotivated to get going in life. This episode explores how to get unstuck and how to help a friend get unstuck.

You're next great beginning may take some time. A lot of time. How do you know if you're stuck, or if all that time is incubating an even greater beginning?

A million things may conspire to keep you from your best day. Answering three simple questions first thing can help you start your day with greater focus.

Most of us get around to our dreams when we have time. That's being opportunistic. But there's a way to dream strategically and it starts with answering three simple questions.

We take a job to earn an income. And in exchange we also pay a price. In this episode of Reinventure Me, Leary and Armin examine three hidden fees our jobs extract from us.

Do you have what it takes to be a great apprentice? In this episode, Leary and Armin discuss what it takes to be a really great apprentice and how you can gain new mentors in your life.

Apprentices have been around a long time. But we often discard the habit of thinking like an apprentice after we've gained some footing in the workplace. It shouldn't be that way, especially if you're contemplating your next great beginning.

We've all been beginners. But in our haste to develop competency, do we give much thought to intentionally becoming better beginners? Whether we're in a time of transition or now, there's good reason to practice becoming better beginners.

What you do matters to God. Yet what you do is not entirely who you are; neither is it something we should ignore. Understanding your identity—your work and being—is a creative endeavor; one that requires continual discovery.

Are you comfortable with yourself as a "work in progress?" The way we view our capabilities—whether it's fixed or malleable—can play a critical role in how well we unleash our next great beginning.

What's the worst job you've ever had? How did it affect you? Even good jobs might leave us in need of a little repair. We discuss five strategies to detoxify from your former employer.

Is your job driving you nuts? How do you know if that discontentment you're feeling means it's time to move on? And what strategies should you take to figure that out?

There’s one question you should never stop asking: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" In the debut episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, your show hosts Leary Gates and Armin Assadi talk about why we should never stop asking that question.