A New Direction

We have all had to deal with "difficult people".  You know those people who have certain behaviors that can just annoy, unnerve, or even anger us.  We are talking about those people you just can't stand.  And they show up in a variety of ways.  Sometimes they  come directly at us with explosive anger (the "Tank") and then as soon as the blasting is over, it is over.  Or maybe it's the person who while you are giving a presentation out of no where give you that snide, sarcastic remark (the "Sniper").  Perhaps yet it is that person who has just enough knowledge to be dangerous, but really doesn't know what they think they know (the "Think-I-Know-It-All")  Which ever one you run into the fact of the matter is they are difficult people, you don't want to deal with them, but the truth is you need to deal with them.

In this episode of A New Direction, Co-Author of the book "Dealing with People You Can't Stand" Dr. Rick Brinkman joins us again for "The Revenge" Show.  In this episode we get very specific talking about who these different difficult people are like the tank, the sniper, the grenade, the know-it-all, the think-they-know-it-all, the whiner and more.  You will learn and laugh as Dr. Brinkman's charismatic, humorous, and relatable style will keep your attention and keep you in stitches.  Dealing with People You Can't Stand is in it's 3rd Edition and has sold more than 2,000,000 copies world wide.  It is an educational and fun read make sure you get your copy, it is available in all formats including audible.  Enjoy the show and the book!

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EPIC Physical Therapy, the therapists of those who just want to move and feel better, or post surgery, or overcoming an injury, or young athletes to professional athletes.  EPIC PT has the bleeding edge equipment to help you achieve your physical goals, and the certified staff to ensure you are getting the latest treatment, individualized and customized to you!  They recognize that your needs and goals are unique so they want to make sure the program they put together is as unique as you are.  So if you are ready for EPIC relief, EPIC recover, and EPIC results, contact the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy... www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, for more than 35 years they have been helping people with their home buying and selling needs around the world and locally in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina.  Their customers call them the "Legends of Customer Service"...why?  Because Linda Craft and her team believe that the relationship is the most important part of the home buying and selling process.  Because after all your home is about your memories not the bricks and mortar.  Learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com

Change is inevitable, but in today's world change comes at us at an accelerated pace.  This means that businesses and organizations must be able to transform.  How does a business do that?  Well it starts with the leader.  There must a leader that first must transform before he business can transform.  If I were to ask you the question do you want to be a better leader, your response will probably be "yes"...but what does a better leader look like?  Well it really starts by understanding what "leader type" are you.  Or in another words what is your "Leader Personality Type"?  For most leaders they are probably not even sure what that is.  That's where Maureen Metcalf can help.

In this episode of A New Direction CEO and Founder of the Innovative Leader Institute and author of "Innovative Leaders Guide to Transforming Organizations" joins us on today's show.  Maureen Metcalf walks us through the Five Elements of Innovative Leadership.  A pyramid that helps every leader understand how they need to progress if they want to create innovative transformation in their business or organization.  The very base of the pyramid starts with understanding the "Leader Type" and progresses until we get to the more specific "Leader Behaviors" needed to constructively make a transformation.  Innovative Leaders Guide to Transforming Organizations will challenge you, it will really make you think about who you are and what you need to transform in yourself, before you can make an impactful transformation in your business or organization.

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Epic Physical Therapy, whether you just want to move better, are recovering from an injury or surgery or you are an elite athlete who wants to perform at your best.  The certified staff coupled with the state of the art therapy equipment will customize a treatment program to meet your individual needs.  From getting better fitness to recovery to elite performance if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results, head on over to www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years they have been helping people all over the world meet their dreams when it comes to their home.  Whether it is buying a new home where new memories are created, or selling a home to downsize or move to a bigger place because you have expanded, the experts at Linda Craft & Team, would like to show you why their clients say their customer service is "legendary".  Just click on www.LindaCraft.com to learn more.

Let's be honest we have all come in contact with someone in our family or career who we just did not want to be around.  Perhaps it is the whiner who lets you know about all the doom and gloom and that the world is in unfair and it is all crashing down around them.  Maybe it is the martyr, you know, the one who feels as if after they have done so many things for you that your response back to them is not enough, and they believe you just don't care.  Maybe it's that person in the office who waits for the perfect moment to disrupt the meeting with some snide comment, you know...the sniper.  Maybe it's the yes person who does everything for everybody but doesn't get the work done you need to get done.   All of these and other people who are people you just can't stand.

In this episode of A New Direction Dr. Rick Brinkman co-author of the book "Dealing with People You Can't Stand" enlightens us on how we have to deal with such people.  We all want those people to change, but the truth is, we have to change first.  And that starts when begin to understand that their intent may not be all bad.  In fact, they, in their own way believe that they are being helpful to the cause.  If you want these people to ultimately change, we will ultimately have to take a different approach.  And rather than focusing on their change, we need to focus on how we influence those people to start altering their behavior in a more desirable way that we can get along.  "Dealing with People You Can't Stand" has sold over 2,000,000 copies and is a book that you will thoroughly enjoy and certainly learn from so you can better deal with those difficult people.

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EPIC Physical Therapy has been with us for quite some time.  They are truly the "go to" physical therapists.  With their certified staff and state of the art equipment and technology whether you just want to move and feel better, are recovering from an injury, or are an athlete who wants to be performing at the top of your game, EPIC Physical Therapy is the place to start.  When you are ready for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results then head on over to the certified professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years their clients say they are have "legendary" customer service.  The reason they say that is because Linda Craft has built her business one relationship at a time, because she understood that the home purchase is more than likely the single highest purchase you will make in your life time, but more than that she knows that the memories that are made in your home no one can put a price on.  Linda Craft & Team have helped thousands of clients achieve their dream, and they would love to help you too.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

What if I told you that you can actually craft your own career?  Meaning what if you could put your passions, gifts, talents, and desires together and actually create the career you were looking for?  Would you be interested if the career you wanted could be had?  What if I told you that there is a demonstrated method that has helped students, veterans, and mid-career people get the job they had always hoped for?  But you better be ready, because it will take commitment and internal self motivation.  No longer do we have to hunt for that job, you create it!

In this episode of A New Direction Julia Ivy, PhD joins us to talk about her method of helping people create the career they always wanted and do it on their terms.  The method is called the BE-EDGE method and the book is entitled "Craft Your Edge for Today's Job Market".  Dr. Julia Ivy explains what BE-EDGE is and gives a quick overview of how it works and how she has been able to help more than 150 people create their own career.  Dr. Ivy even talks about how in our current marketplace there is a significant opportunity to use the BE-EDGE to gain employment during the CoVid-19 CoronaVirus pandemic.  This is an enlightening show and "Craft Your Edge for Today's Job Market" is a helpful guide.

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EPIC Physical Therapy is my physical therapist, but not just mine, people from all over use them from post surgery to professional athletes, and even people who just want to move and feel better.  They are the certified staff and have the cutting edge equipment to design a customize treatment program specifically for YOU!  Get EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results by going to EPIC Physical Therapy...www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors even during the coronavirus Linda Craft and her team of dedicated experts are helping people fulfill their dreams and desires of buying and selling homes.  Their customers say that their service is "legendary", you can find out for yourself by contacting Linda Craft & Team, Realtors click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

We are living in very unique times that is for certain.  There is no one who could have prepared to see so many businesses suddenly close their doors and employees suddenly be out of work.  But that is exactly what has happened as CoVid-19 or the Coronavirus entered our world.  Many small businesses may be completely shut down...some are barely going to get by.  The U.S. Government has signaled that they are offering a stimulus program for small business, but what does that really look like and who has access to that money?

In this episode of A New Direction Senior Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer for Fidelity Bank David Forrest joins us on to help you better understand how the stimulus works and gives you some things to think about.  This program is filled with some great insights into the different loans available if and how they will be paid back,  some of the terms and conditions and so much more!  David Forest will give you some of the most up-to-date coronavirus information he has along with a few of his personal stories along the way. By the way if you want to  learn more about the Small Business Stimulus just head on over to www.SBA.gov

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EPIC Physical Therapy I love these people and I love this place!  They have the certified staff that customizes a treatment program based on your individual needs and goals.  They also have some of the most cutting edge equipment as part of your treatment program to help you get back to the way you want to be, whether that be from injury or professional athlete, if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results just click on over to www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, their clients call them the "legends of customer service" the fact is for 35 years they have been at the top of the real estate game...that just makes them legendary.  What is more they are still going strong!  Linda Craft and their team understand the importance of the personal relationship and the need for a digital presence.  So if you want the best of both worlds contact the personal, professional, 21st century real estate professionals at www.LindaCraft.com

Have you ever said, "I hate my job"?  Maybe you have said, "I need to make a career change".  Did you know for most people they believe that the problem with their current job or career is their boss?  Research has even pointed out the most people leave their job because of their boss.  What if I were to tell you that your job, your boss, your current career, may not be your problem?  The fact is you may be the problem.  We don't like to hear that do we?  Maybe we will rationalize it by saying, "But...but...you don't understand the boss is a jerk".  Well maybe it's time to take back your life, take back your career, take back your job, and OWN IT!

In this episode of  A New Direction Dr. Michael Colburn educates you on how to take responsibility, accountability, and extreme ownership of your job in his book "Own Your Job".  This book is a complete practical guide to truly owning your career.  In Own Your Job Dr. Colburn explains how to start asking the right questions, relying on your strengths, see your boss as a partner, take control through self-management principles, accountability, and responsibility.  However, it is going to take some initiative, discipline, but most of all it is going to take courage.  So you have to ask yourself, "do you have the courage to Own Your Job"!

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EPIC Physical Therapy is the physical therapists I go to whether it was post surgery, nagging injury, or I just cannot perform at the athletic level I want to.  They have the bleeding edge equipment and the certified staff to customize a treatment program specifically for you, your needs and wants, that helps you reach goals you desire to attain.  When you are ready for EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results, you need to click on over to EPIC Physical Therapy...www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years their clients and friends have said when it comes to real estate and going the extra mile and providing a world class experience, they are have "legendary customer service".  Locally owned, and independent of the national brands, they have literally helped people all over the world by finding the best real estate professional in your area.  So before you sell or buy your home, start with the "legends" at Linda Craft & Team, Realtors...you can learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com

Have you ever thought you could be an entrepreneur?  Probably.  You have either now or sometime in the past have said, "my idea could be a business".  So what stopped you?  Maybe you didn't believe your idea was good enough.  Maybe you thought, "where am I going to get the money".  Maybe the whole idea of just running your own business overwhelmed you once you started thinking about every detail it would take to actually run the business.  By the way, every successful entrepreneur had exactly the same thought.  The difference?  They found a way to do it anyway.  Look entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.  There are so many risks involved and the truth is more fail than succeed.  And even those that do succeed had moments where they didn't think they would make it.  Well there is some help for you.

In this episode of A New Direction author and expert entrepreneur Troy Underwood has been where you are over and over again and he succeeded.  And he has written what I think may be the most practical guide to starting your own business when you are not sure of the idea or how you are going to fund it.  The book is entitled How to Launch Your Side Hustle and it the information he gives you is like drinking water from a fire hose.  Not only does Troy take you through the beginning of getting started, but he talks about scaling your business, hiring, marketing, legal issues you may want to consider, and how you can exit.  How to Launch Your Side Hustle is in my opinion one of the best investments you will make if you have any desire to be an entrepreneur.  Enjoy the show...the information is invaluable.  He will be coming back!  Hey and tell your friends to listen too!

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EPIC Physical Therapy they are the certified therapists with the cutting edge therapy equipment and techniques to help anyone who is injured, post surgery, athletes, and those who just want to move and feel better.  They are my physical therapists, I trust them, and they have helped me stay active and healthy.  If you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery and EPIC results call on the EPIC experts and EPIC Physical Therapy head on over to www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors has been a sponsor since day one of A New Direction and we could not be more grateful.  For 35 years Linda and her team has stayed on the bleeding edge of technology, but more importantly without losing the most important ingredient to "legendary customer service", namely it is a focus on you the person.  If you are looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the world they can either help you find the best professional in your area, or you can visit them locally in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina why not click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

So often we point fingers at leaders for their problems.  We will look so intently at the things we do not like about a particular leader and in the process we neglect to realize we have become arrogant believing that we "know" more, or someone else would be better suited to be in their place.  The fact is our belief that we are so smart and no so much has created a state of "Hubris" and that my friends is already started to "kill" your ability to lead.  Yes, arrogance...better yet Hubris is The Leadership Killer.  So what is Hubris You so eagerly ask?

Webster' s defines it as, excessive pride or self-confidence.  Dictionary.com adds the word "arrogance" to the definition.  The fact is our pride, over-confidence, and arrogance will kill our relationships and hence our leadership abilities.  In this episode of A New Direction Captain John "Coach" Havlik US Navy SEAL (retired) joins the show and discusses some of the downfalls and the fight of hubris, and even takes us through his own personal journey as a SEAL where he too for a period lost to The Leadership Killer.  This book is absolutely fantastic.  It is not a long read, but it is a punch in the face look at ourselves.  If we think we can be so arrogant as to point fingers at ourselves, then we need to take a long look in the mirror, because that finger is in fact pointing back to our own hubris that has subtly taken over.  The Leadership Killer is a read for anyone and everyone get your copy here!

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EPIC Physical Therapy.  Whether you are injured from work, play, or you simply want to feel better about yourself and get better freedom of movement.  EPIC physical therapy has the latest state of the art technology and equipment, coupled with a certified staff to help you achieve your physical goals and get you back to where you want to be and give you a direction where you should be going.  When you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results look no further than the people I use and trust EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, Linda Craft and her team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home.  While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company's network.  Linda Craft and her team are privately owned and operated.  That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best service. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina...they are indeed legendary when it comes to service.  Learn more  by going to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com

It has been said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" well if that is so true why do people spend more money on "strategy" than "culture"?  Think about this way...you can have what is considered to be a great strategy, but if your people will not implement it...it really doesn't matter.  The reality is if you have a great culture you can accomplish nearly anything in your business.  It is that simple.  That is because great people in a great culture work together to accomplish great things.  Folks we must start with culture if we truly want success.

In this episode of A New Direction friend of the program, culture expert, and author Colin Ellis returns to not just talk about culture, but what are the steps we need to take to start fixing the culture, all from his book Culture Fix.  Colin states in his book, "Culture change success requires only one 'lone nut'".  One person with the radical idea that people and culture come first.  Where there is no doubt that Colin Ellis is that "lone nut" that will influence you to be the "lone nut" when it comes to  fixing and changing your culture.  Culture Fix is not a book on the philosophy of culture it is a practical guide how you can go about changing it!  Get your copy here.

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EPIC Physical Therapy from every day aches and pains, to injuries to keeping elite athletes at the top of their game, EPIC pt has the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to create an individualized treatment program specifically for you.  They are my physical therapists and I think they should be yours too.  So if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results.  Start by contacting the great people at EPIC Physical Therapy....www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years they have been known for having "Legendary Customer Service".  Unaffiliated and independently owned and operated they can recommend the best real estate professional to help you sell your home or buy your next home anywhere in the world.  That is because they are not attached to a company they are attached to what is in your best interest.  So before you buy or sell start with the "Legends" at Linda Craft & Team.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

Fear.  So often we do not want to admit it.  But as long as we are human we will fear.  But what about fear when it comes to leadership?  Can a leader afford to be afraid?  A leader may deny their they are afraid, but the truth is their behavior will give them away.  Because no matter how hard you try to deny it or ignore it, fear will rear it's ugly head in a variety of different ways and flush you out!

Overcome Fear - Fearless Leadership - Alan Weiss

In this episode of A New Direction I have the Internationally known and recognized rock star millionaire consultant and coach Dr. Alan Weiss!  Dr. Weiss has a brand new book out entitled, "Fearless Leadership" and in it he not only address fear, but then he helps you break it down, throw away your baggage and eliminate your fear.  Fearless Leadership is book that is not simply for leaders it is a book that is for anyone and everyone who is trying to move to the next level of their life and do it without that "little guy" on your shoulder telling you "you can't".  Fearless Leadership is Home Run for sure!

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EPIC Physical Therapy if you want to move better, physically feel better, or get back to the elite level of athlete before you were injured.  All you need to do is contact the certified professionals at EPIC PT.  They have the cutting age treatments with the latest in technology in equipment and the customize every plan to fit you because they understand YOU are unique.  So if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results, contact EPIC Physical Therapy...www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, for 35 years they have created a reputation of relationships.  The understand that your home is more than likely the largest personal investment you will ever make, but they also know that investment is more than money, it is an investment in memories.  And knowing that they want to be part of making your memories special by ensuring that your home is treated with the utmost care and fits your needs.  So whether you are selling or buying leave it to the "legends of customer service".  Leave it to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors.  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

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