Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

In our modern day and age, it's all too easy to go through life interacting with people only in transactions. Whether it's in your personal or professional life, it is so incredibly important as leaders that we focus on leaving a legacy of greatness through transformational interactions.

As we enter a fabulous new year, it's always nice to set your foundational intentions and goals for the year ahead. Since you’re already tuning in to this podcast, you’re probably already working towards making this year your best yet. But to help you along your journey, we decided to share two quick stories about two different men who had experiences that altered the course of their lives with transformational interactions.

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Starting on January 1st, 2016, everyone has a clean slate and a fresh start to make this the year where you become your best self. But what exactly does your best self look like and what can you do this year to better yourself, your relationships, your business, your community, and even the world?

Lead with a vision and manage a plan that will make a difference in your life with our strategy inspired by Rob’s years as an elite fighter pilot. You can turn the impossible into the possible with this four step process.

To make the very best of the year to come, you’ll need to…

1. Begin by reviewing your vision
2. Identify the different roles you play in your life
3. Make sure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Specific)
4. Send your goals to a group of people you admire or trust to hold yourself accountable to achieve all that you’ve set out to do.

This is the time of year that most people set New Year’s Resolutions. This is the year that you stop making resolutions and write down specific, measureable goals to become your best.

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Today I have the honor of speaking with the single most successful coach in intercollegiate sports and athletics. He set the standard for women’s soccer with 22 NCAA championships and in his 37th year of coaching he has nearly 800 wins under his belt with no signs of stopping any time soon.

My guest today is a leader in elite athletics and in character development, the head soccer coach at the University of North Carolina, Anson Dorrance.

In this episode, you will…

• Discover how Anson’s international background provided him with the world view he has today and has helped him to celebrate differences among people as an individual and as a leader
• Hear about Anson’s evolution from a young coach to a top performer in his field
• Learn how being an introvert didn’t hold him back, but propelled him to where he is today
• Find out how you can bring the best out of your players with the help of the 12 core values of the UNC women’s soccer team

Training Soccer Champions- Anson Dorance

The Vision of Champions- Anson Dorance

http://mrs.sog.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/carolinawomenssoccervalues.doc

What Drives Winning-Brett Ledbetter

http://whatdriveswinningconference.org/speakers/anson-dorrance/

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Today's guest is a total and absolute inspiration, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance, Joseph Grenny. Ever since we met, Joseph has always been quick to endorse and encourage my work and I am thankful to call him a friend.

Joseph is an expert on understanding how to influence groups of people to create profound, rapid, and sustainable change, whether it's at a familial, business, or political level. As influencing others is arguably the main job of any leader, it's needless to say that Joseph has a lot of wisdom to share from his research and his book, Crucial Conversations.

In this episode, you will…

• Be inspired by how Joseph continues to learn from his work and influencing change in others and yourself
• Discover how you can take responsibility for your emotions and unpack the fabrications that can lead you astray
• Learn the questions you need to be asking yourself in every crucial conversation
• Hear why you need to be looking for behavior over outcomes when seeking an exceptional leader
• Find out the difference story telling can make when trying to solve a problem

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Not many CEOs can claim that they have worked in every department at their company, but our guest today is the exception. After nearly 33 years with O.C. Tanner, Dave Petersen is now the CEO and president of the company and he has truly proven himself to be a dedicated and inspirational leader who looks not only to reach his own potential but to help his employees to reach theirs.

In this episode, you will…

• Learn why O.C. Tanner found itself on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015 and what Dave is doing to keep it there
• Be inspired by how Dave worked his way up through the ranks to arrive where he is today
• Hear strategies used by Dave and O.C. Tanner to keep their employees engaged and minimize employee turnover
• Find out what the three core competencies of O.C. Tanner are and how they maintain their culture of trust
• Hear why it pays to care for others with a quick anecdote about Dave’s encounter with a police officer

O. C. Tanner

http://fortune.com/best-companies/o-c-tanner-40/

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Today’s guest reminds us that being a true leader is not always about position, title, or power it is about influence. Along with her late husband, Gardner Russell, she has served as a civic, political, business, and social leader across the Americas throughout her illustrious life.

Even today at ninety-one years young, Dorothy manages numerous properties, supports charities, and holds an honorary position on a board of directors.

In this episode, you will…

• Hear how Dorothy realized her potential in high school through debate team
• Be inspired by how she contributed to the war effort in a male-dominated field during WWII
• Learn how she met and fell in love with her lifelong partner, her husband Gardner
• Find out how Dorothy has learned to handle setbacks and tragedies in life and business
• Discover how she continues to contribute in big ways to her community and to the world

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Gratitude is a word that is too often reserved for this time of year when we start to reflect on our progress but today’s guest is working hard to make gratitude a part of our daily lives. Kevin Clayson is not only a close friend but he is also a proud husband and father, an author, a real estate investor, a personal development coach, and chief officer of awesome (really!).

With his brand new book, Flipping the Gratitude Switch, he has started a “gratifuel” movement that is quickly spreading across the nation.

In this episode, you will…

• Hear how Kevin has learned to shift his mindset from an employee to an entrepreneur and how he continues to struggle in his journey
• Be inspired by Kevin’s perspective on success and service
• Hear what the “flipping the switch” philosophy is all about
• Learn how you can transform your daily frustrations into gratitude
• Find out how gratitude can take you from good to better to best and how it has changed Kevin’s life

Flipping the Gratitude Switch- Kevin Clayson

The Compound Effect- Darren Hardy

The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster- Darren Hardy

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The difference between a clear and defining vision and not having a vision at all can be a game changer for a business. But how many people have personal visions that extend beyond their business or professional life into their personal lives? In our experience, not a whole lot.

Before you even consider developing goals or plans, have you defined who you are, what you stand for, and what you are working towards? If not, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, you will…

• Discover why a simple, easy to understand vision is so important to the success of a business
• Be inspired by examples from Southwest Airlines, Coco-Cola, President Paul Kagame, and Wal-Mart
• Learn how you can find out if your company has a vision
• Hear three key questions to ask yourself to find your own personal vision
• Find out the the importance of a clear vision and how it can empower all aspects of your life

www.lifeorganizerapp.com

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Today’s guest has helped people from all walks of life, from kindergarteners to to rocket scientists, to achieve more, overcome adversity, and give back through his dynamic and engaging speeches. As the son of a librarian, Danny hated reading, but today he is called America’s leading reading ambassador.

Dr. Danny Brassell comes from a background that encouraged him to reach for the stars and he has dedicated most of his life to motivating others to reach for their potential as well.

In this episode, you will…

• Hear the four critical turning points that led Danny to the success he has today
• Discover how a steady diet of positive influences has helped him to fulfill his full potential and continue to grow
• Find out how Danny handles setbacks and how he reacts to challenges
• Be inspired by the story of Conrad Hilton
• Learn why reading every day is such an important habit for leaders

Think and Grow Rich- Napoleon Hill

Be My Guest- Conrad Hilton

The Tale of Peter Rabbit-Beatrix Potter

How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie

The Greatest Salesman in the World- Og Mandino

Psychocybernetics-Maxwell Maltz

The Power of Positive Thinking-Norman Vincent Peale

Swim with the Sharks without being Eaten Alive-Harvey Mackay

Becoming Your Best- Steve Shallenberger

www.lazyreaders.com

www.dannybrassell.com

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Today’s guest is the master marketer, motivational speaker, and millionaire, James Malinchak. At his first job as a financial consultant in LA, rather than keep his head down, James approached the most successful people in his firm and invited them out to lunch. This strategy has led him to become the leader that he is today.

In this episode, you will…

• Learn how James went from the small town life to a successful, influential leader
• Discover how he approached his employers differently and how that changed the course of his life
• Find out how ABC’s The Secret Millionaire affected James and altered his worldview
• Hear how his sister’s death put his life in perspective
• Learn how and why you need to change your mindset and your skill set to really set your plans into action
• Be inspired by the story of Mohammad Ali and how it applies to all aspiring leaders

"You always achieve more through movement than through meditation." -James Malinchak

www.malinchak.com

www.millionairesuccesssecrets.com

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