What chapter would you say you're in inside of your Book of Life? You might be in a hard chapter but are you willing to keep turning the page to move the story along to perseverance, wealth and happiness? 

Brian and Chris discuss the issue we have of "saying  no" to those we love, respect and work for. While it's not the easiest thing to do, we go through seven great tips on saying no without losing your job, loved one, or respect. 

Article referenced here - https://www.fastcompany.com/3044750/7-ways-to-say-no-to-your-boss-and-keep-your-job

Friday short episode. Quick reminder that if those around you are not building you up you need to take a moment and audit your circle. Not building you up = dragging you down. 

Chris and Brian discuss an article from Entrepreneur. The discussion revolves around why or why not some leaders need to be great followers as well as why some of the best leaders in our lives started out as followers. 

Article can be found here -> https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/361176

A short episode looking back at a Facebook memory Brian shares from 7+ years ago. What kind of legacy do you strive to leave when you're no longer here? What are you doing on a daily, weekly, yearly basis towards that legacy? 

Today we have the privilege to be joined by Alyssa Crawford with Alyssa Crawford Photography. Based out of Rapid City, SD, Alyssa is a beacon of humor while staying down to earth with the ebbs and flows that come along with being a mom of three young kids while managing a business, sports, etc.

For more information or to contact Alyssa check out her website here. 

www.alyssacrawfordphotography.com

Brian and Chris sit down with Michael Bumann, a South Dakota native. Living in China for the previous 14+ years, he brings unique insights to international leadership when dealing with potential language and distance barriers and how to overcome those obstacles in your daily life.

Link to book referenced in conversation here. 

You deserve better in your daily life than to work in a toxic work environment. Brian and Chris discuss characteristics of toxic work cultures that we've seen in our own experiences. Remember, as a human, you deserve SO MUCH better than to hate where you work.

Click here to check out the article referenced. 

Chris and Brian  reflect on 2020 and what we're looking forward to in 2021. Discussing optimism in business, the adaptions needed to survive and thrive, and changed the way they operated. 

What are some of your goals for 2021 in your life, career and the influence you have on others? 

You don’t need a title to be a leader.

Chris and Brian chat leadership in their own lives as well as previous experiences with great and terrible bosses alike. 

Are you a leader? Do you want to be a leader? What exactly is stopping you from stepping up and being a leader in your own life, career, or relationship?