Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast

Welcome to a new episode of the SAGE mindset podcast, in today’s episode my guest is a 23 year veteran of practicing law. His insights into contracting, technology, risk management, team building, and more have been invaluable to his many business clients. 

I’d like to introduce you to Marc Snyderman. In today’s episode, Marc and I touch on a few topics but get ready to get some great insights on adaptability, focusing on your Why, and the importance of building trust with your team. 

For a little more background, Marc received his Bachelor’s degree cum laude in Political Science and Policy and Management Studies from Dickinson College and his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law. He has been admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey since 1997.

You can connect with Marc by visiting http://www.snydermanlawgroup.com/

This episode was recorded live just before Thanksgiving but I wanted to post it this week because many of us are transitioning to a new phase of social interaction and this episode will help you do it more smoothly.

Mark Jones is a 16 year veteran of the US air force, for 13 years he’s been the pastor of Wakefield Valley Bible Church, and he is also the owner of Coaching Christian Leaders. He spends his coaching time working with missionaries and pastors of small churches. Additionally, his wife Debbie and he have two children and 3 grandchildren.

In today’s episode, we learn about the significance of understanding the differences in communication styles between people and how his experience as a linguist in the military has helped him in his career. Additionally, Mark shares the powerful lesson that the US Air Force taught him about being on mission and knowing your mission.

Finally, we learn the significance of faith and a fascinating story of Mark’s experience of transitioning from the military into going to school to become a pastor.

You can connect with Mark at

https://www.coachingchristianleaders.com

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Cutter Consulting Group, he grew up in Fremont, California. He has a bachelor’s degree in marine biology (with a lot of time spent with sharks) from UC Santa Cruz, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a wide variety of experiences in business, from technical support at Microsoft to deploying overseas as a civilian contractor.

His analytical mind is always looking for ways to solve problems or make situations better. He is all about taking action, not just talking about theoretical plans. Those who have worked with him describe him as passionate, intense, and driven. His philosophy can best be summed up in this quote from Zig Ziglar, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”

In this conversation, among many topics, we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with other coaches and mentors, creating a journaling habit, and having a growth mindset to push you toward continued success.

You’ll learn about the importance of delegating work that doesn’t fit you, the power of building trust through questions, and knowing your vision and values.

You can find Jason at

https://www.cutterconsultinggroup.com/

My guest today is the founder of Deliberate Directions where she has helped many of her clients double and even triple their profitability. She has spent 25 years as an owner and executive of several businesses, including an engineering firm, a manufacturing company, and an architectural firm.

She holds degrees in Finance and Marketing from the University of Denver and is an award-winning global master coach and leadership facilitator. Introducing Allison Dunn.

In our conversation, you will get some great insights on how to improve your leadership in deliberate ways. She shares powerful insights on how to generate more self-awareness and growth as a leader.

Her Calm, Clarity, and Confidence approach to leadership helps keeps leaders in balance and awareness. Allison says, We move leaders from frustration and indecision to confident and inspired to grow their impact on others. Our focus is on developing the leaders’ ability to engage with others, navigate change successfully, and perform in their leadership roles more effectively.

You can connect with Allison

http://deliberatedirections.com/

Have you ever looked at the back of a seed packet? It tells you exactly what to do to make the seed flourish. In leadership, we don’t have that luxury but over time when you truly CARE for your employees and those you lead, the instructions for how to nourish your people become much more clear. 

My guest today has such an interesting angle on leadership it was hard to wrap up our conversation. She’s known as the People Gardener and uses the metaphor of gardening to help her clients become better leaders. 

She has online workshops, an online course, and provides excellent leadership support. Her podcast has now reached 29 countries and that will only continue to grow! Her encouraging attitude and insightful words throughout the conversation will keep you engaged.

You can find Rhonda at https://www.rhondadelaney.com/

 

Music by Jason Strange

Today’s guest is an author, visual storyteller, and the CEO of the Visual storytelling institute. His perspective and insights on storytelling are excellent and practical. My guest has recently written a book titled Total Acuity. In his book, he explains The more meaningful details your story carries, the stronger propensity for your customer to see herself in your story, trust your message, and act on your call-to-action.

In our interview, we dive into this idea among many others including making emotional connections with your customer, learning how to listen well, and the power of using various angles on the stories we share.

I’m excited to have Shlomi Ron on the podcast today and want to welcome him to the SAGE Mindset Podcast!

Shlomi's Contact Info:

https://www.visualstorytell.com/

Total Acuity Book: https://amzn.to/2Y0iQfY

Music by Jason Strange

In this episode, Kevin Coleman and I focus on a wide range of topics including being strategic with your yeses, networking, time blocking, and goal setting. But the key to it all for Kevin has been to embrace his own talents and passions while keeping a focus on being positive.

Kevin explains the importance of knowing your self-worth and stepping into opportunities with a willingness to change. While recognizing the need for support and accountability to achieve our goals and live out our mission. 

You can find Kevin at https://kevinfcoleman.com/

This week I wanted to take a break from interviews and talk to you about something I've been doing for 20 years. This simple habit has helped to shape my self-awareness and growth more than anything else in my life. 

In this episode, I talk about why I keep a journal and how you can start or restart the habit in your life. If you resist the idea, give me a chance to help you see what it can do for you. 

Some of the greatest minds of past and present use this powerful reflective exercise to review their day, release their creativity, or just to vent. My challenge to you is to try this habit for 14 days and evaluate how it's impacted your heart and mind. I think you'll be surprised by the changes you observe.

Music on this episode by Jason Strange

My guest on today’s episode is a financial advisor, blogger, and the creator of the Millennial Manhood podcast.

On the Millennial Manhood podcast, he is dedicated to cultivating conversations that will help young men improve themselves and their communities by building their confidence, encouraging taking initiative, and coaching professional persistence.

From stories of war and suffering in the 1800s to the importance of manhood in Melinnials of today, we talk about the importance of legacy, opportunities, and mentoring. In this conversation, you will learn that we have an amazing opportunity to make a mark on this world. If we’re not careful, that legacy will fade, that mark won’t be left.

I want to introduce you to my guest Jovica Djurdjevic as he helps you to know how you can leave your mark for generations to come.

Music on this episode by Jason Strange

To get in contact with Jovica, please visit https://www.millennial-manhood.com/