I would argue that one big mistake new leaders make is assuming everyone assumes they have all the answers to every question.

You don't have all the answers. You'll never have all the answers. No great leader has every answer.

But great leaders DO learn what questions to ask, who to ask, and how to ask them so that they have the right answers at almost any moment!

Listen to this podcast to figure out  the who/what/how on asking questions.

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Prepare to Pivot! Some of you have already learned this the hard way during the pandemic, but leaders do need to be prepared to pivot. Sometimes your vision is perfect, but an imperfect world can de-rail the path towards that vision.

I started to do this as a solo episode, but I thought it was better to go straight to the source: my very young church pastor, Nate Stonestreet, who had just taken over leading the church when Covid19 shut the doors on in-person services.

You don't have to be religious to appreciate the challenges and knowledges he brings as to how he had to pivot as a new leader and the many valuable lessons he's learned in less than a year!

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Optimism is probably one of the hardest things to come by; even harder when there's a global pandemic.

However, leaders can keep their organizations from having a complete collapse in morale by maintaining realistic optimism.

If you're used to being motivated by fear of failure, use this episode to learn why realistic optimism can propel you and your organization to great success.

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I am taking a tactical pause from creating new episodes. It's not a cancelation, or discontinuation, but a pause with a purpose. Listen in to find out why I'm taking the pause and what you can look forward to in the very near future. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get more free products while I prepare for something bigger!

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Are you an artist with a voice and in need of networking to improve your message delivery? Check out Champloo Media.

Arish Rivers is a master at networking. He doesn't let a contact die, and every connection leads to something better for both parties.  Music promotions, podcasts, band ambassadors, apparel, supplements, spirits; if Arish wanted to get into an entrepreneurial adventure, he could network his way into getting it done! Listen to Arish explain how new leaders learn how to network. And when you're done, check out his latest networking project Champloo Media, a hub where storytellers (like Bright Insights) can support each other.

Topics we cover:

Arish's entrepreneurial mindset developing at age 13.

Where introverted leaders should start when networking.

A personality test exploring your "bad side" helped him figure out his networking skills

How a conversation with a sex worker started a networking ripple that is still going today.

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Meditation isn't just spiritual chants and yoga. It's not just stuff you can use an app for, either. It can be done many ways.

And if you are a leader that feels lost in your role, listen to me explain three reasons why I think you should try meditation. I wish I had learned how to do this when I served in the Air Force! I'm glad I learned how to do it while I work in mental health!

I'll also include a sample meditation I made. You can get the whole one free at brightinsightsmedia.com/reclaim 

When you transition from employee or solo preneur to leader, you have to adjust your language. The words you use and don't use have a ripple effect. Learn the 3 L's of what you need to look out for!

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We continue on with Bill DeMarco's interview. Here we talk about his role in Air University's Department of Education Leadership, cognitive diversity, and why new leaders should be in "Permanent Beta".

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I'm very excited to bring you part one of this discussion with retired Air Force Colonel Bill DeMarco, Chair and Dean of Air University's Education Leadership Department and forerunner of the M100 Management Group

I don't have enough room in these show notes to list all of Bill's awesome leadership history and current leadership accomplishments. But he's literally flown all over the world and provides top leadership development instruction to an international group of young officers. 

He also had a really cool Ted X talk.

This made him the perfect pick to discuss what sort of knowledge avenues  new leaders can go down to establish their own base philosophy.

This is part 1 of "K is for Knowledge", where we talk about Bill's transition from wanting to just fly planes for a living to being put in charge of "the worst squadron in the Air Force". Bill and I also an assessment tool that we both feel is better than the Meyers-Briggs.

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Finding Joy will help jumpstart that "juice" in you that makes you a great leader!

But how do you find joy when things are tough all over?

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