Once you decide to hire people to work towards your vision, you've got to establish your work culture. But before you decide how people are going to approach the job, you need to meet them where they're at. I learned most of my culture lessons while working at 4H Summer Camp. Take my lessons and you'll end up hiring the best employees at the start!

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Show Notes:

* How I learned to accept people's cultures through hunting

* Rowdy boys teaching me how to meet people where they're at

* Using creative rules to establish culture

* How to create your culture during the hiring process

Special thanks to Millstone 4 H Camp in Ellerbe, North Carolina. I left that place a better person!

Part 1 in the Leadership 101 series: A Clear, Concise Vision.  If you plan to have employees, you're money-making idea won't go very far without a clear, concise vision. Learn why it's the one thing you gotta have set in place before sending your employees to work. 

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Show notes:

Why a goal is not the same thing as a vision. A goal is not enough!

How I used my big mouth to help a homeless mission create a vision

The ridiculous ROI you get when everyone is on board

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There are people who you might think are haters because they have negative things to say about you. But the truth is that they aren't all haters. In fact, there are three kinds of people who look like haters but really aren't. I'll explain who they are, what makes up a "true" hater, and what you can do about it on this episode.

Mentioned in episode:

*Sarah Silverman

*Tupac, Biggie, and a bad Snoop Dog impression

*The "hate" I got separating from the military and how I explained my decision.

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The final part in the "Maslow" series explores how to retain employees who are reaching their peak performance. In some cases, it's actually beneficial to let them go! Find out why, and visit the Bright Insights website for further information on how to have less stress and more success!

Are you finding ways to boost your employees' self-esteem? What about your own? People stick around where they are loved. Learn how to be the positive force for yourself and others (even when things suck at the moment!) in this episode. Follow the Bright Insights site for more information.

Do your employees feel like they belong? Many workers will stick around longer if they make good friends at a work center. Learn how to foster a friendly work environment while boosting production in part three of the "Maslow, Motivation, and your Organization" series: Love and Belongingness. For additional information, check out the Bright Insights website!

How safe and secure do your employees feel about their job and their work center? We address this in part 2 of the "Maslow, Motivation, and Your Organization" Series: Safety and Security Needs. Follow along for more information at the Bright Insights website!

The first in the Maslow, Motivation, and Your Organization" Series: Physiological Needs. Learn how your approach to the most basic human needs can affect retention. And for more information, check out the Bright Insights website!

Can you say you have OCD, ADHD, or PTSD without a true diagnosis? Listen here, and follow the website for more information.

Schizophrenia is among the most common misused psychological terms. It gets mixed up with Multiple Personality Disorder. After the podcast, you can get more information about this diagnosis and others on the Bright Insights website.