On this episode, Linda and Dana talk so Dr. Henry Cloud about his new book Trust.  He explains the importance of personal issues in business performance and highlights the significance of trust in relationships at work and in personal life. The conversation touches on topics such as boundaries, necessary endings, emotional intelligence, and trusting others based on behavior or past experiences.  Dr. Cloud breaks down the interplay between nature and nurture and how experiences shape individuals, as well as how genetic factors can contribute to certain traits or conditions.  He explains why excuses should not be used for undesirable behaviors, and the importance of understanding motives, ability, character, track record, and trust in leadership.

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On this episode, Dana and Linda discuss the importance of track records in evaluating trustworthiness. They explain that when assessing individuals, they are categorized as either raw, emerging, or proven talent based on their past experiences. They emphasize how a proven track record provides more evidence and is easier to trust. They also mention the significance of forgiveness in evaluating someone's track record and how it relates to trust. They share personal examples of using these principles in real-life situations. Additionally, they highlight the need for specific evidence when assessing a person's track record and emphasize the importance of investigating answers rather than accepting generalities. They also discuss succession planning and finding people with suitable track records for different roles within an organization. Finally, they caution against making promises without considering whether someone has demonstrated a track record to support those promises.

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On this episode, Linda talks to Rhonda Smith about building strong teams. Rhonda shares her journey in real estate and emphasizes the importance of self-starters and urgency in team members. She also explains the benefits of pairing people with different strengths in a team and overcoming limiting beliefs when hiring top talent.  Rhonda and Linda talk about the mistakes they've made in hiring, including keeping someone on who isn't performing well. They emphasize trusting your gut and not ignoring red flags. They also discuss the importance of caring for your team members and creating a cohesive, supportive environment. Rhonda shares her experience with one team member who had triplets and how they were able to support her through that time. The conversation concludes with a discussion on perseverance and grit as important qualities in team members.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss character and how it goes beyond just honesty, including qualities like perseverance, knowledge, self-control, courage, and more.  They discuss the importance of traits like self-control, perseverance, and brotherly kindness in building trust. They reflect on their own struggles with being kind to everyone and emphasize the need for empathy. The speaker also mentions traits that hinder trust, such as defensiveness, anger, narcissism, control issues, irresponsibility, codependency, gossiping, and divisive behavior.   Tune in next week to hear all about how track records effect trust.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana continue their discussion about building trust in relationships.  They dive into determining a person's ability when hiring with a method called "test first hiring" that involves three steps: video submission, profile assessment, and a test project. They also discuss the importance of slowing down during the hiring process and seeking input from others to ensure objectivity. Additionally, they talk about their experiences of overlooking signs of lack of ability in people they have hired in the past. The conversation expands beyond work-related scenarios to include personal relationships where trust and ability are crucial factors as well.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana continue their series on trust, focusing on motive as the second key piece. They emphasize that trust should be mutually gratifying and not solely about one person. Pure motives involve caring more about others than oneself and being selfless in actions.  They share examples when they trusted someone's motive, including personal experiences with trustworthy individuals. They also mention how feeling understood ties into having pure motives. They share stories where professionals lacked understanding or had ulterior motives, leading to a breakdown of trust. Finally, they highlight the importance of genuine motives in the real estate industry and relationships overall.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss trust, which is identified as one of five key factors for success in business relationships according to Dr. Cloud's new book. They delve into what it means to be understood by someone else, emphasizing that empathy is essential for building trust even when we don't necessarily agree with others' choices or actions, and they touch on the idea that sometimes we take on other people's problems unnecessarily instead of letting them deal with their own issues in due time.  Linda emphasizes that trust is important in both personal and professional relationships. They both reflect on how they can improve their own ability to understand others and build trust, particularly in family relationships where it may be more difficult due to emotional attachment. They discuss the importance of boundaries and confrontation in building trust, referencing Dr. Henry Cloud's books on the topic.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana talk to their friend Dianna Kokoszka about her new book, Becoming More, which focuses on incremental changes that allow people to accomplish more by training their brain to think differently. Dianna shares how the book provides an assessment for readers to determine if they have limiting or liberating mindsets and offers step-by-step guidance for changing them.  She discusses the importance of nurturing oneself and surrounding oneself with positive environments, and explains that changing one's mindset and perspective can lead to success in life and business. Dianna emphasizes the role of effort in achieving success, especially when it comes to parenting children. Her approach is geared towards becoming more for oneself, but also becoming more as a parent for your children and giving back to others through generosity.

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On this episode, Linda and Dana talk to Christy Belt Grossman, owner of OpsBoss Coaching. They discuss the importance of being a life-giving leader and tips for leading an Operations Boss. Christy shares how this includes providing time for meetings, giving the OpsBoss an education budget, and looking for evidence of a growth mindset when hiring. She also recommends asking for three examples to get evidence-based information about candidates' qualities.  They all also discuss the importance of having a learning-based team, building relationships with your OpsBoss, defining job roles and performance indicators, and having weekly goal meetings to clear the smoke, cast the vision, and remove roadblocks. 

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On this episode, Linda and Dana share a breif synopsis of what they talk about in their course Everything Life and Influence.  The course teaches the four C's: clarity, connection, contribution, and commitment as ways to help you attract the right clients or talent into your life. They emphasize being authentic in connecting with others and giving without expecting anything in return.  Linda and Dana discuss the importance of giving back and coming from a place of contribution in order to build influence and attract opportunities. They emphasize the need for commitment, even if fear is present, as it forces individuals to figure things out along the way. 

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