ITG #33 - Doing the Right Thing.

Inspired To Greatness, with Matt Blake, features inspiring stories of life, business, entrepreneurship, and overcoming obstacles! Each episode will feature stories and guests that show the inspirational spirit of success.

Business

Investing

Careers

Management & Marketing

Business News

Shopping

Management

Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the Inspired To Greatness podcast, where we share insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs, business owners, and salespeople to be their best selves. In today's episode, we'll talk about accountability, a crucial component of success in business and life. As an entrepreneur, you have to take responsibility for your actions and the outcomes they produce. Being accountable means acknowledging your mistakes, taking corrective action, and holding yourself and others accountable for achieving your goals. Whether you're working solo or managing a team, accountability is essential for building trust, improving performance, and achieving results. In this episode, we'll explore what accountability means, why it matters, and how to cultivate it in yourself and your team.“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." - Moliere "Responsibility equals accountability, accountability equals ownership, and a sense of ownership is the most powerful thing a team or organization can have." - Pat Summit "Accountability feels like an attack when you're not ready to acknowledge how your behaviors harm others." - Tamara RenayeHere are some key points to consider when implementing this concept into business for success:Approach accountability with empathyFocus on the behavior, not the personUse "I" statementsProvide clear expectations and consequencesRecognize the benefits of accountability"It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one's acts." ― Mahatma Gandhi“The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there's only one other choice." --   Doug Larson “Take accountability... Blame is the water in which many dreams and relationships drown." ― Steve MaraboliThanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify…. See you next time!

ITG #46 - Accountability

Welcome to Inspired to Greatness... the show all about spreading inspiration, motivation, and being great., I am your host, I hope you are having an amazing day, my friends!  Today we are talking about Kindness!“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” —Princess Diana "Always be a little kinder than necessary.” —James M. Barrie We live in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving. It's easy to get caught up in our own problems and forget about the needs and struggles of others. But kindness has the power to break through the noise and bring light to even the darkest of situations.Five key tips for cultivating kindness in your daily interactions as a business owner:Lead by Example:  Listen actively:  Practice Gratitude:  Prioritize Flexibility: Be Generous: “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” —Harold S. Kushner “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” —Jackie Chan “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind." -Henry James Thank you for joining us today on this episode of the podcast, where we have been discussing the importance of kindness in our businesses and our lives. I hope this conversation has inspired you to make kindness a core value in your business and in your daily interactions.Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify…. See you next time!

ITG #45 - Keys of Kindness

Welcome to Inspired To Greatness, where we empower entrepreneurs on their journey to greatness. In this episode, we delve into the essential ingredient of success - self-confidence. Join us as we explore the power of self-belief and how it can help you overcome obstacles, reach your goals and ultimately achieve success in all areas of your life. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired to be your best self.*** SHOW NOTE ***About 22 mintues into this show the power went down to my whole area, stopping the show and the stream dead in it's tracks. I later came back and tried to record that section and add it back in, so if you notice some weird disconnect in there, that is what happened!Believe you can and you're halfway there.”―Theodore Roosevelt“When you're different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn't.”―Jodi PicoultTo overcome fear is the quickest way to gain your self-confidence.”―Roy T. Bennett4 keys to building confidence in business:Know your strengths and play to them.Set achievable goals.Seek out positive feedback.Learn from failures.----- This episode is powered by PodDecks - Pod Decks are unique interview questions and episode starting prompts in the palm of your hand. So whether you are a new podcaster or existing broadcaster looking to grow your audience or get more engagement you’re going to want to check out poddecks.com - use code DJMATT for 10% off your first order! Pod Decks are the hottest new tool for podcasters looking to have more meaningful conversations or gamify their podcast. Simply shuffle up, ask a question, and let the content roll! Get yours today at poddecks.com and use code DJMATT for 10% off your order! ----- Don't let fear hold you back from reaching your full potential. Embrace the power within you to overcome fear and gain self-confidence. This is the quickest way to unlock your inner strength and achieve greatness. Believe in yourself and take bold steps towards your goals. Remember, fear is just a barrier created by your mind, and it's up to you to break through it. So rise up, conquer your fears, and watch your self-confidence soar to new heights. You got this!The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.”―J. M. BarriePublic opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion.”―Henry David Thoreau“Always be yourself–express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” –Bruce LeeThanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify…. See you next time!

ITG #44 - Find Your Confidence

Welcome to today's episode of the Inspired To Greatness podcast. Today we're going to be talking about taking chances and embracing the unknown. We often hear the saying, "I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done," and this quote perfectly captures the spirit of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are known for their willingness to take risks, to venture into uncharted territory, and to forge their own path in the face of uncertainty. But what drives this boldness, and how can we embrace it in our own lives? Join us today as we explore the power of taking chances and the importance of embracing the unknown in the pursuit of success. “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” —Lucille Ball I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances.  — Brian Tracy Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. — Dale Carnegie6 ways to effectively take business risks! Define your goals:Conduct thorough research:  Build a support system:  Have a plan B:  Embrace failure:  Stay flexible:   ----- This episode is powered by PodDecks - Pod Decks are unique interview questions and episode starting prompts in the palm of your hand. So whether you are a new podcaster or existing broadcaster looking to grow your audience or get more engagement you’re going to want to check out poddecks.com - use code DJMATT for 10% off your first order! Pod Decks are the hottest new tool for podcasters looking to have more meaningful conversations or gamify their podcast. Simply shuffle up, ask a question, and let the content roll! Get yours today at poddecks.com and use code DJMATT for 10% off your order! ----- Go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is. – Jimmy Carter Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain The successful man is the one who had the chance and took it.      – Roger BabsonIn the business world, opportunities come and go, and it's up to us to be ready and willing to take them. Whether it's a new market, a partnership, or a new product, it's important to be open to new ideas and opportunities.Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify…. See you next time!

ITG #43 - Taking Chances

Welcome to Inspired to Greatness... the show all about spreading inspiration, motivation, and being great., I am your host, I hope you are having an amazing day, my friends!  Today we are talking about Having a happy life!"You do not find the happy life. You make it." — Camilla Eyring Kimball “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” —Marcus Aurelius Antoninus “If someone bases his/her happiness on major events like a great job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris, that person isn’t going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness.” —Andy Rooney4 Steps to build a Happy Life: Stop chasing happiness. Remove your own barriers to happiness. Build your self-esteem. Be present.  ----- This episode is powered by PodDecks - Pod Decks are unique interview questions and episode starting prompts in the palm of your hand. So whether you are a new podcaster or existing broadcaster looking to grow your audience or get more engagement you’re going to want to check out poddecks.com - use code DJMATT for 10% off your first order! Pod Decks are the hottest new tool for podcasters looking to have more meaningful conversations or gamify their podcast. Simply shuffle up, ask a question, and let the content roll! Get yours today at poddecks.com and use code DJMATT for 10% off your order! ----- "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get." —Dale Carnegie “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ―J.R.R. Tolkien “The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.” ―Audrey HepburnThe God who CREATED each and every one of us has designed things so that we have access to the unending JOY of Jesus all the time, and that we can be secure and happy in our life. When you love what you have, you have everything you need… Gratitude and thankfulness are HUGE keys to finding happiness inside yourself. Understand that finding a way to do the things you love everyday, connecting with others in a positive way, and understanding that you and your efforts matter in this world… and you just might find a way to capture happiness every day!Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, and Spotify…. See you next time!

ITG #33 - Doing the Right Thing.

Download our free app to listen on your phone