Join the Journey

In today's mini episode, I share a reminder about the importance of making your life a masterpiece.  You are a masterpiece creating a masterpiece.  As profound as that concept is, there is also a simplicity of just relishing the journey along the way.  What are you creating this week with your masterpiece?  I would love to hear about it at [email protected] or click on the like button on the Join the Journey Facebook page @jointhejourneypodcast.  

On my journey this week, I am talking about personal branding.  Have you figured out your personal brand?  Do you even know for sure what it is?  In this episode I give you 9 pieces that I believe are important as you work on branding in your own journey.  Websites referenced include:

Reach 360:  https://www.reachcc.com/reach/survey.nsf.    

Via Character Survey:  http://www.viacharacter.org/www/  

In today's episode I rant briefly about a common scenario I run into working with companies from an HR standpoint.  Too often I might receive a call where a leader hasn't done their job along the way but they are fed up with their employee and want them gone.  When asked about what documentation they have in place they will inevitably ask or comment... "wait... isn't this an at-will state?"  Hear what I have to say about this and what I think is simply a lazy leader.

In this quick episode, I talk about how what seems to be the impossible is simply the untried. In my recent readings on Steve Jobs, I learn about his Reality Distortion Field and how he pushed people to do the impossible.  You don't have to be a Steve Jobs to be a visionary and hold space for a dream.  Our mindset can make or break our success and belief in the impossible.    I'd love to hear how you are pursuing your dream.  You can email me at [email protected]. 

In this quick episode I talk about the importance of showing up.  There will be times when you feel like you have nothing to offer, nothing to give but regardless, you have to still show up and do the work.  Inspiration will have its day but don't let your lack thereof side track you from your dreams.

There is a great freedom that each of us has and it is easily forgotten.  Tune into this quick episode to hear all about it.

It's not uncommon to hear that "Leaders are born, not made," but the good news is this is simply not accurate. Leadership is a process of influence. It can be taught and honed like other important skills.  In today's episode I talk about several leadership concepts and leadership myths that are referenced in John C. Maxwell's book, The 360 Leader.  

Has your week ever taken a sucker punch?  How did you manage through it?  My week definitely took a sucker punch and I found that I needed to actively manage my emotions in order to not end up in the fetal position under my desk.  In this episode I share with you a new little technique I used to get things turned around.  I  would love to hear your turnarounds.  Email me at [email protected].  

Instant gratification.  Who doesn't love it?  In a world where convenience rules, it is very easy to get caught up in the now and what you want or think you need today.  When you have long drawn out goals, the end result can seem so distant… so far away.  One small choice today really won't impact that goal… will it?  In this episode I talk about how those small decisions can make a big impact over time.  Keeping focused on what you want most has to be a priority over what you want now.  Email me at [email protected]. 

Were you one of those who found Whole 30 a little too challenging? Are you looking for an excuse to over-indulge?  Would you like to put on a few extra pounds and start feeling lousy?  Then, this is the show for you! This episode is all about my new diet plan called The Whole Kit & Kaboodle.   It's a 5 simple step plan to help you put on weight and start feeling lousy in a matter of weeks, if not days.