Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 132! people are constantly being asked to make decisions, and as leaders, it can be tough to keep up. Decision fatigue is a result of fear, and it's something that leaders need to be aware of, Let’s learn more about how to avoid decision fatigue. 

[00:06 - 08:41] Dangers of Decision Fatigue

• People are crazy and there is fear running rampant.
• Decision-making is a challenge and people are experiencing decision fatigue.
• There is fatigue in decision-making, and mistakes are not a part of the universe or God's plan.
• Mental freedom comes from understanding oneself and not being afraid to make mistakes.

[08:46 - 16:26] How to Avoid Decision Fatigue

• Decision fatigue is a risk for leaders when they are feeling overwhelmed or mentally tired.
• Self-care can help reduce decision fatigue, including rest, relaxation techniques, and technology breaks.
• Better sleep and movement can also help reduce decision fatigue.

[16:26 - 21:24] Decision Fatigue: The Dangers of Over-Making Choices

• Decision fatigue is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the number of decisions you have to make, and it can lead to poor decision-making.
• To avoid decision fatigue, you should limit the number of low-stakes decisions you make, challenge your beliefs about decisions, and delegate tasks to others.
• When you're in decision fatigue, it's important to focus on the decisions that matter most to you and your organization.

[21:25 - 23:37]Closing Segment

• Final words

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“If you're not making mistakes, you're not making decisions. If you're not making a lot of mistakes, you're not playing a big enough game” - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 131! Buyers and clients are having different levels of conversations in their own minds and the point of quality sales is to help people make quality decisions for things that will benefit their lives. Together let’s discuss "A Sales Focus Matters Again" and why it's going to matter for some time.

[00:05 - 06:50] How to Make Quality Decisions

• The sales world has been undervalued, and there hasn't been a lot of pushback in the sales world
• Clients have been having different levels of conversations in their own minds, and buyers are feeling more confident
• Sales are to help people make quality decisions for things that will benefit their lives
• The Blue Collar Success Group teaches, trains, and coaches sales
• When clients are watching the news or social media, they are less likely to make decisions

[06:50 - 15:11] Sales Focus Matters Again

• Sales focus is more important than ever, and it's an opportunity to show up as a great company
• Reconnect with the sales plan, revisit the why and how, and commit to one thing at a time

 Remember that sales matter, and it's an opportunity to get back to skill"

[19:09 - 23:17]Closing Segment

• Final words

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Blue Collar Sucess Laws - By Kenny Chapman Available Here!

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“We must embrace accountability once again at the highest level. Make sure you are doing it first. This is a first. You are not looking for perfection. Don’t forget, It's not about perfection, it's always about progress.”  - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 130! Today's topic is about The Confidence and Cash Connection in this podcast you will also learn what it means to have both of those to have an energetic connection, your own belief system, how you feel about your own ability, where your self-image is, your self-worth, your self-belief that you can execute the needed changes to overcome challenges and to stand up in the face of opposition, whatever that may be.

[00:06 - 06:33] 500K check returns for a year of growth

• Confidence is key in the face of challenges and changes.
• Cash and confidence are connected, but it's important to think about how and what it looks like to maintain confidentiality.
• One way to maintain confidence is by having a cushion of money, such as a check that was written one year ago.

[06:33 - 12:48] 9 Things to Remember When Working with Confidence and Cash Connection

• Pay attention to your thoughts, which turn into words and beliefs that end up executing your life
• Don't only focus on short-term goals,
• Losing sight of your dreams and goals can lead to financial challenges

[12:48 - 19:08] 7 Laws of Blue Collar Success

• Always do your best. Focus on growth and improvement.
• Stay positive and in gratitude
• Get over the need to be accepted by others
• and focus on self-care.

[19:09 - 23:17]Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“Your thoughts matter, thoughts turn into words. Words are beliefs. Beliefs end up executing what you do as your behavior. Your behavior turns into personality. All those different types of things ultimately execute your life.” - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 129! Have you ever wondered What Builds True Loyalty? Today we will discuss what it means to build loyalty that is bounded by truth and the idea that people are loyal to their unique genius, which is usually what brings them satisfaction in life.

[00:05 - 06:50] Loyalty: Areas to Focus on as a Leader

• Loyalty and its different forms.
• Customer loyalty and team member loyalty.
• Leadership focuses on developing relationships and being loyal to them.

[06:50 - 13:46] Communication develops Loyalty 

• The key to having a high loyalty level is open communication and a lack of judgment.
• Loyalty comes from being true and authentic to one's team members and leaders.

[13:46 - 20:22] Shared Loyalty Aligns With Beliefs 

• People are loyal to their beliefs and they might not be in alignment with yours
• Your beliefs belong in the personal life and business life, 
• Kenny adds that  there are certain beliefs that he holds that don't belong in the business world

[20:24 - 23:17]Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“You're not loyal to somebody else. You can think you are, but really you're loyal to your unique genius. You're loyal to your beliefs. You're loyal to what your judgments are or are not. You're loyal to the ability to communicate with other humans. That's ultimately where loyalty lies. So be easy with yourself as you navigate this incredible life of leadership. ”  - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 128! Are You Committed To Lesser Goals? Kenny is challenging listeners to be clear about their goals and commitments. He believes that success creates choices that can lead to a lessening of commitment in areas. He encourages listeners to be aware of their next level and to make sure that it is aligned with their goals. 

Let’s huddle together as we crack the code of the driven mind that we have been gifted with!

Highlights:

00:05 - 07:17] Are You Committed to Lesser Goals?

• Kenny Chapman discusses leadership in a nutshell and how commitment to lesser goals can lead to decision fatigue and less clarity in one's life.
• Industries are designed to get people to commit to lesser goals, such as the fitness industry or the sales process.

[07:17 - 13:48] How to be happy and successful in any situation

• you can measure so many more things in the fundamentals of health that leads to happiness. 
• It’s all in your perspective to be able to live long and it will be your truth. 

[13:48 - 20:37] What's Going On Here? So Where Are You Committed To Your Future Self?

• Are you becoming who you want to be? and if you are, keep it up and look at what you need to shed to continue to go in that direction, to continue to go to the next level.
• Sometimes when you’re looking at your goals you need to uncommit to what you are doing.
• When you want your future self you should know what to look like, think, act, do, have, be, and start taking steps today
• But take note that it’s about progress, not perfection.

[20:38 - 23:17]Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“Check yourself and make sure that you uncommit to the things that don't desire your best anymore. ”  

- Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 127! Kenny discusses the difference between success and failure, and you have the power to choose between both on a daily basis. He believes it is up to the individual to choose which they will allow to interrupt reality. Kenny also identifies truth as universal, which encompasses all aspects of existence. 

Let’s huddle together as we crack the code of the driven mind that we have been gifted with

Highlights:

[00:05 - 07:13] How to Choose Success or Failure Daily

• The key to choosing success is to be aware of your own personal preferences and ego and to allow reality to override them.
• There is a universal truth that exists above our individual perspectives.

[07:13 - 14:03] How to Succeed or Fail, 

• How the current state of the world is a "repetition" of negative news, and how it's essential to be aware of this and challenge yourself to live in a way that is successful.
• Kenny talks about his experience in college and how he failed, and how he eventually learned from his mistakes and became successful.
• He discusses how the current state of the world is a repetition of negative news, and how it's important for leaders to be aware of this and challenge themselves to live in a way that is successful.

[14:04 - 20:16] The Power of Your Desire for Success

• You are a leader, and what you think about matters.
• You have many ways to choose success, and what you do matters.
• Remember the bigger goal and your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure.
• Be mindful of your own self-care, your rituals, and your schedule.

[23:41 - 24:25]Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“Remember the bigger goal. I wanted to be successful in my life, whatever that meant.” - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 126! Have you ever talked yourself into failure? Most would have denied this but subconsciously most may be running a program that is utilizing words that are talking themselves into it, take time to pause and listen to this episode as this will change your life.

Highlights:

[00:05 - 06:56] Are You Talking Yourself Into Death?

• The key to having a successful relationship is having a value proposition that is specific to the relationship.
• Lifetime relationships can be transformative but are not always chosen.
• Transactional relationships are beneficial, but they eventually run their course.
• A transformational relationship is one where both parties are evolving and sharing what they're learning together.

[06:56 - 13:08] Things to Avoid 

• People often talk themselves into failure, poverty, and pain.
• To avoid this, it is important to be aware of the words that you use and to check them against your goals.
• This can be done by being honest with yourself and checking your thoughts against your goals.

[13:08 - 23:40] Are You Running Around Like A Chicken With Your Head Cut Off?

• Be mindful of how busy, important, and crazy things are for you right now and how this can lead to self-talk death.
• Check-in with yourself regularly to make sure you're not talking yourself to death.
• Have a plan for how you want your life to be and stick to it.
• Believe that what you're saying is true and that it's possible to have a great year even if things are tough at first.
• Heighten your awareness
• Just listen to what you are saying
• Release it quickly when you do say something that doesn't resonate with you.

[23:41 - 24:25]Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“Everything in your life has to do with your words because words are beliefs.” - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to Leadership in a Nutshell with Kenny Chapman, Episode 125! Today we discussed how plans are important and how boring they used to be, but simplifying plans helps us break down our steps for easier yet effective results as long as we remember the importance of enjoying the process of achieving goals. So with no further ado let’s dive in!

Highlights:

[00:07 - 07:42] How to Simplify Your Plans and Make Them More Effective

• In this podcast, Kenny discusses how plans can be boring and how he changed his opinion on them after realizing they are necessary for success in business.
• He encourages listeners to think about simplifying their plans and to break things down into more straightforward steps in order to make them easier to follow.
• Kenny also talks about the importance of having a plan for each episode of his podcast, which is delivered on time every week.

[07:42 - 14:32] How to avoid low bidder wars when implementing plans

• In the early days of his business, when he was struggling to keep afloat, Keith Cunningham taught him the importance of plans and how to avoid low-bid wars by implementing them instead of ideas.
• Plans are important in any business, and can help you stay organized and focused.
• Christie helps MES with strategic planning and keeps the company on track by squashing unproductive ideas.

[14:32 - 21:41] 5 Things to Think About When Implementing Plans

• Slow down and take inventory of your current goals and plans
• Evaluate why you want to do each goal, and enjoy the future fruit of your efforts now
• Look back for proof that your goals are achievable, and choose wisely
• Remember that everyone has goals, and choose wisely"
• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“You have different plans for different things and it doesn't have to be boring. It doesn't have to suck the life outta you.” - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to leadership in a nutshell with Kenny Chapman. Today's Episode 124 in this episode we shall discuss the importance of creating compelling offers for everything to influence behavior change. How risk aversion is a natural tendency in humans and how to remove this bias by creating an offer that is simple and easy to understand such as dealing with the current trend of progressive contracting that it makes harder for businesses to stand out and why this is important. And how focusing on what your business can offer that is different from other businesses and making sure your offer is consistent across all aspects of your marketing can help your business thrive. 

Highlights:

[00:05 - 06:34] How to Create Compelling Offers for Everything

• To create a compelling offer, you need to get into the flow and feel happy.
• Clients don't care about your accomplishments or how well you do, they just want to know that you can solve their problems.
• The point of this podcast is to get you thinking about your business and how it responds to you.

[06:34 - 13:03] The Importance of Simplicity in Creating Compelling Offers

• What is the compelling offer for your business?
• How do you remove risk from the equation for your clients?
• Simplify your marketing and sales strategies to make them more effective.

[13:03 - 19:20] How to create a compelling offer for your business

• Authentic abundance is the law, and it's important to remember this when selling to clients.
• To successfully sell to clients, you need to overcome resistance and trigger points that they may have.
• To sell effectively, you need to be specific about who your customer is and what direction they're going in.
• You can interject your offer into a client's current situation to create a natural solution for them.
• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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“When you have a compelling offer when people just want what you've got, it just feels right. And, they just respond..” - Kenny Chapman

"Authentic abundance is the law." - Kenny Chapman

Welcome back to leadership in a nutshell with Kenny Chapman. Today's Episode 123. Are you willing to do what others are not? Let’s talk about how to be mindful of how individually we are different and how to achieve success despite our diverse backgrounds. 

Highlights:

[00:05 - 06:56] How to Succeed When Others Aren't Willing to Do What's Necessary

• In order to have different results, you have to be willing to do things that other people are not willing to do.
• Kenny Chapman wants you to think about when are you willing to do something that others are not willing to do.
• The younger generation is based on the conditioning that we raised them

[06:56 - 13:10] 3 Ways to Be Mindful of How You're Different

• When looking at how others have progressed, it's important to compare oneself to one's own standards, not those of society.
• When it comes to personal growth, sometimes it's important to make sacrifices in order to move forward.
• There are times when it's difficult to settle and be content with what one has.

[13:10 - 19:04] 3 Tips to Achieve Success Differently

• People are not willing to change their behavior in order to enjoy the same experience as others, which can be a limiting factor in life.
• Kenny Chapman found success by doing things differently than most people and being willing to invest time, energy, and capital into his businesses.
• Patience is key when pursuing goals; if one quarter or month does not go as planned, Chapman does not lose his composure or become discouraged. He knows he has a long game to play and is prepared for any eventuality.
• Be willing to adjust and listen to your gut.

[19:05 - 21:54] Closing Segment

• Final words

Let’s Connect! You can connect with me, Kenny Chapman on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Email me at [email protected]. Be sure to check out my website https://www.kennychapman.com and find the solutions to your in-service education needs. The first month of training is FREE!!

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If you want to have different relationships, if you want to have a different business, if you want to have a different financial situation than everyone else, then you've got to be willing to do things that other people aren't willing to do.” - Kenny Chapman