Level the Pursuit

Today we’re joined by Jeremy Herider, former professional baseball player, world-class Crossfit athlete, and now motivational coach and life-changer. Jeremy will share his perspectives on failure, overcoming your own limitations, and finding your true potential. Learn more about Jeremy on the following platforms:
- Main Page: www.OptimalSelf.Today 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkydziqrlYZIFmOgD1kTPA

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimalSelf1

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimal_self/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@optimalself

COVID has impacted our nation in so many ways, and recovering from the pandemic will be a long and complex process. Today we speak to intelligence officer and experienced mental health nurse Lt Col Kelly Ihme about how the virus has impacted our national mental health and how we can best support one another to become more resilient on the other side.

Today we chat with Alexis Gerst who has turned the absolute craziness of the transition to remote work into actionable advice for you and your team. She's the author of "Leading Remote Teams: Embrace the Future of Remote Work Culture" and today she shares what she's learned about how to get the most out of your team while still adjusting to the telework environment.

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Today with chat with Brig Gen Rob Novotny, a command pilot and decorated commander who's dedicated his life to serving the Air Force. After a stellar career, he retired to begin his new consulting firm, skyracerconsulting.com. Brig Gen Novotny shares his thoughts on taking risks, getting the best from your team, and opening the conversations that can take your organization to the next level.

Are you introverted? If you are, chances are your workplace isn't always set up to help you do your best. If you're not, you may wonder what's the big deal. Today we talk about a few practical tips for helping introverts navigate in an extroverted world, and helping leaders of both types get the best from their teams.

Although technology can be impersonal and isolating, experts in virtual reality are pioneering ways to use virtual reality to make us better people. Today, Dr Andy Clayton, a virtual reality expert and leadership instructor explains some of the capabilities of virtual reality, as well as some of its limitations. It's not a matter of if VR or augmented reality will impact your life, but really, when. For additional info on Dr Clayton's work with leadership training and VR, check out https://airman.dodlive.mil/2020/02/24/toxic-leadership/

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Who is your "us"? We're all part of groups that make us feel special and proud, but most of us also have experiences of being excluded from the group. Today we talk about in-groups and out-groups, why they matter, and how we can start to build a more inclusive society.    www.levelthepursuit.com

When we are focused on achieving and moving forward, we can forget to take a moment for ourselves. Today, we speak with author, educator, mom, Air Force officer, and all around badass Dr Stephanie Wilson about forgiving ourselves, being grateful for our successes, and giving ourselves a little grace.

When you have the opportunity to lead and follow and different levels, you gain a ton of perspective on how to treat people and to advocate for your team. Lt Palczer went from firefighter to nurse to achieve his goals, and he's now putting his skills to work to take care of Airmen with dedication and humanity.

We spend a ton of time trying to get ahead, but what happens when we finally take that next big step and get the job we've been after? Today we talk about things to think about and strategies to make your next move up the ladder successful, productive, and meaningful for you and your team.