Life as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow Together

Jodi Hume had a 15-yr career as COO of a growing architecture firm, but she has made a name for herself over the last decade providing on-call decision support and facilitated leadership conversations for startup founders, entrepreneurs, and executives throughout the country. Each week, Jodi hosts So Here’s My Story…, a podcast built from real stories to share poignant business takeaways with plenty of humor.

Aaron Walker shares about the power of mastermind groups, how his time in a mastermind with Dave Ramsey and others changed his life, and how you can use masterminds to help yourself and others grow.

Carter Phipps is a visionary writer and business futurist. He is an award-winning journalist and writer, popular speaker, and sought-after teacher, advisor, and consultant. Along with Steve McIntosh and John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, he has just released a new book called Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business. He is co-founder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution and hosts the Thinking Ahead podcast.

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- It is dangerous for our long-term vision to be blinded by short-term concerns.

- Upgrade your business to operate above the criticisms of those around you.

- Business has been an incredible force for progress. The more we take the positive fruits into the future, the better.

- The balance between competition and collaboration is vital. We should have a drive to out-do each other for the sake of a better world.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Continuously learn and grow.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” A person of integrity, humble, and mission driven.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? Are we approaching business and life with a win-win (or even win-win-win) mentality?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Seeing personal growth as a continuous journey of improvement.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” Both are absolutely critical. “Why not?” helps innovation and value creation, and “why?” helps you think more deeply about the world around you.

Website:

http://consciouscapitalism.org/consciousleadershipbook

https://carterphipps.com/

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Find Carter on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carter_phipps (@carter_phipps)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carterphipps/ (in/carterphipps)

Tony Guarnaccia is widely recognized as an authority on digital marketing and has grown over 10,000 small businesses and a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including ADP, Ford, and AutoNation. He has managed over $400 million in advertising spend and in 2009 earned the prestigious title of Google Partner of the Year. He has returned to his entrepreneur roots and founded Big Fish Results, RESULTS Trained, and the RESULTS Club to bring the same strategy, tactics and resources normally reserved for larger enterprises to small business. He believes that by growing small businesses, together we can impact not just our local communities but also our world.

Find out more about the Faith to Marketplace Leadership Summit and sign up https://www.faithtomarketplace.com/ (here).

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- Slow down to speed up. In other words, take the time to learn every part well so you can do each one more quickly.

- Three things to ensure momentum: 1. Know what steps to take, 2. Know how to take those steps, and 3. Actually take those steps.

- The difference between great companies and many small businesses is that great companies come up with detailed plans with contingencies, and many small businesses just “wing it.”

- When you don’t have specificity in what you want to accomplish, you won’t stay focused on your work. Essentially, when you know what gaps needs to be filled, your mind will work to fill in those gaps.

- When opportunity arises, be prepared to step up and be courageous enough to take advantage of that opportunity.

- These days, you are not just competing with competitors for attention; you’re just competing for attention.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? “Riding the wave”—be prepared for when opportunity comes.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Visionary, clear, and passionate.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? What value am I adding?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Be conscious of taking a daily step to improve yourself.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” because it is important to be bold. “Why?” can lead to paralysis, and “why not?” can open up new opportunities.

Website:

https://resultsclub.org/

https://smallstepsmanifesto.com/

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Find Tony on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tony_guarnaccia (@tony_guarnaccia)

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tony.g.guarnaccia (@tony.g.guarnaccia)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyguarnaccia/ (in/tonyguarnaccia)

Siimon Reynolds is one of the world’s leading business coaches. He is the winner of over 50 business and industry awards and the founder of numerous highly successful companies. His last company grew from zero to a stock market valuation of over $500 million in just 8 years. Siimon coaches entrepreneurs and CEOs from all over the world, from start-ups to companies grossing over half a billion dollars a year. He is also a multi-award winning business author. His previous book won the Silver Medal for Best Business Success book at the Axiom Business Book awards. Siimon’s latest book is titled Win Fast: Quick Ways to Achieve More, Earn More and Be More.

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- Achievement is central to our lives—earning is important, but who we are—who we become—is what will really help us change our circumstances.

- Be aware of the mental models you use. Be conscious about how you are thinking.

- High-performance organizations incorporate reflection into what they do.

- Reflect throughout the day about your performance over the last few hours. Schedule a few specific times throughout the day to do this.

- Always be aware of what you can and can’t control and allow that to determine where you prioritize your action.

- Create a macro to-do list and create a micro to-do list. The former are things you need to get done in the longer-term; the latter are things you need to get done that day.

- Identify the top three things you need to get done during each day.

- Value and monitor your enjoyment throughout the day.

- Always consider the long-term impact of your activities. Most things can be done at an 80% level.

- Allocate time to an activity and limit yourself to that time frame.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Getting fired from first job without knowing why—learning the importance of communicating well as a leader.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Clear, kind, and strong.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How can I get better?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Deposit in people’s emotional bank account. Let people know when people have done something good rather than just when they’ve done something bad.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” Equal. They give different answers. “Why not?” tends to give a daring answer, and “why?” often provides a defensive answer. They need to be blended together.

Website:

https://siimonreynolds.com/

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Find Siimon on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/siimonreynolds?lang=en (@SiimonReynolds)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siimon_reynolds/ (@Siimon_Reynolds)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siimonreynolds/ (in/SiimonReynolds)

Mike Goldman is the best-selling author of Performance Breakthrough and Breakthrough Leadership Team. He is also a nationally recognized speaker and leadership team coach. He founded Performance Breakthrough in 2007 to help mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth by working with leadership teams to ensure they have the right people, strategies and execution habits for growth. Mike has over 30 years of experience consulting and coaching companies from the local entrepreneur to the Fortune 500. Throughout his career, he helped companies like Verizon, Disney, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Dillard’s, Liz Claiborne and Levi Strauss.Check out resources for your leadership team https://breakthroughleadershipteam.com (here). Purchase Breakthrough Leadership Team https://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Leadership-Team-Strengthening-Company/dp/1544507380/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (here).LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS- The leadership team has a cascading effect on an organization (teamwork, accountability, etc.).- Most people do not proactively structure their leadership teams. When they make changes, it’s usually a reaction step.- Before you can get the right people on board with you, you need to make sure you embody the values and capacities you seek in others.- Leaders most frequently experience the “lid” of hiring the wrong person or keeping the wrong person on their team too long.- Develop a “functional accountability chart” that shows what function(s) each person is responsible for. This also provides an idea of where to focus when adding people to the team.- Find the right people to add to your team by continuously networking to have a virtual bench of potential teammates who already live your core values.- The Three Vs of Culture: values, vision, and vulnerability.- Executing with discipline means: 1. Aligning around a small number of priorities, 2. Measuring what matters to identify success or failure, and 3. Having a structures, formal planning and communication rhythm.- Prioritize the individual improvement of each member of your team and assess the level of talent for each team member on a regular basis.QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? If you’re not learning and growing, you’re dying.- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Curious, a clear vision, and accountable.- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? If you had to do it all over again, would you enthusiastically re-hire everyone on your team?- What book would you recommend to leaders? Leadership and Self Deception by Arbinger Institute- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want.- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why?” because if your why is big enough, you can do anything.Website:https://www.mike-goldman.comContact:[email protected] Mike on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgoldman10 (@mgoldman10)LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10/ (in/mgoldman10)

Doug Holladay is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University School of Business, co-founder of Park Avenue Equity Partners and founder of PathNorth, a networking organization for executives. He was also an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and worked for the White House as a Special Ambassador coordinating international relations. Holladay holds degrees from the University of North Carolina, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Oxford University. He has just released a new book called Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life.

Check out Ryan Staley's (episode 83) new podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-and-marketing-built-freedom/id1527278610?fbclid=IwAR1jhgyIwQ9a5Bc_gHFYJODqfIPfqcWJ3sCowmj5_kaTBFw6vp2dp8WXd6I (here).

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- People’s thoughts on success often comes from cultural norms. Rethinking success can keep us from becoming disappointed when what we attain (thinking it is success) is not what we expected.

- Resume virtues vs. Eulogy virtues: Resume virtues are the “merit badges” of life, while eulogy virtues are what people really recall about you and are worth your energy.

- Happiness is circumstantial and externally driven, while meaning is internally driven.

- Without a purpose beyond your circumstances, you will live in fear.

- It is important to know the story you were born into to make sure you are living your own rather than someone else’s.

- The greatest regret of most people about to die is that they did not take more risk.

- Not forgiving is like taking poison. Let go so that you do not get eaten up.

- Reject the mythology of balance and embrace the idea of seasons.

- Create space to think about your life and why you are pursuing your goals. Many things people do are not thoughtful.

- Write 2-3 things you are grateful for every day.

- The best thing you can do for those around you is to become the best version of yourself.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Taking a stand in college that cost something in the moment.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Grounded, daring, and imaginative.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? What is the right thing to do in this circumstance?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Learn to be quiet, meditate, and create safe space where you can stop the noise and be still.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” because invites larger conversation and imagination.

Website:

https://www.dougholladay.com/

Find Doug on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdougholladay (@jdougholladay)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdougholladay (@jdougholladay)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingSuccess (@rethinkingsuccess)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougholladay (in/dougholladay)

Dr. Marisa Porges is known for her work on leadership, education, and national security. She is the head of The Baldwin School, a 130-year-old all-girls school outside of Philadelphia renowned for academic excellence and for preparing girls to be leaders and changemakers. Prior to joining Baldwin in 2016, Marisa has served at the White House, was a visiting fellow at Harvard Kennedy School and at the Council on Foreign Relations and served in the US Navy as one of eight female aviators in an air wing of about two hundred. She has just written a book called What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women.

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- Help people lean into their natural talents.

- When something seems like a weakness, reconceptualize it so that it feels right and uniquely personal.

- Little things really matter. Practice really matters. You’re always a role model.

- Lean into your personal approach and perspective and own it.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Being selfless and looking out for others while serving in the military in Afghanistan.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Empathetic, courageous, and mission-oriented.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? What worked, what didn’t work, and what didn’t work well enough for our team?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Active perspective taking.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” Why?

Website:

www.marisaporges.com

Find Marias on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisaporges (@marisaporges)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-porges-17785a20/ (in/marisa-porges)

Dan Bruder is an international strategy and leadership consultant who believes that businesses have the ability and responsibility to substantially impact communities through their products and people. With this idea in mind, he created the Blendification® System which activates potential by connecting culture, strategy, and execution. The Blendification® System is documented in the book by the same name and is delivered through a series of online and face-to-face workshops. Dan serves as CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, a Colorado-based strategy and leadership firm.

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- The true intent of business is to make positive impact. Businesses are supposed to be the answer to society’s problems, not society’s problems.

- Create a powerful cause within your company then create “roots groups” and empower these groups to identify the strategic actions to achieve that cause.

- There are three layers of strategy: Strategic focus, outcomes, and actions.

- Strategic focus and outcomes are in the arena of the executive team. Others in the organization should help to develop the actions.

- Leadership intelligence is a combination of cognitive intelligence (IQ), emotional intelligence (EQ), and system intelligence (Sys-Q).

- System intelligence is an awareness of how actions influence individuals, processes, etc. within and beyond the organization.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? “Earn success”: People experience the greatest sense of happiness, fulfillment, and joy by accomplishing things that are hard.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Confident and humble, aware of the systematic impact of their actions and behaviors, and responsible for the impact their work has on the world around them.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How can I be the spark that activates the potential in the people around me?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? The Power the Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Understand that what we focus on is really driving our actions and behaviors, so dial in on where you are focused.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why?” because it is more compelling. From it we can build actions and behaviors that flow from that “why?”

Website:

https://blendificationsystem.com/

Contact:

Find Dan on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/danbruderco (@danbruderco)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbruder88/ (in/danbruder88)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blendification-System-100263685053446/ (@blendification-system)

Andy Goldstrom is the founder of Midcourse Advisors, a rapid growth coaching and consulting company for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders. As a two-time Inc. 500 business owner, Andy has leveraged this experience to create a proven set of tools and methodologies to help small to medium sized business leaders focus on the right approach to scale their businesses, grow rapidly and avoid costly mistakes. Andy teaches a course in entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and is the author of a new book, Grow Like A Pro, which can be found on Amazon.

Download the Four Strategic Shifts that Andy talked about https://www.midcourseadvisors.com/4-strategic-shifts/ (here).

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- If you’re focused on the right things with the right resources and the right customers in the right way (and you’re managing your expenses), you will move forward in the right way .

- Four Strategic Shifts to Position for Growth:

• Win Today: Setting the stage for future growth through cashing in on current relationships, controlling costs, and constantly connecting with new people.

• Think Different: Envisioning what your business could be, assessing how things are developing around you.

• Achieve Disruptive Growth: Prioritize and pursue the best opportunities, develop blueprint, and execute strategy.

• Gain High-End Independence: Automating processes and duplicating leadership.

- Those who adapt succeed.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? “Touch the post” – Never cut things short.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Someone who gets others to act like owners, someone who listens first and understands what motivates others, and someone who provides the resources and encouragement to help others succeed.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How can I help you achieve your goals?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business ... by Catherine Lewis and Michael Coles

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Prioritizing and validating what you’re doing.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” because it is important to think differently.

Website:

https://www.midcourseadvisors.com

Contact:

Find Andy and Midcourse Advisors on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/goldstrom_andy (@goldstrom_andy)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midcourseadvisors (@midcourseadvisors)

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/midcourseadvisors (in/midcourseadvisors)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom (in/andygoldstrom)