Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Pocket Sized Pep Talks

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Pocket Sized Pep Talks episodes

  • A Mantra For Perspective
    One of the many reasons why I enjoy the NCAA basketball tournament is no matter how high a team is ranked, any team is susceptible to loosing their momentum, and collapsing. The list of high ranking teams that have been shown the exit early is too long to list. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll provide you with a quick mantra to put things in perspective so you keep momentum from leaving your side.
    5 min
  • A Deep Dive Into Integrity

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • What inspired Alex and his coauthor Jon Gordon to emphasize integrity in the book? 
    • We throw the word integrity around but Alex provides a rather unique definition of the word and the act.
    • Most organizations believe they are acting with integrity.  Alex explains how he helps organizations examine this at a deeper level and truly implement a culture of integrity and accountability.
    • Alex share a success story where his approach to leadership and integrity led to significant positive changes in an organization and individuals. 
    • Some common challenges leaders face when trying to prioritize integrity, and how can they overcome them.

    To learn more about this guest:

    https://alexspeaking.com/about/

    Email: [email protected]

    – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-demczak-59108179

    41 min
  • Please... Sweat The Small Stuff!
    During this past week, a client said the following phrase to me: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It’s become a popular phrase, and certainly an interesting sentiment. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that unfortunately, in business, I don’t believe one word of it and I’ll be happy to tell you why!
    6 min
  • What A Coder Can Teach You About Communicating With Others

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • How a coder became a subject matter expert on conversation.  Yes... you read that correctly! 
    • Why the tools out there like Agile development, Lean software, or DevOps, have their pros, and their cons.  
    • The Four R’s that will help you to match your behavior to your beliefs.  
    • Decoding tech talk for non-technical executives. 
    • Key mentors in Douglas's life.

    To learn more about this guest:

    www.douglassquirrel.com 

    & 

    www.squirrelsquardron.com  

    42 min
  • Want To Crush Your Next Presentation? Think like a Juggler!
    Over forty years ago, I decided to enter a talent show at the University of Maryland. With shaky legs and my juggling balls in hand, I juggled my way to a win! Little did I know that my approach to putting that show together was one of the key reasons why I won that talent show. In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you the idea I stumbled on, and one of the most important presentation techniques a presenter can follow. It carried me to victory, and I still subscribe to that lesson!
    4 min
  • Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • What it’s like writing a book with another writer and the writing process they followed.
    • How this book found them and why they chose to write it.
    • Not only what makes this book different, but the role their editor, and authentic voice editor played in the writing process. 
    • Why leaders are the key to inclusion, and What's In It For Them to embrace this message.
    • A handful of classic mistakes a leader can make and not even know it.
    • What Eddie and Jonathan hope readers will get from their book, and what kind of impact they are you hoping for? 
    • The incredible effort and detail the authors put in the book to help readers implement what's taught including  actions, activities, and tactics.
    • Successful practices you can start today!  
    • Multiple benefits and takeaways found in the book.

    To learn more about the authors and their book, check out inclusivepebbles.com

    You can also reach out through LinkedIn: Eddie Pate, and Jonathan Stutz

    51 min
  • The Transition Sandwich
    While helping a client prepare for an important interview, I noticed a small communication glitch that we tend to take for granted. This particular glitch made his responses seem a bit cold. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk,I'll tell you what adjustments we made, how those answers began to sound full of warmth, and how, in doing so, sound a lot more natural!
    7 min
  • Data Driven Decision Making

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn:

    • Why so many seem to ignore or forget the human capital they work with.
    • What role human capital plays in increasing the success rate of an organization. 
    • The importance of human capital data in entrepreneurship. If they leave with one or two things.
    • Some key takeaways to remember about the power of data and human capital in creating successful entrepreneurial ventures.
    • Why startups struggle, particularly those that suffers from significant inequities in funding. 
    • How entrepreneurs and investors can practically implement these data-driven approaches in their decision-making process.

    To learn more about this guest:

    GUEST EMAIL [email protected]

    GUEST WEBSITE: blackhawke.io

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiblacksmith/  

    @nikkiblacksmith

    https://www.instagram.com/blackhawke.io/

    Learn more at Blackhawke Behavior Science – The Science Of Startup Success

    41 min
  • Remembering Who The Customer Is
    Think about the last time you went into a crowded restaurant; they probably took your cell phone number and texted you when your table was ready. Although we’ve been carrying cell phones for decades now, this genius idea is relatively new. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you why that ridiculous delay highlights one of the most fundamental principles of customer service! It's a simple lesson you will NEVER want to forget!
    6 min
  • How To Coach Yourself Into A Thriving Future

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    1. Working definitions for the words “resilience” and “brilliance” which are used a lot in this podcast!
    2. Why more than 87% of working Americans think that both resilience and brilliance are incredibly valuable to their success at work, and why  81% think they would have a better work culture if their company invested more in helping people thrive.  
    3. How navigating work or business challenges, can help us grow in resilience and lead to greater success.
    4. Why every generation feels the time they are living is the most transformative and stressful.  
    5. A few, top recommendations for building resilience that increase a person's ability to thrive.
    6. How resilience in our relationships with ourselves influences our connections with others, and one step to improve this.
    7. How resilience help individuals uncover their purpose, and one way to start this journey.
    8. From Simon's book, “Resilience @ Work," an introduction to the four characters - Hurry, Worry, Ready, and Steady, and how each character represents different approaches to challenges in the workplace.
    9. How you can recognize your current state in each season, and how you react to it.
    10. Key mentors in Simon's life.

    To Learn More About This Guest:

    GUEST EMAIL [email protected]

    GUEST WEBSITE: https://www.simontbailey.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA: 

    https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT – 

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey – 

    Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/) 

    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonTBaileyIntl) 

    34 min

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Join professional speaker and five-time bestselling author Rob Jolles as he takes the mic to host Pocket-Sized Pep Talks! This dynamic show delivers concise, impactful messages designed to inform,…