Rise Above Your Best

Live Life in Crescendo is the inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Stephen Covey spent his long and storied career inspiring millions of individuals to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. Near the end of his life, Covey felt a final component to his work: How to live your best life no matter your age? How to best respond to life-challenging experiences? How to approach the challenges and opportunities of middle to later life—like raising children, caring for your parents, leading and inspiring others, staying on top of your career, contributing to your community, and what follows next?

Live Life in Crescendo is Covey's answer to these questions, outlining his vision for those in the prime of life, whatever age you may be. Covey urges all to "live life in crescendo," continually growing in contribution, learning, and influence. In the same way that music builds on the previous notes, life, too, builds on the past and unfolds in the future. This crescendo mentality urges you to use whatever you have—your time, talents, resources, gifts, passion, money, and influence—to enrich the lives of people around you, including your family, neighborhood, community, and the world.

Co-written with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, and published posthumously, Live Life in Crescendo is a life-changing and life-affirming book that befits the generosity and wisdom of the late Stephen R. Covey.

We're now living in a new world of work, and leaders need to catch up. Today's guest shares wisdom that helps leaders lead trust and inspire others that goes way beyond engagement. Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and Global Speed of Trust Practice Leader at FranklinCovey. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Speed of Trust. In his newest and most transformative book, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, he enlightens readers on what leadership should look like today with increasing numbers of employee disengagement. He proposes a new way of leading that starts with believing that people are creative, collaborative, and full of potential. With this leadership, they are inspired to become the best version of themselves and produce their best work. Learn all about Stephen's proposed solution for the future of work that all leaders need to know about. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.emeryleadershipgroup.com

Dealing with your reports can be tricky, especially when you don't know who you are. How do you become a better leader? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau, author of The Leadership Bridge: How to engage your employees and drive organizational excellence, shares the four models that could guide you to become a better leader. The discussion encompasses self-development to build a better relationship with your employees and strive for excellence. He also talks about resistance and why it exists within your team. To avoid that resistance and gain more insights from Patrick, tune in to this episode with pen and paper, and remember, fill your bucket with his wisdom because leaders are learners! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.emeryleadershipgroup.com

When is the best time to start leadership development for new hires? That is the question we answer in today's episode. Patrick Veroneau discusses how organizations can attract, retain, and develop employees in this competitive market. He emphasizes that instead of focusing on concepts such as DEI, we should focus more on behaviors that breed that culture and environment. He boils down these behaviors into six "cables" that will build a strong bridge between leader and employee: congruence, appreciation, belongingness, listening, empathy, and specifics. Learn more about their model for leadership development by tuning in.

Knowing what causes you to act the way you do is essential, whether you're a leader or an employee. When you understand the nature of human behavior, you can make informed decisions better because you get to know why you do things that are not so good for you. Join your host Patrick Veroneau as he sits down for a conversation with Luca Dellanna about the nature of human behavior. Luca shares comprehensive, in-depth insights on the link between brain science and the practical things we do every day. He emphasizes how much your actions depend on what you want to achieve in life. Tune in to learn how you can motivate yourself to take action for positive outcomes and fight the resistance to change. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.emeryleadershipgroup.com

There's no one formula for success in entrepreneurship and family life, but there are some qualities that successful people in both areas share. In this episode, Justin Breen, the Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications, reflects on what has changed since the pandemic two years ago and what top entrepreneurs in the world have in common. He also introduces his new book on how to succeed at home and professionally. With over 20 years of experience in the media business, Justin has won dozens of editing and writing awards and authored countless viral stories.

Focusing on one's health and wellness is important, especially in this day and age. But wellness is more than just your diet and your fitness. Here to introduce a 360-degree approach to self-care are Tina Mundy and Erin Montgomery, creators of The Mundy Method. This mother-daughter duo emphasizes a focus on mindset on top of nutrition and exercise in their approach to holistic health. In this episode, they chat with host Patrick Veroneau about the benefits of this model and how they're helping not only individuals but organizations to improve the quality of life and well-being of their people. It's not just about taking care of yourself but also having that support from a community that really brings it home. Stay tuned to learn more about The Mundy Method and how it can help you.

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The recent pandemic has certainly changed our perspective, making us reflect on how we lived our lives, our goals, and what is important to us. If you are going through transitions in life and are in pursuit of financial freedom, you cannot miss this episode of Learning from Leaders!

Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder from Aspiriant, a leading wealth management firm, join Patrick Veroneau to talk about money and leadership and share their strategies for achieving financial independence. So before you take the plunge and make that shift, tune in and get valuable tips to prepare you for what might be the biggest decision of your life.

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The past few years have been difficult for all of us. The pandemic has affected us both physically and mentally. Although it is slowly getting back to normal, we can't remove the fear of uncertainty and chaos just around the corner. This is why in this episode, Chris Littlefield of Beyond Thank You shares the importance of appreciation for people to move forward and overcome these difficult times. A great leader knows how to build meaningful relationships with his people. The power that it can bring is very evident. People would gain more courage, motivation, and positivity. Listen as Chris cites examples and instances of what a simple appreciation could bring to the table!

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When you read a phrase like "bossy girl" on a company name, you probably won't know what to make of it. This was how our host Patrick Veroneau felt when he heard about Bossy Girl Leadership, whose founder graces today's episode. Kristal Murren will tell us today exactly why her business' name makes sense despite all the negative connotations of the phrase. For too long, society has equated the "bossy girl" archetype to women who have a purpose, a mission, and a voice. But is it really a bad thing? A big, resounding NO, Kristal says, and you're about to find out why. After listening to this episode, you will understand why when somebody calls you "bossy", you might as well say, "Thank you."

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