Shark Theory

I used to think that empathy inhibited what I was really after which was getting results. However, recently I heard a talk by my friend Claude Silver that completely changed my perspective on the power of empathy.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Identifying that "thing you do"
2. Challenging people
3. Empathy-based leadership

I love building tomorrow. I dream and work toward a better future. I'm at peace with that. However, a recent talk by my buddy Chris Hartley helped me realize what I've been missing....today.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Recalibrating Life
2. Eliminating the Unneccessary
3. Realigning with a Cause
4. The Hartley Challenge

For more information on the National Angels that Chris is racing for, visit NationalAngels.org

I've developed a new philosophy in the areas of my life I'm trying to improve in. It's this...don't make it two. If I have a bad day, don't make it two bad days. I hit a bad golf shot, don't make it two. I miss one day at the gym, don't make it two...

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Framing a failure
2. Giving yourself grace
3. Extracting the lessons from the miss

I woke up today after an amazing multi-day conference and felt....low. Why? Because the conference was so amazing and I rode such a high for a few days and now reality sets back in. The truth is, many of us face lows after an extreme high in life. How we deal with it defines us.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Fueled by what was
2. Looking at what's to come
3. Not tying happiness to an event

During the Cannonball Conference, I met one of the most amazing Presenters and new friends, Kait LeDonne of Brandwise Media. Her and I hosted the afternoon session together and I Learned a lot about impact.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Direct Action Items
2. Listening to Authority
3. The ultimate act of generosity
4. The power of Indirect Impact
5. The Aroma of Growth

At The Cannonball Growth Leadership Conference I'm speaking at, I met Shari Morton who runs a company called Shared Drive. Something she told me impacted my mindset for the remainder of the year.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Knowing what you're looking for
2. Training yourself to be a finder
3. Why you should never stop searching

When was the last time you were truly inspired? Inspired to want to be better, do better, or live better? More importantly, how do we find inspiration?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Success from Desperation
2. Drawing a line in the sand behind you
3. Lighting a fire in each other
4. The ultimate inspiration

What does it take to build a winning team or a winning culture? One of the secrets to building that winning team came to me via a Meme in a Men's accountability group I'm a part of.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Objectives over Roles
2. Cheering the Loudest
3. Upholding the Standard

Yesterday, I said, " We all face rainy days, but some people chase the storms so they can complain about being in them." We have to be sure to avoid those victim mentality people.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Listen to the problem and search for patterns
2. Test their willingness to solve a problem by providing a solution
3. Distancing yourself from storm chasers

The Iconic Mona Lisa is visited over 6 million times annually. What can we learn about legacy from this legendary painting?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Being one of a kind
2. The layers of life
3. The beauty of the void