Shark Theory

Yesterday, I had the privelege of speaking to the great team at Cin7 in both America and New Zealand. Leading up to that talk, I got a chance to talk to the CEO David Leach about the company's vision and values. What I obsereved from him on that call and during the talk yesterday was a masterclass in great leadership. Today, i share some of those lessons.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Being there Before Your People
2. Living your Values
3. Being there WITH your People
4. The ultimate mark of great leadership

This past saturday was our 4th Annual Holly Jolly Giveaway where we give 400 brand new bikes and coats to local children. I sat back and reflected on the event and what it means to have so many people come together for a good cause.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. What you get by giving
2. Why it takes the right village
3. Putting Smiles on Faces

Yesterday I was having an espresso martini and it was brough to my attention that ALL espresso martini's have three coffee beans as garnishes on top...and there's meaning behind that.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Developing a Curiosity for LIfe
2. The Toppings of life that give it meaning
3. Creating Tradition

Last night I was thinking about my Birthday, looking at all the well wishes and Happy Bday's that people sent and pondering the question I got asked alot, "What do you want for your birthday?"

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Becoming the Gift
2. What Money can't buy
3. Showing Appreciation
4. Living in the Now

I've never really been a big fan of birthdays, but on this one, I've reflected on what I want out of myself this next year.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Less, But Better
2. Less Access
3. Less Emotion and Wasted Energy
4. The Meaning of Shark Theory

Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes and Support!

Recently, I have become a cigar aficionado to celebrate the wins in life. In learning more about cigars, I've learned the type of butane you need to have a great cigar. I searched local stores for a particular type of butane and met an amazing individual.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Your Energy Sets the Tone
2. Removing Impurities from your Life
3. Celebrate Life

I went to an epic Christmas Party this weekend and left with a lot of new friends and more importantly a lot of new life lessons.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The importance of Quality in your Circle
2. Why You shouldn't get Greedy
3. The Parable of the Grinch

During my stay in Mexico, I spent a lot of time simply watching birds and their patterns of hunting for food, flight, and how they lived their lives.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The different paths to the same result
2. Not making it complicated on yourself
3. Appreciating our different pursuits of different goals

While staying at a Resort in Playa Mujeres Mexico last weekend, the thing that impressed me most was house CLEAN it was. The housekeeping staff was top notch and shed light on what we can apply to our careers.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Excelling at whatever it is you do
2. The goal of doing EXTRA
3. Finding Joy in the task

While attempting to buy somne M&M's in the Mexican airport, I saw a huge white label slapped on every piece of candy, it said, "Calorias excesivas" or excessive calories. As a result I didn't get the candy, but changed how I operate in my life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Slapping Labels on our vices
2. Remembering Tomorrow
3. The ultimate Accountabilyt Email