Amidst the divisiveness and emotions of our culture, how can a leader maintain a non-anxious presence? Carey Nieuwhof, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Founder and CEO of Carey Nieuwhof Communications, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic became both a disruptor and an accelerator in his work supporting ministry and business leaders. In this episode, Carey provides a glimpse into the challenges we face in our busy culture and how a sustainable rhythm is the best cure.

Guest Links:

• Carey's LinkedIn
• CareyNieuwhof.com
• Connexus Church
• Carey's Podcast
• Carey's YouTube Channel
• At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy & Priorities Working in your Favor
• Didn’t See It Coming: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences
• Lasting Impact: 7 Powerful Conversations That Will Help Your Church Grow
• Leading Change Without Losing It
• Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

How do you create a definition of success that is both personal to you and leaves a legacy for others? Brett Gilliland, Founder & CEO at Visionary Wealth Advisors & Host of the Circuit of Success, discusses how he has learned to take initiative and work hard to impact others. Starting with the decision to leave the firm where he was a successful advisor, Brett began his own fiduciary practice to “help people achieve a future greater than their past.” Learn how you can make the most of each day and align your time with your passions!

Guest Links:

• Brett's LinkedIn
• Visionary Wealth Advisors

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Leadership is a privilege that positions you to bring out the best in your team and help them to reach their potential. Manisha Sheode, Executive Director of Product Development at RGA, would tell you she tirelessly advocates for the people and products in which she believes. In this episode, Manisha shares her passion for talent development as a female in technology, mentor to rising leaders, and community member in the startup ecosystem. Learn how to lead through service and help others share their “something extra” with the world.

Guest Links:

• Manisha's LinkedIn
• RGA

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Giving yourself permission to dream bigger than one job is of equal importance to pursuing your dream job. Juanita Ingram, CEO of Purpose Production Inc., has found that her roles as an attorney, author, and actress all serve her to fulfill her life’s purpose of empowering women. Further, hard work and self-efficacy have proved integral to each of her endeavors. Join us as Juanita shares words of inspiration that drive her forward.

Guest Links:

• Juanita's LinkedIn
• IamJuanitaIngram.com
• Juanita's IMDB Profile
• Fabulous Faithful & Free: A Transformational Guide to Loving Yourself with Boldness by Juanita Ingram
• Winning With Christ: Finding the Victory in Every Existence by Juanita Ingram
• Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman by Juanita Ingram
• Lessons from Home: A Book of Poems by Juanita Ingram
• The Wonderfully Made Pals Presents Book Series for Children by Juanita Ingram
• The Expats International Ingrams

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

During this season of the Great Resignation, our newsfeed is filled with stories of people searching for meaningful work. Perhaps the best source of insight can be found from someone who didn’t leave at a time of burnout but paused to find joy and purpose in where he was. Allen Morris, Author and Chairman/CEO of the Allen Morris Company, shares how examining the truths of his life prevented the unhealthy idolization of achievement.

Guest Links:

• Allen's LinkedIn
• AllenMorris.com
• All In: How to Risk Everything for Everything that Matters

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

While they say actions speak louder than words, it is often our speech that reflects the values and integrity inside of us. Join Dr. Tim Irwin, author, speaker, and leading authority on Leadership Development and Organizational Effectiveness, as he discusses the effect of our conversations on people's belief systems. Through a strategy called "Alliance Feedback," leaders can use affirmation to circumvent defensiveness during difficult conversations. When we assume positive intent and touch the core of one's aspirations, we empower our employees and families to flourish.

Guest Links:

• Dr. Tim Irwin's LinkedIn
• DrTimIrwin.com
• Run with the Bulls (2007) by Dr. Tim Irwin
• Derailed: Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership (2009) by Dr. Tim Irwin
• Impact: Great Leadership Changes Everything (2014) by Dr. Tim Irwin
• Extraordinary Influence: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others (2018) by Dr. Tim Irwin

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

How do you turn an employee who likes working for you into an employee who loves working for you? Keith Alper, Chairman & CEO at Nitrous Effect/Agencies, sets out to answer that question in this episode. Tune in as he and Lisa discuss the million-dollar word that fosters loyalty and catalyzes success. You will find that fostering a culture of surprise and delight simply requires thought, creativity, and intentionality.

Guest Links:

• Keith's LinkedIn
• KeithAlper.com
• NitrousEffect.com
• From Like to Love: Inspiring Emotional Commitment from Employees and Customers  by Keith Alper

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Leveraging the right data enables you to keep doing more of what works for your company. However, the latest analytics software often fails in the implementation stage and gets scrapped before its findings can make a true impact. Eric Eager, Co-Founder of 4Impact Data, discusses how he created a process that begins with the “big question” and yields actionable, codified wisdom. As a serial entrepreneur, Eric also shares several other lessons about beginning a startup and running your own business.

Guest Links:

• Eric's LinkedIn
• 4impactdata.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Media has become the largest entertainment force in the world but often gets a bad rap. How do we utilize this incredible tool to influence culture for the better? Join Michael Scott, CEO of Pinnacle Peak Pictures (formerly Pure Flix Entertainment), as he and Lisa discuss the bright future that exists within the growth of our digital landscape. Listen and be empowered to positively influence others through the content you share.

Guest Links:

• Michael's LinkedIn
• PureFlix.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Every leader needs an absolute dedication to their passion. This is the driving force behind the success of Mike Weinberg, Lover of Sales and Bestselling Author of three #1 Amazon books. Tune in as Mike and Lisa discuss how to help sales teams create, advance, and close their targets to find new business. Along the way, you’ll learn the fun of solving challenges and connecting with people through sales.

Guest Links:

• Mike's LinkedIn
• MikeWeinberg.com
• The Sales Management. Simplified. with Mike Weinberg (Podcast)
• Sales Truth: Debunk the Myths. Apply Powerful Principles. Win More New Sales by Mike Weinberg
• Sales Management. Simplified by Mike Weinberg
• New Sales. Simplified. by Mike Weinberg

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support