Houston (and every other city), we have a problem. Multiple problems to be exact! If we’re being honest, we are experiencing one of the worse times in recent history for our country. And, unfortunately, this has brought out the worst in some people. Hopefully you’re not one of them. I don’t believe you are otherwise you wouldn’t be here…maybe!

Without going into the political baggage or the social activist response to what is happening, I want to bring it down to the personal or micro level…YOU!

With people being at their worst, how are you responding (or reacting) to them?

In this special episode, I want to offer you three things that you can do, beginning today, to be better when other people are at their worst. I will cover the following important areas:

1. Know Yourself and Your Reactionary Tendencies

2. Convert Frustration and Anger Into Righteous Anger and Productivity

3. Choose to Be Better

Change begins with you, in spite of other people who are at their worst. You must be willing to do the inner work (on yourself) in order to accomplish the outer work (on society). Listen to each one and discover another perspective on how we can make a difference and changes in, both, our personal lives and the “world” around us.

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“Build Strong Character to Avoid a Weak Reputation!”

That’s a powerful statement! However, it is only as powerful as the character that you build for yourself. Your character can take you to the highest pinnacle and, unfortunately it can also take you to the lowest of lows. The good thing, on the other hand, is that YOU have control of where it takes you.

On this episode we will explore three components that can take you to either of the places on the character spectrum mentioned above. We’ll also touch upon how your reputation is directly impacted by your character of which is, but, one of the reasons to take building your character seriously. As with your name, your character can be a valuable asset.

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Unless you live in a cave or deep in the forest, there is no way to avoid conflict with other people. Whether on the job…at a social gathering…at home or…at church (yep, there too), you’re going to experience or encounter some form of conflict.

This two-part podcast series will explore six (6) ways to approach conflict. Will every conflict be solved? Maybe. Maybe not. Are most conflicts avoidable? In some cases yes. In some cases no. Regardless of the answers to these, among other, questions there are ways in which to approach conflict that will, hopefully, resolve or minimize the impact of those conflicts.

In part I, we will addressed the following:

1. Distinguishing Facts From Fiction

2. Distinguishing Motives & Emotions

3. Converting Complaints to Requests

In part II, we will address the following:

4. Starting Where You Are

5. Taking Responsibility For Your Contribution, Role or Influence

6. Forgiving & Giving Yourself A Gift

Contact Info:

Email – [email protected]

Website – https://www.4mpactforpersonalgrowth.com/contact-us

Music: https://audionautix.com/

Unless you live in a cave or deep in the forest, there is no way to avoid conflict with other people. Whether on the job…at a social gathering…at home or…at church (yep, there too), you’re going to experience or encounter some form of conflict.

This two-part podcast series will explore six (6) ways to approach conflict. Will every conflict be solved? Maybe. Maybe not. Are most conflicts avoidable? In some cases yes. In some cases no. Regardless of the answers to these, among other, questions there are ways in which to approach conflict that will, hopefully, resolve or minimize the impact of those conflicts.

In part I, we will address the following:

1. Distinguishing Facts From Fiction

2. Distinguishing Motives & Emotions

3. Converting Complaints to Requests

Contact Info:

Email – [email protected]

Website – https://www.4mpactforpersonalgrowth.com/contact-us

Book:

Purchase Here: http://bit.ly/FOCUSBOOK

Music: https://audionautix.com/

One of the greatest and, often, most stressful transitions in life is moving from student to full-fledged employee or professional. No longer can you rest on the fact that you have “homework” to do or an upcoming major exam; nor can you ask for an extension or for “extra credit.”

You. Are. Now. A. Professional.

And with that comes a different set of expectations and responsibilities. This episode will offer three tips to assist new and young professionals’ transition from the classroom to career. We will address these three keys:

1. Competence

2. Confidence

3. Commitment

Get ready to becoming a better…PROFESSIONAL!

Contact Info:

Email – [email protected]

Website – https://www.4mpactforpersonalgrowth.com/contact-us

Book:

Purchase Here: http://bit.ly/FOCUSBOOK

Music: https://audionautix.com/

“How your MIND reacts or responds to what it receives has the potential to manifest itself in the words of your MOUTH, which can MOTIVATE you into action that will lead you to a high level of personal MASTERY.”

This is the philosophy behind The 4MPACT Way to Personal Growth. In this episode, we will explore each of the four (4) elements a bit closer to give you clarity on how you can apply this framework to managed and/or enhance your personal and professional development. The four elements defined are:

Mind – Everything that makes up who you are is determined by how your mind reacts or responds to what it receives from external stimuli.

Mouth – What and how you speak creates barriers or opportunities.

Motivation – There is always a reason why you do and don’t do what you do. Nothing you do happens by accident (unless it’s an accident).

Mastery – You cannot master what you have not, first, learned to control.

Contact Info:

Email – [email protected]

Website – https://www.4mpactforpersonalgrowth.com/contact-us

Music: https://audionautix.com/

People can be cruel. They say things out of anger and a variety of other reasons; and some of those words can be hurtful. In some cases, those same words can have very long lasting effects. However, this episode will take another perspective on those words that, in general, have been hurtful.

We will address two key factors that determine WHY words should never hurt you. Those two key factors are: 

1) the truthfulness or 2) falseness of those words.

After listening to this episode you will have an alternative perspective of words,  their meaning, and also how you have the power to resist being hurt by words. To never be hurt by words again will become as easy as knowing your ABCs.

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All throughout school we have been tested on this subject and that subject, all to measure our competence…or more directly our level of intelligence (IQ). Howard Gardner took intelligence a step further and theorized that we have multiple intelligences – that is, humans have specific modalities by which they learn. So, some form of “intelligence” has been studied or theorized for decades.

Emotional intelligence is no different. Popularized (though not developed) by Dan Goleman in the 1990s, he brought to light the notion that we can be intelligent in how we use and manage our emotions. The components of Emotional Intelligence include:

In this episode, I will unpack emotional intelligence or EQ, its competencies and how you can learn to become emotionally intelligent. The more emotionally intelligent you become, you become more aware of your own emotions, the emotions of others and the role your emotions play in building effective relationships. Unlike IQ, EQ is not static and can be learned. If you’ve never heard of emotional intelligence, today is your first lesson in beginning a new path to becoming a better you.

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When you’re communicating with someone, do you say what you mean? Do you mean what you say? Moreover, does the person you are communicating with understand what you’re saying? In other words, do they know what you mean? Communication is more than talking.

This episode will give you a basic Communication 101 lesson, so to speak – no pun intended. You will get a crash course on:

1. Three basic elements of communication

2. Communication problems that lead to miscommunication

3. Simple suggestions for better communication

You will walk away from today’s episode with foundational knowledge to begin identifying “noise” in your daily communication with others so that they will know exactly ‘what’chu talkin’ ‘bout! and you will be better able to recognize when communicating is going awry.

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On today's episode you will be introduced to 'Becoming A Better You' and given a few tips as foundational information. I will also share with you the following topics:

- What it means to 'Become'

- What it means to be 'Better'

- What it means to 'Becoming A Better You'

Make sure to Subscribe Today so that you can be in the know as to when new episodes are available! 

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