The Hidden Why Podcast

Community

Today's featured guest is Scott Gerber

The topic is Community.

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

"Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company, an organization that builds and manages professional communities for media companies and global brands. He is the founder of YEC, an invitation-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs, and Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for elite executives. He is also an internationally syndicated columnist, the co-author of Superconnector and the author of Never Get a “Real” Job. Scott has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Fortune, TIME, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Reuters, Mashable, BBC, NPR, Forbes, The Daily Beast, CBS News, US News & World Report, Fox News, Inc. and Entrepreneur, and has been honored by NASDAQ and the White House. Follow him on Twitter at @scottgerber. "

Core Motivators - Away or Towards

by Leigh Martinuzzi

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” Leonardo da Vinci

In a more significant state of self-awareness, we are better able to interact with others. To meet the fundamental need for survival, we depend heavily on the quality of our relationships. If we can determine what motivates others, we can adapt our style to collaboratively move in the same direction. Regardless of our preferences, we all desire a common goal. And I believe that goal is happiness.

In this episode, I discuss two core motivators – Away and Towards. Which type are you?

Chris Patterson

"You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." Zig Ziglar

Chris has been using his Zig Ziglar Legacy certification to mentor businesses and individuals in the art of Goal Setting and Achievement, Personal Development and Building Winning Relationships. Grateful with the opportunity he received he now pays it forward.

In this episode, Chris shares his story in meeting Zig and how their relationship unfolded. Chris and I discuss the power of investing in one's personal development and the inspiring lessons he took away from Zig's mentorship and friendship. Be inspired to create a life of great intention and take serious action.

Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

I am not sure after reading this book I am more brilliant or not. Perhaps that isn’t the purpose. It may be to open our eyes to how cluttered, busy and unnecessary our lives have become. In this book by Manoush Zomorodi, she takes the reader on a journey to unplug and disconnect from our digital lives. How to find greater productivity, creativity and original thought in boredom. It makes perfect sense although I am not sure I was entirely captivated.

If you feel you struggle with digital sabotage, the notion that tech controls you and not the other way around then you may just benefit from reading this book by Manoush Zomorodi. Enjoy!

Rebirth

Today's featured guest is Keith McArthur.

The topic is "Rebirth."

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Guest Bio

Keith McArthur got a second chance at life in 2017 when his little sister donated one of her kidneys to him. Now, he writes and podcasts about his journey to becoming happier and healthier. Keith is the creator of My Instruction Manual — a website, podcast, and book series providing high-quality personal-development content. He is the author of several books including 18 Steps to Own Your Life: Simple Powers for a Healthier, Happier You.

“The people we discriminate against in our public policies and in our culture are also the groups of people most likely to be bullied in school. That is not a coincidence. That’s hate!” Sally Kohn

Hate is an intense dislike for someone or something.

Why do we hate? Perhaps the primary reason for the hate is that we believe that someone or something may bring threat to our survival. A threat to our tribe. A threat to our Self, our ego!

Humans need to belong. We need to be part of a group. It not only satiates our sense of well-being, importance and meaning in life but a group provides us protection. These things are essential to our survival.

A threat to our ability to meet this need, real or perceived, produces hate.

That is the topic of today's podcast - Hate. What is it? Why does it exist? How does it work? And how do we overcome it?

Have you ever wondered what makes top athletes like Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Lionel Messi; as well as musical virtuosos, dancers, rock climbers, race-car drivers, and more so successful? Is it merely an innate genius or a skill that they are born with?

Zach, a successful journalist and popular sports writer, was curious and so found himself on a quest to discover what actually drives human movement and its spectacular potential.

Across all sports, new theories and revolutionary technology are revealing how the brain’s motor control system works including the groundbreaking work of two neuroscientists. In this conversation, I discuss with Zach his research as he travelled the world interviewing experts on motor control.

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” Leonardo da Vinci

Walter Isaacson is a Professor of History at Tulane University, Editor of Time magazine and CEO of the Aspen Institute. He is a highly acclaimed American author and journalist. Having written successful biographies of Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Henry Kissinger, Isaacson latest edition to this array of fantastic work is that of the life and career of Leonardo da Vinci.

Here is my review of Leonardo da Vinci - a fantastic read in which Isaacson has left no stones unturned.

Engagement

Today's featured guest is Jason Treu.

The topic is "Engagement."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives and seven figure entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint.

He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

Work with People You Want to Work With

"When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose your self-worth in the process." Dave Pelzer

I have spent much energy and time by trying to please everyone, trying to be accepted, trying to be liked but realised I had to change my ways. I began to eliminate those I didn't want to work with, play with, be with, progress with, achieve with and love. It's an elimination tactic that just may help you thrive in what you do.

Don't try fit in for the sake of fitting in. Quality relationships are a fundamental human need, but they won't grow into quality relations if you cannot be yourself.

Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. These are my thoughts. Those from a real estate agents perspective.