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Uncover the unexpected truth about achieving organizational flow and freedom! Dive into a transformative conversation that unveils the surprising keys to leveraging team members' strengths for growth. What's the real deal behind emotional intelligence, avoiding bottlenecks, and achieving the perfect balance? This eye-opening discussion will leave you with actionable insights to enhance your leadership and drive organizational efficiency. 

In this episode Jason and Steve discuss:

• Leveraging Others' Gifted Zones
• Importance of Opposite Exploitation
• Flow State Freedom
• Leveraging Freedom in Leadership
• The Concept of Flow & The Banks of Flow

Key Takeaways: 

• Unleash your team members' strengths to drive exponential growth in your organization
• Attain a state of flow in your workplace to maximize productivity and creativity
• Master leadership skills to eliminate bottlenecks and propel your business forward
• Cultivate emotional intelligence to elevate your business leadership and foster a positive work environment
• Find the perfect balance between leveraging resources and granting freedom for optimal organizational efficiency and growth

 “It's not you winning at the expense of your people. It's everybody winning for the gain of the organization.”

 - Jason Abell 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Laura Michael is Rewire's newest coach and Professional Certified Coach, focusing primarily on Leadership Coaching. Laura is a communication connoisseur with a passion for helping individuals break free from societal expectations and embrace their true potential. She has spent over 20 years in corporate America, and currently owns and operates Professional Box Breaker, where she provides leadership coaching programs to organizations as an employee benefit for rising leaders. Through her own experiences and coaching conversations, Laura inspires others to navigate their own paths with confidence and embrace the freedom of living outside the box. 

In this episode Jason and Laura discuss:

• Transitioning Outside the Box
• Embracing Empowerment Over Fear
• Overcoming Barriers in Communication & Respecting Different Interpretations
• Shifting Mindset towards Personal Responsibility
• The Value of Coaching for All Levels

Key Takeaways: 

• Mastering the art of making empowered career choices
• Unveiling the hidden benefits of professional coaching
• Navigating the transition from corporate to entrepreneurship with confidence
• Enhancing leadership skills through powerful communication strategies
• Cultivating self-trust as a catalyst for personal growth

“The choice can come from two places. The choice can come from a place of power, or it can come from a place of fear. And when we choose from a place of fear, usually the fear is keeping us inside of our comfort zone, it just keeps us safe, keeps us protected, nothing is at rest and when we choose from a place of power, we're actually believing in ourselves." - Laura Michael

Connect with Laura Michael:

Website: https://www.professionalboxbreaker.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrslauramichael/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Steve Multer is the founder of Steve Multer Corporate Storytelling, a strategic brand messaging partner for Fortune and midsize organizations to maximize their connection with customers, partners, and media analysts. As a spokesman and keynote thought leader, Steve has crafted and delivered over 20,000 onstage and onscreen presentations for more than 150 global brands including Cisco, Fujifilm, Siemens, HP, Panasonic, Bayer, Intel, and NTT Data.

He trains global C-suites and sales teams in winning communication methodologies, and he’s coached thousands of executive and industry speakers to increase impact through value, passion, and human connection. Steve's new book is Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told.

In this episode Jason and Steve discuss:

• Engaging New Organizations
• Connecting with Humans & The Three Levels of Communication
• Corporate Storytelling & Balancing Passion and Profit
• The Power of Repetition and Consistency & The Mindset Shift
• Coach State Methodology

Key Takeaways: 

• Master the art of effective corporate storytelling to captivate your audience and drive meaningful connections
• Discover the undeniable importance of human connection in business and how it can revolutionize your approach
• Conquer the fear of public speaking and unlock your potential to engage, influence, and inspire others
• Explore the evolution and impactful role of content marketing in today's business landscape
• Harness the power of brand storytelling to fuel the growth and success of your business

“Trust yourself to tell a value story for the benefit of other people. Once you start doing so, you'll be amazed at how much clearer, more formidable, solid, and successful your daily engagements and communications become, both personally and professionally. ”

 - Steve Multer

Steve's 5 Paths to Passionate Storytelling FREE eGuide - Password: soldtold23

Connect with Steve Multer:

Websites: https://corporatestorytelling.com/ , https://stevemulter.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemulter/ 

Email: [email protected]  

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Dr. Alan Akira is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry in Chicago. As an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, he excels in clinical decision-making, medical entrepreneurship, and healthcare management. His clinical work has been recognized by his home institution, receiving the Rush Emergency Medicine Consultant of The Year award in 2020. Dr. Akira's dedication to education is evident through his receipt of the Aesculapius Award in 2021, presented by the graduating medical student class, for excellence in clinical education. In the Fall of 2021, he was honored with the "Psychiatrist of the Year" award by the Illinois Psychiatric Society, acknowledging his exemplary contributions to the field. Additionally, in 2023, he was bestowed with the Roeske Award for Teaching by the APA, recognizing his outstanding and sustained contributions to medical education. Dr. Akira is known for bridging the gap in psychiatric care and serves as an independent medical examiner for Cook County. With a background in Molecular Biology and residency training at Rush, he is dedicated to advancing mental health care through clinical practice, education, and leadership.

In this episode Jason and Alan discuss:

• Actualizing Gratitude
• Pillars of Leadership
• Empowering Individuals & Leveraging People and Education
• Proactive Operations
• Input vs. Output

Key Takeaways: 

• Discover the importance of mindset and perspective for personal and professional growth
• Actualize gratitude through mindfulness practice and unlock its transformative power in daily life
• Learn the art of value exchanges to create sustainable success in both business and personal endeavors
• Leverage education and empowerment to drive innovation and progress within your team and organization
• Embrace self-accountability as a pivotal factor in personal growth and leadership development

“We are what we consume. It's okay to be vulnerable. Say thank you, say I don't know, and say I'm sorry. Because when you're able to say these kinds of things, it deepens relationships, and it shows the other person who's receiving that communication that you're insightful enough to be graceful to yourself, but also to the people that you're talking with.”

 - Alan Akira

Thought for the Week: https://tftw.beehiiv.com/ 

Connect with Alan Akira:

Website: https://www.mugenpsychiatry.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-akira-md/ 

Email: [email protected]   

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Are you frustrated and curious about why your New Year's resolutions quickly fall by the wayside? You’re not alone! Many of us set intentions and goals, only to abandon them shortly after. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to sustain the change we hoped for. It's time to uncover the real reasons behind this cycle and discover a more purpose-driven approach to lasting success.

In this episode Jason and Steve discuss:

• The Mindset of Mistakes
• Emotional Intelligence and Resolution
• Embracing the Possibility of Failure & Resistance
• Rethinking Accountability
• Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation

Key Takeaways: 

• Master the psychology of goal-setting to unlock your full potential
• Cultivate a purpose-driven mindset and emotional resilience for lasting success
• Embrace the importance of failures as stepping stones to growth and achievement
• Take charge of your growth journey with accountability and sustained motivation
• Develop a positive mindset to conquer challenges and thrive in any situation

 “May you have amazing intentions, and may you have amazing resolutions, and may you yearn. May you have amazing failures.” - Jason Abell & Steve Scanlon

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Nick Jonsson is a business leader, author, speaker, podcast host, networking expert, and entrepreneur. His primary mission is to empower individuals towards living a life beyond their wildest dreams through vulnerability and holistic happiness. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, South East Asia’s largest confidential peer group network, providing more than 900 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn from each other. Nick is deeply passionate about physical health, mental health, and emotional health awareness and believes that well-being is crucial for leaders to perform at their best.

Nick is also a 2023 Top 2%-World age group triathlon athlete by Ironman, which has taught him the importance of resilience and a goal-driven mindset. As a keynote speaker, Nick shares his wealth of experience, unique insights, and expertise with audiences. He is also an executive coach, who is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals. Furthermore, Jonsson is the host of the popular podcast, "EGN Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite" which has over 190 episodes and is consistently ranked in the Top 100 most listened podcasts by business leaders on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcast in Southeast Asia.

Nick's book, "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World", is a #1 international bestseller.

In this episode Jason and Nick discuss:

• Gift of Desperation
• Building Safe Spaces
• The Importance of Community and Support
• The Power of Vulnerability and Building Authentic Connections
• Taking Action and Seeking Help

 Key Takeaways: 

• Embrace vulnerability to unlock your potential as a leader
• Build a strong and supportive community network to thrive in all aspects of life
• Discover mental health support and resources to nurture your well-being
• Harness the power of open communication and sharing for personal and professional growth
• Find purpose through meaningful community connections for a fulfilling life journey

“Find your tribe. We all need community. We all need to belong to a tribe. ”

 - Nick Jonsson

Nick’s Book: Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World

Connect with Nick Jonsson:

Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonsson.nick 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonssonnick/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickJonsson 

Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

J.C. Ledbetter recently retired from being the Chief Operating Officer for Tactical Air Operations (TAO), located in San Diego California. TAO is the first civilian contracted parachute school for the United States Military and is responsible for training all US Navy and Air Force Special Operators – U.S. Navy SEALs, SWCC, EOD, and Air Force ParaRescue (PJ’s), and Combat Controllers (CCT’s) – in free fall and static line parachuting. While with TAO, JC oversaw the training of over 7000 Special Warfare Operators through 271,000 training jumps.

JC served twenty years in the United States Navy serving in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman (SWCC) community, with five combat deployments in support of the war on terrorism. His service has been recognized with two Meritorious Service medals, Three Navy Commendation Medals (one with a V device for valor), Five Navy Achievement Medals, one Army achievement medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and four campaign Medals, among others.

After serving his combat tours for nine years, he was selected for a tour at the US Army Military FreeFall School as a Basic and Advanced Parachute course instructor, attended selection for an elite unit simply referred to as Orange or the Secret Army of Northern Virginia, before finishing his career at the U. S. Navy Parachute Team (The Leap Frogs), the US Navy’s prime recruiting unit for Naval Special Warfare, orchestrating and executing thousands of aerial demonstrations around the United States.

JC holds a United States Parachute Association “D” License, the highest-level license available. He holds a Professional Demonstration Skydiver (PR0) rating and is an appointed Safety and Training Advisor. He has every instructor Examiner rating for both civilian and military parachuting making him one of the most qualified parachutists the military has produced.

JC has over 20,000 skydives which equals 11 days and 13 hours of free fall and 2 months, 9 days, 10 hours, and 40 minutes under a parachute.

Though officially retired, he still performs demonstration parachute jumps with the Frog-X Parachute team for professional sporting events and directs many skydiving shows, in addition to his roles as a public speaker, demonstration skydiver, and team photographer/videographer. He is also an airplane pilot and boat captain and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Arizona University.

In his public speaking, JC incorporates his vast personal experiences within the US military and civilian business environments, weaving a compelling narrative that identifies the important commonalities between personal, military, and business leadership in order to inspire his listeners to pursue excellence.

In this episode Steve and JC discuss:

• Overcoming Adversity 
• Military Service and Training Experience
• Becoming a Parachute Instructor & Extensive Skydiving Experience
• Small Attainable Goals for Success
• Helping Others Find Inner Strength

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and strength
• Uncover the power of your mindset in overcoming obstacles and achieving success
• Discover effective strategies for setting and achieving goals, even in the face of adversity
• Understand the universal experiences of adversity and how they can bring us closer to others
• Thrive under pressure and excel in intense situations

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Embrace the suck. Learn to push through hardships and set small attainable goals to achieve success.”

 - JC Ledbetter

Connect with JC Ledbetter:

Website: https://frog-x.com/the-team-1 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-l-828179178/

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Join us for a special milestone episode of the Insight Interviews as we celebrate reaching our 200th episode! Throughout this journey, we've uncovered invaluable lessons that have shaped our perspective and fueled our growth. From the depths of adversity to the heights of achievement, each episode has been a stepping stone towards greater understanding and achievement, and we want to share the insights we’ve gained along the way.

Steve and Jason discuss the Lessons Learned From 200 Episodes: 

• Incremental Improvement
• Get Help - Have a Team/Community
• Persistence Through Resistance
• Celebrate Wins
• Hit Play - Focus on what's in your control and then act

Key Takeaways: 

• Embrace consistency and perseverance for lasting success
• Harness the power of incremental improvement for significant growth
• Experience the benefits of collaboration and support in achieving goals
• Discover the unseen work behind remarkable success stories
• Overcome resistance and take action for transformative results

“Done is better than perfect. “

- Jason Abell

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Dana is a seasoned mortgage professional with 30+ years of mortgage lending experience as a senior/executive manager in sales, marketing, and lending operations. Her expertise includes the development of high-performing teams, creating sales growth and strategy, perfecting and implementing solutions to streamline new loan production, new programs, and product development as well as managing large-scale mortgage operations. She has a deep background in mortgage consulting, including compliance, end-to-end business reviews, and the development of targeted and strategic work effort plans. She has worked in all channels of the mortgage business with the last few years focused on the Private Lending/Business Purpose Entity lending space.

She is an avid speaker/presenter at numerous mortgage industry events and believes in deep advocacy for education in the mortgage lending space. Dana is a published author, with some of her most recent articles appearing in Mortgage Women Magazine, Originate Report, and DealMaker Magazine. She is actively involved with Habitat for Humanity in her local area as a financial counselor helping families achieve their dream of homeownership. She lives in the East Texas area on a small ranch with her husband Sean, their two Labradors, and numerous other ranch animals.

In this episode Steve and Dana discuss:

• Navigating Transitions
• Accepting Discomfort
• Embracing Lack of Control
• Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change
• The Power of Choice and Perspective

Key Takeaways: 

• Embrace change for personal growth to unlock new opportunities and potential
• Navigate transitions and change to thrive in both personal and professional life
• Understand and accept transitions to adapt and flourish in ever-changing circumstances
• Manifest the right mindset in accepting discomfort; growth often occurs in uncomfortable situations
• Explore the power of choice, perspective, and redefining one’s tribe

“Just trust yourself. Trust yourself. There are things that are in every single person. They talk about it being the gut, right? And I think there is so much to that. Just trust yourself. And once you make that decision, stick with it.”

 - Dana Georgiou

Connect with Dana Georgiou:

Website: https://aaplonline.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danageorgiou/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPLonline/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AAPLOnline

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Joe New has spent the better part of the last 22 years as a Mortgage Loan Officer and is a Regional Vice President with CrossCountry Mortgage. He has had the awesome opportunity to build and work with a very talented team of Loan Originators, serving a couple hundred clients a year, with a mission to help them make great short and long-term financial decisions with their housing needs. Joe’s goal is to create smooth and hassle-free loan transactions for his clients by also creating an excellent experience for his Real Estate and Builder partners.

Joe and his family are active and involved in their community.  For almost two decades, he was involved in and sat on the board of a 501c3 (Discovery Training), a ministry that has changed thousands of lives, including Joe’s and his family’s.

Joe and his wife Sharon enjoy a large family of 16, including five grandchildren. He is a passionate sportsman and is proud to call North Texas home and to have raised his family and built his business there.

In this episode, Steve and Joe discuss:

• Gratitude and Reflection
• Connecting with First Time Home Buyers
• Genuine Impact on Others
• Imperfect Action
• Authenticity in Business and Personal Relationships

Key Takeaways: 

• Master the art of authentic communication to build trust with new home buyers in the mortgage industry
• Embrace the imperfections in family dynamics for a more fulfilling personal and professional life
• Gain insights into authenticity in both business and personal life
• Discover the power of gratitude and self-reflection during life transitions for personal growth and success
• Learn how to effectively empower change through action, relevance, and courage

“I want people to know that whatever they're going through, I've probably been there, and that I'm a husband, I am a son, I am a father and a grandfather, and I really want what's best for people in general.”

 - Joe New

Connect with Joe New:

Website: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjoenew/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeNewTeam 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoenewteam/ 

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/lender-profile/JoeNewTeam/ 

Email: [email protected]   

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.