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In this episode Alejandro interviews Scott Damico, the President of Communispond, an organization that has helped over 800,000 professionals improve their communication skills since 1969. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication skills, which underpin every aspect of our lives, whether at home, work, or with friends. Scott highlights that despite the work that it requires, developing communication skills is a critical investment that is worth making. 

Scott shares valuable insights on effective communication, drawing from his background as a high school teacher and his experience in sales and business management. He explains that effective communication requires active listening in order to make connections with your audience, understanding their motivators, and being able to handle feedback. 


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In this podcast episode, we discuss the concept of status levels and how it can affect our interactions with others, both personally and professionally.  We need to examine our own biases and how they can play a part in our perception of status levels. The importance of self-awareness and managing different levels of status is essential to your success at work and at home. The damage caused by not managing our status levels could cost us opportunities to obtain different perspectives, develop new relationships, and impact the lives of others positively. 

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Productivity and habit Master Trainer and Speaker Justin Hale joins us to discuss the benefits of the Getting Things Done Methodology.  GTD is a powerful tool for anyone looking to improve their productivity and achieve their goals. Justin provides insights on the five stages of GTD that can help you implement the methodology into your daily routine.  By doing so, you can become more organized and focused and at the same time overcome feelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmed.

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Dick Fosbury revolutionized the high jump track and field event with his jumping technique dubbed "The Fosbury Flop".  We can learn valuable lessons from the Fosbury Flop, which can be applied to our personal and professional lives.  In this episode I share themes from this story that include embracing change, persistence, and approaching challenges from different angles. Remember, difficult moments and circumstances can become the building material of really great things.

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In this episode I speak with Baylee Reller, CEO of NuCrew, about her experience as a fat loss dietitian and her passion for changing the way people approach dieting. Bailey shares her journey to becoming a dietitian, including how her own health issues led her to realize the impact food has on our bodies. She also discusses the negative relationship that often exists between food and our bodies, especially for women, and how she wants to change that approach.

Bailey emphasizes the importance of mindset in creating a vision for who you want to be and going for what seems unimaginable right now. She also talks about the limitations of traditional dieting approaches, such as calorie counting, and shares her own unique strategies for helping clients sustain fat loss goals.

Listeners will gain valuable insights from Bailey's expertise in clinical nutrition and her practical tips for approaching food in a positive and sustainable way. If you're looking to change your relationship with food and achieve your fat loss goals, this episode is a must-listen.

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Having a position of authority does not guarantee loyalty, respect, and discretionary effort from team members. Instead of relying heavily on their authority, leaders should focus on developing their leadership skills through personality or referent power and values influence. Personality power is about connecting with people through charisma and interpersonal skills, while values influence is about demonstrating consistent values and integrity. By doing so, leaders can establish trust and influence that transcends their position, creating a positive work environment and motivating team members to perform their best.  

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In this podcast episode we delve into the fascinating concept that structure can actually free creativity, rather than stifle it. We discuss the benefits of incorporating structure into your creative process and how it can help you to focus your ideas, streamline your workflow, and ultimately lead to more innovative and successful outcomes. By exploring real-life examples of how individuals have embraced structure to unlock their creativity, we aim to challenge the common misconception that structure limits creativity and encourage you to embrace structure as a powerful tool to fuel your own creative potential.

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In 1930, Pluto was discovered and for years it was considered a planet until 2006 when it was officially deemed a "dwarf planet." In this podcast, we explore the lessons we can learn from this astronomical event, specifically the importance of observation, reflection, and letting go. We often hold onto things in our lives that may have been necessary in the past but are no longer relevant. It's important to have the courage to let go and reimagine what's essential for our personal and professional growth. Just like Pluto, we can embrace the next chapter of our lives with resolve and excitement. Join us as we delve into the power of letting go and moving forward towards new opportunities.

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What contributes to a long and quality life?  The Harvard University study on adult development that has been conducted for 85 years has found that personal relationships are the most important factor in long term health and happiness. This conclusion was drawn from tracking the lives of an original group of 724 people and more than 1300 of their descendants over three generations. The study found that the people who were the most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 were the healthiest both mentally and physically at age 80. Spending time with others was linked to happiness, and having a satisfying relationship had a protective effect against the ups and downs of moods, including physical pain and health challenges. The study highlights the importance of being intentional about relationships, as we are social beings and need community to thrive. Investing time and energy in relationships today is a vital investment for the future.

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