We all know the feeling of temporary excitement and motivation that gets us to start things... just to see ourselves abandon the goals and dreams before they are completed. Although Grit & Motivation are essential “fuels” to get us started; there is another “fuel” that is required to reach the finish line. We will explore that more in this episode along with the 10 step process for success.

We are misunderstood all the time... in this episode we take a second look at a popular Zig Ziglar quote about our value in light of other’s opinions. What part is just “their problem” and what part is our responsibility?

Every “No” and every “failure” is proof that you are still moving forward. No one reaches success on the first try, and most abandon the journey before reaching the prize... You however are a Leader... and while others may fail “period” and stop; you only fail “comma” and try again.

It is important to not just be a reporter of other people’s opinions and content; but to have your own unique voice that you put out into this world. Leaders have a Voice that Leaves an Echo! They don’t just echo other people’s opinions. Voice is dangerous... Echo is safe... Leaders don’t take the safe path.

Russell has collected some very valuable “tips” over the years from the many Leadership and Development seminars, workshops, lunch-n-learns, etc. Today, Russell shares four of those tips with us as well as one of his own!

We live in a culture that uses labels to identify, box in, and control us. If the Label Maker is not in your hands, what do you need to do to get it back and be more intentional and strategic with how you are branded or labeled in the minds of others? We dive into some practical tips this morning that can help us gain back some control.

Encouragement to break free from limiting beliefs and take the next right step toward personal and/or professional development. Give yourself the same chance to succeed that you are always giving others!

We all have that ONE THING that makes us unique and special even if we haven’t discovered it yet. Today, Russell shares Why you need to discover it and How to find it!

How close is the reputation you have with others to the truth that you know about yourself? Do you have peace with who you are when no one is looking. Today we discuss that person in the mirror.

In this episode, Russell shares a new way to look at Work/Life balance that fits more with the way we all really live and work.