We all want to feel motivated & as leaders we want our people to be motivated everyday. But what drives motivation? And how do we increase motivation? I’m talking to bestselling author & Hall of Fame speaker Jim Cathcart who offers some great insights into motivation.   Jim is the epitome of motivation & what he shares in the episode is very practical. Find out ore about Jim and his books at https://cathcart.com/

Dave Hollis left a senior leadership position at Disney to become the CEO of his wife’s small company, The Hollis Co. His wife is Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face. Dave is a great guy, a great businessman & in this podcast we discuss leadership at a large corporations and what he’s learning as he is now running a small business. Find more about Dave at https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/get-out-of-your-own-way/ or on Instagram @mrdavehollis

Do you watch American Ninja Warrior? Last night was the season finale & I won’t spoil it but it’s worth watching. On this episode, I’m talking to Sandy Zimmerman who became an inspiration this season on the show as she became the first mother to make it up the warped wall! Sandy shares her story, how she continues to work to overcome a hard childhood & what drives her as a competitor. You don’t have to be a fan of the show to appreciate Sandy’s story & perspectives but if you have watched the show you will absolutely love this interview. You can find Sandy on Instagram at zimmpossible

This episode is a quick Leadership lesson where I break down the Three Types of Influence. If you are an influencer as a leader, teacher, speaker, parent or in sales - this is for you. Learn what type of leader you are and what type of leader has the most lasting influence.

Everybody loves gifts. But not everyone gives great gifts, or gifts strategically & my friend John Ruhlin is going to teach us how to do it right. As the author of Giftology, John walks his talk & this conversation is fascinating & insightful. If you want to step up your relationships, in and out of business – listen in! Find out for about John at https://johnruhlin.com/

In the world of distraction that we all live in we have to be very intentional and strategic on where we focus our attention & how we spend our time . My friend Neen James recently authored a book titled Attention Pays and in our conversation on my podcast we discuss some very practical ideas that will make you more productive, profitable & relevant. Neen breaks down four systems every leaders needs to be current and relevant. You can find Neen at https://neenjames.com/ and the free chapters mentioned at https://s3.amazonaws.com/attentionpaysbooksamplechapters/Attention+Pays+Sample+Chapters.pdf

On this episode I’m talking to basketball player Jimmer Fredette. But the crux of the conversation has to do with what do you do when the dream changes? How do you keep going when it doesn’t work out exactly as planned? Jimmer gives an awesome perspective & practical insights. Find Jimmer on Instagram at @jimmerfredette_32

Steve Jobs said that innovation is what differentiates leaders from followers, but Stephen Shapiro says innovation is all about being relevant. That’s why he’s my guest on The Relevant Leadership Podcast. Stephen helps us understand what innovation is, how it works, the process you need to take and how you can be more innovative. Find out more about Stephen and his upcoming book, Invisible Solutions, at https://stephenshapiro.com/

Recently I attended Influence 19 - the annual conference for The National Speakers Association. This conference is a wealth of knowledge and I’m sharing three incredible takeaways. These takeaways come from Dr. Nido Qubein, Vinh Giang & Robert Cialdini. A quick listen with powerful, practical advice.

I love talking to high performers.Especially ones who reach the top of their game, in this case the Olympics. On this podcast I’m talking to Olympic speed skater Kelly Gunther about her journey of overcoming huge obstacles, including what should have been a career ending injury, to reach her dream.