Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it. – Sharon Salzberg On Today’s Episode: Ron and Carla tackle the topic of mindfulness Be selfish enough to take time for yourself Meditation improves productivity Which famous people practice mindfulness? The importance of knowing what fuel you need to run Mindfulness lowers stress and anxiety […]

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. – Melody Beattie On Today’s Episode: Where Ron’s gratitude journey started Using gratitude as a reflection tool The importance of setting time aside to be grateful What “Catalations” are at Southwest Michigan First Other businesses that participate in regular thank […]

People crave feedback. All of us want to know how we are doing. – John Baldoni On Today’s Episode: Ron’s story of why he loathes annual reviews Why continuous feedback works better 4:40’s: 4 focuses, every 40 days Set your team up for success Other companies that have ditched annual reviews in favor of continuous […]

When you delegate, you are giving somebody else the opportunity to step up and challenge themselves, and develop their own leadership and creative capacities. – Mary Zalla On Today’s Episode: Moving away from the mindset of “delegation = dumping” Identifying the right person for the right job Coaching Helping your team see their potential Letting failure […]

There is no one single definition of a good culture. There is a right culture for you. – Denise Lee Yohn On Today’s Episode: Denise Lee Yohn, author of the new book FUSION The difference between “brand” and “culture” Examples of companies that do brand and culture well Companies can be performance driven and still meaningfully […]

I think leaders think they’re supposed to have the answers, instead of having the right questions. – Patti Poppe On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Patti Poppe, CEO at Consumers Energy Patti’s season of infinite receiving Consumers Energy’s plans for improving the planet How Patti feeds her soul and protects her energy Her favorite […]

We only have one life, you’ve got to use it on what you’re passionate about. – Bryan Papé On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Bryan Papé, Founder and CEO of Miir Bryan’s change from a season of leading by example to a season of listening to and learning from his team Where Bryan gets his […]

When love is a habit, joy is a reflex. – Bob Goff On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Bob Goff, author of Love Does. Bob’s season of leadership, building schools and spreading literacy “Is it going to work?” vs. “is it going to last?” If you don’t know what you want, it’s going to […]

When we allow others access to our personal world, we give them the opportunity to see into us in ways we’re not able to see ourselves. – Bob Beaudine On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Bob Beaudine, author of The Power of Who Bob’s ways of protecting his energy His love for showing people […]

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. – Albert Einstein On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope Jess’ move from creating ideas to creating a culture of ideas How delegation has improved her business Her determination to stay present in the moment through […]