Are you good at being coached? Do you have the courage and vulnerability needed to improve to be the best version of yourself? This episode offers reflections, tips, and looks at specific ways to become more coachable as well as be a better coach for others. 

• Describe your willingness to be coached.

What happens to your brain when you're grateful? It send hormones through your body and supports joy!

Gratitude supports mental fitness and your overall well-being. Good news - we have a holiday called Thanksgiving and we'll help you in this episode learn the benefits of being grateful. 

• Describe how you can build a stronger frontal lobe through gratitude

Kids can be challenging and adults can sometimes make it harder on themselves as a result of inconstant behaviors. Take a listen as we discuss what needs to happen in order to have strong kids. 

Clarity creates predictability.

Predictability creates consistency in behaviors and relationships.

Consistency builds trust and reinforces love and concern.

• List the strategies you’ll employ.

Be intentional about demonstrating gratitude in writing. Not always texts - but cards and paper! Take a minute to see how others are leading and recognize it and share it with them and even their family!

How are you described when you're not in the room? Are you paying attention to your brand? Take a listen as Ted describes five different brands on a team and reflect upon which you are most like:

• Captain

This is a great episode to share with teams you support, serve on or alongside.

• Describe your favorite teammates brand

In your life and leadership, how many unwritten rules do you have? Take a listen to a process that will support you getting a clearer set of working expectations for those you love and serve.

We too often have expectations for people that they are not even aware of. Let's get them out and increase success. 

• List the person you need to try "should or shouldn’t" with

Leaders are readers and readers lead by sharing their learning. Here are five books for you for this fall. One to help with decision making, one to help with perspective, one to help develop as a leader, one to help your mindset, and one to build your capacity to support others through reflection. 

• The Art of Clear Thinking (Leadership and Decision Making)

Being a fan of those around you is a leadership quality. Join us for a reflection of the key characteristics of great fans. Great fans are constantly cheering for you, promoting you and guiding you. 

• List the people you’re a fan of.

Parenting can be so difficult and rewarding all at once. Take a listen as we reflect on how to support your children with great parenting skills.

Driving change and being thoughtful are critical in change management. Change often fails because we are not intentional in investigating why things exist before we change them.

Take a listen and learn away to avoid this mistake. 

• Describe where you can institute the Chesterton principle