Just like in nature, life and business have seasons. When seasons change, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the new dynamics we're operating within. In this episode, Mark Jewell is sharing his approach to managing the overwhelm of seasonal change, including:

• Why Stephen Covey's advice to "sharpen the saw" continues to ring true
• The power of moving your body when you're experiencing overwhelm or anxiety
• The importance of surrendering to the things you can't control – and embracing the things you can

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The world has flipped upside down. And, yet, in these times of real uncertainty, we're being called to leadership – for ourselves, our families, our organizations and our communities. In this week's episode, Mark Jewell is talking about what we can all do to not just survive but eventually thrive in this new environment. That includes:

• How faith in something greater can help us build the future we want to experience
• Why belief in what's possible should continue to be a guiding principle
• His four-point plan to build certainty in uncertain times
• ...and more.

Resources:

• How to protect against coronavirus with Dr. Bart Precourt
• MJST Coach-inars on "Building Certainty in Uncertain Times" (use offer code MJSTFREE30 at checkout to get all current programs for free!)

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the room during one of Mark Jewell's keynote addresses? Now's your chance! In this week's episode, you get to go behind the scenes of Mark's presentation of "Survival is Dead!" to discover:

• What leech trapping taught Mark about "falling" for survival mode
• How our belief systems can often dictate what we think is possible
• What happens when we refuse to settle for the status quo and start to THRIVE
• ...and more!

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In this episode, Wade Johannes is interviewing one of our clients about his "surviving to thriving" journey. Jason Kamann lives in Monroeville, Ohio with his wife and 4 children. He's been a part of the Sunrise Cooperative team since 2001 in roles ranging from delivery driver to feed blender to fertilizer spreader. Today he leads a team as Sunrise's VP of Energy. In their conversation, Wade and Jason dig into:

• The twists and turns (both personally and professionally) that led Jason to his current role
• Jason's approach to leadership and competition in business
• What Jason has learned from the youth football team he coaches
• The power of an "I get to!" attitude
• ...and more!

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How often do you think about the standards you set for yourself – your health, your relationships, your spirituality, your work? In this short episode, Mark Jewell is challenging listeners to consider:

• The connection between the standards we set and the results we get
• Why our journeys aren't a straight shot from Point A to Point B
• That life may be giving you opportunities to level up to your new standards (but that it might not feel like it)
• ...and more!

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We all have those moments where we get overwhelmed by emotion – stress, frustration, anger, sadness, annoyance – but it's not always the right time or place to engage with those feelings. In this quick tip episode, Amanda's sharing her three favorite ways to manage through overwhelm, including:

• The power of stepping away
• What to do when you're overwhelmed when you're in the middle of a conversation
• Why we need to be careful about confusing "managing emotions" with "ignoring emotions"
• ...and more!

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Over the last few episodes, we've been highlighting different ways to build better relationships with your employees in order to create safer, more trust-filled, more effective workplaces. This episode adds to that series with a "how-to" of sorts. One trap leaders can fall into is assuming and giving direction, rather than asking good questions and uncovering possibility. For today's discussion, MarkSteven and Amanda sit down to talk about:

• Why it's so hard to ask good questions and stay curious with our employees
• What leaders can learn about question-asking from teachers
• Some of MarkSteven's favorite questions that you can try on in conversation
• ...and more!

Resource: Playing in the Big Leagues – Questions That Transform Performance

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When you're in a position of leadership, it's easy to shift into a space of judgment. Thanks to positional power and years of experience, we can often default to making calls about right/wrong and how others should be acting. However, a powerful thing can happen when we consider shifting out of judgment – and into compassion and empathy. In this episode, Christina, Jon and Amanda discuss:

• Why judgment feels like an instinctual response
• The consequences of long-term judgment on employee relationships and company culture
• Tips for demonstrating compassion and empathy more often
• ...and more!

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Managing a team is hard – but hopefully this episode will make it just a little bit easier. Christina and Amanda are digging into the practice of regular team check-ins. While it's not always easy to prioritize communication, touching base with each employee on a regular basis can be a powerful tool for managers who want to lead more effectively. We discuss:

• What gets in the way of making check-ins happen
• Why this time should be prioritized on a regular basis
• How to structure your conversations for the most impact
• ...and more!

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Objections happen. Whether you're in sales and a customer doesn't want your product, you're in a role where you're trying to get buy-in on your ideas or you're trying to convince your spouse to book the vacation you really want – everyone experiences pushback. In this episode Mark Jewell digs into:

• A recent situation where he had to overcome objections from a client
• Why it's so important to ensure people feel heard
• A simple process for overcoming objections
• ...and more!

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