How can you learn the strengths of the people around you (e.g., customers, coworkers, family) and how can you leverage them – to bring the best out in  people, to help them overcome obstacles, and to position your own ideas or products? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Jon Anderson to answer these listener questions!

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Episode Resources:

• Strengthscope
• Jon Anderson on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat (user: jdanderson4274)
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

There's no question that working in a family business can be challenging at times. It can also be really great! In this episode, Wade and Amanda sit down to talk about what it's like to work in a family business and ideas for how you can make that situation truly thrive. Our conversation includes:

• What Wade knows now that he wish he'd known early on when working with family
• How we get caught in a story about how we treat each other in a family business
• Why success in a family business starts with you
• Tips for communicating and setting clearer expectations

And more!

Whether you are part of a family business, hope to one day, work with family-run businesses, or have no connection to a family business at all – there are some great tips and reflection questions in here. Enjoy!

Episode Resources:

• Loving What Is by Byron Katie
• Wade Johannes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat (user: wadejohannes)
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

If there's one element holding many people back from breaking out of survival mode, it's shame. Shame – or a fear of disconnection because there's something about us that we believe to be bad or wrong – keeps us from experiencing what we most want and, ironically, from creating genuine connections with others.

In this episode, Mark and Amanda dig into the topic shame and share thoughts on:

• The energy and outcomes associated with shame, based on a variety of research
• Common shame triggers, and how they may vary among different groups of people
• Some of the steps we've taken to work through our own experience with shame

And more!

Episode Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
• The Power of Vulnerability – TEDx Talk with Brene Brown
• Listening to Shame – TED Talk with Brene Brown
• Power vs. Force by Dr. David Hawkins
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

This week was a busy one at Mark Jewell Speaking & Training, so Amanda is flying solo! She digs into three topics that have been coming up in coaching calls, live trainings and casual conversation. This includes:

• The difference between "simple" and "easy" – and how they fit into breaking out of survival mode
• A new way to look at the myth of "work/life balance" and two dynamics that are really at play
• Why acknowledging your story is the only way to change your story

And more!

There's a little bit of this and a little bit of that in this episode – and hopefully you'll find at least one or two nuggets of value!

Episode Resources:

• The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
• Mel Robbins Interview with Tom Bilyeu on Impact Theory
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

It seems like it gets harder and harder every day to talk to someone when you have a difference of opinion. From politics to "mom guilt" to the right and wrong way to farm, everyone has an opinion – and is more than eager to share it with you.

But what happens when you want to maintain a relationship with that person and controversial, hot button issues keep getting in the way? In this episode, Wade and Amanda sit down to share ideas for how to approach uncomfortable conversations. This includes:

• Having a good understanding of why you are (or aren't) having this discussion
• Being aware of how you're showing up
• Recognizing the danger of judgement
• Knowing when to take a time out

And more!

A difference of opinion should never get in the way of a friendship, romantic relationship or even business dealing. Try out some of these tips to work through those moments when you're getting fired up – and see if you can keep your cool!

Episode Resources:

• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
• Wade Johannes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat (user: wadejohannes)
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

What does leech farming have to do with running a successful business? Tons! Just like waxing a car taught the Karate Kid martial arts, leech trapping taught Mark what it takes to run a successful business. In this episode, he shares:

• How his dad's directions about the wind taught him to be proactive
• Why setting leech traps is like targeting the right customer
• When it's time to adapt and adjust to changing conditions

And more!

You don't have to trap leeches to take away some valuable lessons from this conversation – enjoy!

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Episode Resources:

• Facebook Live of this conversation
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

There's no doubt that this world gives you lots of reasons to be negative, disenchanted and pessimistic – but that's no way to THRIVE, friends! On this episode, Amanda and Wade share their top five suggestions for incorporating more positivity in your everyday life, including:

• The importance of evaluating who and what you allow into your sphere of influence
• Why positivity requires purposeful, consistent action
• How to build a routine that encourages "good stuff in"

And more!

Being a Negative Nancy is for people stuck in survival mode – and that's not you! Try on some of these tips and see the impact positivity can make.

Episode Resources:

• Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
• 7 Key Reasons to Journal with Robin Sharma
• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Forget the Pecking Order at Work – TEDTalk by Margaret Heffernan
• Wade Johannes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat (user: wadejohannes)
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a rut, in a cycle of blaming other people for your problems or waiting for conditions to be just right to make change, you're not alone. However, if you really want to get on the path from surviving to thriving, those patterns are going to have to change.

In this episode, Mark and Amanda dig into:

• What it means to practice radical self-accountability
• Understanding your personal "hardwiring"
• Your "story" and the power of choice
• How to change your story if you don't like what you're experiencing

And more!

Your past doesn't have to define you. So, let's take hold of our stories in order to chart a path out of survival mode and onto a truly thriving life!

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Episode Resources:

• The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
• Kick Ass with Mel Robbins
• Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
• Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

Sometimes the hardest part is going from surviving to thriving. But other times, it's figuring out how to stay thriving once you get there. In this episode, Amanda and Wade are digging into how to maintain momentum once you feel like you're thriving. They talk about:

• The power of appreciation – both for the people around you and for the experiences you've had on your journey
• Why celebrating your wins shouldn't be seen as selfish
• The importance of putting your foot back on the gas pedal and pushing to new levels

And more!

Even if something feels great now, there's a good chance it will become normalized over time. Appreciations, celebrations, and acceleration – when used in combination – can be the trifecta that helps you keep transcending!

Episode Resources:

• Wade Johannes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat (user: wadejohannes)
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)

Lots of sales professionals say they're selling value...but are they really? In this episode, Mark and Amanda talk about what it really means to position and sell value in any industry, including:

• The difference between value and return on investment (ROI)
• The step in the sales process many people – including a lot of young professionals – are missing
• The four types of value you might be providing and which types are most indispensible
• The difference between transactional and emotions-based selling

And more!

It's not easy to sell value and do it effectively. With these tips, though, we're sure you can keep moving the needle to create true partnerships with your customers!

Episode Resources:

• Start With Why – How Great Leaders Inspire Action (Simon Sinek TEDx Talk)
• What Airbnb and Strava Know About Know About Building Emotional Connections with Customers
• The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy
• Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi
• The Hardcore Closer Podcast by Ryan Stewman
• The MFCEO Project Podcast by Andy Frisella
• The Gary Vee Audio Experience
• Mark Jewell Speaking & Training on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Mark Jewell on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: markjamesjewell)
• Amanda Sollman on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat (user: sollmana)