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Electronic communication is overrated. Because sometimes you just have to show up face-to-face. Today host John Laurito shares his experience of an in-person meeting with his team after two years. There are many ways to connect virtually, but we feel lonely and isolated. Nothing can replace the trust and rapport you build from face-to-face meetings.


Show notes:
[0:56] Storytime!
[3:55] The level of relationships is different between virtual and in-person
[5:13] The power of in-person interaction
[8:27] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares a story about him reaching his tipping point and how you know when you’ve reached yours. The dictionary definition of a tipping point is the critical mass – the threshold or the boiling point. We sometimes feel as though we have reached it in our life, career, and business, particularly when we feel like giving up or realizing the need for change.


Show notes:
[1:33] What made John make the switch?
[6:49] You know you need to make a change when you reach your tipping point
[8:31] What’s your tipping point?
[11:06] Outro

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Today host John Laurito shares the three mistakes a leader can make when bringing in someone new to the company. He also shares what they should do to make a smooth transition for the new person and the whole team.

Show notes:
[0:49] Storytime!
[5:16] The person has to be able to define success clearly
[7:26] They should know who they should be building relationships with
[9:43] They should be formally introduced
[12:52] Outro

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In this episode, host John Laurito shares a conversation with a friend that made him realize the scope and responsibility of being a leader. Being a solid leader allows you to share what you know and look for learning opportunities for the people you work with or those who work for you. And having knowledgeable, capable, and efficient people work for you, in turn, reflects your leadership skills.

Show notes:
[0:45] A conversation with a friend
[4:29] You are a reflection of your leadership team
[6:09] The measurement of success
[9:02] Here’s the bottom line
[9:56] Outro

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As humans, the things that scare us are vast, varied, and complex. Fear is universal, but each of us has unique reasons and versions of the things that scare us. In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares his own scary experience while vacationing in Maui: cliff diving. He also shares how doing the things that scare you helps you get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and open you up to new opportunities for growth.


Show notes:
[0:45] John’s frightful experience
[7:30] Surround yourself with people that will help you do the scary stuff
[8:59] Start small
[10:17] Do the things that scare you
[11:08] Outro

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As a leader, you may be doing the right things: You’ve hired the right people, developed a well-thought-out strategy, and given your employees the right resources. So, why do you feel out of the loop and unsure of how things are going? In this episode, host John Laurito shares why you feel that way and what you can do to be in the know. Wanting to know how your organization is doing down to the base level is essential for any leader, and there’s no substitute for taking time out to get to know your employees and how they are feeling about their work.

Show notes:
[1:07] What’s going on?
[4:17] You’re getting incorrect data
[7:59] Dive deep into what’s going on at the base level of the organization
[10:40] Outro

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Host John Laurito talks about the four questions that your followers are asking. You need to understand that you are influencing people in your team, business, or company as a leader. The four questions discussed in this episode are probably the most common and most important.

Show notes:
[1:49] Can I trust this person?
[3:00] Does this person care?
[6:35] Do I want to go where this person wants to go?
[9:05] Are you doing the right things and working together as a team?
[11:26] Aided vs. unaided brand awareness
[12:50] Can this leader take me to where he wants us to be?
[16:56] What topics do you want John to talk about in these podcasts?
[18:32] Outro

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Host John Laurito talks to Christine Gaze, the Founder and Managing Partner at Purpose Consulting Group, who has moved from a successful corporate role and jumped the ship to become an entrepreneur. Tune in to learn more about her story and what she is doing now to engage and advance financial advisors.

About Christine Gaze:
Christine is the former Head of Practice Management at TD Ameritrade, where she and her team developed a practice management platform to attract and educate mega advisors. Previously, she was Managing Director and Head of Professional Development at Alliance Bernstein and was instrumental in the formation of the practice management consulting group at Wachovia Securities. Christine is also intimately familiar with educating advisors in the field, leading private banking sales teams at Morgan Stanley and Prudential Securities. Christine built her foundation in financial services as a successful advisor at Merrill Lynch which continues to inform her approach to this day.

A frequent speaker at industry events and writer for industry publications, she is often quoted in the press, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Planning, and Investment News.

Christine is a member of the Board of Directors for the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (IWI), an industry non-profit and also a Director for the newly formed IWI Foundation Board whose mission is to promote diversity and inclusion by providing scholarships to women and diverse candidates. Christine volunteers her time in the community as a counselor at Bottomless Closet, a non-profit that is committed to connecting women with work.

Learn more about Christine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegaze/
https://www.purposeconsultinggroup.com/

Show notes:
[2:33] Christine’s journey and transition to becoming a business owner
[6:11] Her “oh shi*” moment
[7:46] Defining success as a leader
[11:44] Where is Christine in her journey
[13:35] The importance of transparency
[15:43] The next generation of workers
[19:22] On sharing too much and too little
[24:40] Outro

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It’s a human tendency to not let other people see what makes us vulnerable. Whether it’s a mistake, weakness, or insecurity. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of sharing your mistakes in an organization. He also shares how leaders can encourage their employees to do it.

Show notes:
[0:46] The most essential topic for running an organization
[3:59] How can leaders build a culture of vulnerability and share mistakes?
[5:25] Set the expectation
[7:49] Repeat and follow-up
[10:17] Outro

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For those who have been listening to this podcast, you’d probably know by now that wherever host John Laurito goes, he will certainly bring nuggets of wisdom back to his episodes. In today’s episode, John drops another lesson from his recent vacation in Maui. He talks about one of the biggest challenges for leaders: thinking outside the box.

Show notes:
[1:13] Storytime!
[5:42] Thinking differently
[7:01] The challenge for leaders
[9:35] Outro

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