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In this episode, host John Laurito shares his experience of a leader who decided to demonstrate how a task is done but went wrong instead. As a leader, it is good that you want your employees to learn by example from you but be careful of unexpected situations that might push them to avoid the task altogether and not trust your leadership skills.

Show notes:
[1:05] Flashback storytime!
[8:19] A leader demonstrating a skillset builds credibility
[9:49] But show your people a small victory first
[12:12] Outro

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Being in a crowd where you don’t know anyone despite having the same interest as everybody in that group is uncomfortable and awkward. But being there, not knowing what to do, being surrounded by people who are better than you and who know more about that thing you’re just starting to learn also can be reason enough to get better at it fast. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about how being surrounded by the right people helps you get the results you want because it motivates you to do better and reach the goals you have set for yourself.

Show notes:
[2:17] Storytime!
[7:00] What setting a goal with a purpose does for you
[9:33] Are you surrounding yourself with people that are better than you?
[10:59] Today’s takeaway
[12:21] Outro

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As a leader, part of your role is to make decisions, and more often than not, these decisions are enormous. So how do you make sure you're making the right ones? In today's episode, host John Laurito talks about how leaders can make sure their decisions are sound.

Show notes:
[2:15] Quick story for today's episode
[7:14] As a leader, be careful with making the decisions solely based on feedback or people's opinion
[9:36] On making big decisions—ask this question first
[11:32] Outro

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Business leaders and hiring managers are pretty much familiar with the dilemma of hiring someone overqualified for a position. More often than not, this doesn’t end well for either or both parties. But in today’s episode, John Laurito shares the instances when this type of hire can work. So if you’re currently in this dilemma or wondering how to go about it, if you’ll do, then make sure to tune in. 

Show notes:
[0:50] On hiring someone overqualified for a position
[2:21] The impact on the organization’s culture and resources
[4:10] As the manager/leader, here is what you need to do
[7:35] What this person needs to be clear on
[11:41] Outro 

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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode where host John Laurito shares a concept that will impact your team and even your life. Today, he talks about being conscious of doing exactly what you said you’d do, especially if you’re leading a team or running a business. It’s one thing to be accountable for your life, but it’s different when people are watching and depending on you.

Show notes:
[1:04] Why are we talking about this in today’s episode?
[2:34] Here’s a couple of examples
[6:18] What a CEO or business leader should be conscious of
[9:45] Sometimes, leaders don’t get it
[11:34] Quick takeaway
[12:52] Outro

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As a leader, it’s vital that you understand your employees well so that you can guide them in their growth in your company. Today host John Laurito shares how a leader can make 1-on-1 meetings with employees compelling and ensure that they don’t feel neglected or dismissed. If you’re struggling with your 1-on-1’s this episode is perfect for you.

Show notes:
[1:18] A neglected skill that is important for leaders to have and hone
[3:15] Be consistent in holding the 1-on-1
[5:07] Take notes on what goes on during the meeting
[9:09] Operate on the assumption that everyone wants to succeed
[9:52] Remove the mental roadblocks
[11:59] Help them find the solution
[13:29] Give them feedback but make it actionable
[14:54] Wrap up your 1-on-1 with…
[19:45] Outro

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The most common New Year’s resolution that people make is to lose weight. Now, it may seem like it’s easy, you just have to train every single day, and then you’ll lose every pound by the end of the year. But is it? In today’s episode, host John Laurito uncovers the reasons why most resolutions fail. From what goes wrong during planning to what people don’t do during execution. Listen in to find out what they are and avoid failing your own resolution this year.

Show notes:
[1:33] What’s my version 2.0?
[5:50] It’s more than visualization
[8:02] Visualize the worst possible scenarios and prepare yourself
[14:21] Figure out how to tip the odds in my favor
[21:10] Outro

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Welcome to 2022! In this first episode of the year, host John Laurito quickly shares a life update that answers why he’s been quiet from the podcast towards the end of 2021.

Now that he’s getting back on track, he wanted to talk about how you have to do what you need to do to develop an option as a leader instead of just giving a flat-out “no.” There are situations when a “no” is warranted, but there is always another solution more often than not. You can ask help from your team to come up with more options—allowing your team member to fly the plane, so to speak. You’d be surprised at what your team can come up with, and it’s pretty much better than just a “no.”

Show notes:
[0:53] Quick life (and health) update from John
[4:04] Here’s the scoop
[7:51] When someone is power tripping
[10:13] My message is…
[13:17] Think about why someone says “no”
[14:49] Bottomline
[17:29] Outro

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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by a Relationship Economics Advisor, Educator, and Executive Coach, David Nour. Clients call Nour when they want to leverage the value of their greatest off-balance sheet asset: their relationships. They talked about his new book, Curve Benders, and discussed the importance of building and keeping relationships. Nour wants you to realize the missed opportunity when you’re not fully leveraging the soft skill of relationship building.

For 20 years, David Nour helped leading organizations recognize the many quantifiable ways that relationships drive everything: strategy, innovation, growth, and profitability. He speaks 50-60 times a year and have written eleven books, translated into eight languages including best-selling Relationship Economics (Wiley), ConnectAbility (McGraw-Hill), Return on Impact (Josey-Bass), Co-Create (St. Martin's Press), and the newly released, Curve Benders (Wiley, 2021).

His past work includes engagements with executives at Cisco, HP, Gen Re, Chubb, KPMG, Siemens, Deloitte, Disney, ThyssenKrupp, Marriott, Microsoft, IBM, Equifax, as well as leading industry associations and academic forums.

He serves as an independent director on the boards of two privately-held, venture-backed tech companies, and very much enjoy such roles. On numerous occasions, he moderates senior leadership/board retreats that focus on critical strategic priorities for these organizations.
 
A native of Iran he immigrated to the United States in 1981 with a suitcase, $100, limited family ties, and no fluency in English. His life since then is completely a function of my ability to develop - and nurture - strong relationships.

Reach out to Nour:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/
Web: https://nourgroup.com/


Grab a copy of his book: Curve Benders - https://www.amazon.com/Curve-Benders-Strategic-Relationships-Non-Linear/dp/1119764211

Show notes:
[1:33] Nour’s background and the importance of relationships
[4:43] Networking vs. relationships
[7:07] Relationship currency deposit
[11:18] Being too focused on operations
[15:23] Lookup relationships and reconnect when you travel
[16:20] Diving deeper into Curve Benders
[20:00] Outro

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In this short episode, host John Laurito talks about the podcast and how he focused too much on tracking the numbers made him lose the enjoyment he felt when he started it. Something leaders can learn from. It’s good to track your company’s numbers and even better if those numbers keep doubling over time but don’t forget that there’s also progress that you can’t see. There’s growth happening within your team that can’t be determined by your numbers, as well.

Show notes:
[1:02] Secret of the podcast
[5:41] Lesson learned
[8:01] Today’s takeaway
[9:30] Outro

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