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We have all done this before: PROCRASTINATE. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how most of us decide to do something and then put off doing it for a week or a month or two. He also shares his three classifications of people: Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers. So, listen in and if you relate to being just a thinker or a talker, well, snap out of it and just DO IT!

 Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:25] A social experiment
[3:25] False feeling of accomplishment
[6:10] Why not today?
[8:40] Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers
[11:34] Bottomline: do step one TODAY
[13:44] Outro

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There are a lot of influencers in today’s world and everyone, at one point or another, has had our choices influenced by someone. Today host John Laurito shares a story about how his opinion impacted people’s thoughts during a training session. He also talks about how, as a leader, knowing the most influential member of your organization and getting them on your side can make a huge difference.

Show notes:
[2:29] Storytime!
[7:32] The power of influence
[8:43] The silent influencer
[11:45] Important: who are the influencers in your organization
[14:58] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by MassMutual Carolinas’ President Tim Flanagan and MassMutual Carolinas’ Director of Advisor Experience Amanda Kramer. They share their experience as leaders of one of the Best Life Insurance companies of 2021. They also talk about what it’s like to work in a company with a strong culture for its leaders and people.

As a third-generation leader in MassMutual, Tim Flanagan is dedicated to leading the team in creating healthy practices while achieving their vision of success and balance in all aspects of their lives.

What Tim cherishes most at MassMutual Carolinas is the daily opportunity to work with a group of people who are so passionate and caring about making a difference in peoples’ lives. They are a relationship-driven organization, and it shows. They have unique and servant leaders who focus on a dynamic and comprehensive planning process grounded in their core values of balance, growth, authenticity, conviction, and stewardship.

You can find Tim at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tflanaganjr/

Building a culture of community is Amanda Kramer’s calling. She strives to sustain high-trust relationships that help her influence change and challenge the status quo on how shared experiences drive those around her to make an impact - personally or professionally.

With a passion for integrating stewardship, you'll find her in a pack - either of dogs or humans. Volunteering her time in the community as a puppy raiser for future guide dogs brings her an immense sense of gratitude. And, she is brightened to give back in this uncommon but meaningful way.

Find Amanda at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalandrethkramer/

Show notes:
[3:26] Tim’s key to his success as a leader
[6:50] How Tim stepped out of his comfort zone for his organization
[8:43] How Amanda’s role was essential for a strong culture
[14:52] How did having a strong organizational culture help their business?
[21:05] How it affected their people’s confidence levels
[24:25] Common mistakes businesses make
[28:36] Words of wisdom
[33:25] Outro

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In this episode, John Laurito talks about a HUGE lesson that he encountered that impacted not only his career but also his life. After witnessing that life-changing lesson, John started to do the 4 R's exercise every time he needed to make a decision. So if you're constantly wondering how you can make better decisions in your career and personal life, this short episode is perfect for you.

Show notes:
[0:50] A meteor of a lesson for you today
[6:35] The 4 R's — write these down, unless if you're driving
[6:57] Recognize
[7:30] Reflect and the 10-10-10 rule
[8:16] Reframe
[9:20] Respond and take action
[10:32] Outro

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In this episode, John Laurito talks about the growth loop. It starts with doing things to gain control of your day-to-day life. Understand that gaining control makes you feel stronger, which leads to confidence. When you have confidence, it allows you to manage your fears, and then you're more willing to do things — even those that make you feel uncomfortable. When you start doing things outside your comfort zone, you either fail or succeed and guess what? Both lead to success which gives you a sense of control; that's the growth loop. Tune in to hear John's tips and techniques (both common and not) on gaining control of your day.

Show notes:
[1:07] Today's topic — the 3% concept
[3:18] What is the growth loop?
[5:10] Gaining control in your day-to-day
[9:26] A few uncommon techniques to help you take control of your day
[14:43] Here's the growth loop
[18:33] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by someone he’s known for 20 years and the Chief Investment Officer of BASH Capital, Scott Shaw CFP, CFA. They talk about how Scott’s life was before reaching a fork in the road and deciding to transition from being on the passenger seat to taking the wheel and get that CFA designation for himself. He also shares what it’s like as a CFA, what he does, and how he can better help his clients than he ever could.

Scott Shaw is dedicated to implementing BASH Capital’s Investment philosophy using an effective and purposeful approach. He is focused on delivering portfolio advice that provides clients with the expertise they deserve and an added layer of due diligence.

Prior to starting BASH Capital with Matthew Bagell, Scott was the Managing Director of his own financial firm Mainline Wealth Management and owner of his franchise at Ameriprise Financial. Over the past 19 years, he developed a wealth management practice composed of investors and financial planning clients from a variety of backgrounds. Scott has focused his career on providing the most comprehensive and efficient approach to portfolio construction, and asset management. His dedication to implementing CFA Charter best practices is what sets his advice apart from others.

Find Scott at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-a-shaw-cfa-cfp-b0b8325/

Show notes
[2:50] What Scott’s path looked like and how he figured out the right step
[5:17] His fork in the road
[7:40] On wanting to be in the driver’s seat for his clients
[9:09] What is a CFA designation?
[14:43] His transition to being a thought leader as a CFA
[18:10] Working and dealing with clients
[22:25] How he helps people become more self-aware
[26:05] His “Daily 7” habits
[31:04] Scott’s parting words of wisdom
[34:40] Outro

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Whether you are a leader of an organization, a business owner, or an influencer, it is important to know if your influence is either working for you or against you. Do you have what it takes to have people follow you, believe you, and buy what you sell? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the 4 Cs of influence or the criteria that you need to have to be an effective influencer or just one letter shy from becoming one.

Show notes
[0:00] Intro
[1:21] Storytime!
[10:55] First C: Confidence
[11:20] Second C: Clarity
[11:51] Third C: Competence
[12:44] Fourth C: Character
[15:06] Outro

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As a leader, are you aware of everything that’s happening in and around your organization? Are you kept in the loop of any issue as soon as it arises? Or do your employees stay silent and attempt to solve it themselves? In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how encouraging your people to speak up about these issues empowers them to bring them up to you as soon as possible to avoid negative ramifications. After all, a strong organizational culture starts from the top.

Show notes
[1:28] John taking us back to 2007
[4:36] Missing out on an FBI sting operation
[6:50] The bottom line of this story
[8:27] When to call in the reinforcement
[11:29] The leader sets the tone
[14:45] Outro

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In this episode, John Laurito remembers a Dove advertisement where they experimented on how women view themselves vs. how another person sees them. More often than not, people are overly critical and tough on themselves. So as a leader, how can you help people develop their self-esteem and confidence in who they are and their capabilities? Look for opportunities where you can tell someone about something they're good at. As their leader, you have the power to increase their confidence with your feedback and appreciation, so make sure you lean on that.

Show notes:
[0:51] The experiment that Dove did years ago and the fascinating result
[4:05] What does this have to do with leadership?
[5:52] In an organization, what's the big part of effectiveness?
[9:53] People stay in their comfort zones far too long
[12:58] How we think dictates what's ultimately going to happen
[15:16] Outro

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Have you heard of the figure of speech, "Jack of all trades, master of none?" Being a specialist in everything is when one tries to do too many things or be everything he thinks he can be but then spreads himself too thin at the end of the day. In this episode, John Laurito shares a few stories that remind him of leaders who try to do everything in their organization. The problem with this is that when you focus on too many things, it waters down your effectiveness on that one thing you're supposed to be an expert at.

Show notes:
[0:50] Do you remember this guy from the infomercial?
[6:13] What happened to this guy?
[7:02] What is the meaning of a specialist?
[8:57] How does this relate to leaders?
[9:36] John's own experience
[11:22] The issue with trying to be great at everything and what Steve Jobs did for Apple
[12:51] The bottom line is... choose
[13:54] Outro

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