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Many individuals find solace and enjoyment in various activities such as cooking, playing or performing music, meditating, dancing, and knitting. These pursuits are often touted as healthy, effective, and enjoyable ways to unwind after a challenging day. In fact, some enthusiasts go so far as to describe them as positive addictions, emphasizing their profound impact. On today's episode, host John Laurito explores the concept of positive addictions. He invites you to think about your own healthy addictions, providing insight into the activities that bring you immense pleasure and fulfillment.


Show notes:
[1:18] A quick thought: addiction
[2:45] What are your good and bad addictions?
[5:58] So think about it…
[9:02] What in your life do you have positive addiction for?
[10:17] Outro


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In today's episode, host John Laurito delves into the topic of prioritization and shares valuable insights on improving this essential skill. By effectively prioritizing your workload, you can experience various benefits, such as reduced stress levels, enhanced time management, and increased productivity. He also shares three questions you can ask yourself that can help you become better at it. By regularly asking yourself these three questions when assessing your workload, you'll be able to improve your prioritization skills. You'll gain a clearer understanding of which tasks deserve your immediate attention and can make more informed decisions about where to invest your time and energy.


Show notes:
[1:00] What do you do on weekends?
[4:30] What brings the greatest mental reward?
[5:44] What helps make the other things happen?
[6:21] What brings the longest-term reward?
[7:50] So here’s what John did…
[10:35] Outro


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Leadership is an immense responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Even the most competent leaders can occasionally be perceived as intemperate. In this episode, our host, John Laurito, explores the leadership mistakes that ultimately led to Chris Licht's dismissal as CEO. While some individuals may have a natural inclination towards successful leadership, others must diligently work at it. It's important to note that effective leadership is not solely reliant on having an extroverted personality that commands attention through words. Rather, it revolves around an individual's capacity to foster collaboration, empowerment, encouragement, and accountability within a team, enabling them to collectively achieve goals. Throughout history, truly remarkable leaders have endured a transformative journey, learning from numerous mistakes along the way before attaining their ultimate success.


Show notes:
[3:06] In recent events…
[6:16] Making disparaging comments about his predecessor
[9:50] Physically separating himself from everyone
[11:51] Fired well-admired people
[13:001] Losing people’s trust
[15:10] Made people think he doesn’t care about them
[21:10] Outro


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Oftentimes, we encounter the popular adage that what we perceive is merely the tip of the iceberg, hinting at the vast depths concealed beneath the surface. However, it becomes evident that intentional omissions of pertinent details can lead to unforeseen consequences and leave us perplexed. In the realm of leadership, such practices are unequivocally frowned upon. Today, host John Laurito illuminates the significance of sharing comprehensive narratives, be it in delegating tasks to your employees, presenting proposals, or simply engaging in storytelling. The key lies in meticulously ensuring that not a single crucial detail is left unshared. By weaving a tapestry of transparency, leaders can foster trust, inspire confidence, and engender a sense of inclusion among their team members. In doing so, they cultivate an environment where surprises and guesswork are replaced by clarity and understanding.

Show notes:
[0:34] Here’s another story…
[3:55] Oftentimes, people are not told the whole story
[9:30] A leader’s job is to let people know the full story
[10:06] Outro


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Many of us experience fears when it comes to doing things outside of our comfort zones, such as pursuing a new career, starting a business, or asking for a raise. These fears can leave us feeling uncertain and doubt our ability to succeed. In today’s episode, host John Laurito emphasizes the importance of taking action to overcome these fears. It is helpful to focus on the first step that needs to be taken rather than fixating on the end result. We can gradually build momentum and gain confidence in our abilities by taking action. It's important to remember that taking action is the only way to overcome our fears and achieve our goals.


Show notes:
[1:12] Storytime!
[8:29] We make the fear worse just by waiting
[10:17] Just jump at it
[15:22] Outro


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Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about the concept of fear and how your surroundings affect how much you fear something. In the workplace, it is your job as a leader to empower your team to get out of their comfort zone and conquer whatever gives them fear or anxiety. You might not know it, but it might be what’s holding them back from their full potential.


Show notes:
[0:45] A quick riddle
[1:24] Storytime!
[4:27] Our surroundings affect our ability to conquer fear
[6:36] Here’s today’s lesson…
[9:10] Outro


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Conflict is not a strange thing for people. Human beings experience it in their day-to-day lives. And when they happen, the idea is not to try to prevent them but rather to resolve and manage them in an effective manner. In this episode, host John Laurito shares five important elements to remember when handling conflict. Whether it’s communicating with the other person or changing your mindset about the issue, the best way to defuse a conflict is to take action toward resolution, signaling that you want to settle the conflict and repair any damage that may have been done.

Show notes:
[0:43] Here’s a riddle to fill your riddle cup
[1:15] Don’t assume it’s a win-loss
[4:48] People resort to text or email vs. talking and communicating
[7:24] Look at it from a different perspective
[9:01] Seek to understand; don’t assume something
[11:52] Take ownership to solve issues 
[18:01] Outro

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When was the last time you said “no” to someone or something? Life would be so much easier if we could just say “no” more often – so why can’t we? Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of saying no – to the wrong people, things, and even opportunities – to make space for the right ones.

Show notes:
[1:22] Today’s riddle is…
[3:50] Say no to the wrong things
[8:24] If it’s not a “hell, yes,” it is a no
[13:02] Outro

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Time is of the essence in any kind of business. It doesn't matter what stage you're at. Making the most efficient use of your time would be the wisest thing to do. That takes discipline, patience, and planning. In today’s episode, host John Laurito is back and shares the proven and tested rule that can help you manage your time more and effectively boosts your productivity.

Show notes:
[0:34] Welcome back, John!
[2:09] Riddles and more
[4:14] The struggle of managing your time
[5:57] How to say yes and what to say yes to
[7:05] The 3-2-1 rule
[12:12] Outro

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No matter what industry you’re in or what kind of business you’re running, the old adage that “time is money” is a non-negotiable law. Today host John Laurito shares another food for thought that leaders can reflect on: what’s slowing you down? It can be your tools, process, or people, but it is your job as a leader to know what it is, find a solution to it, and ensure your organization is not at risk.

Show notes:
[0:38] For today’s riddle…
[1:14] Storytime!
[4:40] Understand what’s slowing you down
[8:55] Do an audit and ask the right questions
[10:43] Outro

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