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Let’s talk about the sprint mentality: what it can do to your life or business and why I think it’s going to be beneficial for you to give it a try. Aside from it testing your limits, once you’ve accomplished something with maximum effort in a short span of time, you’ll get used to doing activities at higher levels. And trust me, the results are going to be exponential.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[1:38] What’s cool about Derek Yorek’s marathon story?

[3:22] Derek’s simple goal

[5:45] A guy who goes against conventional race strategies

[6:30] My takeaways

[8:34] Sprints allow you to realize what you are capable of

[11:10] How this applies in business and in life?

[12:37] How I applied the sprint mentality? 

[14:14] What can you challenge yourself to do for a short period of time?

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An organization’s progress not only depends on its processes and operation. The effectiveness of a team plays a vital role as well. Today I share with you some of the things that I’ve seen leaders do that slow down an organization. If you are a leader and you do any of this, I hope that you reconsider and re-evaluate your processes and of course, yourself.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:47] What are we talking about today?

[2:17] Long meetings 

[4:38] Useless meetings

[4:54] Too many people in meetings

[5:33] Too many approvers in a decision-making process

[7:01] No backup plans 

[8:16] Not allowing decisions to be made

[9:13] Redundancies 

[9:49] Leader is micromanaging

[10:45] Final thoughts

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As we work around this “new normal”, we try and make adjustments to any work-related activities including meetings and interviews that were once done in person. We are now doing most of them via Zoom (or whatever online platform you use). However, I have noticed a few common mistakes that can cause detrimental effects on the overall experience. Thankfully, these common mistakes can be easily rectified if only we know that we are doing them.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:45] Today’s episode is brought to you by…

[1:40] Video issues: poor lighting

[3:05] Audio problems: microphone levels too low, background noise

[4:35] Camera position

[6:04] Background

[7:12] Notifications on your computer

[8:03] Eye contact

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You are going to enjoy this episode as we talk to someone who is a great speaker and storyteller. Our guest for today is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and sales expert. He is none other than, Michael Altshuler. He helps individuals and organizations reach their goals both professionally and personally. 

We talked about his experience in a TV show, how we managed to get in, the lessons he learned. He also shares some very deep story that I am certain we are all going to learn something from. You are definitely in for a treat, so make sure you stay tuned.

Where to find Michael Altshuler:

Website: www.michaelaltshuler.com

Email: [email protected]

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[1:57] If Michael looks familiar (if you’re watching this on Youtube) here’s why

[3:06] His American Gladiator experience

[7:25] Be willing to do things that others aren’t willing to do 

[10:13] What happened after the show?

[12:08] On selling his copier company

[14:16] What do top-notch leaders do now that are different 

[16:51] The most beautiful thing a leader can do

[19:27] The permanent changes that Michael sees 

[22:35] Tip(s) for people who are doing their business over Zoom

[28:00] “Train your people well so they can leave your company. Treat them well so they never do.” - Richard Branson

[31:40] Just do one thing better each day consistently

[34:29] “The bigger the ‘why’, the bigger the ‘try’.”

[36:45] Two powerful forces in the world

[38:48] Ask yourself, “What do you stand for as a leader?”

[42:23] Michael shares a very sensitive life story

[47:35] Michael’s challenge for all leaders

[49:29] What keeps Michael busy these days

[51:20] Where to find Michael?

[54:00] Episode wrap up with a poem: The Dash by Linda Ellis

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What do you need to do to continue stretching your top people and help them grow? If you do not foster an environment that promotes growth, your A players will soon leave you. As a leader, it is your responsibility to provide the challenge while ensuring that in the event they fail, it’s not going to be detrimental to them, the team, and the business. 

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:46] What are we talking about today?

[2:48] Leaders sometimes give their best people an opportunity that isn’t challenging enough 

[3:27 Examples of when the above scenario will backfire on leaders

[4:33] Flying a plane analogy

[5:36] Give your A players an opportunity to succeed or fail

[7:50] Final thoughts and wrap up

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Today I share with you a conversation I had with one of my clients and it had something to do with our topic of discussion from previous episodes. We are going to talk about how to keep your "A" players in your team. All of us would love to hire and keep "A" players, so we have to make sure we also do everything as a leader to keep them excited and feel valued, so make sure you tune in.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:45] What are we talking about today?

[1:30] 3 reasons why A players would leave a company or team

[3:14] One of my clients shared this question about a relatively new, but A player on the team

[4:50] 3 different answers to this dilemma

[6:56] Example of how a leader can turn this into a win-win scenario

[8:53] Episode wrap up

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“Depression grows in darkness, but it multiplies in silence.”

Our guest for today is a former Division 1 athlete who once had an incredible journey as a football player but his life turned upside down when he started making bad decisions. He went into a deep depression to the point that his own mother had to beg him to seek help. But as they say, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and this story is no exemption. I’m sure you’re going to love this episode, so make sure you stay tuned.

Where to find Darryll Stinson:

Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com/

Second Chance Athletes website: https://www.secondchanceathletes.com/

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[1:49] One thing that Darryll didn’t do when he was younger

[2:38] Getting to know Darryll more

[6:05] “Unprocessed pain usually becomes ill-processed pain.”

[14:08] “When identity is tied to your activity, you’ll make dumb decisions.”

[17:26] How his depression started?

[20:27] Darryll surrendering to his faith

[24:39] On finding your purpose

[26:42] Daryll’s core belief

[27:45] Ask yourself: What in life bothers you the most? 

[32:42] Operating from passion vs. fulfilling a purpose

[37:55] Talking more about Daryll’s book that’s coming out this October 20th

[40:09] His book’s intended audience

[42:22] “Your best days are not behind you, they’re in front of you.”

[47:40] How to get Daryll’s book?

[48:15] Final thoughts: “A key to your victory isn’t understanding everything, it’s actually just calling for help.”

[49:40] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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Self-awareness is a skill that allows you to focus on your thoughts or actions and determine how aligned those are with your values. An instance or experience that will result in a heightened awareness is a catalyst for a change in your performance. This is one quick, but enriching episode, so make sure you stay tuned.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[1:06] An example of a person who is ULTRA authentic

[2:25] Text message I received from my friend of a great example of tweaking your environment to get a better result/experience 

[4:13] What are we talking about today?

[5:34] Quick storytime with John

[9:54] When emotions are high; self-awareness goes down

[12:46] The importance of building your awareness

[13:22] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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Today’s episode is another one of those storytimes with me. I talk about authenticity and share experiences that show two sides of the authenticity coin. More importantly, tune in to see how this relates to leadership and on how you can become a great leader. 

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:49] Storytime with John

[8:55] Why are we talking about this?

[9:27] Real-life situation regarding authenticity in the workplace

[13:30] My lightbulb went off

[14:13] What happened the moment I started to become my authentic self?

[14:48] Wrapping up this podcast with some food for thought

[15:53] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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“Hard work pays off.” 

Indeed it does! That’s what we are going to talk about today with a very special guest — Jeremy Laynor. He is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Providence Medical Technology. We talked about what makes for a good leader, the importance of transparency, and so much more.

Be on the lookout for Jeremy’s book: www.thepointguardapproach.com

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[1:30] Guest introduction

[2:40] Getting to know our guest more

[5:45] What acting workshops taught Jeremy — aside from acting?

[7:12] The biggest gig Jeremy has gotten

[13:45] What a party at the Playboy mansion looks like?

[15:05] The trigger for Jeremy’s career shift     

[17:11] What the first couple of years was like for Jeremy at Cardinal?

[20:00] Was Jeremy looking at landing a leadership role?

[21:50] Advice for those who want to move up to a leadership position

[26:18] On developing and building high-performing teams

[31:16] When working with other leaders: how to teach someone transparency and authenticity?

[38:34] How do you know when to keep working on somebody or when to pull the plug?

[41:50] The Point Guard Approach book

[45:21] Episode wrap up and final thoughts

[47:25] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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