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Today we talk about a very powerful tool, that in my opinion, is something that leaders should possess. It’s perspective. With everything that is going on, it is very important for leaders, whether you’re leading a business, a team or simply leading yourself, to change your vantage point especially during times when you feel stuck.

Key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[0:47] Quick backstory 

[3:04] What a difference in perspective can do

[4:38] An old anecdote

[5:24] What the best thing a leader can do

[7:42] Leaders who are blind to their company’s weak spots and an example of that

[9:09] As a business leader, when’s the last time you asked for feedback?

[10:24] “Their perception is my reality”

[11:49] How do you measure your progress?

[13:32] Measuring themselves using someone else’s goals

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This is another favorite episode of mine as I interview Greg about his journey to success. This man has such a great story to tell and he’ll show us that success is not a walk in the park. But by knowing your values and trusting your capabilities, you are off to a great start.

Moreover, we talked about his leadership skills, failures, coming back stronger, and what his current company offers. We also touch a little bit about his kid’s success and I’m sure most of you are familiar with him, so make sure you stay tuned.

Where to find Greg Centineo:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn, IG and Twitter: @gregcentineo

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[2:25]  When Greg started his entrepreneurial journey

[3:25] His first official business

[5:21] Greg’s different track for about 15 years

[8:18] On being purpose-driven

[8:56] On tapping the “why” to get great people

[10:19] Balancing hiring A-players and just simply body mass

[12:13] Making mistakes on hiring the wrong people

[13:54] “What motivates people, motivates people”

[22:34] “Synergy will create success”

[24:22] On calculated risk-taking

[27:02] Greg’s love for banking

[30:57] Greg and the Wizard of Oz

[39:15] His experience with a bad distribution deal

[44:29] On getting back to his feet

[49:24] You need to hear this: putting Michael Jackson on stage

[51:29] Greg and inertia

[57:27] What Greg is doing now

[1:04:00] Final takeaways

[1:04:58] How to get ahold of Greg

[1:05:16] On his son’s success

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#54 - 6 Things You Can Do Today To Lead Your Life Better (Part 2)

Here is part 2 of the 2-part series in The HyperConscious Podcast weekly mastermind. If you haven’t listened to last Wednesday’s episode, I highly suggest that you do so it’ll make listening to this episode better. So here are 3 more things that great leaders do to help them lead a better life. 

Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com and join the Mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST.

What I talked about today:

[0:50] The fundamental first step to leadership

[3:20] On asking and answering “dumb” question

[6:27] John’s favorite leader and why

[7:30] Attention

[10:28] 3 things we can control over 100%

[14:50] Preparation

[17:35] Examples on athlete’s and their prep time

[19:05] Leverage

[21:38] Quick tips on improving your leverage

[25:24] Ask yourself: if you knew failure was not an option, what would you do?

[26:42] On managing unexpected things or events

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Today’s episode is the first of a 2-part series where I joined The HyperConscious Podcast weekly mastermind hosted by Kevin and Alan. It’s a great avenue where like-minded people meet and it’s a great place to learn and develop personal growth. Make sure to check them and stay tuned as I share the 6 things that great leaders do to help them lead a better life.

Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com and join the Mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST.

What I talked about today:

[0:31] Episode and guest introduction

[1:45] Leading yourself

[3:02] The law of the aggregation of marginal gains

[5:06] What leadership is all about

[6:30] Decisions 

[8:30] Bad decisions still happen even during a euphoric high

[11:25] We do things because of short-term victory, but not the consequence

[12:22] If you know your core values, decision making is made easier

[14:02] 10-10-10 rule

[16:46] Perspective

[22:59] Obstacles

[29:18] Problems: when we hold on to them, they become a big thing

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In today’s episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine who was a captain of the Penn State Football team who now does an amazing job doing big talks on stages. Lee Rubin helps leaders build great and extraordinary teams so make sure you stay tuned until the end. 

Where to find Lee Rubin:

Website: https://leerubinspeaks.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lrubin39

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lrubin39

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Podcast introduction

[2:10] Who is Lee Rubin?

[3:15] Face of the franchise contest winner

[5:50] Was Lee always a leader?

[9:05] On playing on a high-level field

[13:56] Listening to a different perspective in recruitment

[16:00] The problem with creating a different picture of your company just to recruit people

[19:55] The importance of transparency

[21:50] Lee’s transition to the corporate world

[25:20] When did Lee know he wanted to speak in stages?

[31:17] The beauty of the speaking world

[34:37] On measuring teams against other teams

[37:00] What’s the first thing that a leader can do when an organization’s culture is not something they want?

[39:47] Communication: importance and problem of the lack thereof

[45:59] “When there’s a sense of ownership, you respect it differently and you protect it differently.”

[47:03] Act like you own the place

[49:07] What is Lee working on right now?

[50:20] How to get ahold of Lee’s book?

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Listening is one of the most impactful and important/critical skillsets a leader can have. Leaders and even people in general, do things that give a signal that they don’t care about your answers. If you are this type of person or leader, you might want to stay tuned because this is very detrimental to any organization or group because it greatly affects the morale of your people and the culture of your organization.

What I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction

[2:18] The problem with leaders: not good listeners

[2:59] Leaders who don’t listen are sending signals that you are no important or valuable

[3:56] To lead a high-level organization: a leader needs to be a good listener and take action from the things that you hear

[4:08] The biggest sign that a leader isn’t a good listener

[6:14] Put yourself in a position so that people know you want to get input or feedback

[6:33] Oftentimes your people are the ones who have the best answers

[6:58] An extreme example of a leader who doesn’t want advice or other people’s opinions

[10:31] Lessons from Jack Welch

[11:19] Communication is very important 

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Comment below the number of times I said “odds in your favor”. But seriously, this episode is focused on the three areas where you want the odds to be in your favor. It’s basically the small steps that you do to make sure that you are in for success. These are things that you might already be doing, otherwise, start doing it now.

What I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction

[0:47] My trip to the shopping center

[3:40] My realization and how it relates to leadership

[5:21] Planning ahead is putting odds in your favor

[6:30] Three areas you are trying to impact: performance, habits and decision making

[9:23] Everybody is different: find out what going to put YOU in a peak performance state

[11:10] Challenge to leaders: what do you need to do for your organization that’s going to put the odds in your favor

[12:10] Take small steps

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#49 - A Leadership Revolution with Jennifer Mackin

In today’s episode, I interview the CEO of Oliver Group and the author of Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development Revolution which will be published on August 25, 2020. Jennifer Mackin is experienced in problem-solving, creating and growing businesses. We talked a lot about leadership during the pandemic, her book, the type of leader who will succeed during this time, and so much more. So please stay tuned.

What I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction

[2:26] How Jennifer’s leadership came to be?

[6:08] What’s the ideal way for leaders to learn?

[8:40] Are companies aware that they are lacking the right type of leader development?

[11:45] What to do if you don’t have your boss’ engagement in your personal development as a leader?

[16:00] What Jennifer attributes to the success of her company

[18:49] Her book: why is it important to readers?

[20:23] On CEOs and investing in leader development

[26:59] Common themes for what a leader’s needs

[29:50] Survey sent out to CEOs about their leadership during the pandemic

[32:10] Leadership and stressful environments

[34:27] Communication has and is always a challenge

[35:50] The type of leaders who will succeed during this pandemic

[37:30] Use this time as an opportunity to reflect, recoup and plan

[39:16] How to get Jennifer’s book: Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development Revolution

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Time is of the essence... Especially in this day and age! Why is amazon so successful? 
One of the big reasons is because you can order something from Amazon and get it shipped to you sometimes the SAME DAY!

In many cases people are willing to pay more for faster service. If you don't have that option in your business, you may be leaving money on the table. 

What I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction 

[1:00] My haircut story

[4:00] My haircut drew blood... 

[5:05] The tendency of impatience / paying more for convenience  

[6:05]  Fast companies are usually successful ones

[7:00] My laptop died

[8:20] Paying more for quicker service

[8:45] Does your company have a higher level service?

[11:00] Washington D.C.'s fix for traffic

[12:15] Is your process too long? Are you losing business because of it? 

[13:40] Learn from Amazon

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The most important thing that leaders can do aside from helping their team meet the goal is to develop their people. Leaders should have the mindset of wanting to set their team or members up for success. How do you do this? Make sure you equip them with the right tools. Teach them to learn from ways that you had to develop yourself. Encourage a growth mindset and it will surely go a long way.

What I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction 

[0:48] Who is this podcast for?

[1:39] My frisbee golf experience

[5:10] When motivation is high, but you don’t have the right tools

[8:00] People enjoy winning so set your team up for success

[9:30] This leadership tip can also apply to real-life situations

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