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Dr. Matthew Arau returns to share his groundbreaking "power of GET" concept that transforms leadership mindsets and organizational culture through gratitude, enthusiasm, and treasuring others.

• The Four C's of Upbeat Leadership: character, competence, connection, and clarity
• How leadership is often overcomplicated when simple frameworks can be more effective
• The importance of co-creating vision rather than imposing from the top down
• Dr. Arau's expanding resources including Upbeat daily journal and planner
• The powerful 9/11 story that led to the "power of GET" concept
• How adding "get to" to your to-do list transforms obligations into opportunities 
• G = Gratitude - living intentionally with appreciation for others
• E = Enthusiasm - embracing moments with passion (from "essence of God within")
• T = Treasure - valuing both others and the potential within ourselves
• Real-world examples of organizations transformed by the GET mindset
• How limiting beliefs create ceilings for what teams can achieve
• Resources available at powerofget.com including the GET Quiz

Visit powerofget.com to take the free GET Quiz and discover if you're a Grower, Energizer, or Trailblazer leader, then join the Upbeat Leaders community for ongoing support and resources.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Ron Harvey and entrepreneur Alykhan Jetha (AJ) explore how business growth directly correlates with personal development, making leadership the fundamental driver of organizational success. 

• Creating sustainable business growth requires continuous personal development and critical self-awareness
• Avoiding difficult conversations creates cascading negative effects throughout organizations
• Having the right people for different business stages is a continual process, not a one-time effort
• Critical thinking remains uniquely human even as AI tools become more prevalent
• Looking at business as a whole system helps leaders avoid getting trapped in comfort zones
• Work-life integration is more realistic than balance, with time allocation changing through different life chapters
• Time is an unrenewable resource requiring thoughtful distribution across business and personal priorities
• Finding mentors who believe in your vision is crucial, though sometimes books and other resources can fill this role
• Business systems should evolve to accommodate your life priorities rather than consuming all your time

Check out AJ's small business productivity application Daylight at daylite.app to help streamline operations and manage customer relationships more effectively.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Ken shares his leadership expertise from 20+ years in franchises, nonprofit work, and ministry, focusing on how to build organizational trust through intentional team development.

• Effective leaders develop other leaders, empowering teams rather than becoming bottlenecks
• Most organizations look for polished resumes when they should focus on developing existing talent
• Regular one-on-ones with clear goals and expectations create accountability and trust
• The Working Genius framework helps place team members in positions where they naturally excel
• Promoting top performers to management requires intentional development support
• Executive presence sets the tone for organizational culture and performance expectations
• Time management and avoiding overcommitment are essential for maintaining trust
• "Be where your feet are" - being fully present shows people they're valued

Connect with Ken through LinkedIn for professional inquiries and discussions about team development, or follow his more personal content on Instagram.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Steve Perry, founder of The Well Recruiting Solution, shares his journey from commercial fishing in Alaska at 15 to building a recruiting company with over 40 professionals and a mission to place 100,000 people in ideal careers by 2030.

• Starting as a young entrepreneur after realizing boat owners made significantly more than their crew
• Building a company focused on generosity as a core value despite leaving a $900,000/year executive position
• Creating a strategy to maintain lifestyle boundaries regardless of increasing income
• Developing "heavenly net worth" philosophy where earthly success equals charitable giving
• Structuring company roles around individual gifting so team members spend 85%+ time in their areas of strength
• Scaling through strategic delegation and replacing yourself in operational roles
• Leveraging global talent across five countries to build specialized capabilities affordably
• Solving modern recruiting challenges by filtering the overwhelming flood of applications companies receive
• Connecting companies with elite talent more efficiently than traditional internal recruiting methods

Visit HireTheWell.com to download Steve's 10 unique interview questions for ensuring you hire the right talent, or connect with him directly on LinkedIn.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Ron Harvey welcomes Eric Donoho, former Army Sergeant and author of "Canyon of Hope," to explore leadership lessons from military service and personal resilience following combat trauma.

• Eric served in the U.S. Army scout sniper platoon, retiring in 2009 after surviving multiple combat injuries
• Eric's book "Canyon of Hope" explores resilience and how to move forward despite life's hardest hits
• Military leadership at its best means caring for people first – demonstrated when Eric's commanders arranged immediate return home after his son's stillbirth
• Mental health challenges require processing emotions rather than bottling them up
• Leaders must show vulnerability to create psychological safety for team members
• Building trust after damage requires genuine apologies, actions that demonstrate change, and patience
• Mentorship from both military and civilian sources proved crucial to Eric's healing journey
• Finding purpose and meaning after trauma comes from seeing "light at the end of the canyon"
• Eric now helps organizations develop resilient leadership practices
• Leaders who put people first create teams that naturally perform better

The first listener to email Ron at [email protected] will receive an autographed copy of Eric's book "Canyon of Hope."

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Ron Harvey welcomes Michael Woodland, owner of Essential Headshots, to explore how his military background shaped his leadership approach and entrepreneurial journey in professional photography.

• Military discipline and structure provided valuable foundation for business ownership
• Michael's father instilled the drive to be the best: "If your job is to tie shoes, be the best shoe tier out there"
• Reinvestment in self-education was crucial for developing photography expertise after military retirement
• Social capital and authentic relationships form the foundation of business success
• The military taught direct communication, which needed adjustment for civilian business interactions
• Active listening is Michael's "secret weapon" for connecting with clients and understanding their needs
• Trust is established through consistent delivery of quality, integrity, discipline, and respect
• Leaders must recognize their weaknesses while leveraging others' strengths for organizational success
• Authenticity matters more than following trends—leaders should "stick to what they know" while adapting

Contact Michael Woodland at 803-237-2536 or find Essential Headshots on social media as @esntlheadshots and at www.esntlheadshots.com

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Kelly Shaw shares his 50-year journey in sales leadership, revealing how focusing on quality rather than quantity builds stronger customer relationships and creates "raving fans" who become lifelong clients and referral sources. He explains how understanding personality types, finding the right mentors, and genuinely caring about customers can transform ordinary salespeople into extraordinary performers.

• Traveled extensively through Spain and Europe, maintaining a second home in Malaga
• Developed leadership style from Marine Corps experience and studying great military leaders
• Specializes in turning around retail operations by identifying the right metrics and salespeople
• Demonstrated how focusing on close ratios and customer satisfaction beats pure volume metrics
• Believes in selling as a service: "Selling isn't doing something to somebody, it's doing it for somebody"
• Recommends understanding customer personality types through frameworks like DISC
• Advocates for scripts that salespeople can internalize and make their own
• Emphasizes finding mentors who have achieved what you want to accomplish
• Suggests joining mastermind groups when direct mentorship isn't available
• Believes in surrounding yourself with people who energize rather than drain you
• Recommends always asking "why" to understand customers' deeper motivations

Download Kelly's free book through the link provided and reach him at [email protected] for help with hiring, training, and motivating salespeople.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Emma Rainville shares her journey from nearly losing her marriage to building a thriving fractional COO business that helps entrepreneurs strategically plan for both business success and personal fulfillment.

• Developing operational frameworks that consider the whole person, not just business metrics
• Strategic planning to respond rather than react, saving time and reducing stress
• Building and trusting a capable team through effective hiring, training and leadership
• Overcoming ego to learn from others and grow faster
• Finding the right masterminds to accelerate business growth
• Creating strategic systems that allow for both business and personal priorities
• Recognizing when you need outside operational help

Check out Emma's new book "Scope" on Amazon, with free Kindle versions available during her book launch. Visit shockwavesolutionsllc.com or specialopspodcast.com for free resources including Emma's "Visionary Vault" with hundreds of free courses on business operations.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Technology expert Mark Wormgoor shares his journey from tech specialist to leadership coach, revealing how effective tech leadership requires balancing technical expertise with genuine people management skills. He explores how the widening gap between agile startups and slow-moving corporations creates both challenges and opportunities in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

• Understanding the critical transition from technical expert to people leader
• Defining exceptional leadership in tech as a combination of team leadership, technical breadth, and business acumen
• Embracing AI through small, quick pilots rather than long-term implementation programs
• Recognizing how technology's accelerating pace requires shorter planning horizons and more iterative approaches
• Identifying three core qualities of effective tech leaders: vision, boldness, and stakeholder engagement
• Helping tech teams adapt to constant change by balancing stability with innovation
• Supporting first-time tech leaders by focusing on team development rather than personal technical contribution
• Encouraging CTOs to spend half their time outside their department connecting with other business functions

Visit The Maverick CTO at themaverickcto.com for technology leadership resources, or contact Mark through Tairi (T-A-I-R-I.co) for technology consulting services.

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

Whitney Faires, founder of Whitney Faires Coaching and Development, shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship while unpacking essential leadership lessons learned along the way. She offers practical strategies for developing authentic leadership skills, making challenging career decisions, and finding balance between professional ambitions and personal priorities.

• Leadership is about influencing others to take action that drives positive results
• Women in corporate America should view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles
• Achieving work-life integration requires "ruthless prioritization" and accepting necessary trade-offs
• Sometimes lateral career moves provide better long-term growth than vertical promotions
• Building a strong support system is critical for both corporate leaders and entrepreneurs
• Regularly seeking specific feedback helps identify and address blind spots
• Authentic connection with team members drives higher performance and loyalty
• "Harness your highlight reel" by keeping reminders of past successes visible
• When seeking mentors, be specific about what you need and never waste their time
• Continuous learning is essential for leadership growth in our rapidly changing world

Find Whitney at whitneyfaires.com or email her directly at [email protected].

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Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter

“If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.”

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Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...