Workplace Warrior®

About Robert McClure: Bob is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator and Instructor at UCLA Mindful Awareness Center. He's also a Senior Educator and Certified Compassion Cultivation Training Teacher for Stanford University Center for Compassion, Altruism, Research, and Education (CCARE). He's also a trained L2 Coach for Unified Mindfulness. Bob is a Human Resources Consultant at Sharp Healthcare in San Diego and teaches mindfulness and compassion skills to healthcare professionals which include emergency room doctors and nurses as well as other high-stress physicians. In this episode, Jordan and Robert discuss:

• Mindfulness as concentration, sensory clarity, and equanimity.
• Compassion is the intention that other people or beings not suffer.
• Happiness is a skillset and burnout is empathy overload and fatigue.

Key Takeaways:

• See compassion as a skill for someone you love, yourself, a stranger, someone difficult, and then the entire world.
• Chronic stress degrades the ability to pay attention, your working memory, and your emotional regulation while mindfulness and compassion training enables the ability to maintain a steady-state.
• Recognize ineffectual habits within our brains and take the necessary steps to retrain our brain and change our bad habits with skills training.

"Mindfulness is paying attention to our present moment experience with openness and curiosity." — Robert McClure

Connect with Robert:

https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/

http://ccare.stanford.edu/

https://www.compassioninstitute.com/

https://unifiedmindfulness.com/

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Joe Musselman: Joe is in love with best friend and wife Hannah. Joe is a proud father to his first son Jack Jack. He's a U.S. Navy veteran, an entrepreneur, a recovering CEO, and most recently launched Fathom Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in excellent teams, leadership, and culture. Joe is the Founder of the Honor Foundation, the number one career transition institute for the Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders and our other special forces. In this episode, Jordan and Joe discuss:

• Joe's research on what transitioning Navy SEALs need from and bring to the civilian business community
• Most civilian businesses and organizations have incredible misalignment between their values and principles and their actions

• Why veterans are the "right people on the bus" when they may not have knowledge and experience in a specific industry or area

Key Takeaways:

• Special operations forces veterans bring what is needed in a chaotic world where there is intense international competition for talent.
• They react with hyper-focus and creativity in chaotic situations.
• They build great teams, become great leaders and build great cultures
• Industry knowledge and technical ability can be taught. Character cannot.

"It's not just about finding jobs" — Joe Musselman

Connect with Joe Musselman:

Website: honor.org Email: [email protected]

Connect With Jordan:

Website: https://www.workplacewarriorinc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

Free copy of Jordan's book: https://www.workplacewarrior.com

About Joe Lara: Joe began his 24-year military experience as a code breaker for the National Security Agency and the Department of Defense. During the last ten years of his military training, he trained and deployed alongside Navy Seals Teams. There he performed a highly technical role in conducting combat operations serving next to some of the most elite people on the planet in some of the most hostile environments imaginable. Today, he is the Vice President of Programs and Curriculum at the Honor Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in helping special operations veterans transition into civilian life. Joe is also the Founder of Find the X, where he helps individuals find clarity and alignment in their work and life. He has a Masters of Science in Executive Leadership from The University of San Diego.

In this episode, Jordan and Joe Lara discuss:

• Servant leadership and leaving behind micromanagement tendencies.
• The value that special operations veterans bring to businesses.
• Looking for the positive in your employees and celebrating it.

Key Takeaways:

• Realize that your people are your most important resource.
• Hire a person because of their character not because they have a Ph.D.
• Effective managers don't avoid conflict or reprimand employees in front of others.

"The military is a crucible in a process to mold and shape you as a leader."

— Joe Lara

Mentioned: The One Minute Manager https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+one-minute+manager&hvadid=78202816424630&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_8gka2li59y_e

Who Moved My Cheese

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=who+moved+my+cheese&hvadid=78340329757709&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_8i9jipymj5_e

Team of Teams

https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=77859220751292&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=team+of+teams&qid=1603942519&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20

Connect with Joe Lara:

Website: https://www.honor.org/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Miguel A. De Jesus: Miguel DeJesus a highly accomplished, results-oriented C level leader with more than 35 years of experience leading business management, global sales and marketing and customer service operations for Fortune 500 companies. He ran a $225 million sales organization as VP of sales and currently provides leadership and sales training to professionals and transformational leadership consulting as a coach. He's the director of business development for Cal State University, San Marcos, in the College of Business Administration, and he serves as faculty teaching sales, sales management, international marketing and sales leadership. Miguel serves as volunteer faculty and executive coach for transitioning active duty special operations military personnel, such as the Navy SEALS and the Marine Raiders for an organization called the Honor Foundation, which is www.honor.org. In this episode, Jordan and Miguel discuss:

• Good communication and the ability to meet people are learned skills that need to be studied and honed.
• Miguel's work with Cal State finding companies to sponsor business development projects for students to work on.
• How an Economic Impact Study can help a business show the impact they could have on any community.
• Translating situational awareness to situational leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Make a lasting great first impression, and a lasting great last impression.
• COVID has made Cal State realize they can work virtually all over the world as easily as they used to work with local businesses.
• Don't lose hope, find mentors and surround yourself with people who are hopefully smarter than you.
• Always work on your personality- Be coachable, be teachable, be trainable.

[Referring to https://www.rotary.org/en] "Here's one of their primary lessons or principles, and that is the one of 'Service above self.' how simple are those few words, so powerful, 'Service above self'? I mean, that's what I do. It's not about me, it's about the impact I can have on others" — Miguel A. De Jesus

Connect with Miguel A. De Jesus:

Website: www.honor.org

https://www.csusm.edu/coba/signature-programs/bpd/bios/dejesus.html

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueldj

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 760-438-9907

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Stephen Krempl: Stephen Krempl is the CEO of Krempl Communications International and creator of the Global Executive Mindset (GEM), a program that focuses on empowering high potential future leaders to make a mark in their organizations. This program, offered through lectures, in-house workshops and online programs, has benefited numerous individuals and organizations globally. Stephen has also extended the GEM™ message to students, through an online program called Winning in the Work World™ (W3 Online), to prepare them as they step into the work world.

As an international trainer, speaker and author, Stephen has worked with thousands of leaders in over 30 countries. His experience has given him valuable insights into what employers really want, and how executives can stand out in their organizations, even in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Stephen's professional career spans over 25 years in Fortune 500 companies, such as PepsiCo Restaurants International and Motorola. He also played pivotal roles as the Chief Learning Officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, and the Vice President of YUM University and Global Learning. He is also the author of five insightful and inspirational books, including his latest "You're Hired – Now What Do You Do?", the ultimate playbook to learning the rules and winning in any organization.

In this episode, Jordan and Stephen discuss:

• The 5% Zone when you're talking to your bosses boss, and how to drive that conversation
• The cultural rules of the corporate game are unwritten, so you have to ask the right people to figure out what they are
• Make sure you have something of value to add when you speak.

Key Takeaways:

• If you are not visible in your organization, you are invisible. Always think of ways to become more visible.
• Being "authentic" means different things in different situations. Acting differently doesn't always mean you are not being authentic.
• You will always be compared to the person before you and the one coming after you, so if you want to be great, you have to continuously learn and grow.

"You can be authentic, but it's for different roles. Even as a parent with your younger kids, you cannot tell them in the same way as you would having a discussion with your spouse or your partner. You have to change that communication. And that's very important." — Stephen Krempl

Download a free copy of Stephen's book "The 5% Zone- Visibility Strategies That Get You Recognized and Rewarded in Any Organization" here- https://www.winningintheworkworld.com/e-book/

Connect with Stephen Krempl:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WininWorkWorld

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinningintheWorkWorld/

Website: https://www.winningintheworkworld.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIN-qKyEAiAAX4prVlYvhQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winning-in-the-work-world/

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Michael Wader: Michael has reinvented himself for his four careers. After finishing 26 years in the US Air Force and 25 years of teaching leadership in 16 different countries he's focused on helping other leaders reinvent themselves. People from around the world recognize his energetic, inspirational, and highly motivated people's first passion. He reinvented himself from a hated but successful leader to an award-winning leader in the United States Air Force. His hard knocks leadership experience has paved the way for him to now make it easier for other tough-minded leaders to improve their leadership performance. He's written 4 books, Leaders of Change, Looking Up, Fired Up, and Leadership Survival in a Crisis.

In this episode, Jordan and Michael discuss:

• Taking a look in the mirror and striving for self-improvement.
• Learning how to accept and handle change by adjusting quickly to your situation.
• Bouncing back and reinventing yourself.

Key Takeaways:

• Make a personal/professional plan about yourself.
• What are you going to do for yourself, reward yourself for doing things right and being a better human?
• As a leader, you need to hold people accountable or it's all gonna come down to you and it is your responsibility.

"As a leader, if you take care of the people the people will take care of the process." — Michael Wader

Mentioned: See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar

Connect with Michael Wader:

Website: www.reinventingleaders.com

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Joanne McCall: Joanne is a Publicist and Media Trainer. She helps leaders who are often non-fiction authors become media darlings. Her secret sauce is positioning, securing, and helping authors to deliver compelling interviews and capture media attention through the various media channels now available. On a first-name basis with hundreds of top rung producers, editors, writers, and journalists, she secures coverage for clients including Brain Tracy, Ken Blanchard, Dave Ramsey, Geneen Roth, Diana Stoneham, and the Deepak Chopra Center for Well Being. She has also helped the founder of NLP Dr. Richard Bandler and many others. Her media strategy sessions help authors to become media darlings and her media finishing schools get them visible. In this episode, Jordan and Joanne discuss:

• Being clear on which clients are the best fit for you.
• Encouraging people to get ready for the big time. This includes supporting then and letting them know how to keep improving.
• Media interviewer and interviewee training

Key Takeaways:

• Have big aspirations and know what you want, but be willing to put in the work to get it.
• Address whatever you are most afraid of first, those questions are going to be asked, so be prepared.
• Let your clients know that what you are asking of them is for their benefit.

"In a world where anybody can stand up how are you going to stand out?"

— Joanne McCall

Connect with Joanne McCall:

Twitter: @joannemcall

Facebook: Joanne McCall

Website: Joanne McCall.com

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: Joanne McCall

LinkedIn: Joanne McCall

Instagram: @joanne.mccall

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Wayne Hart: Dr. Hart has worked in public education, healthcare, and consulting positions, and held senior leadership roles in the petroleum industry, environmental technology, and information management. He's currently a Senior Fellow with The Center for Creative Leadership which is one of the best known research leadership development and executive coaching organizations in the world. You can check them out at www.ccl.org. Prior to his current role, Dr. Hart served the Center for over 18 years in the role of senior faculty and during that time he trained over 4000 leaders. He designed and delivered custom leadership development experiences for a wide variety of organizations including aerospace, the U.S. Military, financial services manufacturing and many others. He's also the author of 5 books and dozens of articles. One of his latest books, published through CCL is called Feedback and Performance Reviews.

In this episode, Jordan and Wayne discuss:

• The 4 feedback options
• CCL's powerful model: Situation Behavior Impact (SBI).
• How to "frame" your feedback so it doesn't damage your relationship.

Key Takeaways:

• You can say almost anything to anybody if you frame it correctly
• When you are frustrated or angry, reflect before speaking.
• After giving a directive, ask "Is there something I am missing," or "Tell me why this won't work."

"The moments that I spend thinking about how to frame the feedback, and which kind of feedback to use puts me in a grounded position, that relaxes me."

— Wayne Hart

Connect with Wayne Hart:

Facebook: Wayne Hart PhD

Website: www.ccl.org

Email: [email protected]

Book: Feedback in Performance Reviews

LinkedIn: Wayne Hart PhD

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Doug Sandler: Doug has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book Nice Guys Finish First is a number one ranked Amazon bestseller and as a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Podcast Doug has interviewed Gary Veinerchuck, Ariana Huffington, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Clane, White House Chief of Staff, and dozens of celebrities. He specializes in teaching others how to's of business relationships and strengthening connections. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker and writer. While he doesn't practice it anymore, he is also a phenomenal D.J. His company Turnkey Podcast Productions provides the production, editing, and launch services for the Workplace Warrior Podcast. In this episode, Jordan and Doug discuss:

• Why podcasting? Is it community, influence, or money?
• The use of technology and knowing when to outsource.
• Podcasting as a source of marketing your product or business.

Key Takeaways:

• Being nice is a way to engage someone through communication that helps you both to win through compassion and empathy.
• Catch people in the act of doing something right vs doing something wrong.
• One of the keys to winning in business is a good attitude. Don't let the negative thoughts in your head, "your head trash," get in your way.
• Stay in your zone of genius or your zone of excellence. You aren't best suited to do the tasks that aren't in your zone.

"Don't let perfect be the enemy of done." — Doug Sandler

Mentioned: What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Connect with Doug Sandler:

Website: turnkeypodcast.com/toolkit

Twitter: djdoug

Facebook: dj.doug.sandler

Website: turnkeypodcast.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (410) 340-6861

Instagram: turnkeypodcast/

LinkedIn: doug-sandler-1a346649/

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Charles Epstein: Charles is the founder of Backbone which is a marketing, public relations, and business development company that specializes in technology, healthcare, and human capital management. His work spans not safe for work columnists (NSFW) and he's formerly a Huffington Post satire columnist. He has a satiric and sarcastic sense of humor. He developed a number of employee engagement and communications platforms including one called Peaquest which is immersive health and wellness assessments, and Weekender, which is about moving wellness to the weekends, and MBarc, which is to prepare and support ex-pats. Helping people make the transition from the main office of their company to the home office In this episode, Jordan and Charles discuss:

• Challenges of an entrepreneur
• When your idea/model is stolen
• The two sides of political correctness and cancel culture
• Diversity and inclusion for obnoxious guys

Key Takeaways:

• Handling anything that comes your way
• When your humor goes too far
• Cognitive empathy: Seeing someone else's point of view does not mean letting them off the hook.
• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

"In business and in my life I apply the Hippocratic Oath, Do no harm."

— Charles Epstein

Connect with Charles Epstein:

Email: [email protected]

Show: Work In Progress

Connect with Jordan:

Get a free copy of Jordan's book at www.workplacewarrior.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/