326 – Simon Sinek – Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe – Personal Development Series
Today’s show is about a very important and deep topic! Today David talks about “Trust” and it’s value, “Truth” and it’s liberating powers. He talks about the Power of trust to make us feel safe! On that topic, David plays us bits of Simon Sinek’s speeches where he talks about trust and leadership. Simon talks about the military and companies, and explains how “Leadership is a Choice not a Rank!” And what makes people want to follow one person vs. another regardless of their rank and/or authority, only because those are the ones that have “Chosen” to look after the people around them. A trained ethnographer and author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek has held a life-long curiosity for why people and organizations do the things they do. Sinek is an optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home everyday feeling fulfilled by their work, Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. He is best known for discovering the Golden Circle and popularizing the concept of Why, the purpose, cause or belief that drives every one of us. The Golden Circle is a naturally occurring pattern, grounded in the biology of human decision making, that explains why we are inspired by some people, leaders, messages and organizations over others. Sinek shares his optimism with all who will listen. He speaks around the globe and has commented for local and national press, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, FastCompany, CMO Magazine, NPR and BusinessWeek. Sinek is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, writes his own blog, simonsinek.com and makes regular guest appearances on MSNBC’s Your Business, among others. Songs: Someone Like You by Adele Saving Private Ryan – The Hymn to the Fallen by John Williams People by Barbara Streisand In The Navy by Village People Quotes “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy...
322 – How to Focus and Follow Through with Les Hewitt
With more than 30 years experience, LES HEWITT understands the real world of business and the struggle to stay focused. His organization has created and delivered more than 900 workshops and training programs that have been utilized by thousands of executives, managers and sales leaders. Les is also the founder of The Power of Focus Leadership Training Program, a unique focusing system for business leaders who want greater profits, less stress and more time off! The Power of Focus has worked with more than 300 companies in Canada, United States, Australia, the UK and the Republic of...
316 – Dr. Lance Wallnau – The Power of Faith and Being a Level 10 Leader
Today David is chatting with a close friend and one of the world’s thought leaders Dr. Lance Wallnau. Lance is a world-class trainer and consultant. What do best selling author Ken Blanchard, former president of the Ritz Carlton, Horst Schulze, the youngest Trump apprentice and Supermodel Kim Alexis, and The KickAss life host David Wood all have in common? They all agree that Lance Wallnau has impacted their lives. Today Dr. Lance Wallnau will talk about: Why our Nations are struggling and how he can influence top leaders in society to help to create a bigger world from the top down. Dealing with stereotypes we all have. Living in fear and what helps us to deal with this fear. His life before he has impacted so many lives and his faith. What you can learn living as a Level 10 Leader. What a great show! Be sure to listen in to Dr. Wallnau as he shares passion in helping others and some great stories. Useful Links:...
231 – The 5 Levels of Leadership To Grow Your Success
In this podcast, David explores the 5 Levels of Leadership that are critical for everyone to learn togrow their personal success and live the life they truly want. Leadership is an essential part of any successful and happy life no matter what you do, all the way from the corporate world like Sir Richard Branson to a life of service like Mother Theresa. Here are the 5 Levels of Leadership that David explores: Level 1 – Position Leader (People follow you because they have to) Level 2 – Permission Leader (People follow you because they want to) Level 3 – Production Leader (People follow you because of the success you’ve created for the organization) Level 4 – People Development Leader (People follow you because of what you have done for them) Level 5 – Pinnacle Leader (People follow you because of who you are and what you represent) In this podcast you will learn: What all 5 levels of leadership mean How to identify what type of leader you are now What is required for each level of leadership What questions to ask yourself and what habits to work on to increase your leadership level Importance of momentum when building your leadership and influence How to let go in order to grow Music: The 5 Best Selling Albums of all time Michael Jackson – Thriller Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon Eagles – Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) AC DC – Back in Black Bee Gees – Saturday Night...
230 – Team Building Through Leadership with Shawn Stratton
Today David is excited to be interviewing Shawn Stratton. Shawn is the president of LiveMore Group, an organization that helps people maximize their potential and productivity. He is an international team-building and leadership consultant and bestselling author. Shawn is driven by a love for experiential education, adventure, and teambuilding. Shawn has devoted 15 years to leading over 2000 days of wilderness expeditions into some of the world’s harshest environments as a senior instructor with the National Outdoor Leadership School and other international organizations. On today’s show Shawn will share: What means to be part of a team, the importance of teams, being in love with your team Team Building through Leadership Most challenges you can’t do on your own Building trust Feet Forward and what this means and how it can help you Giving feedback in a good way The importance of knowing your role Love every day and what you’re are doing today! What a great show, Shawn will take you back on how he got started on his journeys and adventures. Shawn’s book is a MUST READ, Teams on the Edge: Stories and Lessons From Wilderness Expeditions was released this year and became an instant bestseller on Amazon. Useful links: http://www.shawnstratton.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Teams-Edge-Shawn-Stratton/dp/0991740904 https://twitter.com/SStratton1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtGbE6JJHXI https://www.facebook.com/TeamsOnTheEdge ...
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