#130 – Avoiding Discomfort, Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, And Your Willpower
AVOIDING DISCOMFORT IS… UNCOMFORTABLE Your alarm goes off at 5 a.m. You’re tired. It’s cold and blustery outside. You begin negotiating with your mind about sleeping another few minutes… or maybe until 6 a.m. But the thing is, you told yourself the day before that you were going to wake up early and get started […]
#129 – How to Change the Trajectory of Your Business One Decision at a Time
DECISIONS ARE YOUR PRODUCT The quality of your life is determined by the quality of decisions that you make. The average individual makes 35,000 decisions a day. As a leader, you can make major changes in your organization by focusing on making quality decisions that propel your business forward. After all, as a leader, decisions […]
#128 – Leadership Trends for 2022 (Spoiler: It’s All About Employees)
BETWEEN THE GREAT RESIGNATION & THE GREAT REVOLT, LEADERS NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT EMPLOYEES There has been a lot of uncertainty and pivoting in business over the past two years. As we get settled into 2022, it’s time to turn our focus on the individuals we work with, and how to best support them in […]
BONUS – Hope, Fear, and Faith: The Stockdale Paradox
SMALL SHIFTS IN MINDSET ARE POWERFUL On this bonus episode, Adam talks about the relationship between hope, fear, and faith, and how to cultivate a strong mindset that can handle the challenges you will face as a business leader. Adam frames the discussion through the survival story of Admiral James Stockdale. Stockdale was a prisoner […]
#127 – The Top Nine Lessons for Owning 2022
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP If you reflect on 2021, I bet you learned a lot. This week, I wanted to share some of the lessons I learned that I believe strongly apply to leading yourself and others in 2022. Hallie and I talk about why these lessons are important, and how we bring these lessons into […]
BONUS – The Power of Emotional Intelligence & Experiencing Your Emotions
DEVELOP A TALENT FOR SPOTTING TALENT Attracting the right talent to your organization also means communicating that your company is not the right fit for everyone. You want someone to join your team who is excited about the vision and culture of your organization. In this short bonus episode, Adam shares how to begin screening […]
#126 – 2022 Resolutions: Dropping Bad Habits vs. Gaining Good Habits
BUILDING LASTING HABITS FOR SUCCESS Everyone loves a good game of “would you rather,” especially one that helps focus your goals in the new year! This week, Hallie and I jump into the question — would you rather get rid of one bad habit, or add a good one? Both are great resolutions, so get […]
BONUS – Tips for Hiring Talent: Screening Interviews & Sharing Your Culture
DEVELOP A TALENT FOR SPOTTING TALENT Attracting the right talent to your organization also means communicating that your company is not the right fit for everyone. You want someone to join your team who is excited about the vision and culture of your organization. In this short bonus episode, Adam shares how to begin screening […]
#125 – Strategies for Retaining Top Talent During the Great Resignation
2021 Was a Record Year for People Quitting Their Jobs With over four million people leaving their jobs in just one month in 2021, how do you not only retain top talent during this time of resignation but also keep people enthused and energized? This week, Hallie and I talk about the top five steps […]
BONUS – Optimizing Your Sleep for Success: Apps & Accessories
SLEEP IS ESSENTIAL In this short bonus episode, Adam talks about the importance of getting enough sleep. He also goes over the ways you can begin optimizing your sleep so you can get the most out of this essential activity that you spend about one-third of your life doing. It is no longer a badge […]
#124 – What Is “White Space” Time, And Why Do You Need It?
The Power of Free Time How do the greatest entrepreneurs create a rhythm in their lives that allows for strategic thinking and creative planning? Bill Gates, for example, was known to take extended solo vacations twice a year. No phone, no social events, just time to sit and reflect. This gave him the space to […]
#123 – Can Money Buy You Happiness?
Does having more money really make you happier? Some may feel like the answer is an obvious yes. Money can buy you more vacations, nice meals out, fancy cars, but beyond basic financial security for you and your family, how much joy does more and more money add to your life? This week, Hallie and […]
