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Inspiring Great Leader Podcast #249 Joe Pane Courage To Be You

Posted on October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Courage To Be You

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Joe Pane about the Courage To Be You, emotional fitness and the quality of our relationship with uncertainty.

We also dive deep into how our identity and ego defines you, managing difficult conversations, and human behaviour.

Joe Pane – Courage To Be You

Joe is a human behaviour expert, creator of the Emotional Fitness Formula and the author of the Amazon best seller, Courage To BE YOU. He is dedicated to emotional intelligence, mindset strategies and behaviourial profiling.

He has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the Deakin University, and is one of only 10 Master Trainer’s of Accredited Consultant and Trainer of Extended DISC. In the last 17 years, he has trained more than 7000 mindset coaches, and has delivered his emotional fitness workshops to tens of thousands of people from all walks of life and industries.

Joe Pane talks about:

Why do people do what they do?
Emotional Fitness Formula
When we are starved of significance we will go to extremes
Listening to your own unique whisper
Unconscious silent addiction to certainty. It’s the things that hold you back.
You can’t get competent in swimming by reading a book
Emotional Fitness
Quality of our relationship with uncertainty
If you don’t squeeze life, life will squeeze you
Finding clarity in the uncertainty
Someone to believe in, who believes in them
Finding clarity as we move through the unknown
Ego is a survival mechanism to keep us safe, keep us going and keep us alive
Identity is what we allow ourselves to be defined by
Courage to be you
Difference between emotional fitness and emotional intelligence
Emotional compass and emotions respond to the interpretation of the facts
You cant be YOU with strangers too quickly

Tweets

“It takes just as much courage to quit the right thing as it does to start the right thing, because of the fear of judgement of those around us.” Fear of Judgement with Joe Pane on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The most attractive quality of any human being is certainty.” Joe Pane discussing our relationship with uncertainty on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“If we take someone’s significance away, you take their heart and soul away”. Joe Pane on the role identity plays on peoples lives on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Joe Pane www.joepane.com.au
Joe Pane LinkedIn
Joe Pane Facebook
Joe Pane Instagram
Insights With Joe Pane Podcast
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #234 Jaquie Scammell The Future of Service

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Future of Service

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jaquie Scammell about The Future of Service is 5D, building trust and rapport, and how digitalization affects customer relationships.

We also dive deeper into some of the differences of human interaction and machine interaction, and how we can better ourselves to become effective service providers.

Jaquie Scammell – The Future of Service

Jaquie Scammell is a prominent customer service expert, Founder of ServiceQ, and the award-winning author of Service Habits 2nd ed, and The Future of Service is 5D.

Her studies have focused on Business Administration and Management, venue and event management, and entrepreneurial studies. Her career also includes manager and leadership roles at Tennis Australia, Spotless, McDonald and Delaware North Companies where she worked at Wembley National Stadium, Emirates Stadium and the Australian Open.

Jaquie Scammell talks about:

How working with McDonald’s at a very early age trained her in studying human behavior
Automation and how it affected productivity and human resources in her workplace growing up
Her dad being a great influence on her leadership style
Building relationship with your customers
The Future Of Service is 5D
Key attributes to consider whenever we interact with people
Human to human interaction vs. machine to human interaction
Using the human body as a tool for effective communication
Can we train attitude?
Getting people out of their heads in order to deal with attitude
Becoming a better speaker
Building a customer service strategy with the advancement of technology
Building trust and rapport with actual human interaction
Human dimensions in the aspect of customer service and interaction
Offering a service vs. being willing to serve
The future of digital customer service

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“Great leaders in service understand that people are multi-dimensional. We have a body. We have a mind. We have a heart. We are social tribal beings.” Human dimensions with Jaquie Scammell on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Once I saw what leadership did and the impact it had and I was given some responsibility, I just wanted to eat that up and grab on to it and be great.” Jaquie Scammell talks about her dad’s influence on her leadership style on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The best people in roles of service or service leadership are those that are fully present with you.” Jaquie Scammell talks about solid quality connection on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Jaquie Scammell www.jaquiescammell.com
Jaquie Scammell LinkedIn
Jaquie Scammell Instagram
Jaquie Scammell Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #233 Anna Glynn Strong

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Strong

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Anna Glynn about Strong, relationship selling, and building trust and permission in the workplace.

We also dive deeper into understanding the challenges faced by our leaders right now and how resilience and optimism play an important role along the way.

Anna Glynn – Strong

Anna Glynn is a Positive Psychology and sales leadership expert, and the author of the newly released book Strong. Her education includes a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University, a Professional Certificate in Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne.

She has worked in financial services and national sales roles with National Australia Bank (NAB), MLC, before transitioning into Facilitator and training roles at University of Melbourne, Maxme and The Michelle McQuaid Group.

Anna Glynn talks about:

Curiosity as a driving force to success
Her strengths as a teenager and its changes overtime
First job with the NAB under the sales department and how it started her career
Her strengths from a sales perspective and and what was it about sales that caught her attention
The biggest challenges she encountered in her sales career
Building trust and permission
Strong
How the changes brought about by Covid affected relationship building in the workplace
Key decision makers
Understanding sales leaders right now
Making sure leaders perform in a challenging environment
Building resilience and optimism
Working on our weaknesses too, not just our strengths
The important aspects of positive psychology for a sales leader

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“We’re getting to know humans. We do this in our daily lives. But a lot of people actually find relationships selling quite challenging because you might not get the quick win. You’ve got to be in it for the long game. You’ve got to be prepared to be patient, and you really seek to get to know someone versus just being able to jump in and offer a solution for your problem.” Relationship selling with Anna Glynn on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“If there is an opportunity for me to share insights, you know, talk with people, give audio calls, give references, whatever it is, I’m happy to hand that over. And the hope, I guess, is that by forming that relationship and building that trust is that when the need arises, when they do need to engage with me, I’m the first person that hopefully they think of.” Anna Glynn talks about creating a more thriving world on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“As a human species, we would not have survived if we were out there on our own. Right? We need others to survive. But what’s more than that? We need others to actually thrive in our lives as well. “ Understanding resilience with Anna Glynn on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Anna Glynn www.annaglynn.com.au
Anna Glynn LinkedIn
Anna Glynn Instagram
Anna Glynn Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #230 Dr. Jane Foster Emotional Resilience

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Emotional Resilience

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Jane Foster about emotional resilience, vulnerability in leadership and how to handle negative emotions.

We also dive deeper into learning to regulate and control emotions, reshaping perspectives, and changing the language used around emotions, stress and problems.

Dr. Jane Foster – Emotional Resilience

Dr. Jane Foster is the founder of Emotional Resilience, a dedicated researcher, and the author behind the recent publication, “It’s In Your Hands”. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, a Masters Degree in Education & Learning Management from Central Queensland University, and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Education from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Drawing from over four decades of global teaching experience, she intertwines her expertise in Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, and yoga to empower individuals in taking charge of their emotional journey, helping them navigate through life’s challenges with grace. Her mission is to revolutionise our societal mindset, steering away from blame, criticism, and judgment towards fostering psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and resilience.

Dr. Jane Foster talks about:

Her big dream starting from outdoor education and experience with a bully
Desire for everyone to be able to take control of their own steering wheel from within.
Emotional Resilience
Emotions are not “good” or “bad”, they are either “rough” or “smooth”
Learning to regain control of negative emotions
The importance of developing emotional resilience
Language and framing is powerful
Focusing on taking responsibility for how you respond rather than blaming others
Leaders need to listen, be selectively vulnerable, and empower those around them
The factors that influence our behaviour
Taking responsibility for the way we respond
Asking good questions that make people reflect
Coping mechanisms for learning to control emotions
Dopamine addiction from social media
Selective vulnerability for leaders
Changing the language used around emotions, stress, and problems
Reshaping perspective and how people approach challenges

Tweets

“If you keep looking back at what you did, then you’re going to crash. That’s what so many people do when they’re coaching someone. It doesn’t mean ignoring the rearview mirror. It’s there to glance at and learn from, but not to focus on.” Dr. Jane Foster talks about moving forward on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“At the moment, negative emotions are seen as bad and everyone’s picking people off those emotional roads and putting them on the smooth roads, thinking that they’re doing the right thing. But if you look at a pulse, it goes up and down, doesn’t it? To show you’re alive, what happens when it flatlines, you’re dead. Yet so many of us are trying to create a life that’s smooth and it’s actually unattainable. I wanted to create language that would change that. Instead of bad emotions, they’re rough, and rough has a purpose.” Emotional resilience and the role of negative emotions with Dr. Jane Foster on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“That’s why it’s called selective vulnerability. It’s actually a thing that is a balance between oversharing and undersharing. It becomes in the middle, as you said, you share when it’s appropriate because as a leader, you had certain expectations from your team.” Dr. Jane Foster talks about vulnerability in leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Dr. Jane Foster www.itsinyourhandsdrjanefoster.com
Dr. Jane Foster LinkedIn
Dr. Jane Foster LinkedIn
Dr. Jane Foster Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #229 Markus Kaulius Play A Bigger Game

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Play A Bigger Game

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Markus Kaulius about play a bigger game, personal & professional growth, and the dangers of complacency.

We also dive deeper into the power of believing in things you have control over, the importance of physical wellbeing, and helping people achieve fulfillment.

Markus Kaulius – Play A Bigger Game

Markus Kaulius is the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, a Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, and co-founder of Play a Bigger Game. He is also among NYC Journal’s Top 30 to Watch in 2022. His academic journey boasts a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Marketing from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

As the CEO & Founder of Magnum Pharmaceuticals, Markus has steered the company from its inception to a remarkable valuation of $170 million. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Markus is actively engaged with Rockbody retreats and frequently accompanies Tony Robbins on global ventures.

Markus Kaulius talks about:

Going through tough times as a child
Starting a supplement company out of his bedroom at a young age
Play A Bigger Game
Realisations in life and with oneself after being bullied and picked on
Growth and constantly challenging yourself is where the “juices in life” are found
Focusing on things outside of your control is detrimental
Having the right people around you who hold you accountable and challenge you is important for growth
Taking action and applying what you learn
Avoiding complacency in marriage and relationships
Having the mindset of choice
The power of believing in things you can control
Helping people wake up from the complacency that has lulled them to sleep and get them to play a bigger game in life
How exercise and physical activity radically changes your life
Building good and healthy habits
Balancing being healthy, happy, and hungry for success

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“If you’re not growing, you’re dying. And for many years, I didn’t quite comprehend what that really meant. I understood, but I’m not growing. I’m going the other way. I get it. But the real point of that verse, in my opinion, is if I’m not growing, I’m not experiencing what I should be experiencing in life.” Markus Kaulius talks about growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“What if you started to play a bigger game in your life? What would that look like if you were going to level up a good level up, what would that look like? I truly believe everybody has those answers inside of them or you can turn to some people close to you who have reached higher levels of success and ask them, what are some of the habits that you do?” Playing a bigger game with Markus Kaulius on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Growth is the fun part of life. It’s challenging myself. It’s trying to become someone better in the fulfillment that I get from knowing that I am better today than I was yesterday. I’m way better than I was a week ago. I’m way better than the way, way better than I was a year ago. And that growth is so exciting.” Markus Kaulius talks about finding excitement in personal and professional growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Markus Kaulius www.playabiggergame.com
Markus Kaulius LinkedIn
Markus Kaulius Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #228 Julie Hyde You Always Have A Choice

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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You Always Have A Choice

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Julie Hyde about always having a choice, the power of pause, and how to be a human and heart-centered leader.

We also dive deeper into self-care practices for leaders, building trust within the organisation, and being a compassionate and empathetic leader.

Julie Hyde – You Always Have A Choice

Julie Hyde is a distinguished Leadership and Resilience Expert, renowned Host of the Leading You Podcast, and the accomplished author behind the recently published book, “You Always Have a Choice.” Prior to establishing her Leadership and Coaching practice in 2007, Julie held pivotal roles at National Australia Bank (NAB) including Regional General Manager, State Business Manager, and State Sales Coach.

She is the visionary founder of Leaders & Lattes and Disruption, Women & Wine Networking groups, and has enriched her expertise by studying Leadership at Harvard Business School. A remarkable individual who possesses the unique ability to elevate underperforming businesses to unparalleled success, Julie Hyde is an advocate for animals, a beacon of leadership, and a true believer in the transformative power of choice.

Julie Hyde talks about:

Wanting to be a vet growing up because of her love for animals
You Always Have A Choice
Developing and building resilience
How to be a human and a heart-centered leader
The power of pause
The importance of self-care and leading yourself first before leading others
Being busy for the sake of being busy
Creating a sense of urgency for people to be proactive instead of reactive
Leaders need to role model self-care behaviors for their teams
Factors that affect people’s ability to build resilience at a young age
Managing energy levels
Leaders need to be empathetic but also compassionate and focused on helping others
Building trust between leaders and employees
Ensuring messages are transferred down through management layers
Effective communication and following through on promises
Having a coach or accountability partner to help people maintain good habits
Building critical thinking and resilience in the workplace

Tweets

“I think we all have resilience. If we have gone through and worked through overcoming obstacles and challenges, that’s where you build your resilience, like it’s your ability to go through those things.” Julie Hyde talks about developing resilience on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I believe to be a good leader, you do need to be able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand where they’re coming from or be curious as to where they’re coming from. So you might ask questions rather than just hitting them between the eyes because they’re not performing or their behavior is really bad or don’t show up to work or whatever that might be. But it’s leading from a heart space as well and understanding that the people that you are leading are not the process, the policy, the system. They’re a human being.” How to be a human and heart-centered leader with Julie Hyde on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think I believe it comes back to, you know, a mindset and to every person taking responsibility for their for their life, for their health. And there’s a practice I talk about in my book, which you’ll be familiar with, which is the power of the pause. And it’s just, you know, pressing the pause button on your life and just reflecting on what is happening right now.” Julie Hyde talks about the power of the pause on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Julie Hyde www.juliehyde.com.au
Julie Hyde Linkedin
Julie Hyde Facebook
Julie Hyde Instagram
Julie Hyde X
Julie Hyde Youtube
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #227 Michael McQueen Mindstuck

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Mindstuck

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Michael McQueen about Mindstuck, how to influence change as a leader and the importance of social human connections.

We also dive deeper into why some people resist change, understanding other people’s perspectives, and finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions.

Michael McQueen – Mindstuck

Michael McQueen is a distinguished multi-award winning speaker, change strategist, and accomplished author with 10 bestselling books to his credit, including the recently released Mindstuck. His academic background comprises a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong, supplemented by a continuous pursuit of understanding human behavior and future trends through daily research.

Having worked with esteemed clients such as Google, Toyota, and Mastercard, Michael has been instrumental in guiding some of the world’s leading brands through periods of uncertainty, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation. With two decades of experience as a professional speaker, Michael has held prestigious positions including President of Professional Speakers Australia. He has been honored as the Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year and inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Michael McQueen talks about:

Being captivated by a keynote speaker as an 8 year old
Building his credibility through research and programs with young people
Drawing on new trends and information to keep his content fresh
Building connection with audience before and after a talk, and rehearsing thoroughly
Mindstuck
Why people become stubborn and resistant to change
Becoming trustworthy to influence people to make a change
Building rapport & framing change in a familiar or altruistic way
Telling stories to appeal to emotions
The key to reducing polarisation and tribalism
Increasing proximity between opposing groups so they can understand each other’s perspectives
Evidence and logic alone often don’t work for persuasion
Understanding other people’s perspectives
Avoiding prejudice
Finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions
The revelations and studies in human behavior and relationships that came out from the pandemic
Importance of social human connections
The psychology of stubborness

Tweets

“What they found is that when you’re lacking social connections, the amygdala, which is where that fight and flight reflex resides, part of the instinctive mind shrinks and the surface becomes different.” The importance of building and maintaining social connections with Michael Mcqueen on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The first thing is you’ve got to win affinity. You’ve got to be seen as trustworthy. Someone who’s got their best interests in mind. This is what Aristotle talked about as ethos, this notion of being credible and trustworthy in the eyes of other people you’re trying to engage with.” Michale Mcqueen talks about building trust to influence change on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I’m reading 5 to 7 tech and trend journals or newsletters or online resources every day. So I’m pumping out content every day about what’s new, what’s happening. That then feeds into my presentation. So I’ve got this natural cadence of always the new.” Michael Mcqueen talks about staying up to date with trends and keeping content fresh on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Michael McQueen Website: https://michaelmcqueen.net/
Michael McQueen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcqueen1/
Michael McQueen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelmcqueenauthor
Michael McQueen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljmcqueen/
Michael McQueen Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmcqueen1
Michael McQueen X: https://twitter.com/Michael_McQueen
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #225 Patrick Esposito The Structure of Success

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Structure Of Success

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Patrick Esposito about The Structure Of Success, navigating passion and rational thinking, and how to create and sustain successful businesses.

We also dive deeper into the value of networking and connections, managing internal and external challenges in teams and organisations, and being a leader in business.

Patrick Esposito – The Structure Of Success

Patrick Esposito is a dynamic serial entrepreneur who recently unveiled Initiative Labs, an accomplished investor, seasoned lawyer, and the author of “The Structure Of Success.” Armed with a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Patrick further enriched his academic portfolio with a master’s degree in modern history from the University of Oxford, England.

With an extensive background in the technology sector, Patrick co-founded and spearheaded the success of numerous companies, such as Augusta Systems, Resilient Technologies, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, Mile Out, and ACME General Corp. Notably, his professional journey also featured pivotal roles in offering counsel and legal support to financial and government agencies.

Patrick Esposito talks about:

Growing up in a college town and wanting to create positive change in the world specifically in his home state
An organised process of assessing, deciding, planning, and implementing changes is critical for business success
The Structure Of Success
Focus on a few high-priority areas and make one change at a time to avoid burning out
Having the right governance structure and management team in place
Worrying productively about critical areas can turn weaknesses into strengths
Regularly analyse areas like governance, management, adjustments, infrastructure investments, legal structures, and disaster preparedness plans.
External factors matter, but internal factors matter more
Navigating external challenges
Understanding what each person wants to protect can improve the workplace dynamic
Getting competent legal documents early can help resolve disputes and handle exits smoothly
Passion is important but rational thinking is needed to succeed
Protecting what employees want to protect from work intrusions can reduce resentment and burnout
Focusing on a few priorities each quarter to assess, plan, and implement changes
Identifying 3 to 5 major risks for businesses and plan for how to manage them
The value of networking and building connections

Tweets

“There’s a lot of value in being connected. Being connected with an eye toward the purpose that you want that connectivity to bear fruit.” Patrick Esposito talks about the value of networking and building connections on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You’ve got to have a good process for looking at adjustments and pivots. Have a good process for looking at infrastructure investments, to support maturation and scaling. You’ve got to have good formal legal documents to support how you make business decisions and how if you have multiple partners, folks can leave the business. You have to have a good process for looking at mergers, acquisitions, other types of exits, partnerships, etc.” Knowing what to prepare in starting and sustaining a business with Patrick Esposito on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The most important thing that I found on your pathway in business is being open. Being open to what can develop as a result of engaging and being present and participating in discussions, conversations, meetings.” Patrick Esposito talks about being a leader in business on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Patrick Esposito www.patrickesposito.com
Patrick Esposito LinkedIn
Patrick Esposito Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #222 Kyle McDowell Begin With We

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Begin With We

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kyle McDowell about Begin with We, challenging peers in the organisation and creating a culture of excellence within.

We also dive deeper into the principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence, leaving a legacy of leadership and helping others in their journey through his leadership.

Kyle McDowell – Begin With We

Kyle Mcdowell is a former corporate executive of three Fortune 10 firms, a leadership expert, and the best-selling author of Begin With WE. He earned a BA in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida before making significant strides in Service Operations for a government-sponsored health plan. Under his leadership, the organization received the prestigious JD Power award for outstanding customer service, marking a historic achievement for a health plan.

His impact expanded as McDowell played a pivotal role in operational bail-outs for states grappling with the implementation of ACA and Health Insurance Exchanges, ensuring access to healthcare for hundreds of thousands of citizens. Adding to his academic accolades, he earned an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, ranked as the #1 business school in America. His leadership philosophy materialized in “The 10 WEs,” serving as the cultural manifesto for the $5 billion program he spearheaded with 15,000 employees

Kyle McDowell talks about:

Being interested in leadership from an early age attributing it to playing football
Similarities in the world of sports and leadership in and out of the business world
Begin with We
Ten Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence
Creating a “culture of excellence”
Employees being obligated to challenge peers and leaders with data or experience to gain different perspectives
Focusing on outcomes rather than activity
Believing employees should be rewarded based on their impact on organisational culture, not just top-line results.
Unintentionally filtering out authenticity if not executed properly
Challenging peers in a diplomatic way
Aiming to “pick people up” when they stumble and propel them to new heights by helping them get promoted, get a new job, or leave the organisation if that’s what’s best for them.
Helping others through his work and resources, not to gain followers or sell books.
Finding fulfillment in positively impacting others’ journeys

Tweets

“You are obligated to challenge peer to peer or leader challenge members of your own team, challenge across the organisation. You are obligated to do so as long as you bring data and or experience with that challenge. The result of that is, we recognise we’re open and transparent about our areas of opportunity. When one person is open to challenging another, we get two different perspectives on the same topic, if not more.” Challenging each other to get different perspectives with Kyle McDowell on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You want to have a lasting impact as a leader.” Kyle Mcdowell talks about legacy and impact on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I hear from strangers saying how these principles have not only changed their lives inside the corporate world, but I hear pretty regularly now, almost once a month, I would say, or people say the principles have guided and changed how they raise their children because again, that system of beliefs is really hard to replicate. When we’re aligned around it, we’re just so much better positioned for success, continuity, and frankly, to be much more high functioning core.” Kyle McDowell talks about Begin with We on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Kyle McDowell www.kylemcdowellinc.com
Kyle McDowell LinkedIn
Kyle McDowell Instagram
Kyle McDowell Youtube
Kyle McDowell Facebook
Kyle McDowell X
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #221 Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars Relentless Education for Coaches

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Relentless Education For Coaches

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars about Relentless Education For Coaches, entrepreneurs with online businesses and the importance of having great mentors and coaches.

We also dive deeper into hard work and sacrifice, having the right mindset for entrepreneurial pursuits and the secrets to enabling long-term business success.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars – Relentless Education For Coaches

Andy Anderson is a distinguished TV and Podcast host, WBFF Pro Athlete, and globally recognized author. He stands as a formidable business coach and entrepreneur. Originating from Melbourne, he meticulously built the Ultimate You Change Centre, which has now expanded to 28 centers across Australia. Notably, Andy also serves as the CEO and Founder of Change Labz in his spare time.

Matt Lavars is a seasoned coach and mentor specializing in the development and expansion of online businesses. With a fervor for assisting coaches and online service-based entrepreneurs, Matt has devoted his career to guiding individuals on how to construct the business of their dreams. Together,

Andy and Matt have orchestrated the success story of Relentless Education, a platform where they empower coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs to reach impressive six-figure monthly revenue milestones.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars talk about:

Growing up and shaping dreams in Ballarat and Geelong respectively
Sacrifice and hard work are crucial for entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneurs need to be willing to put in long hours and juggle many roles in the early stages to build momentum
Having the right mindset of viewing challenges as opportunities
Relentless Education For Coaches
Learning to take responsibility to push through difficulties
Surrounding yourself with the proper mentors
Learning from successful people for personal and entrepreneurial growth
Focusing on serving others and customers
The secrets to enabling long-term business success
Creating a vision for the future but also setting achievable milestones along the way
Having a partner or co-founder who shares the same values and vision
Leveraging each other’s strengths and providing support
Understanding limiting beliefs and stories people tell themselves
Constantly improving systems, processes and offerings

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“We just believe so strongly in anyone being able to change their situation through learning some new skills that they don’t have access to.” Relentless education for growth with Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You’ve got to be super curious and passionate, but you’ve got to have a little bit of grit and a little bit of anger always. I definitely had a little bit of anger that that drove me. If anyone doubted me, I used it as fuel. And still to this day, it’s one of my greatest, greatest fuels. ” Andy Anderson talks about overcoming adversities on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“It really became a curiosity of personal development, which then probably became like a healthy addiction to just surround myself with messages of growth. I started loving the feeling of empowerment because I thought, Wow, education is the answer to all of my problems. If I can learn stuff, then I can change things.” Matt Lavars talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors and the right people for growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars Weblink: www.relentlesseducation.com.au
Andy Anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyianderson
Matt Lavars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLavarsOfficial
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
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