Everyone wants happiness. But happiness doesn't always come natural. That's why it's important to build good habits that promote good emotional health. One of the best ways to feel better about yourself is to make someone else feel better. You

Episode 024: Feel Good Friday- Our work

Oct 14th, 2016 20m 13s

Feel Good Friday! Yes I got that from NBC. Got something to feel good about? You have to name it! Positive or Negative, which will you choose? We were made for work - to cultivate and be productive. But sometimes work gets us down! Perspective

Episode 023: John Maxwell's- The Hammer Principle

Oct 5th, 2016 19m 21s

“Never use a hammer to swat a fly off someone's head” - John Maxwell John Maxwell gives tips on how to react in tough situations. This episode is adapted from John Maxwell's book Winning with People. Question: Would others say I overreact to

Episode: 022- Landmines in Leadership- How to Win the Battle Against Pornography

Sep 27th, 2016 31m 31s

Episode 021: Interview with "The Narcissistic Leader" - Response to - How to be a great listener

Aug 19th, 2016 9m 59s

Mr. Narcissistic responds to "How to be a great listener." An amusing take on this critical leadership skill.

Episode 020:15 Powerful Leadership Traits of the World's Top Leaders

Jul 29th, 2016 22m 14s

Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, William Wilberforce, Mother Teresa - all exceptional leaders we admire and respect. We stand on their shoulders for insight. We read about their feats of courage and care. We gain inspiration from their examp

Episode 019: Three Leadership Lessons from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Jul 6th, 2016 41m 57s

Three Leadership Lessons from The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Leadership depends on individual thought. Creative thought. Directive thought. Leadership depends on people who think differently, cut through the confusion, and take a course of action

Episode 018: The Declaration of Independence - Independence Day - The Meaning of July 4th

Jul 2nd, 2016 11m 2s

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nat

Episode 017: Interview with "The Narcissistic Leader" - How to apologize...

Jun 21st, 2016 13m 38s

In this episode I interview the "Narcissistic Leader." He responds to one of the most popular episodes "How to Apologize when you Hurt Someone." To listen to the original Episode click here. Listen in for his response. Comments welcome.

Episode 016: A Conservative Response to the Gun Control Debate

Jun 17th, 2016 32m 20s

Check out my full article on a Conservative Response to the Gun Control Debate. In summary I believe we should: 1) Refine our gun regulations. Why? So that only responsible Americans can buy and carry fire arms. I share my story in the podcast

Episode 015: Three Critical Leadership Lessons from a Fire Fighting Disaster

Jun 16th, 2016 35m 52s

Leadership Skills For Success *From the Book The Leadership Moment by Michael Useem 1) Decision Making Skills "A leader's credibility can be defined as the authority to make binding decisions based on a record of having made them well before."

Episode 014: John Maxwell Insights- The Lens Principle

Jun 2nd, 2016 27m 42s

John Maxwell: The Lens Principle "Who We Are Determines How We See Others" John Maxwell gives great insights on winning with people. This principle comes from his book, Winning With People. Who you are determines what you see Who you are det

Episode 013: Three Unique Ways to Apologize When you Hurt Someone

Jun 1st, 2016 34m 41s

Leadership Skills: Three Unique Ways to Apologize when You Hurt Someone How to Apologize: Deny it "I Don't agree that I did anything wrong." "I didn't do that..." "That's not what happened." (Lying) How to Apologize: Defend it "I did X b

Episode 012: Leadership lessons from the movie Braveheart - Encouragement

May 20th, 2016 27m 57s

Inspirational Leadership Quotes from Braveheart Child Wallace says, “I can fight.” His dad turns and says, “I know you can fight. But it’s our wits that makes us men.” William Wallace to Scottish army: “Sons of Scotland….I am William Wallace.

Episode 011: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Mentor

May 17th, 2016 39m 34s

All Successful leaders have mentors Alexander the great was mentored by Aristotle Plato was mentored by Socrates Thomas Jefferson was mentored by George Wythe Warren Buffet was mentored by Benjamin Graham AND Luke Skywalker was mentored by M

Episode 010: Three Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Communication Skills

May 10th, 2016 33m 24s

Leadership Podcast Show Notes: Be Concise If I ask for the time, don’t tell me how to build a watch If you do I’ll avoid you and ask someone else If you do I’ll get lost in the details If you do you might waste both of our time... Be Clear

Episode 009: How to have a great conversation...it's not what you think

May 7th, 2016 25m 47s

Leadership Podcast Show Notes: Opening Story... Visit the optometrist - "you don’t have confidence in someone who doesn’t diagnose before he or she prescribes" Points: We have a tendency to rush in with our advice "Seek first to understa

Episode 008: How to think like a Navy SEAL

May 3rd, 2016 26m 26s

Leadership Podcast Show Notes: Nave SEAL's learn "mental toughness" during BUDS training. Positive self talk Goal setting Visualization Deep Breathing What's the secret to a SEAL's success? Mental conditioning. Self-leadership.

Episode 007: (Impromptu) Introduction to Stillness

Apr 28th, 2016 19m 18s

Show Notes Are you taking time to Be Still? Do you make it a practice to Reflect? We live in a culture that's too busy We live in a culture that's focused on entertainment rather than great thought As Leaders, it's our responsibility to take t

Episode 006: Three Ways to Resolve a Conflict

Apr 27th, 2016 35m 58s

Opening Question... How do you deal with conflict in your family? Are you a calming force or a force to be reckoned with? Do you escalate disagreements or de-escalate them? My wife and I had a disagreement…. Talking Points: Conflict is i

Episode 005: How to Create Inner Flexibility

Apr 25th, 2016 19m 58s

Episode 004: Integrity in Leadership

Apr 17th, 2016 29m 48s

Show Notes Those who possess integrity Practice what they preach (HONESTY) Bill Clinton - when integrity is missing - now we don’t trust him time with family VS work treating others with respect Honesty with family and work Place Principles abo

Episode 003: The Leader’s Identity Part 2

Apr 16th, 2016 41m 3s

Show Notes Know your strengths Know your passion Be honest about strengths and weaknesses Leadership is a journey. We are all in the process of becoming more like who we want to be.

Episode 002: The Leader’s Identity Part 1

Apr 16th, 2016 20m 46s

Show Notes: Identity depends on who you are, not what you do Ignorance of Identity leads to harmful behavior Identity comes from our Past, our Personality, and our Purpose