‘Values’ are terms given to define the principles that we embody in our personal and professional lives. 

However, many times we are unclear in our understanding of these important structures that make up the fabric of our lives. 

In Part Two of this Two-Part Episode, Adrian and Bri dive into what it means to truly live according to our values. 

We’ll discuss:

• How can you tell if something is a true value of yours?

• Is it possible to have values that we don’t live out properly?

• Why your character is how you live out your values in high-pressure situations 

• What external movies/stories do you gravitate towards emotionally, and how does this connect to your core values?

• How do high-pressure situations affect how you behave?

• Why empowerment is a value of Adrian’s

• How a lack of comfort can force you to expose your true values 

• When Adrian and Bri felt they did not live up to their values

Whether you are a corporate leader, parent, or any individual who finds themselves in a position of leadership - we hope this podcast brings you one step closer on the journey to finding your values in life.

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When we hear the term projection, we often attribute it to how others dump their emotions in an unhealthy way.

What if we could ‘project’ positive traits onto other people instead - simply through leading authentic lives? 

In part one of this two-part episode of the New Rules Podcast, we dive into “Projection Leadership” - and how those in power can lead by example to make a difference in the lives of others. 

We’ll dive into:

• How ‘Trauma’ and ‘PTSD’ have been hijacked and watered down by culture

• How leaders/coaches can damage those they lead through their own anxiety

• Why you will project onto others, the question is what type of impact you will have

• Strict leaders vs “collaborators”

• Being decisive vs indecisive in leadership 

• Why you MUST aware of your skills and your pitfalls

• Why authentic leadership is healthy for any organization

• How the mental health movement has been hijacked among organizational leadership

• Why an ‘emotional health journey’ should show progress, not stay stagnant

• Why Gen-Z will struggle to be empathetic leaders

• Are you understanding your real motives and intent?

• Have your places of pain created negative behavior?

• The importance of knowing your values and sticking to them

Whether you are a corporate leader, parent, or any individual who finds themselves in a position of leadership - we hope this podcast brings you one step closer on the journey to becoming authentically yourself. 

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

In the fast-paced world we find ourselves in, we are constantly pressured to perform at a higher level.

However, as authentic individuals, we know that leadership goes far beyond following trends and simple catchphrases. 

In an organization, it can be easy to be ‘seduced’ by a talent or skill - but culture prevails when it comes to longevity in the marketplace. 

When it comes to building authentic personal and professional lives, we must trust in the process of self-awareness backed with results-driven confidence. 

So, what does it mean to truly be a high-performing leader in today’s culture? 

In this episode we discuss the common misconceptions surrounding work performance, work-life balance, taking personal responsibility, and so much more.

We’ll discuss the following topics:

• What Is a ‘High Level’ Leader?

• Confidence Being Developed Through Results 

• Being Coachable is Imperative 

• Approaching Development Organizationally 

• Character vs. Talent

• How to Critically Think 

• Hiring For Culture Fit Above Skill

• Amazon’s Incredible Hiring Process

• Taking Personal Responsibility for your Development  

• You Get Better As You Mature & Get Older

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you'll look to navigate performance and leadership with greater awareness!

More of a visual person? 

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To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

Relationships are the cornerstone of the human experience.

Whether positive or negative, they can alter how we live our lives, view the world, and even view ourselves.

If living authentically is vital for our own flourishing, how do we set the standard for authentic relationships in our personal and professional lives?

It starts off with being self-aware.

Without awareness, we can never be aware and in-tune with the needs of others.

In this captivating episode, we will dive into:

- Human beings were meant to be in relationships, but we are not taught how to do them well

- Most relationships are built off of bad habits

- We are ill-equipped to manage conflict in our relationships 

• If you can’t take care of yourself, you’ll look to others to fulfill your needs
• Great relationships require humility and proper expectations 
• How Adrian’s childhood taught him how to ‘survive’ and read rooms well 
• How our upbringing can alter our level of emotional intelligence 
• How the modern dating landscape is challenging and in some cases, damaging 
• The price of having really good friends and relationships 
• Family means you have to sacrifice, suffer, and head into a direction with who you say you live 
• How to navigate the nuance of authentic relationships 

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you'll have a greater awareness of how to navigate relationships with authenticity.

More of a visual person?

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford 

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules 

Unity is not formed for the sake of unity. 

When we move forward, we must move with a purpose.

To kick off Black History Month, we’re recognizing not only the leaders that came before us - but what it means to move with a mission.

First, we examine the complex life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - and how he represented the nuance of authentic leadership through internal struggles and external triumph.

Specifically, we’ll look into:

• The FBI Wiretaps of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and “King: a Life” (Jonathan Eig) 
• Managing the tension: the generational impact of Dr. King and the personal struggles he faced with confrontation and infidelity 
• Why it’s important to know the ‘whole story’ I
•  have a dream was written at 11:00pm the night before
• The importance of standing by your convictions
• We never reach perfection, but find joy in the pursuit of betterment
• Why it’s important to ‘hold’ personal pain and not project on family/friends
• Learning to act according to environments you find yourself in
• How Adrian managed authentic leadership while mourning the reality of police brutality and present discrimination
• You need to empower others, not just those who look like you
• What will happen with the 2024 election?

After participating in this brief overview around moving with a mission, we hope you find yourself not only inspired -  but better equipped to take on the challenges that lay before you. 

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules

Are YOU lonely?

In a society built for fast-paced communication, with tools to link people together from all over the world, we still find ourselves feeling alone.

In Episode 37, we take the necessary dive into why human beings are a “Loneliness Epidemic.”

In order to solve loneliness, we first must give it an effective diagnosis - which we’ll find by examining the topics below:

• What are the practical symptoms of loneliness?

• How we are relationally malnourished

• Why conflict is a necessary thing, not a bad thing

• How Adrian personally struggles with feeling alone

• Why leadership is inherently lonely

• How do we USE the tools we have been given?

• How to ‘sit in the mud’ with someone

• Why do we isolate further when we feel lonely?

• How would Adrian FIX the loneliness epidemic?

Feeling alone can manifest itself in countless different ways. It is vital that we understand nuance when approaching the loneliness epidemic. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with loneliness, reach out to a friend or a trusted mentor for guidance.

If you find yourself facing depression or suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Reach out to any of the following resources in times of need:

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 

• https://twloha.com/blog/ 

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules

Our work should be art - a reflection of our authentic selves.

In the last episode, we examined why our work should be deeper than a 'necessary evil.'

But how do we actually push through the challenges required to live out our purpose and calling in this world?

In Part 2 of this 2-Part episode, we discuss why people are hesitant to make necessary changes required to authentically develop.

We'll examine:

• Why people are resistant to change
• Why authenticity is incredibly important 
• The College Football Playoff decision was a disgrace
• The 'meritocracy' dog-whistle
• Our work should be food for the soul, not just medicine
• How we can overdose on work
• How Adrian's faith shapes his views on work
• Are you satisfied?

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you can be one step closer to unlocking your full potential and helping others do the same!

May our art inspire, provoke thought, and pave the way for progress.

Let’s create a legacy that transcends the ordinary and propels us towards a future defined by purpose.

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules

Let our work be a masterpiece, a reflection of our passion and commitment.

Embrace the canvas of your life, where your ‘art’ is a manifestation of creativity, purpose, and authentic development . 

I've often said that our work should be art - and still be challenging enough to pave the way forward. 

In part-one of this two part episode, we discuss how to make art and let others tell the story.

- How Rick Rubin inspires Adrian to lead a life of creative development

- Why your work SHOULD be art

- Why having a calling doesn’t remove the ‘grunt’ work

- Dismantling “People just don’t want to work anymore” 

- The Science of Work

- Why placing the organization first is healthy for the individuals within it 

- The structure & discipline required to flourish in any environment 

- Why you should bring dignity to your work 

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you can be one step closer to unlocking your full potential and helping others do the same!

May our art inspire, provoke thought, and pave the way for progress. Let’s create a legacy that transcends the ordinary and propels us towards a future defined by purpose.

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules

Will 2024 be a New Year, New You? 

Welcome to Episode 34 of the New Rules Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of authentic development and goal-setting entering 2024.

We  explore the realities involved in creating more realistic goals, tackling challenges along the way, and discovering effective ways to help someone envision their own future.

Get ready, because we’ll tackle:

• Why “New Year New Me” is not true, and how it can hurt setting realistic expectations. 

• Examining the impact of generational differences on goal-setting. How do the struggles faced by different generations shape their perspectives on what's achievable?

• Discussing the unique challenges faced by each generation and how these challenges influence the goals they set for themselves.

• Providing practical tips and strategies to maintain momentum and navigate the challenges associated with embracing an authentic direction in life.

• How a scarcity mindset can negatively impact your goal-setting

• How Adrian personally sets his goals

• Why there should be hope in the next generation

Remember, the journey towards a more authentic life is unique for everyone, and leaders have the responsibility to see the nuances between individuals and their respective goals and aspirations. 

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you can be one step closer to unlocking your full potential and helping others do the same!

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules

In the realm of leadership, there's a profound beauty in understanding the fuel behind your passions and values. It goes beyond mere goal-setting, serving as a pathway to genuine clarity that sparks motivation and transforms dreams into reality.

As leaders, our responsibility extends beyond personal aspirations. It's about zeroing in on the passions and values that drive us, shaping a vision for the future. Setting standards that authentically reflect who we are, and then, with unwavering commitment, guiding our teams along the same path.

Join Adrian and Bri in Episode 33 as they delve deep into the crucial importance of Authentic Leadership. Discover how authenticity becomes the heartbeat that inspires trust, fosters cohesion, and ensures an unwavering commitment to shared goals.

This level of leadership demands transparent communication, a commitment to self-reflection, openness to constructive feedback, and a celebration of every success—no matter how small.

In this Episode, We Discuss:

• Leadership Maintenance

• Vigilance

• Personalized Recovery

• Are you injured or sore?

• What are you responsible for?

• What do you want?

Tune in to explore the true cost of Authentic Leadership and the traits that contribute to its success.

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules