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Leaders need to grow to succeed and must have the right mindset to embrace change in a turbulent economy. Change is inevitable in life. And change can be both positive and negative. It is essential for leaders to embrace a growth mindset to help them be open to new ideas, think outside of the box, and take risks that could lead to great rewards.

But, leaders feel like a victim when confronted with change. It’s an Eeyore “sky is falling” reaction instead of a growth mindset response.

This is why I’ve asked Dai Manuel to join us. Dai’s inspiring Ted Talk, “Vulnerability is a Human Thing,” provides an inspirational look at embracing change and the person you aspire to become. Dai Manuel is an author, keynote speaker, and former partner and Chief Operating Officer of an eight-figure company.

Dai highlighted following topics that are guaranteed to be beneficial to everyone:

• How one becomes a champion of change vs. feeling like a victim of change.
• How to find balance when dealing with the struggle of the juggle of life.
• The biggest lessons learned (and struggles) he experienced scaling an 8 figure business.

Don't miss this fun conversation filled with practical and unique insights for leaders.

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As the dust settles from our New Year's resolutions and we go deeper into the work, we realize how much positive change comes from our mindsets. A bulletproof mindset is one that evolves from knowing yourself, your mission, and your goals through and through but also meeting this with effort.

Our guest Timmy Gallagher--an executive leader, retired law enforcement lieutenant, spiritual elder, and endurance athlete--knows a lot about how the mind can push you to new heights. His coaching and leadership services provided through Evolute Performace are all about transformation.

As always, Timmy will be generous with his insight and wisdom on many topics, including:

The survive mindset (working for a check) versus the sage mindset (working to make a difference)
How to know yourself on an ontological level, and why that is vital for any leader’s mindset
The difference between things happening to you and things happening for you

We are excited to bring insights and inspiration throughout 2023 with our hour-long sit down with Timmy Gallagher!

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On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothygallagherevolute/
On his company: https://evoluteperformance.com/

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Leaders want it all! This is especially true at the beginning of every year (hello, gym memberships!). Excelling at work and also your healthy relationships become the driving force of your daily work.

So, what gets in the way? Your own self-limiting beliefs, which can take away opportunities for you to be fulfilled and accomplish your goals.

That’s why I’m excited to kick the new year off by having JM Ryerson on the show to talk about the keys to unlocking fulfillment in life. JM is an international speaker, host of the Let’s Go Win Podcast, and best-selling Author of "Let's Go Win, The Keys to Living Your Best Life."

JM will walked us through his methods of helping leaders:

💡  Learn why taking care of your mind, body, and soul gives you a fighting chance to be happy and how to do it
💡  Realize why showing authentically empowers you to build world-class relationships
💡  Understand why winning is a mindset and not a result

We are excited to kick off the new year with the first episode of the Best Places to Lead show of 2023, where we’ll set the tone for the rest of the year: winning! Get the chance to start the year with some effective leadership resolutions!

Connect with JM:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgowin365/
On his website: https://linkin.bio/letsgowin365

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Like those in any industry, owners and leaders that are considered ‘blue-collar’ usually want to grow their businesses and build successful people-first companies.

But most of us don’t know how to transform our mindset to empower teams.

Fortunately, Kyle Gillette is arriving to impart his framework, which helps leaders shift their mindsets toward treating people the right way and running a business for more than profit. Kyle is the author of SAGE Leadership: A 4-Part Framework for Becoming a People First Leader.

He explained how the SAGE mindset and leadership methods work, using the framework’s four pillars:

 1. How self-awareness is the foundation of his framework.
 2. How accountability is significant in holding leadership from falling apart.
 3. How a growth mindset allows business remodeling.
 4. How empowerment demonstrates your success as a leader. 


This will certainly be another episode filled with unique and practical insights for leaders.  Remember to share this episode and tag your friends so they can all benefit from Kyle’s insights.

Connect with Kyle:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gillette/
On his company: https://linktr.ee/sagemindset

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Many business leaders are realizing the need to level up client engagement strategies, and studies have shown how much this matters since acquiring new customers can cost several times more than retaining them.

Many of us still struggle to build relationships with clients, though. We often get stuck focusing on closing deals quickly and treating client relations as simple transactions.

This is why I engaged in this interesting conversation with Sebastian Schieke, the CEO Coach and Mentor at Sebastian Schieke & Company GmbH, an agency that provides group and one-on-one executive coaching for entrepreneurs and C-level executives.

Sebastian unpacked the following points on the show:

 1. How do your relationships with clients impact businesses in the long term?
 2. How to build a relationship with your clients.
 3. Why awareness of your client’s journey is significant.

This is another episode filled with valuable insights and practical ideas that will certainly help leaders and businesses outperform their competition. Don’t miss this!

Connect with Sebastian:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianschieke/
On his company: https://www.sebastianschieke.com/, https://www.wynto.com/

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Many business owners, leaders, and executives want to propel their businesses to success like Jeff Bezos did with Amazon, and the frameworks they're using today are definitely worth studying.

But most of us think of these frameworks as secrets, and it might be difficult for many of us to understand how Amazon's practices can drive our businesses to massive success.

Fortunately, Steve Anderson is gracing my show with his presence to share what he has uncovered from Bezos' 21 letters to Amazon shareowners. Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth, Co-Founder and CEO at Catalyit, and the author of the international best-selling book The Bezos Letters: 14 principles to Grow Your Business like Amazon.

Steve highlighted the following principles from his book which resonated most with me and aligned with my values:

1. How encouraging (successful) failures can actually propel businesses toward success.
2. How obsessing over customers helps build businesses and serves them for the long term.
3. How to accelerate success by simplifying complexities.
4. How would a mindset of believing it’s always day 1 scale a business.

Without a doubt, this episode of the Best Place to Lead show is another insightful and fun conversation. Listen to this!

Connect with Steve:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/
On his company: http://www.catalyit.com/
On his website:  http://www.thebezosletters.com/


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As American workers leaving their jobs continue to set records this year, many leaders want to get a firm grasp on a formula to curb this trend. Attracting more people and retaining them is crucial for any business’s success and growth.

Most leaders end up with engagement tactics that only offer a band-aid solution, though, and they continuously fail at addressing this leadership challenge.

To cap this month’s thematic series about purpose-driven leaders and companies, I’m going to break down my own mission of impacting 5 million people in five years, and the engagement strategy behind this mission. The goal is to help to shape a mindset among leaders--about showing up with a higher purpose and treating your people as people.

To expand on this strategy, I will unpack the following points:

- Why and how I embarked on this mission.
- Why people basically hate their jobs, and how this negatively impacts productivity.
- Why and how a higher purpose can impact your people and business.

Another fun and impactful episode you won't want to miss!

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Many of us business leaders strive to be financially successful responsibly, and we find that it’s important to care for human talent and the environment.

Sometimes we struggle with realizing the importance of people versus making money, and many don’t know how to achieve the balance of the triple bottom: profit, people, and the planet.

That’s why I’m so excited to welcome Lindsay Johnson, current CEO and Managing Director at Wordbank. She shares how her company operated under the framework of a B Corp--even before they got certified in 2020--and how it has helped their business grow since then, responsibly and ethically.

Lindsay Johnson will unpack for us the following points:

- Why it’s important to be responsible and ethical in doing business.
- How to balance making profits and caring for your people and the planet.
- How being a certified B corporation helps businesses grow.

Don't miss this episode!

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On her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayjohnsonhayter/

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As companies grow, senior leaders must always consider how they can attract and retain more people to sustain the same quality of business.

However, leaders might not see how much a clear purpose as a company impacts their reputation in becoming a talent destination.

That’s why my next interview is with Jay Wilkinson, whose track record shows how servant leadership and pursuing a mission that impacts communities and society can promote sustainable growth in businesses.

Jay is the founder and CEO of Firespring, which has nearly 250 employees and thousands of clients in all 50 states and globally. His company became Nebraska’s first Certified B Corp in 2014, and it was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the “50 Best Workplaces"  in 2016.  Jay is also the co-founder of the Do More Good movement, which aims to educate and empower companies and business leaders to do more good for their own communities.

During the interview, Jay unpacked the following important points:

• The ‘Power of Three’ program, and how it works for companies
• The challenges and impact of a purpose-driven company
• How the abundance mindset works versus the scarcity mindset

This is yet another interesting and insightful episode of the Best Places to Lead Show. Come join me this Thursday, 3:30 PM ET, and throw in some questions for our guest, who is gracious enough to answer your queries live!

Connect with Jay:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaywilkinson/

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CEOs and senior leaders want to communicate effectively in business, so they devote resources to acquire expertise and tools to achieve this goal.

The way leaders communicate doesn’t always correspond with how their clients and colleagues exchange information, however.

That’s why I’m presenting lessons, insights, and tips on how CEOs and senior leaders should communicate in the digital age. I will be unpacking the following points:

Why is it important to catch up and adapt to communication advancements?
How important is effective communication in business and leadership?
How to engage your audience in the digital age

Don’t miss this episode of the Best Places to Lead show!

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Dedicated CEOs and senior leaders strive to communicate their vision, values, and culture effectively and to positively impact employee retention, productivity, and revenue.

Business leaders aren’t always good storytellers, though. Many lack clarity on how to frame simple and engaging stories for their people and the market. In fact, US businesses lose $1.2 trillion every year to ineffective communication.

This is the primary reason we invited a guest who has successfully mastered both the science and art of storytelling, Park Howell, with his ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework.

Park Howell unpacks the following key points around the ABT framework for us:

- Why do CEOs fail at connecting with their audiences?
- Why simple and effective communication is important in business?
- How does the ABT framework work?

Park Howell is a successful brand storytelling strategist and a highly-sough international keynote speaker. He hosts the Business of Story podcast, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022. Park Howell is the author of the books Brand Bewtichery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand and The Narrative Gym for Business: Introducing the ABT Framework for Business Communication and Messaging.

You  won't want to miss this episode!!!

Connect with Park:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/
On his website: https://businessofstory.com/

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As leaders becoming intentional and value-driven at work and in life makes us want to share this impact with our communities. This often fuels our passion for doing business but also for opening discussions through avenues like podcasting.

After some time, though--six months in my case--we can often stumble and feel exhausted. We might even start to feel a little burned out, and some of us even reach a point where we don’t know how to move forward at that pace.

That’s why I’m sharing a case study of myself today, about how I run my business and how I produce this show every week in pursuit of my mission: to positively impact 5 million people in 5 years.

To sum up all the lessons I’ve learned, I centered the conversation on the following points:

- The root challenges of producing a live weekly show
- How important people are inside every business
- The 3 keys to leadership performance

Don’t miss the Best Places to Lead Show this week at 3:30 PM Eastern Time, and learn why and how it works.

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