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Today we're delving into the realm of well-being, with a specific focus on relationships and community.

Relationships serve as lifelines that add vibrancy and meaning to our professional lives. Think about that one friend or coworker who always inspires you, energizes you, and encourages you to reach new heights of creativity and productivity.

As we navigate through this month emphasizing relationships, I urge you to reflect on your partnerships at work and in your personal life. Who are you spending your time with? Who fills you with energy and inspiration?

a good podcast to listen to on this topic is Lewis Howes - Esther Perel - The Quality of your Life Determines The Quality of Your Life Relationships.

Please visit Dana Williams Consulting & LinkedIn to find out more about my work.

If you're ready to take your strengths development to the next level, check out The Strengths Journal™ the companion guide for CliftonStrengths® available on Amazon. The Strengths Journal helps you live in your strengths each day, so you can dominate your day and transform your life.

Today we're delving into the realm of well-being, with a specific focus on relationships and community.

Relationships serve as lifelines that add vibrancy and meaning to our professional lives. Think about that one friend or coworker who always inspires you, energizes you, and encourages you to reach new heights of creativity and productivity.

As we navigate through this month emphasizing relationships, I urge you to reflect on your partnerships at work and in your personal life. Who are you spending your time with? Who fills you with energy and inspiration?

a good podcast to listen to on this topic is Lewis Howes - Esther Perel - The Quality of your Life Determines The Quality of Your Life Relationships.

Please visit Dana Williams Consulting & LinkedIn to find out more about my work.

If you're ready to take your strengths development to the next level, check out The Strengths Journal™ the companion guide for CliftonStrengths® available on Amazon. The Strengths Journal helps you live in your strengths each day, so you can dominate your day and transform your life.

This is part two of my conversation with Bob Tiede. 

On this episode, Bob and I continue our conversation on Leading with Questions.

We discuss the power of asking questions in leadership, how leading with questions can benefit leaders and organizations, the importance of asking simple questions to engage and empower others, as well as creating a questioning culture within organizations.

Bob also shares practical strategies and techniques to improve listening skills and give space for others to contribute their thoughts.

Episode Overview:

Minute 5: The Gold Nugget Principle in Questions

Minute 8: The 8 Second Rule in Asking Questions

Minute 22: The Impact of Questions in Different Scenarios

Find out more about Bob Tiede and his book Leading with Questions. You can follow him on LinkedIn 

To find out more about me and the work I do, please visit Dana Williams Consulting. You can also follow me on LinkedIn.

Get The Strengths Journal™ - The first and only Gallup-certified daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to dominate each day and ultimately transform your life.

This is part two of my conversation with Bob Tiede. 

On this episode, Bob and I continue our conversation on Leading with Questions.

We discuss the power of asking questions in leadership, how leading with questions can benefit leaders and organizations, the importance of asking simple questions to engage and empower others, as well as creating a questioning culture within organizations.

Bob also shares practical strategies and techniques to improve listening skills and give space for others to contribute their thoughts.

Episode Overview:

Minute 5: The Gold Nugget Principle in Questions

Minute 8: The 8 Second Rule in Asking Questions

Minute 22: The Impact of Questions in Different Scenarios

Find out more about Bob Tiede and his book Leading with Questions. You can follow him on LinkedIn 

To find out more about me and the work I do, please visit Dana Williams Consulting. You can also follow me on LinkedIn.

Get The Strengths Journal™ - The first and only Gallup-certified daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to dominate each day and ultimately transform your life.

This is part one of a two part episode with the wonderful and very accomplished leadership expert Bob Tiede.

Bob shares his journey being in the workforce for over 52 years with CRU, the essential role of developing future leaders in any organisation and the power of leading with questions.

He emphasizes how asking questions can foster team engagement, facilitate better decisions, and create a more inclusive and respectful work environment. He also discusses his book 'Leading with Questions' and the importance of having a strong online presence to remain relevant in today's digital era.

Episode Overview:

Minute 4: The Importance Of Leadership Development

Minute 10: The Power of asking Questions

Minute 20: The power of leading with Questions

Look out for part two of this interview on net week's episode.

Find out more about Bob Tiede and his books. You can also follow him on LinkedIn

To find out more about my work, you can follow me on LinkedIn or visit Dana Williams Consulting where you can buy your copy of The Strengths Journalᵀᴹ . The only Gallup-Certified planner that guides you to live in your strengths everyday.

This is part one of a two part episode with the wonderful and very accomplished leadership expert Bob Tiede.

Bob shares his journey being in the workforce for over 52 years with CRU, the essential role of developing future leaders in any organisation and the power of leading with questions.

He emphasizes how asking questions can foster team engagement, facilitate better decisions, and create a more inclusive and respectful work environment. He also discusses his book 'Leading with Questions' and the importance of having a strong online presence to remain relevant in today's digital era.

Episode Overview:

Minute 4: The Importance Of Leadership Development

Minute 10: The Power of asking Questions

Minute 20: The power of leading with Questions

Look out for part two of this interview on net week's episode.

Find out more about Bob Tiede and his books. You can also follow him on LinkedIn

To find out more about my work, you can follow me on LinkedIn or visit Dana Williams Consulting where you can buy your copy of The Strengths Journalᵀᴹ . The only Gallup-Certified planner that guides you to live in your strengths everyday.

On Monday Motivation today, I talk about Employee Recognition. One of the most effective and budget friendly ways to boost workplace wellbeing. 

I share insights into why the quality of recognition matters and share five simple habits to help you get ready to cultivate within yourself and your team.

To learn more about the work that I do,  please visit Dana Williams or you can follow me on LinkedIn

Resources:

The Strengths Journal

Leading With Gratitude

On Monday Motivation today, I talk about Employee Recognition. One of the most effective and budget friendly ways to boost workplace wellbeing. 

I share insights into why the quality of recognition matters and share five simple habits to help you get ready to cultivate within yourself and your team.

To learn more about the work that I do,  please visit Dana Williams or you can follow me on LinkedIn

Resources:

The Strengths Journal

Leading With Gratitude

This is part two of a two-part series on company culture. Identifying a Company’s culture isn't always easy, especially when you are on the outside looking in. Whether you are interviewing for a role or eager to shape the culture of a company, then this episode is for you. We’ll discuss:  

• How to be a detective and find out about a company's culture
• Questions to ask to uncover culture at an organization

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

This is part one of a two-part series on company culture. Building a Company’s culture isn't always easy,  but it is vital to well-being, productivity, and profit. In this first episode, we’ll discuss:  

• Why the standard HR definition of Culture is outdated
• Why post-merger is a vital time to support the acquired teams
• 10 attributes to look for when determining the company culture

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Welcome to a captivating exploration of the real estate landscape with Will Wiard, a distinguished managing broker. Delve into the dynamic world of the real estate market as we dissect its current trends, uncover powerful strategies, and unveil indispensable advice for both prospective buyers and sellers. With an in-depth focus on financial options like seller financing and the assumption of a loan, this interview provides an enlightening perspective on optimizing your real estate endeavors. Join us to learn from Wiard's rich experiences, from his journey as a real estate agent to his current role as a broker. If you're a young professional seeking guidance in the field, his insights are invaluable. Stay ahead with essential awareness of market trends, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent, and empower yourself in the property market. #RealEstateMarket #ExpertInsights #MarketTrends #SellerFinancing #professionaladvice 

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Simply stated, scarcity is the belief that there isn't enough to go around and you most certainly are not going to get a fair share. In this episode: 

• Understand how scarcity thinking impacts  money, work, time, and career opportunities
• Learn 3 mindset tools to bust scarcity thinking
• Get my best morning mindset practice to catch scarcity mindset before it starts

Mentioned on the show:
You can download my Belief Builder worksheet HERE to help you get started on busting scarcity thinking.

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

• How his degree in Advanced Mathematics led to a career in Business Transformation
• Where he gets inspiration
• How to leverage practical tools and techniques to stay relevant
• How to tell Truth to Power in your organization
• How aspiring authors can rethink the math and model of content monetization 
• How to become a thoughtful content creator 
• The difference between jobs and work
• How not to outsource your future

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

There are 3 BS (and that's belief system) blocks between you and your next-level career. In this episode, we will discuss: 

• Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism
• The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up
• Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly
• Why these blocks keep happening
• How to bust through these blocks

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Fatemah is the founder of CareerTuners where she helps ambitious job seekers and professionals find, apply for, and get higher-paying jobs, more fulfilling jobs. She also provides additional coaching services to help employed professionals solve their work-related challenges.

In this episode, she tells us about her career journey from getting a degree in environmental engineering and deciding to pursue a different career path after graduating. She also details a lot of great advice on things to consider when it comes to applying for jobs and getting the job you deserve!

If you’d like to learn more about Fatemah, you can find her at her website: https://careertuners.com/podcast

Kim Hamer is a Fractional and Interim HR leader that helps companies with human resource needs. She started her career with an adventurous streak where she helped take people into the outdoors and then gravitated to traveling the world in her 20s. 

She ventured into the HR career field after she got married. Unfortunately, her husband passed away but she took a lot from the grieving process and how it affected her performance at work. 

With this newfound experience, Kim has started a new focus area in her human resource business to help companies develop processes and programs to support their employees in the event of an employee or spousal death in the company. 

To learn more about Kim Hamer’s career and her work, you can find her at the following locations:

Website: https://www.100actsoflove.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100actsoflove/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimthamer/ 

Thanks @podpros for the introduction! #podmatch

Terence is currently a senior systems engineer in the biomedical engineer industry at THINK Surgical. He first found his interest in biomedical engineering when a tragic accident occurred which left his uncle as paralyzed. From there, Terence was determined to pursue this career field even though his first passion was drawing and in the arts.

After switching from pre-medicine to biomedical engineering in college, he decided to immediately start his career to gain real-world experience in building products. Since then, he has gone on to pursue a Masters degree and worked for several companies. 

If you have any questions about the biomedical engineering career field, you can contact Terence at info@mentoraccess.com or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmichaeltw/

Terence is currently a senior systems engineer in the biomedical engineer industry at THINK Surgical. He first found his interest in biomedical engineering when a tragic accident occurred which left his uncle as paralyzed. From there, Terence was determined to pursue this career field even though his first passion was drawing and in the arts.

After switching from pre-medicine to biomedical engineering in college, he decided to immediately start his career to gain real-world experience in building products. Since then, he has gone on to pursue a Masters degree and worked for several companies. 

If you have any questions about the biomedical engineering career field, you can contact Terence at info@mentoraccess.com or at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmichaeltw/

Lynn is the founder and Chief Engineer of WowSuccessTeam. She found her interest in engineering in a high school mechanics class. From there, she went on to college to study engineering and became an aerospace engineer. She also started a business in her equestrian passion and was the owner/trainer at LAM Dressage. 

After 16 years in the aerospace industry, Lynn realized that she needed to do something else. From there, she moved to Hawaii where she worked as a scuba diving instructor. Following several other stints helping businesses in Hawaii, Lynn discovered her ability to help business owners scale their companies and has been pursuing it ever since!

If you’d like to learn more about Lynn and her career, you can find her here: https://www.wowsuccessteam.com/

Check out anyone's LinkedIn profile; it will probably tell a story with a clear career trajectory.  

Most career paths are not linear, and we often only see the lesson in looking backward. 

I am sharing the ten unexpected lessons I have learned in my career. I hope you'll see your experiences as powerful and up-leveling lessons--even if they were unwanted or unexpected. In this episode, I discuss what I learned from working in funeral homes, the record industry, start-ups, big corporate media companies, starting my own business, and as a military contractor. 

Jill Griffin is committed to making workplaces more successful for everyone through leadership training and development, team dynamics workshops, and employee well-being programs. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovative thinking have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance and inclusive cultures while facilitating organizational growth.

Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn