166: Know Better. Be Better.

166: Know Better. Be Better.

166: Know Better. Be Better.

Can you imagine what it’s like to grow up in a home with a famous father and travel the world meeting celebrities and leaders of other countries? As the son of Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, Ray Leonard Jr doesn’t have to imagine it. He lived it.

Ray Jr lives by a four-word creed taught to him by his grandfather: “Know better. Be better.” And he practices this every day as he strives to be 1% better than the day before. You’ll love the simple routine he follows each evening to assess his day and reinforce the positive things he’s done.

Ray Jr is a top motivational keynote speaker, radio host, actor, and award-winning business executive. He’s also a serial entrepreneur with experience in starting and running multiple businesses. He’s the CEO of Ovationz, a start-up company focused on matching virtual event planners with speakers who can serve their audiences.

You’ll discover:

  • Life lessons Ray Jr learned from his father and still applies today
  • What he’s committed to teaching kids in his role as a youth sports coach
  • A sports figure Ray Jr has admired his entire life
  • Insights that can help you become a more effective leader at work and at home

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034: Experience the Good, Bad and Ugly in Life and Stay Calm in the Process

034: Experience the Good, Bad and Ugly in Life and Stay Calm in the Process

034: Experience the Good, Bad and Ugly in Life and Stay Calm in the Process

by Rachel Langer

Do you have clients who get stuck and aren’t sure what to do? And do you sometimes have that feeling yourself? My guest Rachel Langer offers practical tips for handling many of life’s universal challenges. You’ll love her down-to-earth style and openness about situations in her own life. Rachel is a professional coach who works with individuals, couples, corporate teams and executives. She’s also the author of a wonderful book, Until Now, which we discuss in her interview.

You’ll discover:

  • How you can use fear to motivate you to take action
  • The difference between pain and suffering
  • Questions you can ask your clients – or yourself – to achieve greater insights
  • Why it’s better to be an owner instead of a victim…and when it’s okay to be a victim anyway
  • How to slow down and allow time and space for creativity

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