183: Living the Law of Giving and Receiving

Is there really a LAW of Giving and Receiving? Indeed there is, and Cynthia Kersey describes exactly how it’s worked in her own life…and how it can work in yours.

Cynthia shares the research and benefits around the power of giving. You’ll love the way she and her team live this every day at The Unstoppable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every child on the planet has access to the life-long gift of education.

Cynthia embodies her message, and she’s integrated giving and contribution into her life and business for more than two decades. The Unstoppable Foundation has provided a daily education to over 100,000 children, and it also provides access to life-saving services such as clean water, health care, nutritious food, and income generation training to parents. The Foundation’s work has impacted the lives of more than 500,000 men, women, and children in Kenya alone!

You’ll discover:

What Cynthia learned about the power of giving after publishing her two books
How to leave the impression of increase with everyone you encounter
What a culture with the spirit of service and giving looks like
Two questions you can ask yourself to develop the mindset of giving
Why individuals and organizations alike have been enthusiastic donors to The Honor Foundation since Day 1

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182: Use Ethical Hacking to Get into College or Land Your Dream Job

What can you do to stand out among 100s of applicants for college or a job? Anthony Berryhill shares brilliant insights for making sure your application is compelling. His strategies worked in his own life, helping him get admitted to prestigious universities like Stanford and Yale and land a high-level position in one of the country’s largest investment firms.

This is a man who started life as a resident of New Orleans’ 9th Ward, a neighborhood wiped out by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll be inspired by the story of a first-generation, low-income student who figured out how to write his essay in such a moving way that members of the admissions committee cried.

Anthony is the owner of Elite College Hacker, a consulting firm that specializes in helping students of color (both in the US and in Asian countries) gain admission to America’s top undergraduate, medical, and business schools. Anthony is also an award-winning competitive debate coach, and he’s coached 3 national champions, one at the college level and two at the high school level.

You’ll discover:

How Anthony acquired a Hustle Mindset to move out of his adverse circumstances
The life experiences Anthony shared in his college admission essay that grabbed the attention and emotions of the committee
How job applicants can apply ethical hacking to land their ideal position
Thought-provoking questions Anthony asks his clients to draw out their unique experiences

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181: A Strong Sense of Belonging at Work

Imagine if your manager said this to you at your annual performance review: “I just don’t think you belong here.” Dr. Beth Kaplan heard those words, and that one sentence shattered her confidence in the moment. It also led her to pursue deep work in the area of belonging in the workplace. This conversation will give you a greater appreciation for the need that each of us have to belong, and what leaders can do to create that environment.

Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes.

You’ll discover:

Beth’s unique definition of belonging
The person who has the greatest impact on a person’s sense of belonging at work
The #1 thing people have told Beth they want at work
Why Beth recommends organizations focus on POLICIES first before designing and implementing PROGRAMS related to DEI and belonging
What leaders can do to minimize or eliminate workplace trauma

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180: A Leader Who Checks His Ego at the Door

What does it look like when you “Put People First?” My guest Mark McNally describes what how it works in his company, and it starts with listening to learn from the people around him. He’s a leader who isn’t afraid to say he loves the people he works with.

Mark is the Founder and Chief Nobody at Nobody Studios. He’s been involved in 15 start-ups over the course of his career, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. I love the emphasis he puts on the PEOPLE side, and during our conversation you’ll see why and how he does that.

You’ll discover:

The story behind the founding and the name of Nobody Studios
Why Mark says communication is the key
The kind of culture Mark is creating in his company
The distinction Mark makes between leadership and culture
What he learned in the Army Special Ops that serves him well today

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179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture

What can an organization do to make sure Wellbeing is an integral part of the culture and not a stand-alone program? Mari Ryan describes exactly what she does with clients to help them achieve this goal. She shares important, practical strategies along with the “why” behind them. Mari’s definition of Wellbeing is the best, most inclusive I’ve ever heard. Our conversation is a “must listen” for any leader committed to creating a workplace where people thrive.

Mari is a workplace well-being strategist, speaker, and author. She works with organizations to create workplaces where both the people and the business thrive. Mari is the author of the award-winning book, The Thriving Hive: How People-Centric Workplaces Ignite Engagement and Fuel Results. She’s also the President of the National Speakers Association New England Chapter.

You’ll discover:

How Mari defines “wellbeing” – and why it matters in the workplace
The biggest obstacles to creating a people-centric culture
Policies that organizations can put in place to support employee wellbeing
Why many leaders overlook taking care of themselves…and the downsides of neglecting to do so
Specific actions leaders can take to show they care about their team members

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