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112: Ingaging Leadership Meets the Younger Generation

Want to create a new perspective about the younger generation in the workplace? You must listen to my conversation with Evan Hackel! Evan is on fire about the value these young people bring to work. You’ll discover why he says, “Millennials are the best workers who have ever entered the workforce, and Generation Z will only be better.” Evan also describes the detailed process his company uses to interview and hire new employees…and the excellent results they’ve achieved.

Evan is the CEO of Tortal Training, a leading training development company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tortal is on the cutting edge when it comes to the creation of mobile training platforms for organizations with distributed workforces. Evan is also Founder and Principal of Ingage Consulting, a management and leadership consulting firm located in Woburn, Massachusetts. And he’s the author of a wonderful book, Ingaging Leadership Meets the Younger Generation.

You’ll discover:

The distinction Evan makes between Ingagement and Engagement
The unique strengths that younger workers can bring to your organization
Ways that Millennials and Gen Z generations are different
What type of training young people respond best to
How to onboard new hires so they become part of your culture faster

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111: Defeat Overwhelm and Stress with Only 10s

If you’ve tried different time management systems and still feel overwhelmed and stressed, this episode is for you. My guest Mark Silverman shares key points from his excellent book (and my favorite on this topic), Only 10s 2.0 – Confront Your To-do List, Transform Your Life. Mark has created a simple system that’s easy to adopt and stick with. You will love the passion and energy he brings to our conversation around valuing your time, uncovering the real reasons why you don’t do the things that will achieve your goals, and the power of self-inquiry.

When working for fast-growing tech startups, Mark generated more than $90,000,000 in sales. He achieved this by bringing together teams of executives and technical leaders to close complex multimillion-dollar sales. Mark has experienced, first hand, the pressure of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture along with the unique challenges of the “C-Suite.” This experience, together with his years of training as a coach and facilitator, helps his coaching clients create sustainable and lasting success in all areas of their lives.

Mark is also the host of the Mastering Midlife Podcast.

You’ll discover:

How to identify the 10s that are your true top priorities
Why 7s, 8s and 9s can be so attractive and derail your focus
The one-word question Mark keeps asking his clients until they get to the real reason or root cause
Why self-inquiry is a key step in discovering the truth about your procrastination
How to find the “gold” in any crisis

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Mark’s Website

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Mark’s Book

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110: Create a Fitness Routine You’ll Stick With

Have you had trouble establishing a work-out routine and sticking with it? My guest Carl Ficks has helpful solutions to that challenge! Even if you have minimal time available, Carl describes how to create a plan that will work for you. He shares how his routine enables him to be more creative and come up with great ideas for his business. You’ll love Carl’s passion for the topic and the practical tips he shares!

Carl is Founder of No Surrender, LLC, and his passion is helping busy professionals reclaim their wellness. His Ficks System is a proven road map for endurance athletes and weekend warriors alike. His weekly LinkedIn posts and bi-weekly newspaper columns, both titled “The Friday Ficks,” provide strategies, tools and inspiration to stay resourceful and resilient.

You’ll discover:

How being fit helped Carl during his years as an attorney
The 2 big obstacles that prevent people from getting started
The first step you can take to put a fitness program in place
Why accountability is a key element of staying on track with your fitness goals
How you can get fit with zero equipment

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109: How Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide Is Developing Future Leaders

Want encouragement about the future of our youth? My guest Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, describes all the ways JA is preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. As one of the world’s largest NGOs, JA is in more than 100 countries and reach 12 million students each year. Asheesh is a visionary and inspiring leader. You’ll love hearing the passion in his voice as he describes the impact JA is having on the lives of students around the globe. And he’s equally committed to developing his own team so they can serve their constituents in the most powerful way possible. Asheesh also describes how you can get involved as a volunteer in JA in your area.

You’ll discover:

The impact on career choice of high school students who shadow someone in a work setting
How AI lets students experiment with different career experiences
Why it’s so important for non-profits to do impact tracking for their programs
What Asheesh does to invest in the development of his leadership team
The benefits Asheesh gained from getting 360 feedback and working with a coach

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108: Create a Thriving Business with These 4 Consistent Actions

Do you procrastinate about business development? My guest Janine Bolon knows how you feel. In this lively conversation, Janine explains how she learned to block time for four all-important activities and what you can do to make them enjoyable and fun. She describes the actual messages she leaves with people and why she has so many calls afterwards. If you’re committed to building strong relationships that lead to clients working with you, get ready to take notes and apply Janine’s ideas!

Janine has been a serial solopreneur since the age of 10. She is owner of The8Gates, LLC, which produces 4 podcasts, 15 online coaching classes and markets her 10 books. She is also a mom of 4 rambunctious human beings who continue to keep her need for structure in check. Janine’s programs and classes are all designed for one purpose: to help you have abundant cash flow while enjoying the family and friends who surround you.

You’ll discover:

The 4 elements in Janine’s system that should be on your calendar every week
How to create audio messages that are authentic and compelling…and result in people wanting to talk to you
The low-tech, automated solution Janine uses to stay in touch and follow up
Why it’s critical to set aside time each week for your own education