We all know about the “elephant in the room.” But what about those less obvious thoughts and feelings you might be having?

My guest David Wood describes them in his captivating new book, The Mouse in The Room – Because the Elephant Isn’t Alone. You won’t want to miss out on the mice he names during our conversation…and the simple 3-D process you can use to determine if you want to bring them up.

We’re at a time when our world needs more vulnerability, transparency, and connection. David’s experiences make him the ideal person to teach us how to do that. He built the world’s largest coaching business and coached thousands of hours in 12 countries, and he’s advised business owners and leaders. The Mouse in The Room can be a powerful guide to fostering more connection, influence, and understanding with the people who matter to you, both at work and at home.

You’ll discover:

• What “mouse naming” is and why it’s important for your wellbeing
• What Toleration Mouse and Desire Mouse are connected to
• Why we tend to hide our mice…from ourselves and from others
• The impact that self-esteem has on our ability or willingness to identify mice and talk about them
• How to receive a mouse from someone else without getting defensive

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The Mouse in The Room—Because the Elephant Isn’t Alone

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Do you need to get things done with people whose personalities are very different from yours? Dr. Nate Regier shares how you can recognize their drivers as well as their distress signals—and then respond in a way that best serves you and them.

Nate is the CEO and founding owner of Next Element Consulting, a global leadership firm dedicated to bringing compassion into the workplace. He’s brilliant in creating models that foster positive relationships and workplaces…and then teaching clients how to use them to transform their organizations.

You’ll discover:

• What it means to “see people through” versus “see through people”
• The 6 personality types in the Process Communication Model
• Why it’s important for leaders to detect distress signals so they can invite people back to a healthy place
• What it means to have personality agility
• How leaders can become “self-full” rather than selfish or selfless

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Seeing People Through: Unleash Your Leadership Potential with The Process Communication Model

Conflict without Casualties: A Field Guide for Leading with Compassionate Accountability

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On Compassion with Dr. Nate

Have you known anyone who went from millionaire to bankrupt to multi-millionaire? That describes the journey of my guest, David Meltzer, Co-founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing. We discuss what he’s learned along the way, and why his company today is committed to teaching others to make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun. You’ll learn about the five daily practices that can assist you in accomplishing these three things on an ongoing basis.

Before founding his company, David served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year. He’s the author of Connected to Goodness, Compassionate Capitalism with Blaine Bartlett, and his latest, Game-time Decision Making. David’s mission in life is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content and communication, that’s exactly what you’ll receive, as you’ll see in our conversation.

You’ll discover:

• Why those who love you most aren’t always the best ones to give you career or business advice
• The distinction David makes between things happening to or for him vs through him
• The perspective David has about the word “NO” that allows him to welcome each one he gets
• What it means for a leader to be an intelligent follower
• Why gratitude is the secret sauce for happiness in life

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How can you work through the inevitable pain that you experience in life…and emerge stronger and more powerful? Dr. Bridget Cooper knows a thing or two about that. She endured unthinkable physical, emotional and sexual abuse from infancy and throughout her teen years. She overcame incredible odds to become a powerful voice for living life fully, no matter what adversity you’ve had in your past.

Dr. B is the bestselling author of six books including Little Landslides, which is her personal memoir of rising up through trauma. She’s created a proven process for being a Pain Rebel, empowering clients around the world to reclaim their power…and peace. Our conversation centered around this process, which she describes in her latest book, Pain Rebel: How We Take Our Power Back.

You’ll discover:

• Why Dr. B refers to herself as a cage rattler
• The importance of eliminating “should” from your thoughts and words
• How to identify and eliminate old “contracts” so you can enter into new, healthier ones
• The roles that Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors have in forming new contracts
• The important distinction Dr. B makes between wounds and scars

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Pain Rebel: How We Take Our Power Back

Little Landslides: How We Rise Up From Our Pain

What if the purpose of business were to “uplift the experience of being alive on the planet?” My guest Blaine Bartlett proposes this definition after 30+ years of working with all kinds of organizations. Blaine makes the point that potential customers will want to buy from a company that takes this approach because they’ll feel good about themselves when they do. There are lots of thought-provoking moments in my conversation with this very remarkable human being.

Blaine is President and CEO of Avatar Resources, Inc., a consulting firm he founded in 1987. He coaches and consults worldwide with leaders, executives, companies and governments. He’s also the Founder of the Institute for Compassionate Capitalism and a longtime member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Blaine is the author of 5 books, and we talked about his two latest ones: Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business and The Leadership Mindset Weekly.

You’ll discover:

• What’s broken about capitalism and what Blaine sees as the solution
• How Blaine defines compassion in the context of business
• A 3-word definition of leadership that’s right on target
• How the “reality distortion field” can help you accelerate achievement of your goals
• What companies that adopt compassionate capitalism do differently

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Compassionate Capitalism, A Journey to the Soul of Business

The Leadership Mindset Weekly

Are you feeling stressed or in danger of burning out? My guest Janice Litvin shares valuable tips that can help you regain calmness, inner peace and joy. Janice has invested years in developing and applying unique strategies to her own life and to the lives of her clients. We discuss her stress management methodology, which is not only practical, it really works! You’ll love Janice’s passion for her work and the success stories she shares.

Janice is on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. She does this through keynotes, workshops, and accountability groups. Janice wants to help as many people as possible take care of their physical and mental health, and that includes teaching them to manage stress to prevent burnout, to eat healthfully, and to fall in love with fitness. She’s the author of the Banish Burnout Toolkit, and we took a deep dive into her book during our conversation.

You’ll discover:

• Where stress comes from…and how to recognize it
• Why awareness is the first of the 6 tools Janice covers in her book
• The role that music plays in preventing burnout
• What leaders can do to help workers avoid burnout
• How an accountability buddy contributes to well-being

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Banish Burnout Toolkit

Have you ever worked for a very smart but very toxic boss? Dr. Katrina Burrus specializes in helping these kinds of leaders become more aware of their problem behaviors and adopt new ones that inspire people to perform at their best. You’ll love hearing about her style and approach, which focuses on strengths and strategies for building productive relationships…instead of weaknesses that need to be fixed or overcome.

Katrina is the CEO and founder of Excellent Executive Coaching. She’s a keynote speaker and author of 3 books, including Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful Visionaries. She’s also the host of the Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast, which I highly recommend you subscribe to.

You’ll discover:

• How Katrina defines “brilliant jerk”
• The difference between a brilliant jerk and a demanding leader
• The process Katrina uses to help a leader become aware of behaviors that are causing problems for others
• The impact on performance of those who work for a caustic boss vs a great leader
• What Katrina does to ensure that new leaders succeed

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Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful Visionaries

What does it take to create a positive culture in a competitive sales environment? Vince Burruano shares answers to that question and more in this outstanding interview. Vince works with purpose and intention every day to provide opportunities for learning and development for each member of his sales team. He’s also been committed to his own growth, and he firmly believes that leaders need to be a model in this area for their teams. It was inspiring to hear Vince describe all the ways he fosters an open, honest and safe environment.

Vince is Vice President of Sales for the Commercial Division of JK Moving Services, the nation’s largest independent mover, based in Sterling, Virginia. As a leader, Vince promotes a culture that values trust, respect, and collaboration in order to foster continuous improvement. He’s the author of A Daily Dose of Sales Wisdom, a book that offers practical advice for sales professionals and leaders who want to excel.

You’ll discover:

• The importance of scheduling regular 1-1 meetings with each team member…and what to cover in those conversations
• How Vince uses books with his team to help them make continuous improvements
• What Vince and his team did to ensure the company thrived during COVID
• The strengths Vince has identified and enjoys most in millennial workers
• Why mindset has been a key component in the success Vince has experienced since his early years in sales

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A Daily Dose of Sales Wisdom: Practical Advice for Sales Professionals and Leaders to Excel

What could you learn about another person if you paid attention to much more than the words they were saying? Steve Sims is a master at this. He designs and delivers unique experiences for his clients by listening to what they say they want and then asking questions to hear what they really need. The result is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience and a raving fan for life.

Steve has a unique talent for connecting with people’s passions, opening doors, and making things happen. He’s been running his luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, Bluefish, for more than twenty years. During that time, Steve has developed an exclusive reputation and impressive client list of the world’s rich and famous. Steve is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and host of the podcast, The Art of Making Things Happen.

You’ll discover:

• Why Steve made the decision to hang around with rich people…and how he did it
• How Steve uses his listening skills to hear what a prospective client really needs, beyond the words they say
• The reason Steve asks WHY 3 times whenever someone gives him an answer…and how it leads to a powerful relationship
• What holds people back from making big asks…and how to get past the hesitation
• The reason Steve uses the word “discover” instead of “fail”

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Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen

Want to upgrade your mindset and learn to trust your intuition more? Kc Rossi shares powerful insights that will help you expand your thinking about what’s possible for you. Be ready to take notes because you’ll want to capture, remember, and apply a boatload of ideas from this powerful interview. Kc’s own experience as an entrepreneur for 30 years has prepared her for the work she does as a Business & Mindset Coach who helps high-achieving women entrepreneurs go from people-pleasing burned-out perfectionists to profitable powerhouses.

A full-time entrepreneur since 1991, Kc has built 6 and 7+ figure businesses. She’s the Founder of The Soulprint Method®, a system that combines energy, mindset, and spirituality. She’s also the talented host of Women Developing Brilliance – the Spirit of Business Podcast, where she combines interviews with seasons entrepreneurs with her own rich solocasts.

You’ll discover:

• How self-trust expands your intuitive capabilities
• Why you need to expand your mindset instead of looking for “another stinking strategy”
• What you can do to have fun as you pursue ambitious goals and personal growth
• The value of slowing down and giving your inner wisdom a chance to speak to you

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