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134. Vija Williams: Failure is the Only Option Oct 31, 2022

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We’ve talked before about the value of doing hard things, and this episode is proof that we are true to our word. In the middle of everything else going on, Vija took on one of the hardest things a human can do: A marathon at the bottom of the world in Patagonia. Hear about how she learned from her experiences, the lessons she learned, and moving forward when failure is the only option.

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Read: It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life
Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

133. Own Your Strengths Oct 24, 2022

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Often we’re told to focus on what we need to improve at. Starting with school, where we’re trained to train our weaknesses instead of leaning into our strengths. But leaning into your own personal strengths can lead to extraordinary results. We’re going to share the tools you can use to identify your own strengths, and what you can do to leverage those strengths for success.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

132. Our Best Travel Hacks & Places You Must Visit! Oct 17, 2022

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One of our favorite things here at Empire Building is travel. It does so much: It reinvigorates us, gives us new experiences, allows us to spend time with family and friends, and more. Whether traveling for work or for the joy of it, we have some tips for getting the most out of your trip. We’ll share some of our favorite places we’ve visited, as well as how to manage the three parts of every trip: pre, during, and post.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

131. What We Are Reading in 2022 Oct 10, 2022

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Leaders are readers. Books offer some of the best return on value you can get anywhere—you can learn the lessons of amazing leaders for just a few dollars and some time. We’re going to share the books that we’re reading and what we’re learning from them.

Books mentioned:

The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink
The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins
Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward
Multipliers by Liz Weisman
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Falling Upward by Ricahrd Rohr
Final Gifts by Maggie Callnhan and Patricia Kelly
13 Fatal Errors Managers Make and How You Can Avoid Them by W. Steven Brown
Will by Will Smith
Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

130. Setting Goals as a Couple Oct 03, 2022

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Being married to an entrepreneur can be a challenge. Whether it’s balancing the needs of a business and a family, or trying to draw the right boundaries, it doesn’t come easy. It can be rewarding and amazing but it’s also full of sacrifice. It’s important that entrepreneurial couples get on the same page about their priorities and values. We’re going to talk about setting goals together as a couple, finding alignment as a team, and some of the mistakes we’ve made before during the process.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

129. How to Create a Great Culture at Work: Leadership Series Part 7 Sep 26, 2022

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We’re at the final part of our series on leadership, and we’ve saved the best for last: Culture. Culture is the core of your business. We’ve all experienced what it looks like when a culture is strong, and we’ve also seen what it looks like to be in a toxic culture. We’re going to learn about how to create a good culture at work.

Resources:

Empire Building Episode Recap: Vision

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

128. 4 Numbers Every CEO Should Know: Leadership Series Part 6 Sep 19, 2022

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One thing that many people don’t like to talk about in business but that’s essential to growing your empire are numbers. There are four numbers that every CEO should know in their business. We’re going to share what those numbers are, why they matter, and how you can optimize for them.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

127. 10 Traits of a World Class CEO: Leadership Series Part 5 Sep 12, 2022

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As we continue our series on leadership, we’re going to focus on leading people. Specifically, what are some of the traits that world-class CEOs have that you can incorporate into your leadership? We are going to share 10 traits of all the best CEOs and why those traits are so important.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

126. Tactics for Effective Communication: Leadership Series Part 4 Sep 05, 2022

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In the last part of our leadership series, we tackled communication—one of the biggest challenges leaders face and the greatest opportunity for success. Since communication is so important, we’re diving even further into the topic with specific tactics to improve your communication skills. We discuss optimal communication methods, the value of repeating important messages, and triggering phrases to avoid using.

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

125. 6 Ways to Effectively Communicate as a Leader: Leadership Series Part 3 Aug 29, 2022

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The third part of our six part series on leadership is all about what is possibly the most important quality a leader can have: effective communication skills. It’s often underrated, but leaders are required to communicate with their teams every day. If that communication isn’t strong, clear, and effective, your organization is going to encounter problems. We’re sharing our six steps to communicating effectively as a leader.

Listen well
Give feedback
Say what you mean
Use non-verbal cues to your advantage
Have integrity with your word
Make it about them, not you

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Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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