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Leadership Happy Hour

Leadership Happy Hour is where we discuss leadership, team strategies, have a little fun and, also, a few drinks! Grab a cocktail and catch up with topical leadership issues here!

Please drink responsibly….we don’t want you to damage your computer.

Latest Episodes:

176 - Strategic Overhaulin' and Innovation With John Ferris May 11, 2020

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“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” —Sir Winston Churchill

I did it....after two months of not going to the gym and eating like there's a pandemic going on, I stepped on the scale. I'd like to say it was good news but......it wasn't. But, there is good news and it is in this week's episode!

Are you struggling to change when change is the only thing that is going to keep your organization afloat? Like I stated, there is good news and it comes from my guest this week, John Ferris. John shares what he and his team do at Invisionedge to help organization embrace change, strategically move forward and keep innovation the name of the game. Plus, he shares his favorite cocktail. I got A LOT from our conversation and I know you will too!

CHEERS!

More on John...

John Ferris is the founder of inVision Edge, a management consultancy focused on enabling innovation, clarifying strategy and growing businesses. He helps business owners who are experiencing growing pains push beyond the obstacles and achieve great things! Website & LinkedIn

175 - Different Times Require a Different Culture With Shane Metcalf May 06, 2020

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"We can change culture if we change behavior." - Dr. Aubrey Daniels

Different isn't bad or good....it's just different. None of us like change but it's our attitude that makes the difference in our ability to get the job done. We're all living different right now and that may require a shift.

On this episode I get to talk with culture expert, Shane Metcalf, on what culture is and how you can make the shift you need to in order to keep your team engaged and still on the team. It was a fun conversation with TONS of take aways that you can use right now. I know you'll dig it!

CHEERS!

More on Shane...

Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker who advises on how to build a world class workplace and is one of the world’s leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Business Insider, Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Bloomberg.

As the Co-founder of 15Five, an 8 figure technology company, Shane and his team support HR Executives with data-driven people management. 15Five has won numerous awards for their company culture, including the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award and is ranked #3 in the U.S. on GlassDoor. 15Five has worked with thousands of corporations from around the globe like HubSpot, Spotify, and Citrix to systematically scale authenticity and create extraordinary cultures.

As a keynote speaker, Shane can help any HR Executive with employee disengagement to maximize organizational health and create more cohesive leadership teams. Follow Shane on Twitter and LinkedIN, and listen to him co-host the Best-Self Management Podcast.

Check him out HERE!

174 - People Are a Part of The Strategy With Kim Bohr Apr 29, 2020

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"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." - Peter Drucker

I need a shave and a haircut. I can do the shave myself but have decided to not shave until this is all over. I call my new look "The Urban Hobo." I'm also tired of talking about COVID-19. So...this week we are NOT! Instead, we're talking strategy!

On this episode, I get talk to the genius of Kim Bohr. Kim is an expert in aligning people and strategy to increase engagement and productivity. I had so much fun talking to her AND I learned a lot in the process. It definitely was a WIN/WIN for me and I know it will be for you too!

CHEERS!

More on Kim....

Kim Bohr (B-or) is the CEO of The Innovare Group, a company renowned for diagnosing and repairing organizational and leadership disconnects. She works with companies and leaders to help them assess, align, and accelerate their strategic priorities that impact talent, execution, and business growth.

As the founder and chief strategist of The Innovare Group, her mission is to make business better from the inside out. With over 20 years of experience as a cross-functional leader and executive advisor, Kim has worked with Fortune 1000 companies, mid-market growth organizations, and emerging startups to cultivate a holistic understanding of sustainable success.

Kim is a sought after speaker on the topics of strategy execution, leadership, and business growth, Her book, Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned, is a 12-week guided professional journal designed to be a valuable tool for companies to put into their employees’ hands to foster ownership and accountability over performance, execution, and career development goals. The outcome for the organization is greater team alignment between people+process.

Outside of The Innovare Group, Kim is an adjunct faculty for Seattle University where she teaches MBA and undergrad classes on business strategy, operations and leadership. Kim leverages her extensive professional experience into humanitarian work and volunteering. She’s served on the National Board of Directors for Susan G. Komen, and commits her time to several other worthy causes.

Check Kim out on OUR special page on her website: https://theinnovaregroup.com/lhh/

173 - Managing Your Time in Times Like These With Paul Casey Apr 27, 2020

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"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don’t have time' is to say 'I don’t want to.'" - Lao Tzu

April has been the longest five years of my life. Last week I actually (for the first time in my adult life) lost track of what day of the week it was. Have you been having any times like this lately?

Right now, we're all being challenged with thinking differently and doing things differently....including managing our time. Time is a commodity. Once it's gone, it's gone. On this episode, I get to talk with expert Paul Casey about how to make the most of your time when your juggling multiple endeavors in a new environment. I think you'll dig it as much as I did...and have some fun in the process.

CHEERS!

More on Paul....

Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 24 years (now giving over 65 presentations per year), and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back their calendars and restore sanity to their lives. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone—and among others, he coaches 20 leaders at Pacific NW National Laboratories and 15 leaders at Columbia Basin College. Paul has a Master’s degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, a Master Trainer, and is a member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Solopreneur of the Year by the West Richland Chamber a few years ago.

Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Currently, Paul carries out his mission of sparking breakthrough success by contributing daily inspirational growth messages on local radio and via social media. Also, he has inspired thousands of individuals and leaders to grow forward through his seminars, team-building off-site retreats, one-to-one self-leadership coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Paul has written 4 books: The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted, and Leading with Super-Vision. And he interviews local leaders in his podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer.

Paul is married to Lovely Laura, has a 21- and an 18-year old named after state capitals, owns a cat and a turtle, and has lived in the Tri-Cities, WA, for over 20 years. For fun, he enjoys golfing, hiking, and bicycling—and orange slices—and he reads about 40 books per year.

You can connect with Paul here...

www.paulcasey.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldcasey/ https://www.facebook.com/GrowingForwardServices/ Time management book: https://www.paulcasey.org/maximizing-every-minute/

172 - The Success Mindset With Dr. Ryan Gottfredson Apr 21, 2020

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"It's your attitude, not your aptitude...that will determine your altitude!" - Zig Ziglar

How are you holding up? For me, life isn't all that different. If I'm not on the road speaking, I rarely leave my office. Even so, the fact that I can't go anywhere is starting to wear on me. Just the fact that gas prices are so low makes me want to take a road trip....but there's nowhere to go!

A lot of our future success depends on the mindset we adapt and that has never been more important than now. Luckily, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Ryan Gottfredson who specializes (and wrote a book) about just that....having a success mindset. He gives a lot of great info in our interview that is research based....so get ready to get blown away!

CHEERS!

More on Ryan...

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets.

Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University.

He has helped dozens of organizations (including CVSHealth, Deutsche Telekom, and Mondelez) enhance the mindsets of their leaders, managers, and employees to make sure they more fully capture their potential.

Check out his website HERE!

171 - The Innovator's Spirit With Chuck Swoboda Apr 13, 2020

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"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein

How are you holding up? Are you staying home? Washing your hands? Staying safe? How's your leadership life going? Are you finding that it's a little more difficult to do what you used to do without changing things up? You are not alone!

On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with innovation expert, Chuck Swoboda, about his new book: The Innovator's Spirit. This is a very relevant conversation for all of us as we are traversing through new territory. One key thing that Chuck shares is that in every crisis, there is also an opportunity. Are you ready to grab your opportunity? Listen and find out how you can with some great tips from Chuck!

As a note: The internet (due to increased usage in my area) has been a bit choppy. There are a few areas where my voice got garbled and I tried to edit it out but there are a couple of places where I couldn't. It all still works.

CHEERS!

More on Chuck:

Chuck Swoboda is Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University, President of Cape Point Advisors and retired Chairman and CEO of Cree, Inc. He is co-inventor on more than 25 patents covering LEDs and lighting technology, and has over 30 years of experience in the technology business. Additionally, he is an author, speaker and host of the “Innovators on Tap” podcast. His new book is The Innovator’s Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible (Fast Company, May 5, 2020). Learn more at www.chuckswoboda.com.

170 - Are You Ready For COVID-19? With Dr. Joe Nieusma Mar 27, 2020

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"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein

We are living in some crazy times, aren't we? There is so much information out there but there are still so many questions about what the future may hold.

On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Joe Nieusma about COVID-19. He had some startling assertions about where the virus came from and some great tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family. It was a great interview that I know you'll be surprised by and also get some value from.

CHEERS!

More on Dr. Joe...

DR. NIEUSMA is our fearless CEO/Chief Toxicologist here at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded.

For the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research. He has been able to improve water quality and remove carcinogens from treated water. He has assisted private clients to review their medical records and help them to eliminate unnecessary prescription drugs from their profile. As a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Vitro Biopharma, Dr. Joe helped market stem-cell related products for diabetes research to scientific, pharmaceutical, and ultimately medical markets.

With the overwhelming options for better health, we are often left confused and with more questions then answers. Dr. Nieusma provides solutions to our medical questions, giving us back the power of our own health.

Links mentioned in the show and how to reach Dr. Joe:

superiortoxicology.com purebellavita.com livelongerlabs.com

169 - Pandemic Binge Eating...Don't Do It! With Dr. Glenn Livingston Mar 25, 2020

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"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." – Hippocrates

I love to eat! What can I say? Most days, I wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat the rest of the day and (quite possibly) tomorrow! And, right now (on lock down), food is on my mind even more!

I'm really excited to share the interview with this episode's guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston. Glenn shares his own journey with food addiction and binge eating and how you can get past that to never binge again! I know you'll love Glenn as much as I did!

CHEERS!

More on Glenn...

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and is the Author of the hugely successful book Never Binge Again, with over 600,000 Amazon Kindle downloads. Glenn hs incredible leadership experience, he was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a research program with more than 40,000 participants. This has transformed the lives of many individuals. He is not promoting a specific diet, rather helping people to develop a mindset that allows them to overcome what leads to overeating and avoid it! Having himself once been obese, this is a journey Glenn knows well.

Glenn is has a daily bloggers post with Psychology Today and you've likely seen his work in many major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV and many more.

Connect with Glenn here: http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com

168 - Leader Farming With Zach Thomas Mar 23, 2020

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“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein

Right now, it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of worry with all that is going on in the world. If you're like me, your whole world has been turned upside down and you're trying to figure out what is coming up next. Instead of worry, could there be another strategy?

On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Zach Thomas of Leader Farming. Zach shares some great insights on leading but also shares some keen strategies of what kind of season you might be in right now and that, instead of worry, we should be looking at growing.

I had a great time talking with Zach and know you're going to get a lot from our conversation!

CHEERS!

More on Zach...

Zach Thomas is an entrepreneur, published author (order Leader Farming), blogger, business/life coach, public speaker and most importantly, follower of Christ, husband, and father of seven children.

He was Eagle Scout of the Nation in 1995, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer. He has started multiple companies and been featured in Newsweek Magazine and on Good Morning America. He married his high school sweetheart and they homeschool their seven children on their family farm where he grew up. His varied interests include studying leadership and entrepreneurship, farming, riding his Harley, working on old cars with his sons and dad, camping and spending time with his family.

He is the Owner/Operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia where he is very involved in his community. Zach is a graduate of Lead Polk and a member of the board of directors for the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on Congressman Tom Graves’ Service Academy Selection Board for District GA-14.

He serves as the President of the board of Life Impact, Inc., a non-profit ministry, where he volunteers his time to coach Christian Vetpreneurs (Military Veteran Entrepreneurs). To sponsor a Veteran submit your request to Life Impact.

Zach accepts a limited number of speaking engagements each year and speaks on the topics of leadership, lean, and entrepreneurship. As a self-proclaimed Lean6Ninja and lean evangelist, he serves on the Lean Operator panel for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and is a co-creator for the Lean365 program. Submit your speaking request here. Having served as a life coach and executive coach prior to Chick-fil-A and an Operator Coach for new franchisees for Chick-fil-A, Inc., he accepts a limited number of coaching clients outside of Chick-fil-A. He is a graduate of the Coach U and a certified facilitator of RighPath Resources. If you are interested in hiring Zach as your coach, find out more here.

Follow Zach’s leadership blog at leaderfarming.com and subscribe to take a free quiz to determine your natural leadership style. Follow his personal blog at thomasfamily.farm where he writes about his faith, family, and farming. Download a free preview of his next book, Pioneer Parenting: A Guide For Raising Kids in Uncharted Territory, at pioneerparenting.org.

167 - Shatterproof Your Business With Scott Reib, JD Mar 22, 2020

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"Desperate times call for disparate measures." - Chip Lutz

Yes, I quoted myself....but I don't, who will? We are living in very different times. Two weeks ago life was semi-normal and now most of us feel like we're diagonally parked in a parallel universe!

It's fine to be worried but the only remedy when things are falling apart is to take some action. This week on the show, I have "America's Legal Coach" Scott Reib, JD. Scott has been helping businesses do what they need to stay afloat for over 20 years. It's not too late to take some of his advice so listen up and take action!

CHEERS!

More on Scott....

As the official Zig Ziglar Small Business Lawyer and a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer, it’s no wonder that Scott Reib is known as “America’s Legal Coach.” For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and coaches “shatterproof” their businesses by implementing specific strategies for structure, growth, and protection. Over the last three years, Scott has been sharing these strategies with business owners and coaches, and watching them grow and succeed!

Even with 20+ years of legal experience, Scott is a rm believer that legal advice doesn’t have to be expensive or intimidating. His passion lies in changing the way we view legal counsel: from “emergency” situations to “primary care provider” relationships. Scott is shifting this perspective via Access Plan, his groundbreaking subscription-model legal service, where he helps clients understand their legal questions before they nd themselves in a legal emergency.

Connect with Scott HERE!

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