The Brian Buffini Show

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S2E78 How to Recognize Genius and Why Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

If you want your team to thrive, you have to identify, celebrate and lean into the unique gifts of all team members. In this episode, Brian shares what entrepreneurs can learn from Pat Lencioni’s Working Genius model about increasing a team’s productivity and satisfaction in three major areas: ideation, activation and implementation.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why some team members need help starting.

· Why others find it challenging to activate and push forward.

· How to support those who struggle with implementation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E77, The 6 Types of Working Genius

workinggenius.com

“The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni

“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni

S2E13, Unleash Your Inner Olympian - an Interview with Apolo Ohno

REALStrengths

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you're a dreamer, you’ve got to either surround yourself, or be aligned to, doers.” – Brian Buffini

“If you're an entrepreneur, there has to be some type of creative process in there: you find a need and fill a need.” – Brian Buffini

“It's very hard to push from the top down.” – Brian Buffini

“You really want people who are doers. You want people who are actually going to go implement and, if you don't have it, you better find it.” – Brian Buffini

“It's not weakness to say ‘this is not my strength.’” – Brian Buffini

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S2E77 The 6 Types of Working Genius Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

For a team to be really successful, all its members must tap into their natural gifts. In this episode, Pat Lencioni explains why his new Working Genius model vastly increases a team’s productivity and satisfaction, enabling people to thrive both in work and in life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you feel frustrated or misunderstood at work.

· How to identify work that energizes and fulfills you.

· How to become more self-aware, productive and successful.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

workinggenius.com

“The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni

“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni

Team Leader Conference

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“I figured out that there were six different kinds of work that had to happen. And I was only good at two of them.” – Pat Lencioni

“The leader has to take care of him or herself first, so that other people can be healthy.” – Pat Lencioni

“Nobody exists in a vacuum. No man is an island. And when you have people that can't appreciate types that they don't have, that's a problem on a team.” – Pat Lencioni

“If people celebrate what they're not good at, they're going to appreciate the people that are good at those things.” – Pat Lencioni

“It takes an awful lot of understanding of who you are, what you are and what your gifts are to then be strong enough to say ‘this is what I don't do.’” – Brian Buffini

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S2E76 The DNA of an Entrepreneur Part 2 Sep 21, 2022

Show notes

All entrepreneurs experience highs and lows on their journey to success. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares some of the mistakes he’s made along the way and explains why overcoming these very tough challenges made him the entrepreneur he is today.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you must be willing to suffer for what you believe in.

· Why you have to be the believer in chief.

· How you can transfer your belief to your team and customers.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E75 The DNA of an Entrepreneur Part 1

Working by Referral

“Estee, A Success Story,” by Estee Lauder

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Just because you're passionate doesn't mean you won't make mistakes. You can be fired up, and you can be fired up in the wrong way.” – Brian Buffini

“Like many things in life, the most difficult things we encounter and overcome are the making of us.” – Brian Buffini

“In my experience, we don't learn a lot from success. We learn a lot from setbacks, mistakes and failures.” – Brian Buffini

“If you're the entrepreneur, you've always got to be the leader in regards to acquisition.” – Brian Buffini

“No matter what - no matter how big your business gets - you are the chief rainmaker.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E75 The DNA of an Entrepreneur Part 1 Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

All entrepreneurs have certain unique qualities in common. In part 1 of this episode, Brian defines what entrepreneurship means and reveals some of the special traits that truly successful entrepreneurs share.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why possibility thinking is so important.

· Why entrepreneurs must be creative problem solvers.

· Why calculated risk-taking is key.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

MasterMind

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“An entrepreneur has to be, at the end of the day, someone who believes that the future can be better than today, and that they can do something about it.” – Brian Buffini

“A possibility thinker notices a problem just long enough to get excited about the solution.” – Alan Cohen

“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” – Charles Swindoll

“Take calculated risks; that is quite different from being rash.” – General George Patton

“Be clear about your goal, but be flexible about the process of achieving it.” – Brian Tracey

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S2E74 How to Bounce Back Part 2 Sep 14, 2022

Show notes

Successful people are like Timex watches – they take a licking and keep on ticking. In part 2 of a live recording from MasterMind, Brian teaches how to persevere through hard times and bounce back from adversity.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you must keep your eyes on the prize.

· Why you have to celebrate your wins.

· Why you should never go it alone.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

MasterMind

S2E73 How to Bounce Back Part 1

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.” – Albert Schweitzer

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

“Never feel shame for trying and failing, for he who never failed is he who never tried.” – Og Mandino

“Every book of success has chapters of failure in it.” – Brian Buffini

“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” – Abraham Lincoln

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S2E73 How to Bounce Back Part 1 Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

The past few years have been challenging for people everywhere. In part 1 of a live recording from MasterMind, Brian shares how the global pandemic personally affected him and what changes he made to stop the drift and bounce back.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How burnout happens.

· Why bad habits develop.

· How to be 5 Circle Fit.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

MasterMind

S2E44, How to Recession Proof Your Business

S1E286, I’m No Hero - An Interview with Captain Charlie Plumb

Sydney McLaughlin

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“A leader goes first.” – Brian Buffini

“I was very intentional about all five circles, and I went to work.” – Brian Buffini

“5 Circle Fit is how quickly can you bounce back.” – Brian Buffini

“When the tide goes out is when you find out people have been swimming naked.” – Brian Buffini

“Rigid people break, elastic people bounce back.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E72 Don't Just Set Goals, Do This - an Interview with Bo Eason Part 2 Sep 07, 2022

Show notes

Bo Eason is dedicated to helping people tap into the power of their personal story and become effective, persuasive communicators. In part 2 of this episode, Bo shares the essential elements needed to effectively tell your own story and help others.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you have to get really personal.

· Why physicality matters.

· Why your story is a golden goose for your business.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

boeason.com

“There's No Plan B for Your A-Game”

“The War of Art,” by Steven Pressfield

“Braveheart”

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“It's got to be really personal. You cannot be distant from your own story.” – Bo Eason

“Personal equals universal. The more personal your story, the more effect you have on people.” – Bo Eason

“The body can't lie. So, this physicality and storytelling, you’ve got to really surrender to.” – Bo Eason

“You’ve got to think of your personal storyas the biggest golden goose you have as far as creating money.” – Bo Eason

“The more options you have, the less success you have.” – Bo Eason

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S2E71 Don't Just Set Goals, Do This - an Interview with Bo Eason Part 1 Sep 05, 2022

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What does it take to become the very best at what you do? In part 1 of a 2-part episode, Bo Eason shares his proven strategy for achieving greatness, with tools that work for everyone from professional athletes, to military leaders to business owners.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Who influenced Bo’s life.

· How certain ‘declarations’ helped him.

· How his acclaimed one-man show ignited further success.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

boeason.com

“Runt of the Litter”

“There's No Plan B for Your A-Game”

“The Shawshank Redemption”

Seanchai

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“People who are the best in the world at what they do like to hang out with people who are the best in the world at what they do.” – Brian Buffini

“The people who are in the business of getting better each and every day, each and every month, each and every year – those are the guys who end up at the top.” – Bo Eason

“Forget about all the doing. Start being it. And as soon as you start being it, you start behaving in a certain manner.” – Bo Eason

“I've never really had any evidence before I made the declaration. I just saw something that moved me.” – Bo Eason

“One of the ways to be a better communicator is to become a better storyteller.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E70 Be Anxious For Nothing Aug 31, 2022

Show notes

In today’s increasingly anxious world, negativity has almost become the norm. In this episode, Brian explores reasons for the anxiety epidemic and shares strategies to become less anxious and live the good life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

How serving others reduces anxiety.
Why there’s only so much you can control.
How to be present in the moment.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“No-one is blessed more than the person who gets to do the service.” – Brian Buffini

“It’s impossible to shine the light to someone else’s path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini

“Don’t be so inwardly focused – become outwardly focused.” – Brian Buffini

“You can change habits. Society does not have to impose its anxiety on you whatsoever.” – Brian Buffini

“I can control my attitude. I can control my energy. I can control my effort.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E69 The Ingredients for Innovation Aug 29, 2022

Show notes

Continuous innovation is vital to successful entrepreneurship. In this episode, Brian outlines an innovation formula that will help a business to stay fresh, offer the market something new and keep its customers happy and engaged.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why ‘shiny object syndrome’ can be so damaging.

· Why it’s crucial to innovate on the fundamentals.

· Why synergy, creativity and feedback are vital to true innovation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers,” by Robert Kriegel

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Innovation is at the crux and the core of all successful business ventures, all entrepreneurs.” – Brian Buffini

“One of the biggest elements of coaching is to help people push through the dog days, when they don't feel like they're making progress.” – Brian Buffini

“There are many businesses and lives that are unfinished projects because people constantly get connected to ‘shiny object syndrome.’” – Brian Buffini

“Finishing is one of the key ingredients to innovation.” – Brian Buffini

“Sometimes, the fundamentals need to be enhanced and raised to a new level.” – Brian Buffini

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