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170 Navigating Your Blind Spots - Likky Lavji Feb 09, 2021

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Blind Spots, Trust, Relationships, Leadership, Limiting Beliefs

Summary

Knowing our weaknesses can actually put us into a position of strength. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Likky Lavji helps us cut right through those blind spots that keep us from realizing those uncomfortable but important-to-know weaknesses. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

Successful people make a point to discover, to learn, to understand the truth.
A powerful quote from business icon, Ray Dalio: "I believe that the biggest problem that humanity faces is an ego sensitivity to finding out whether one is right or wrong and identifying what one's strengths and weaknesses are."
The three types of weaknesses and how to approach them for ultimate success..

Interview with Likky Lavji

You'll discover:

Why it's important to check your own blind spots.
Some of the blind spots and limiting beliefs people have.
How to determine your blind spots.
Likki's powerful story of overcoming a childhood stutter.
The importance of acknowledging and appreciating others in order to build trust.
How Likki learned to develop more trust after experiencing a number of major life losses.

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"It was my blind spot of not receiving which prevented me from giving as well." @LikkyLavji #blindspots
"When you don't acknowledge and appreciate others, trust is hard to build." @LikkyLavji #success
On this episode of The Go-Giver, @LikkyLavji shares how to navigate your blind spots and overcome limiting beliefs. #beliefs #success

Interview Links

LikkyLavji.com

Likky's podcast appearances

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169 Confirmation Bias - It's Real! Jan 26, 2021

Show notes

Confirmation Bias, Thinking, Decisions, Emotions, Beliefs

Summary

Imagine a world where we only accept as truth that which we already believe and ignore whatever we don't. Actually, you need not imagine it. It's … what we do. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, we'll see what we can do about lessening its effect on us. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

A reminder about cognitive dissonance, which we discussed in Episode 133: it is one of the most negatively powerful ways a person will unconsciously allow their emotions to keep them from making a correct decision or a necessary change.
A definition of confirmation bias: "The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses."
Daniel Goleman's powerful quote, from his book Emotional Intelligence: "The emotional mind takes its beliefs to be absolutely true, and so discounts any evidence to the contrary."
An example of confirmation bias from a conversation I recently had on Twitter.

SEGMENT #2

We'll explore:

Why people who are suffering from confirmation bias... don't realize they are doing so.
The importance of continually asking yourself--especially the more strongly and passionately you feel about a thing--if you might be experiencing confirmation bias.
A recent interaction when I realized I had confirmation bias.

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How does confirmation bias dramatically hold us back from clear decision-making? Find out in this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. #confirmationbias
The degree to which one suffers from cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias is directly proportional to the emotional investment they have in their current belief. #confirmationbias
Stay aware of the possibility that confirmation bias might be running through your thought process, and ultimately, your decision-making process. #decisions
When it comes to confirmation bias, the most important thing we can do is to continually stop our unconscious thinking and ask ourselves questions. #thinking

Resources

Episode 133 Confirmatin Bias https://thegogiver.com/2019/01/133-cognitive-dissonance/

Brilliantly Resilient Podcast

168 Brilliantly Resilient - Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo Jan 19, 2021

Show notes

Resilience, Courage, Relationships, Family, Change

Summary

Devastating life events can happen. The question is: If or when they do, can we be resilient enough to overcome them and thrive? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo, two women who have had to be resilient, will share with us how to be brilliantly so. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

A fascinating question: How is it that some people are able to live fruitful and productive lives despite going through traumatic situations, while others are never able to recover?
The inspiration that comes from seeing others turn a catastrophic situation into something positive.

Interview with Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo

You'll discover:

Kristin and Mary Fran's story of creating Brilliantly Resilient.
Why it is not helpful to say to someone, "everything happens for a reason."
How small, intentional steps can help you get out of a big crisis.
Three steps to becoming brilliantly resilient: reset, rise, reveal.
A success story from someone who'd been sucker punched but was brilliantly resilient.
The importance of not being married to outcomes.

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"We wanted to be the resource we didn't have." @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience
On this episode of The Go-Giver, discover the 3 steps to becoming brilliantly resilient. @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience
"What can you actually do in this moment to effect change?" @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience

Interview Links

BrilliantlyResilient.net

Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise & Reveal Your Brilliance! by Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo

Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight by Kristin Smedley

The 15 Minute Master: How to Make Everything Better 15 Minutes at a Time by Mary Fran Bontempo

Brilliantly Resilient Programs

Free Resources

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The Power Prosperity Podcast

167 Creating a New Version of You! - Randy Gage Jan 05, 2021

Show notes

Prosperity, Business, Love, Relationships, Rebirth

Summary

Authenticity should never be used as an excuse for not growing. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Randy Gage looks at how to up your game to actually re-create yourself. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The concept of integrity and a powerful saying attributed to Gandhi.
Why we must continually upgrade ourselves in order to live from our highest essence; our whole selves; our true authentic selves.

Interview with Randy Gage

You'll discover:

The importance of being willing to pivot during the pandemic.
What it means to have a radical rebirth.
The reason behind -- and essence of -- Randy's newest book, "Radical Rebirth."
Why Randy says, "I had to kill off the parts of me that I didn't like and develop the parts of me that I loved."
The difference between those who want to reinvent themselves, and those who don't.
Randy's theory on the infinite nature of prosperity.

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"You don't have to take prosperity from someone else to give it to yourself. All true prosperity is infinite." @Randy_Gage #prosperity
"You can't accept love from anyone else until you love yourself." @Randy_Gage #prosperity
"I had to kill off the parts of me that I didn't like and develop the parts of me that I loved." @Randy_Gage #prosperity
On this episode of The Go-Giver @Randy_Gage explores the question, "How do I become the highest possible version of myself?" #prosperity

Interview Links

RandyGage.com

Radical Rebirth: Kill Off the Old You and Create a New Life! by Randy Gage

Risky is the New Safe by Randy Gage

Mad Genius by Randy Gage

The Prosperity Series booklets by Randy Gage

Randy's Blog

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Randy Gage's Prosperity TV

Resources

CircleOfCreativeMasters.com

166 The Power of Imagination - Dr. Sofie Nubani Dec 29, 2020

Show notes

Imagination, Thinking, Mindset, Creativity, Laughter

Summary

A famous candymaker taught us some delicious lessons about imagination. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Dr. Sofie Nubani takes us through some powerful strategies for powering up our imagination. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The power of imagination, as explored through my favorite movie of all time, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The practically limitless power we have at our disposal when tapping into our imagination.

Interview with Dr. Sofie Nubani

You'll discover:

Sofie's backstory, philosophy of life, and how she defines creativity.
Practical ways to be more creative.
Some of the thinking styles that take us to higher creativity.
The importance of divergent thinking (discovering many possibilities) and convergent thinking (choosing the best solution).
Two powerful examples of creativity from Sofie's book.
All about her new project, The Circle of Creative Masters.
The importance of laughter, and how to achieve laughter mindset.

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On this episode of The Go-Giver, @NubaniSofie reveals how to use creative thinking to innovate and succeed. #creativity
"Originality is your own unique flavor." ~@NubaniSofie #creativity
"It doesn't matter what discipline you are with or what field you are representing, you can always become creative within that domain." ~@NubaniSofie #creativity

Interview Links

DrSofieNubani.com

LaughterMindset.com

Optimize Your Creative Mindset: Unleash the Power of Your Imagination by Sofie Nubani

Connect with Sofie on Facebook

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Resources

Success Unwrapped by Shannon Ferraby

165 Desire, Courage, Heart, Humility: Shannon's Story - Shannon Ferraby Dec 22, 2020

Show notes

Confidence, Bravery, Belief, Leadership, Relationships

Summary

What exactly IS courage? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Shannon Ferraby desired a certain lifestyle for her family, and she desired it enough to face her fears and take the necessary steps. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

A powerful quote regarding bravery from Bran's (Game of Thrones) Dad ... and from from my Dad!
Why we should look fear in the eye and take action that will either destroy that fear, or at least advance our situation even if the fear still exists afterwards.

Interview with Shannon Ferraby

You'll discover:

A inspiring story of Kathy's and my initial introduction to Shannon.
Why Shannon decided, despite note having any prior experience, to go into sales, and how she learned along the way.
The importance of keeping your commitments.
The difference between helping people MAKE their dreams come true, and helping people LIVE their dreams come true.
How to help someone recognize their value.
A peek into Shannon's new book.

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"By helping other women believe in themselves, I would up believing in myself again, too." ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence
"It's believing in yourself, your abilities, and your value, and then enjoying that life you are creating right before your eyes." ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence
"I make it my mission to do whatever I can to try and break down the walls so they can be brave enough to try one more time." ~Shannon Ferraby #bravery

Interview Links

Lilla Rose

Overcoming Mediocrity: Successful Women

Book Shannon to Speak

Shannon's Great Hair Inspiration

Join Shannon's Success Unwrapped Facebook Group

Connect with Shanon on Facebook

Follow Shannon on Instagram (Success Unwrapped)

Follow Shannon on Instagram (Shannon Your Hair Hero)

Resources

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164 From Time Poor to Time Rich - Steve Glaveski Dec 15, 2020

Show notes

Time, Success, Productivity, Leadership, Culture

Summary

Have you ever wondered how and why we accept certain things as being correct without truly understanding why? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Steve Glaveski, author of Time Rich, counters a very long-standing workplace tradition. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

An important question: Why do we unquestionably accept things as they are?
A thought experiment regarding this often counterproductive element of human nature.
The importance of not accepting the status quo...just for the sake of the status quo.

Interview with Steve Glaveski

You'll discover:

The history of the 9 to 5 workday.
Why working in a "flow" state helps executives become 5 times more productive.
Why inbox zero is often a reflection of a lack of focusing on our own priorities.
A reminder from Peter Drucker: "There's nothing worse than the wrong thing done right."
The danger of "polishing" your work too much.

6 strategies for becoming more productive at work:

Prioritize
Cut
Outsource
Automate
Test (your assumptions)
Start (your engines)

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"The larger an organization gets, the more process paralysis they experience because they are trying to protect an existing and common business model." ~@SteveGlaveski #leadership
"Say yes to things that are going to move you closer to your goals." ~@SteveGlaveski #productivity
Join us on this episode where @SteveGlaveski reveals 6 key strategies for becoming more productive at work. #productivity #time

Interview Links

Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski

Employee to Entrepreneur: Earn Your Freedom to do Work That Matters by Steve Glaveski

Harvard Business Review Article: The Case for the Six-Hour Workday by Steve Glaveski

Steve's Blog & Podcast

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Resources

Connect with Brant on Facebook

163 Black Sheep Values - Brant Menswar Dec 08, 2020

Show notes

Purpose, Black Sheep, Values, Family, Leadership

Summary

What's the relationship between our values and our happiness? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Brant Menswar looks at how we can go about discovering--and I mean truly discovering--what those values are.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The difference between happiness and pleasure.
My definition of happiness: a genuine and ongoing feeling of joy and peace of mind, the result of living congruently with one's values.
Why our actions must be congruent with that which we hold to be of value.

Interview with Brant Menswar

You'll discover:

The meaning of "Black Sheep" values and why they are so very vital to one's happiness.
Brant's background as a true... "rock star."
How an absolutely terrifying family situation inspired a major change in Brant's life.
Why you must start with your non-negotiable values.
The lie we believe about purpose.
How to begin identifying your black sheep values.

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"Every black sheep is 100% authentically original, and it cannot be twisted or changed into something it wasn't meant to be." ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep
"When you discover what your non-negotiable values are, it's the activation of those values that allows you to choose a purpose in alignment with them." ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep
"There is a difference between 'important' and 'non-negotiable.'" ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep

Interview Links

BrantMenswar.com

FindYourBlackSheep.com

Black Sheep: Unleash The Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You by Brant Menswar

Rock 'N" Roll With It: Overcoming The Challenge Of Change by Brant Menswar

Book Brant to Speak

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Brant's Podcast

Resources

Connect with Robert on LinkedIn

162 Dunkin' Leadership--More Than Coffee and Donuts - Robert Rosenberg Dec 01, 2020

Show notes

Leadership, Business, Influence, Communication, Franchising

Summary

While it's important to know the definition of influence, it's even more important to understand its "essence." We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, one of the titans of leadership over the last 35 years of the 20th century--and the author of a fantastic new book--will guide us with some absolute gems of wisdom. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The difference between pushing and pulling in leadership.
A powerful reminder from Dale Carnegie's classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People: "Ultimately, people do things for THEIR reasons, not OUR reasons."
Why your influence is dependent upon how abundantly you can actually focus not on your own interests, but rather on the interests of those you're wanting to lead.

Interview with Robert Rosenberg

You'll discover:

How Robert's new book can help leaders in their personal and business lives.
The key lesson Robert learned from accompanying his father on a business trip: quality is better than price.
The importance of giving the consumer something that doesn't exist in the marketplace.
Why you must take 100% of the responsibility as the leader.
A critical leadership lesson: running a business is just as much a social entity as a commercial one--maybe more so.
The importance of communication and defining terms correctly.
How Robert helped franchisees understand how remodeling their stores could be a great return on investment.
The story behind Dunkin' Donuts Munchins.

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"For me, it all begins with precise language and a clear and unchanging definition of terms." ~Robert Rosenberg, Former CEO of Dunkin' Donuts #leadership
"As a leader, you do not blame your followers. You take 100% of the responsibility." ~Robert Rosenberg, Former CEO of Dunkin' Donuts #leadership
"A healthy dose of humility can be the best asset in the pursuit of learning and betterment." ~Robert Rosenberg, Former CEO of Dunkin' Donuts #leadership

Interview Links

Around the Corner to Around the World: A Dozen Lessons I Learned Running Dunkin' Donuts by Robert Rosenberg

Resources