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Great Leaders Are Star Makers | Chris Lee Nov 16, 2018

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EMPOWER OTHERS TO SHINE.
How often to tell the people around you what you love about them?
Sometimes it feels easier to criticize. But this isn’t the path to creating an amazing team.
Even if it’s uncomfortable to tell people what they’re doing right, it’s important.
Like everything else, it’s a practice.
Practice acknowledging others, and own the acknowledgment given to you.
You’ll be amazed by how it changes your life.
For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Chris Lee where he shared his strategies for empowering the people around you to shine by acknowledging their greatness.
Chris Lee has spent the last 27 years leading powerful Leadership Seminars around the world. A pioneer in emotional intelligence, Chris Lee has trained and developed people at the top of their game such as Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 Business leaders, celebrities and individuals with a desire to elevate themselves. Chris Lee also serves as a collaborator on TV and radio shows for Univision and The Fox Network.
Chris says that great leaders are star makers. They make everyone around them better.
Learn why it’s important to practice appreciation for the people around you and to receive gifts of praise on Episode 720.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to acknowledge the people around you (1:00)
What to do if you feel uncomfortable acknowledging someone (2:30)
How to receive acknowledgment (3:00)
The seven strategies to empower the people around you to shine (3:30)

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LeAnn Rimes: At 30 She Checked Herself In for 28 Days Nov 14, 2018

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TRUE SELF-LOVE IS THE KEY TO LIFE.
Are you insecure and in resistance to yourself?
It’s such an exhausting way to live.
Instead of feelings of self-hatred, start to view everything you don’t like about yourself as a gift.
Why?
Because once you start to love yourself, you can begin to love others.
It sounds like a cliche. But it’s the truth.
Self-love is a truly powerful practice.
When we start to work on our inside, the outside starts to fix itself.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with someone who has dealt with stardom from a young age and is learning to love herself fully: LeAnn Rimes.
LeAnn Rimes is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and author. Rimes rose to stardom at age 13 following the release of her version of the Bill Mack song “Blue.” Her hit song “How Do I Live” was ranked as the most successful song of the 1990s by Billboard magazine.
LeAnn has gone through a very public divorce and has opened up about her struggle with psoriasis and dental problems.
She talks about all the trauma she experienced and how she started to work through it using chanting, meditation, and breathwork.
So get ready to learn about LeAnn’s journey to focus less on pleasing those around her and find her own voice on Episode 719.
Some Questions I Ask:
What was your biggest challenge? (7:50)
When did you start to go through your trauma? (13:31)
What were the stories that your mind told you that supported your journey and what made you suffer? (20:25)
What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned from your failed marriage? (42:05)
Have you been able to heal your experience with your parents? (47:15)
How do you overcome the pressure of staying relevant? (49:40)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to use self-awareness as a tool to grow (18:42)
Why your greatest competition is yourself (23:48)
LeAnn’s struggle with Psoriasis (24:29)
The daily practice you can do to love your body (27:57)
How working with a breathwork teacher changed Leann’s life (32:39)
Why gratitude is the key (34:37)
How loving yourself can help you love others (48:36)
How LeAnn stays in touch with her creativity (54:26)

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You Have 1,000 Friends Online and No One to Call | Dan Schawbel Nov 12, 2018

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HUMAN CONNECTION IS THE MOST POWERFUL.
We have thousands of “friends” on social media.
But how many people could you actually call in a time of need?
Technology is becoming a larger and larger part of our life, but it’s causing us to be more isolated.
We have to work hard to continue to build actual human connections.
Otherwise, life has no meaning.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about all the ways that technology is affecting us in the workplace with a friend who has done tons of research on the subject: Dan Schawbel.
Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, Fortune 500 consultant, TV personality, keynote speaker, career and workplace expert & startup advisor. His mission in life is to support his generation from student to CEO.
Dan says that we have to use technology to create more face-to-face interactions.
The more people form relationships at work, the more collaborative and happy they will be.
So get ready to learn how to create more connection in the workplace and in life on Episode 718.
Some questions I ask:
Why don’t people build better relationships at work? (13:59)
What do you think every work environment should have? (18:33)
What is the ideal workweek? (27:27)
Why is it hard to find good people to hire? (34:14)
What could you be doing better at in your company? (37:56)
How do you deal with employees who are entitled? (40:37)
In this episode you will learn:
Why it’s important to have a good work environment (13:05)
Why companies should have therapists in-house (17:25)
What you should have everyone do in a meeting (19:24)
Why you should hire for personality (23:17)
How AI is going to affect the workplace in the future (24:05)
The four things everyone is looking for in a job (29:20)
The number one way to have a healthier work environment (36:29)

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She Coached Her Own Mom on How to Support Her | Lindsey Stirling Nov 09, 2018

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YOUR NEED FOR CONTROL CAN HURT YOU INSTEAD OF HELP YOU.
A mental disorder is like an unhealthy relationship.
You have to love yourself enough to know that you deserve better.
Otherwise, you’re depriving yourself of living a full, abundant life.
But it’s not easy.
Admitting that you or someone you know is struggling with an eating or mental disorder is scary.
That’s why, for this Five Minute Friday, I brought back a powerful conversation I had with Lindsey Stirling where she shared her journey to overcome her eating disorder.
Linsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer. She presents choreographed violin performances, both live and in music videos found on her YouTube channel, which has over 11 million subscribers.
Lindsey’s memoir The Only Pirate At The Party is a New York Times bestseller. She has been named in Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 In Music: The Class Of 2015 and was a quarter-finalist in America’s Got Talent Season 5.
Lindsey says that she combatted her disordered thinking with logic and “coached” her mom on the best ways to communicate with her.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental disorder, help is available.
Learn more ways that Lindsey learned to retrain her brain and helped the people around her know how to support her journey to overcome her eating disorder in Episode 717.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
When Lindsey realized her eating disorder was an issue (1:14)
How Lindsey’s disorder affected her relationships (1:50)
The gameplan Lindsey created to overcome her disorder (3:30)
The best way to support a friend who is struggling (4:00)
How you can retrain your brain (5:00)

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Every Human Is Gifted. We Just Get Lazy | Rebekah Neumann Nov 07, 2018

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GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR SUPERPOWERS.
All of us have superpowers.
They are the things that come easily to us.
You have to find your superpower and then use it to change the world.
Why is it so important?
Because once you are coming from a place of passion, the rest will follow.
People who lead with a desire for money or fame won’t have the same impact.
It’s all about your intention.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with an amazing entrepreneur and mother who has honed in on her superpowers and helps others find theirs: Rebekah Neumann.
Rebekah Neumann is a founding partner and Chief Brand Officer at WeWork, where she has directed the company’s mission, values, and culture from its inception. As an artist, entrepreneur, and yogi, Neumann has also worked as an equity trader for Solomon Smith Barnet, gained certification as a Jivamukti yoga teacher and acted in and produced a number of film projects.
Neumann majored in Business and studied Buddhism at Cornell University. Mother to five children, she is committed to creating a conscious educational community that fosters growth in children’s minds, bodies, and souls, unleashing endless happiness, global citizenship, and every child’s superpowers.
Rebekah has now created WeGrow as a new approach to childhood education. She’s hoping to consciously and authentically help the planet through her work using her superpower of intuition.
So get ready to get in touch with your superpowers on Episode 716.
Some Questions I Ask:
Do you ever hate anything? (13:47)
Who came up with the name “WeWork?” (14:54)
What inspired you to start a different type of school? (24:24)
What are you the proudest of? (33:07)
How do you emotionally handle your business taking off? (40:38)
Why is WeWork taking off? (42:26)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Rebekah’s superpower (11:43)
Why anger isn’t a helpful emotion (19:46)
The biggest thing Rebekah is working on (21:20)
Rebekah’s innovative approach to early education (26:01)
How Rebekah used career setbacks to find her true passion (31:50)
Why it’s important to be constantly changing (44:06)
Follow Guest:
WeWork Website: https://www.wework.com/
WeGrow Website: https://www.wegrow.com/
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David Goggins: You're Only Using 40% of Your Capacity Nov 05, 2018

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CHOOSE THE PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE.
Do you avoid challenging yourself?
If you do, you’re cheating yourself of reaching your full potential.
There is so much you can learn through pain.
But we want to avoid it.
We want to stay in our comfort zone.
Growth, though, is found in the discomfort zone.
You have to have the courage to face sickness, disappointment, and discomfort.
That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with someone who has mastered the art of using pain as a way to better himself: David Goggins.
David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.
David is indisputably one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He has completed over 60 endurance races, regularly placing in the top five and taken home first place several times.
David says that if don’t give yourself a way out, your body will figure out a way to persevere.
We are capable of so much more than we know. Mental toughness isn’t a class, it’s a lifestyle.
Learn how to change your outlook on the “bad things” that happen to you and to be excited about what you can learn through hardship on Episode 715.
Some Questions I Ask:
What was the hardest obstacle to overcome growing up? (16:53)
What was the greatest lesson your mom taught you? (25:04)
When someone’s lacking confidence, how can they gain more? (33:37)
What’s your biggest insecurity? (36:21)
Do you have any fears today? (1:11:52)
What’s the greatest lesson your father taught you? (1:26:50)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What made David apply for the Military (23:04)
What David believes the key to life is (35:44)
Why getting sick was the best thing that ever happened to David (37:43)
About the 40 Percent Rule (38:49)
How to retrain your mind when you want to seek comfort (41:10)
What haunts David the most (47:33)
The importance of long-term gratification (1:04:20)
Why you need to be quiet with yourself to succeed (1:11:08)
David’s morning routine (1:17:18)

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Your Body Can Heal Itself in 21 Days | Dr. Mark Hyman Nov 02, 2018

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IT'S TIME TO GET THE ROOT OF YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Are you constantly feeling like crap?
You don’t need to live like that.
The food that you put in your body has a lot to do with how well you function.
Your body is incredible in how it can heal itself when you change your habits.
Not only do we need to work on our personal health, but we also need to be aware of how our country’s policies affect our nation’s health.
That’s why I’m sharing part of a conversation I had with a leading health expert who is working to transform the healthcare system: Dr. Mark Hyman.
Dr. Mark Hyman is the Medical Director at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, the Founder of The UltraWellness Center, and a ten-time #1 New York Times Bestselling author. He is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare.
Dr. Hyman says that the science of healthy eating is the same no matter what eating program you follow.
The important thing is to implement a practical, sustainable nutrition plan that will help restore your body.
Learn how you can be more in control of what you put into your body and how the healthcare system in America should change on Episode 714.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to go from sick to well (1:30)
Why 21 days is all you need to reset your body (2:15)
About the IFLC (I Feel Like Crap) Quiz and how it can help you eat healthier (3:30)
What Dr. Hyman believes is causing our socioeconomic problems (4:10)
The American policies that Dr. Hyman wants to change (4:45)
Why it’s so important to teach nutrition in school (6:30)

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The Key to Success in Life Is People | Robert Greene Oct 31, 2018

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THE KEY TO LIFE IS RELATIONSHIPS.
Life’s an enrollment game.
You’re either signing people up or pushing them away.
The more you can learn about how the human mind works, the more you can be aware of how your actions influence others.
It’s so much more than just the words that you speak.
The energy that you bring into a room and the attitude you have towards life has a huge effect on the people around you.
That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with an expert on human nature and the art of seduction: Robert Greene.
Robert Greene is an American author and speaker known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written five international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law and Mastery.
Robert says that you have to understand human nature in order to get people to follow you.
He argues that how you interact with others determines how far you will get in life.
Are you enrolling people in your vision? Or are you showing up in a way that doesn’t make people want to say yes to you?
Learn how to take responsibility for the energy you put out into the world and harness the power of body language on Episode 713.
Some Questions I Ask:
What is your biggest insecurity? (11:38)
Is there value in detaching from our emotions? (12:51)
How do we understand the strength of someone’s character? (20:28)
How do we break harmful patterns? (24:10)
What are ways we sabotage ourselves? (28:17)
What does it mean to “infect people with the proper mood”? (45:36)
How do you make people want to follow you? (1:16:33)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How self-doubt can actually help you (13:42)
The most important thing to think about when hiring someone (21:06)
What it means to have strength of character (22:11)
How the Pygmalion Effect can help you succeed (31:51)
How to become a Master Persuader (36:13)
The key to becoming a better listener (37:14)
The importance of body language (43:35)
What makes someone a successful seducer (48:57)
The number one need that humans have (56:17)
How to find your passion (1:15:05)

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Everyone Teaches Saving. No One Teaches Spending | Ramit Sethi Oct 29, 2018

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY, TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.
Talking about money can be hard.
Most people would rather talk about dying than money.
It’s important to come up with a game plan.
When you get organized with your finances, the stress starts to go away.
Both high earners and people struggling with debt both need to be educated about money management.
It’s not as complicated as you think.
That’s why I’m excited to share this interview with a money guru who helped me get out of debt when I was younger: Rami Sathi.
Ramit Sethi is a New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich and founder of GrowthLab.com. He studied technology and psychology at Stanford and has helped over a million people live a “Rich Life.”
Ramit shares tools and strategies to make the most out of your money no matter how much you make.
He argues that you can buy as many lattes as you want and still be financially successful by focusing on the bigger picture.
Listen to Episode 712 to what to do with your money if you’re a high earner and how to develop a plan if you make less than 150K. This episode is for everybody.
Some Questions I Ask:
How do high earners manage their money? (8:50)
What are the three things high earners should invest in? (21:30)
Should you worry about the market going up or down? (25:50)
What should you do with an extra million dollars lying around? (28:30)
What about real estate? (31:20)
How do you teach people to overcome the fear of wasting money on rent? (38:00)
Where can you find a personal CFO? (43:00)
Who are the mega-earners that you learn from? (44:00)
Why is it hard for us to talk about money? (45:15)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The three biggest questions high earners ask (10:30)
About the D to C Principle (12:30)
The different “money dials” that people use (15:00)
The incorrect assumption people make about high earners (20:00)
The mistake entrepreneurs often make (21:00)
Why you should spend 5% of your money on “fun investments” (25:00)
Why everyone should invest in Dollar-Cost Averaging (27:00)
Why Ramit chooses to rent instead of buy (33:50)
About the Ladder of Personal Finance (49:00)

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Marketing Is Something You Have to Learn | Joe Polish Oct 26, 2018

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MARKETING IS MORE THAN A LOGO.
If your struggling in an area of your life, it could be due to marketing.
Marketing isn’t just important in your business.
It’s in every area of your life.
Everything you do is designed to attract or repel others.
The way that you’re telling your story and selling yourself has a lot to do with who is willing to get on board.
That’s why I wanted to bring back a conversation I had on The School of Greatness with a master marketer: Joe Polish.
Joe Polish is the founder of Genius Network® and co-founder of the popular podcast ILoveMarketing.com. Joe’s marketing expertise has been utilized to build thousands of businesses and has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, ranging from large corporations to small family-owned businesses.
Joe has helped raise over $3 million for Virgin Unite, Sir Richard Branson’s foundation. His current passion projects include JoeVolunteer.com, ArtistsForAddicts.com, and GeniusRecovery.com. Joe’s mission is to help change the global conversation surrounding addiction and addicts from one of judgement to one of compassion.
Joe makes the point that marketing is something you have to learn.
It’s all about setting people up to be interested in what you’re offering so that you don’t have to rely on talking them into it.
Learn the importance of creating your story in order to market your business and your life on Episode 711.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The difference between selling and marketing (1:00)
The importance of “positioning” (1:30)
The two reasons businesses don’t have success (1:50)
The best tool Apple uses in marketing (4:50)
The number one question is all customers’ minds (5:30)

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