Episodes 121-130

 Creating things (content, concepts, etc) is an evolutionary process.   Ideas will build on top of each other.  And there is one underlying truth:  I have to start somewhere.  Starting with something simple means I can do it over and over again.  And at a certain point, it becomes natural to stack.  To build on top.  To create new concepts with the once-new-concepts-now-growing-stale I started with. 

 Sharpening the saw = practicing what we do well, in a manner that challenges what we believe to be true.  Coach Nick’s 3 ways to sharpen the solve:  1. Record what you are doing (for yourself to review) a. We pick up different things when we can see ourselves  b. We notice opportunities to do things differently 2. Get feedback a. Oftentimes we are scared of feedback b. Feedback is a gift, whatever way you cut it 3. Journal a. Write stuff down b. You’ll surprise yourself with the content behind the content taking up your headspace (your inner voice that keeps repeating the same things – write it down to get it out)  Tune in to our full episode to hear Coach Josh’s 3 ways to sharpen the saw, and the ensuing conversation. 

 How do you think about setting goals?  What are the “right” goals to set?  On this week’s episode of #truthseekers, we coaches talk about having a well-balanced approach to goal creation.  I, Coach Josh, entered the coaching world 3 years ago so that I could make an impact using my natural abilities, while at the same time living a lifestyle I enjoy.  It dawned on me that I hadn’t yet set any “lifestyle goals” since beginning my career as a business coach. 

 Are you 100% bought in to the commitments in your life?  Maybe in some areas; maybe not in others…?  Today’s episode of #truthseekers explores the concept of COMMITMENT…  We wonder how many instances show up daily where we simply run through the motions.  Is that acceptable to you?  What if you replaced those instances with things that you ARE totally bought into?  What difference would that make in your life?  What prevents you from following through with this intention? 

 Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant.   He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership.” And, he is the author of the book, The Elevated Leader: Leveling Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development.    There’s so much here!  Check out our full conversation touching on topics including, but not limited to:  - horizontal and vertical development - the value of “heat experiences” - Ryan’s assessments (can be found at his website) - Mind 1.0, Mind 2.0, Mind 3.0 - Upgrading your mindset; trying on new lenses   

 Heavy is the head that wears the crown.  Very impactful divergences are sure to fall on your shoulders as you spiral upwards into more and more leadership positions.  For emerging leaders… as we leave the space of pleasing everyone, we enter into the space of making tough decisions.  What does that process look like?  That coronation, if you will…  To answer that question, we can think about the difference between a “manager” and a “leader”.  Our discussion today dives more deeply into the difference between being a producer (what 1 person produces) & being a leader (what a collective produces).  Asking not telling… a leader empowers others by modeling success, and lighting the way to achieving true potential. 

 What ARE the 3 biggest problems?!?!  1. Doing the same old thing 2. Thinking iterative, instead of exponential 3. Leading vs. Management   Some key questions to reflect on these 3 problems  1. What are the things you have been doing consistently in your business that you haven’t been aware of? 2. We tend to think in a linear fashion… by thinking exponential, it allows us to ask questions like, “how might I grow 100% this year?” 3. Are you pushing processes onto people, rather than LEADING PEOPLE THROUGH?  This episode discusses:    1. How are you complicit in the things you say you don’t want 2. How to not worry about the HOW 3. We tend to think of people as a homogenous group where they all receive information and instruction the same

 Emotions = clues.  The way we feel about certain things are blinking light, green-flag indicators on where our lives are seeking evolution.  If we continually experience the same emotions and react the same way, we remain stuck in our patterns.  We know it’s difficult to see our own patterns, BECAUSE WE’RE IN THEM.  So, what does that leave?  That leaves our emotions.    Do you feel your emotions?  Are you ignoring them?  Resisting?  Do you carve out space and time in your day to check in?  Once you feel your emotions, you can understand why they are there.  And now it’s time to level up – to transcend your patterns.  This week’s episode dives in more deeply.  We hope you enjoy! 

 A year in review.  Let’s explore how far we’ve come… how have you used coaching in 2022?  We coaches look at 2022 in review, take a look at some of our favorite coaching principals, and we highlight the most impactful benefits from coaching this past year.  See you in the new year!  

 A construct in place in the grand majority of businesses is how important metrics and numbers are.  Are they THE MOST IMPORTANT thing?  Or are they an indicator that our influence is being made?  Notice the difference between “I have to make $150,000 in income this year” vs. “I will create $150k-worth of impact in alignment with my purpose”.  What is it about the first statement that has the ability to make some people cringe?  What if our mindset was rewired to think about it in terms of the 2nd statement?