Episodes 161-170

 Dive into a thought-provoking podcast episode where we discuss the transformative power of perspective in shaping success. Join us as we explore the art of making impactful decisions and the value of creating space in your schedule for strategic thinking and reflection. Discover the game-changing concept of 10x leaps – removing the 80% that doesn't contribute significantly to your goals, allowing room for exponential growth and positive transformations. 

 Gratitude is the seasoning that flavors our journey—reflecting on the unconventional recipe of working less, strategizing more, and embracing the courageous shift in belief systems. This Thanksgiving, we savor the transformative energy of stepping outside the box, grateful for the continuous commitment to growth and the unexpected blessings that follow. 

 What happens when like-minded people are brought together?  What happens when communities are built with common values?  This week we shout out former professional ice hockey player Paul Bissonnette.  Last month, Coach Josh got to participate in the Chiclets Cup ball hockey tournament in Buffalo, NY.  Paul took the time to take tons of pictures with fans.  By promoting and participating in this annual tournament, Paul uses his influence and notoriety to help expand and grow the game we love so much! As President of Charlotte Street Hockey League, Coach Josh is looking to grow the game of hockey in Charlotte, NC.  Paul has an open invite to make an appearance on the PAC_Podcast where we can promote community-building through the CSHL ball hockey and roller hockey programs. 

 When you are at your best, are you laughing?  What does laughing do to you?  Why does it feel good?  Did you laugh today? 

 Procrastination, Apathy, depression, distraction, laziness, hesitation…  These can be beasts!  How can you overcome?  Tune in to find out 

 Greg is a financial service professional with over 50 years of experience.   He started his career in commercial lending and earned a CPA certificate while at a national CPA firm. He also served as managing partner of a FINRA Member firm in Minneapolis engaged in M&A and private placement transactions for 3 years. Over the past 15 years, Greg has been a Registered Rep with several FINRA Member firms, which led to joining Rainmaker Securities.  28 years Greg has held C level positions in banks, bank holding companies, airlines, chemical companies, insurance, and real estate and fleet finance entities. He has served as Chairman of boards of directors of public and private companies and has successfully managed over $1.5 Billion in buy-side and sell-side transactions and numerous private equity placements.  Greg is effective in business turn-arounds, recapitalizations, and management restructurings and has led numerous mergers, acquisitions, debt placements and equity capital placements.  He also wrote the Amazon #1 Best-Seller No Locked Doors (master the keys to transform problem into possibilities).  Greg and his wife Kate have been married 50 years. They have four grandkids (Ava, Cooper, Everett and Sebastian), affectionately known as the 4 ACES.  I ask Greg about competence and confidence, what motivates him now 50 years into his professional career, the importance of learning from mistakes, how his grandkids bolster his value of curiosity, his secret to being married (to the same person) for over 50 years, and so much more!  Thank you, Greg, for coming on the pod. 

 Clarity is power.  Clarity allows us to get to a specific outcome we are desiring.  It’s the difference between reflecting on opportunities by asking “would this be great?” vs. “does this thing lead me to what I have pre-defined as my ideal outcome?”  So how do we know what we want the most?  It’s a decision!  Knowing what you want AND knowing what you don’t want… these are decisions.  Coach Nick talks about optimizing for making decisions, not making the “right” decision.  Watch the whole episode for a new perspective on making decisions as a business owner, as a leader, as someone who wants something! 

 Are you a single producer?  Do you lead people?  Do you notice your energy levels during your activities?  When are they at their highest?  Their lowest?  A great reminder during this week’s conversation are the 4 Levels of Leadership:  1. Leading Self 2. Leading Another (1:1) 3. Leading a Group 4. Leading while you’re not there  A good check-in on where you are in your progress of leadership is how you feel.    Do you have overwhelm?  Are you overcommitted?  Are you leaving results unattended too?  Do you feel guilty about saying no?  Saying yes?  This week’s episode is an Awareness Episode.  Where are you… which turns into what could you do about it. 

 1.     The Fool’s Choice (being honest vs. keeping a friend) 2. Projection Dissolving  How often do you come across someone difficult?  Or find it difficult to have a productive conversation with a specific individual?  Do you want another option when you find yourself:    1. Thinking too much about someone…? 2. Placating them…? 3. Trying to convince them of your viewpoint…?  These are all signs that you’ve given your energy to this person, and you’ve made them stronger and more powerful than they really are.  Wouldn’t it be great to have tools you could use to both get what you want in your communication?  The coaches model what this looks like using real-life references on this week’s episode. 

 What if you were so clear on your IDEAL FUTURE that you knew the path to get there?  How good can you think up the future you want to live in?  One can say the level above proactivity is bending reality… seeing the future so clearly that you proactively move towards it.    Don’t just play the game.  Don’t just succeed in the game.  Don’t just write the rules for the game.  Create a different game.