If you’re anything like the average team member in America today, you attend roughly 62 meetings every month. And if you’re an executive, that number is even higher. About half (yes, 50%) of your work week is spent in meetings! Even worse? Most of those meetings are a complete waste of time, says bestselling author Michael Hyatt. Tune in hear Michael explain five ways to make … [Read more...] about #358: Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings
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#353: Benjamin Zander—The Art of Possibility
If you’re lucky enough to witness Benjamin Zander at work conducting the Boston Philharmonic, you’ll instantly notice two things: his infectious passion for classical music and the sheer joy he brings to his work. And that, he says, is thanks to his unfailing belief in the power of possibility. Tune in to hear how possibility has transformed his personal and professional life … [Read more...] about #353: Benjamin Zander—The Art of Possibility
#352: Jocko Willink—Setting the Standard
As a former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink knows a thing or two about beating impossible odds and working tirelessly to do so. Perhaps that’s why, even now as a civilian, Jocko sees tremendous value in pushing himself personally and professionally—and tracking his progress every step of the way. Tune in to hear the bestselling author and leadership coach explain why performance … [Read more...] about #352: Jocko Willink—Setting the Standard
#351: Patric Yumul—The Humility to Serve
After working in the restaurant industry for nearly 30 years, Mina Group president Patric Yumul knows that outstanding service starts and ends with one thing: humility. But the first step, he says, toward that noble quality is realizing that your customers—no matter what industry you’re in—have a choice. And your job is to serve them with such excellence that they choose you … [Read more...] about #351: Patric Yumul—The Humility to Serve
How to Motivate Your Employees
Imagine having a team of rock-star employees who care about their work as much as you do. Sound like a fantasy? You wouldn’t be the only business owner to think so. Only one-third of the workforce in the U.S. is motivated and enthusiastic about the work they do, according to a 2018 Gallup survey.1 And that’s the highest percentage in years. Super frustrating. So how do you … [Read more...] about How to Motivate Your Employees