Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer Jody Maberry as he reflects on how working with Lee Cockerell to produce the podcast Creating Disney Magic changed his life. Meeting Lee Cockerell Reaching out to Lee Cockerell may have been the biggest leap of faith Jody Maberry had taken early in his podcaster career. At the … Read moreHow Creating Disney Magic Changed the Life of Jody Maberry – BtR 170
Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer and marketing consultant Jody Maberry as he reflects on being a small business owner. How to Run a Podcast You may wonder how to run a podcast. Jody Maberry shares with us insights on how he has eight active podcasts at the time of this recording. The key … Read moreJody Maberry Reflects on Being a Small Business Owner in Podcasting – BtR 169
Brandon and Jerry discuss with author and professor Dr. James Kelley his research with executive leaders on how leaders overcoming adversity builds authentic leadership characteristics. Leaders Overcoming Adversity – The Crucible’s Gift The Crucible’s Gift is Dr. James Kelley’s first book on authentic leadership. His work interviewing C-Suite executives showcased the person behind the title. … Read moreHow Leaders Overcoming Adversity Builds Authentic Leadership – BtR 168
Brandon and Jerry having fun with 73 questions during some downtime. This is why our guests shouldn’t stand us up during our recording sessions. Why 73 Vogue-Style Questions? We batch record our show. That means we come together once a month with interviews and topics lined up and spend the day recording all our raw … Read moreBehind the Scenes 73 Vogue-Style Questions with Jerry Dugan – BtR 167
Brandon and Jerry having fun with 73 questions during some downtime. This is why our guests shouldn’t stand us up during our recording sessions. Why 73 Vogue-Style Questions? We batch record our show. That means we come together once a month with interviews and topics lined up and spend the day recording all our raw … Read moreBehind the Scenes 73 Vogue-Style Questions with Brandon Cunningham – BtR 166
Brandon and Jerry share insights from ultralight backpacking on how to develop skills and knowledge in any area of your life. “Don’t get caught up in being the expert. Be caught up in being a student.” – Brandon Cunningham How Did Jerry Build Up Skills for Ultralight Backpacking Backpacking is not an activity to be … Read moreHow to Develop Skills and Knowledge for Any Area of Your Life – BtR 165
Brandon and Jerry share lessons learned from ultralight backpacking on how to declutter your mind. “Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. You only have today. So, what are you going to do with it?” – Jerry Lessons from Ultralight Backpacking to Declutter Your Mind What is Ultralight Backpacking Many long-trail hikers, like those who hike the Appalachian Trail, … Read moreDeclutter Your Mind with These Lessons from Ultralight Backpacking
Brandon and Jerry discuss the impact that our unchecked emotional triggers in the world, in our relationships and in the workplace. Emotional Triggers Can Ignite a Furious Mob Mentality Jerry’s heart sank on January 19 when his wife shared with him a news story about a group of high school students who taunted a Native … Read moreWhat the Covington Catholic High School Fiasco Taught Us About Emotional Triggers – BtR 163
If someone were to ask me on August 29, 2017, “Brandon, have you set your priorities straight?” I would have told you, yes, but from the outside looking in it would seem for all the wrong reasons. I had a great run that morning and really enjoyed the clearing of my mind to start the … Read moreSet Your Priorities Straight Because Sometimes Your Plan is Useless
TEDx Speaker Paresh Shah shares why being a “lifter” is the new way for a new era on how to be a better leader. How to Be a Better Leader Take a moment to reflect the qualities of a bad manager. The manager may have talked down to you, rarely communicated expectations clearly, and blamed … Read moreParesh Shah on How to Be a Better Leader through Lifter Leadership – BtR 162