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Paresh Shah on How to Be a Better Leader through Lifter Leadership – BtR 162

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 […]

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Outward Mindset

How to Improve Effectiveness at Work Through the Outward Mindset – BtR 161

Jim McNeal from The Arbinger Institute shares how to improve effectiveness at work through the outward mindset. It’s a different approach to how we perceive the people around us, and as a result, accomplish more by serving more. The Outward Mindset Helped Jerry Jerry discusses how he was able to increase his own personal effectiveness

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How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

Jim Sheils Shares How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur at Home – BtR 156

Do you wonder how to succeed as an entrepreneur and acheive a work-life balance? Maybe you find yourself working so hard on your business that you fear you are losing touch with your own family wondering if it is worth it at all. Jim Sheils is the “crazy glue” for families sharing how to succeed

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overcoming drug addiction

Rob Decker Surviving Suicide and Overcoming Drug Addiction – BtR 151

Fitness trainer and motivational speaker, Rob Decker, shares his experiences in surviving suicide and overcoming drug addiction. We want to first make the disclaimer that this is not an episode about how to overcome drug addiction on your own. Bad Relationships and Addictions Rob Decker’s struggle with drug and alcohol abuse did not start during

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Putting Things in Perspective After Bypass Surgery – BtR 150

Brandon shares his experiences before, during and after bypass surgery and how it has helped him put things in perspective. You may have noticed that shortly after Brandon returned from his Summer hiatus that he disappeared from a few episodes without much mention. That is because in a matter of a couple of weeks he

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How to be authentic

How to be Authentic as a Man in Today’s Society with Oscar Banks – BtR 149

Pastor Oscar Banks shares his story about becoming a minister and insights on how to be authentic as a man in today’s society. Growing up in a home that lacked a father, Oscar learned about authentic manhood from other father figures who stepped up to the challenge. Men who were teachers, coaches, and elders from

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Leadership Lessons from Dan Cockerell

Dan Cockerell’s 27 Years of Leadership Lessons Working for Disney – BtR 147

Dan Cockerell took some time on a Saturday morning to share with us his 27 years’ worth of leadership lessons learned while working for Disney. Today, this veteran of The Disney Company is making the transition to keynote speaking and coaching as a profession. Leadership Lessons Dan’s leadership principles put great value on spending time

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Finding Balance

Finding Balance and Other Insights from a Hiatus – BtR 143

Finding Balance Finding balance is something many of us strive to achieve in our busy, stress-filled lives. Brandon and I cannot say definitely that we have created or found balanced lives. We can share that finding your balance means recognizing there are times when you need to take a step back, then there are times

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BtR 136 Pocketful of Sunshine

REBROADCAST Pocketful of Sunshine Father Daughter Vacation Check-In BtR 136

Pocket Full of Sunshine Can you imagine Brandon jamming out to Adele or singing Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine”? That has been just the start of his father-daughter vacation with Maddy as they drive from Texas to New Mexico and on a loop back to Texas. After seeing sites like the International UFO Museum and Research

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