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The Path to Wealth & Freedom
The ultimate goal of most business owners is financial freedom — the kind of sustainable wealth that enables you to spend more of your...
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Interviewing My Coach: Terrie Foster-Nowland
In this Forward Focused Interview, Jon sits down with Executive Coach Terrie Foster-Nowland — who also happens to be his own professional...
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The 7 Circles – Part 2
In our last episode, we talked about the 7 Circles method for finding balance in every area of your life: personal, spiritual, job,...
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The 7 Circles
We talk a lot about being a well-rounded leader at Forward Focused. Today’s episode shares an easy way to achieve that all-important...
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The Rule of 3
In this episode, we’re sharing a quick tip for your entire team to help ensure every single client interaction is treated with the same...
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The Challenge of Change
Change inevitably brings uncertainty and fear, maybe even resistance. If you’ve ever felt challenged by change as a leader, listen in....
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3 Common Stressors
Even the best leaders get overwhelmed with the natural pressures of growing a business or team from time to time. However, there are...
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Interview with Joe Kutchey
When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who...
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Define Your MVVBP
What do you want your organization to create in this world? The answer starts with knowing thyself. A strong organization needs a clearly...
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Strategy vs Tactics
When you think about the big-picture goals your organization is working on, does your team have a solid strategy in place to get there,...
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Leading Through Disruptive Times : Ep50
If you’re a leader, no matter what industry you’re in, you’re in the people development business. That mindset is critically important...
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How the Mighty Fall
As a leader, it’s great to celebrate success in your organization — but don’t let overconfidence blind you to the red flags of potential...
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Johari’s Window : What are your blind spots?
Even the best leaders have blind spots. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about an awesome concept in communication called Johari’s...
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Setting Up New Hires for Success
When it’s time to hire new employees, finding someone who will add value to your organization is the first step. The next step — which is...
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The Daily Rundown (Don’t leave work without it!)
Here’s a simple task you can add to the end of your workday to set yourself up for success the next morning: the Daily Rundown. In this...
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Task Audit Activity
When you’re spending too much of your day on the wrong types of tasks, you’re not getting the best return on your time. In this episode,...
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Breaking Through Ceilings of Achievement
Over the course of a life or career, it’s natural to hit an occasional ceiling where you feel stuck at a certain level of achievement....
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The Good, Bad & Ugly: 360 Reviews
We often think of 360 Reviews as a method of improving the performance of an individual employee. But to really be effective as a leader,...
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10 Signs of Awesome Company Culture : Ep42
The culture of your workplace is as important as your strategy — it’s the thread that allows a team to accomplish goals together....
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Your Weekly Roadmap + Pocket Guide
This Flash Cast provides a quick tip you can literally keep in your back pocket. We’re sharing a simple mnemonic tool (an easy word...
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