Good leaders know how to be selective with the opportunities they say YES to, and when it’s more strategic to say NO. This Forward Focused Interview with Ben Gergis, Owner of DRYmedic Restoration, (https://www.drymedic.com) is full of examples of that wisdom. Listen in as Ben and Jon discuss the benefits of persistence and how to build something wonderful out of what life throws your way.

To make your goals more manageable and achievable, your plan must include clarity around three key components: Frequency (how fast you have to act), effort (what you need to put into it) and your margin to the goal (how far you have to go). In this Forward Focused FlashCast, we’re giving you quick tips on how to hit the mark.

Get ready to experience Jon’s exciting interview with “Inside Real Estate” - a podcast with Paul Apostolakis, Sal Cusumano, and Brad Weissgerber. Watch as they dive into multiple insights of real estate. Find out what makes Keller Williams Lakeside successful; and learn how to take the information discussed and build it into your business model, no matter what occupation your business specializes in. See how they identify true talent, and how to manage your employees, in a new, transitional business atmosphere.

Nick Tracy, Owner and Operator of Nick Tracy Real Estate, is a master of productivity and living life by design. In this Forward Focused Interview, Nick shares some lessons he learned on the importance of compounding consistency; and how to set up systems to replicate goals and growth, year over year. Nick aims to learn something new, every day — without letting the commitment burden his schedule.

Part 3 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: Now that you’ve gone through the exercise of identifying your own non-negotiable core values, the real work begins. What should you do if they’re not in alignment with your organization or your personal relationships? This FlashCast will help you reflect on that tension and navigate the decisions you may need to make to truly start living your values, in every area of your life. Need some help with your introspection? Check out our Aligning Core Values guide (https://getforwardfocused.com/core-values-part-3-of-3-living-your-values/), which is designed to help you assess the positives and negatives of your current situation, in relation to your core values. Related: If you haven’t already done so, start this series by listening to Core Values 101 (Part 1 of 3) https://getforwardfocused.com/core-values-part-1-of-3-introduction-flashcast/ and Identifying Your Core Values (Part 2 of 3)

Part 2 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: In this FlashCast, we’re setting the wheels in motion for you and your team members to begin aligning core values. We’ll walk you through an interactive activity, which was developed by Dan Gaken of the Central Michigan University Leadership Institute, designed to help identify your non-negotiable values. The activity will also spark some meaningful conversations along the way. We’re providing printable activity tools to help you through the exercise. (https://tinyurl.com/3bfncwnx) Or, we can help facilitate the process for your group, through our coaching services. (https://getforwardfocused.com/coaching/) Related: For an introduction to the concept of core values, listen to the episode Core Values 101 (Part 1 of 3) - "Introduction" (https://getforwardfocused.com/core-values-part-1-of-3-introduction-flashcast/)

This Flash Cast is the first episode of a three-part series designed to introduce you to the all-important concept of core values. Core values are the non-negotiable beliefs that make up who you are and what you stand for, as a person. Knowing and living your core values can help you become a more authentic leader, so it’s important to spend some time working on them. Listen to this episode (Part 1) for an overview of core values and how they relate to the success of your organization. Then, stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3, which will take you deeper into the process of identifying and living your own core values.

Dan Gaken is the director of Central Michigan University’s Sarah Opperman Leadership Institute – and is also one of the most impactful role models in Jon Reusch’s own life. In this Forward Focused interview, Dan is sharing insights about defining and upholding the core values that will help you get the most out of yourself and your team. Dan runs an awesome exercise at CMU that helps leaders identify their core values (more on that to come in future Forward Focused episodes). The exercise was inspired by Rushworth Kidder’s book, “How Good People Make Tough Choices,” which I encourage you to read as you start thinking of your own guiding principles.

There are 5 rungs on the ladder of leadership — each with an exponentially increasing level of impact on your team and your organization. Consider this Forward Focused episode a foundational tool for your journey, because we’re talking about each stage of leadership and what it takes to level up that influence to a new height. Wondering where to begin after you listen? The attached "Level Up Your Influence" resource document will help you determine which level you’re at today (1-5) — your starting point for the journey.

Marc Blair of MI Sold Team has used specific models and systems in order to grow real estate businesses in two different countries to success. But equally important, he counterbalances that ambition with a focus on his personal health, family and needs. Listen in on this interview to hear how he does it.