The ONE Thing

Taking on a leadership role for the first time can be daunting. On the one hand, you want to be a great leader to your team, but you also want to focus on the goals in front of you.The role of leadership today is also very different from what it was a few years ago—making it incredibly difficult to keep up with what leadership means and what organizations are looking for in their future leaders.Dr. Adam Bandelli is an organizational psychologist, the Visionary Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, and the author of Relational Intelligence. He has great insights and a strong framework around the key skills you need to embody, develop, and focus on to be an effective leader. The knowledge he provides can be applied across every dimension of your life. We talk about the difference between emotional intelligence and relational intelligence and where the latter falls short when it comes to managing relationships.Whether you’re a new leader looking to develop some skills or you’re a longtime leader wanting to calibrate and level up, pick up your copy of Relational Intelligence today.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: The difference between emotional intelligence and relational intelligence The five skills a relationally intelligent leader practices How to cultivate the skills to enhance your relational intelligence Bringing your authentic self to your work Gaining self-awareness around your skill levels and where you need to improve Three things you need to do to build dynamic relationships Links & Tools from This Episode bandelliandassociates.com Read: Relational Intelligence Follow Adam on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adambandelli Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

No one succeeds alone. Behind many successful people is someone providing valuable insight, coaching, mentorship, and unlocking their true potential.Executive Coach Jordan Freed is one of those people behind the scenes. He’s had more than 13k coaching calls and sessions. Following his patented three-part sequence—break in, break down, and break through—he helps his clients create long-lasting change.We talk about how you can apply that three-step process to your life, the importance of investing in yourself, and why it’s so hard to take your own advice.By the end of this conversation, you are going to be fired up to hear more of Jordan at our annual Goal Setting Retreat. To learn more and get tickets, either virtually or in person, visit the1thing.com/events.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: How Jordan got interested in coaching Creating a better relationship with time The value of considering your future self to break through limiting beliefs Questions you can ask to uncover your blind spots Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at myfreedlife.com Follow Jordan on Instagram: @myfreedlife Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Vacations are all about relaxing, right? No one wants to spend the first two hours of their trip at the grocery store to stock up their rental’s fridge.Kim Lalande is the founder and CEO of KEY.co, a platform combining the best of hospitality and technology to create unforgettable experiences. She took her experience in the hotel industry and from personally staying at short-term rentals and used it to bridge the gap between the amazing curated experiences you get at a high-end hotel with the ease and convenience of an Airbnb.We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, what it took to turn her business ideas into a reality, learning to step back from operations and take the lead as a visionary in your business, and battling the self-doubt that plagues so many entrepreneurs.To plan your next vacation, visit KEY.co to b​​ook curated vacation homes, in-home services, and local experiences all in one place. Or if you’re a property owner, level up your own services using KEY’s expertise.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: How KEY.co creates elevated experiences for clients and guests Kim’s career trajectory and embracing the label of “entrepreneur” Knowing when it’s time to step away from operations and step into being the visionary Overcoming the limiting beliefs that hold you back as an entrepreneur Advice for taking an idea to market Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at KEY.co Follow Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimshrum Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

At The ONE Thing, we believe your life and your career should be led by your core values. More important than doing everything is doing the right thing for you.Allan Jones is the CEO and founder of Bambee, a company that is innovating HR practices and making it easier for businesses of any size to have affordable HR opportunities. In this conversation, he ties our framework at The ONE Thing to his business and how he’s found success as an entrepreneur. We discuss his core values, how he developed them, and how they help establish his purpose and propel him forward.If you’re a small business owner looking for HR help but can’t justify a full-time HR employee, visit Bambee.com to learn more about what they can do for your business. And if you want help discovering your own core values, visit the1thing.com/corevalues.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: How Allan’s upbringing and work history shaped his work ethic and philosophy Discovering your core values over time and allowing them to evolve Prioritizing your values in your personal life and business How Bambee helps support people’s small businesses Creating innovation in HR How making micro bets lead to the macro bets Links & Tools from This Episode bambee.com the1thing.com/corevalues Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

The ONE Thing community is incredible. Each person takes the tools we’ve developed and applies them to their lives in new, unique ways—and seeing that transformation happen never gets old.No one epitomizes that more than April Spilde. She’s a longtime The ONE Thing member and a very successful human being. Her story of how she utilized the tools and principles that we teach at The ONE Thing is truly inspiring—particularly the impact of thinking big and going small and how that has been an important takeaway for her.If you want to start incorporating the lessons of The ONE Thing into your life, visit the1thing.com/free-resources.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: April’s experience with The ONE Thing and how she incorporates the tools in her life and work April’s key habits and using the seven circles to inform them What lead dominos are and how to find them Using the 4-1-1 every day Making a Success List and implementing it The big power of going small How your values can lead to your key habits Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

In the book The ONE Thing there’s a concept called “moving from E to P,” which means moving from the entrepreneurial outlook that’s necessary to get started and becoming purposeful in how you operate.Jeff Lerner has his own unique look at what it means to move from E to P. We talk about how he views the value of entrepreneurship and leverages purpose to create extraordinary results, as well as how he’s created systems, tools, and a business to help support people in developing their own entrepreneurial skills and leverage their purpose.Pick up Jeff’s new book, Unlock Your Potential, and learn more about how to achieve your goals and live your dream life today by bringing your entrepreneurial energy into every aspect of your life.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: What it means to become an entrepreneur in the modern world The importance of purpose and building the foundation to fulfill it Entrepreneurship as the monetization of personal growth Why entrepreneurship is the best avenue for creative expression and financial stability The compounding power of investing in what makes the most difference Jeff’s new book, Unlock Your Potential Links & Tools from This Episode jefflernerofficial.com Read: Unlock Your Potential YouTube: youtube.com/jefflernerofficial Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Setting goals is essential to creating the life you want—especially if that life is extraordinary. And when you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re not just building a life for yourself, you’re building a life together. That’s why you need to be aligned with your goals and what you want your life to look like in the future.Wendy Papasan runs the Papasan Properties Group, a real estate team affiliated with Keller-Williams in Austin, Texas. She’s also the founder of Her Best Life, a home repair and remodeling business, and a big part of the Goal Setting Retreat with her husband, Jay. She talks about the origins of the retreat, how it can help you find common ground with your life partner, and why getting aligned with your goals will help you both move forward faster.The Goal-Setting Retreat is a life-changing investment in yourself, your partner, and your team. Visit the1thing.com/events to sign up today.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Wendy’s 72-hour fasting experience What Her Best Life is and how they’re helping female entrepreneurs around the world The origins behind the Couples Goal Setting Retreat The benefits of asking deep questions with your partner and getting alignment with your goals How to best prepare for the Goal-Setting Retreat Links & Tools from This Episode Visit the1thing.com/events to sign up for the Goal Setting Retreat Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

To go far—in business or in life—you have to lean on the knowledge and experience of those who’ve been where you want to go. That’s what mentorship is all about.Easier said than done, though. People are busy—especially successful ones. But what if we told you that you can find all the mentors you need without them even knowing who you are?Scott Jeffrey Miller is a speaker, author, and podcast host with over 25 years in the leadership development industry. His new book Master Mentors Volume 2 is a compilation of thirty transformative insights from the greatest minds he’s had the honor to interview on his podcast. He’s learned not only what great mentors have to teach, but also how to put their insights into practice with what he calls “informal mentorship.” We discuss the ins and outs of mentorship, how to find the right mentor for you, and how you can be a mentor to others.If you’re looking for some mentorship of your own, Master Mentors Volume 2 is a great place to start. Learn from thirty of the greatest minds Scott Jeffrey Miller has interviewed and kick your mentorship off right.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: The importance of mentors in the leadership process The difference between formal and informal mentorship Finding the right mentor for you at the right time The difference between coaching and mentoring Lessons learned from master mentors Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at scottjeffreymiller.com Read: Master Mentors Volume 2 Instagram: @scottjeffreymiller LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottmillerj1 Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

When you’re setting big, audacious goals, you first need to ask yourself some big questions: What do you want out of life? How will you make an impact on the world?Seth Goldenberg is the author of Radical Curiosity, where he shares a practice that he believes will lead to incredible transformations in your life. The problem is that most of us have been taught to stop being curious. To stop asking questions, and to just do what’s expected. But you can’t live an outstanding life while doing things the way they’ve always been done.We have an interesting conversation about what it means to be curious, how to ask big questions, and how those questions can inform the direction and impact of your business.If you want to open up your curiosity, pick up a copy of Radical Curiosity today.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Breaking the norms by asking dangerous questions Why we need to second-guess “business as usual” Tools for developing more curiosity What holds people back from being curious and asking questions Considering the context of time and when we are ready for certain ideas Why systems thinking will be a requirement for future leaders How radical curiosity can change you Links & Tools from This Episode curiosityand.company Read: Radical Curiosity Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off!Factor 75

There’s a common phrase that gets thrown around when it comes to teamwork: “There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Team.’” But every team is made up of individuals—when we lose sight of that, the whole team suffers.Teams need to be able to work together as a whole, but we can’t forget to address the individual influences and strengths that each person brings to the team. And each team, or even the entire company, can be viewed as a single “individual.” That’s the thesis that Brian and Mary Smith put forth.Brian is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 18 thousand CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter Mary, they’ve authored the book Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team. We have a conversation about positive influence and making a difference in your organization and the people around you.If you want to learn how to improve and manage your influence, pick up Individual Influence.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Highlighting the individual strengths within groups Taking responsibility for your influence Setting goals individually and as a team Understanding your own strengths and limitations Using assessments to build communication infrastructure within teams The benefits of slowing down and being in the moment Links & Tools from This Episode LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourbizdr Read: Individual Influence Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off!Factor 75