The ONE Thing

Do you know the questions you should ask to ensure a happy, fulfilling, and lasting relationship? More importantly, do you know who you ask them to? (Hint: sometimes, the correct answer is yourself). Conversations are the backbone of a relationship, but that doesn’t mean we know how to have them. Whenever one stops working, it’s a safe bet that it’s because of a breakdown of communication, be it not ensuring each other knows what’s expected of them, or simply allowing a disconnect to take hold. Friend of the show and New York Times bestselling author, Susan Scott, founded Fierce in 2001, after 13 years of leading CEO think tanks and over 10,000 hours conversing with senior executives led her to realize that, while no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, business, or life, any conversation can. This led to her sharing her valuable knowledge in the form of the Fierce book series, starting with the award-winning Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time. Now, she’s turning her insights toward the world of romance with the upcoming Fierce Love: Creating a Love That Lasts, One Conversation at a Time, so she joins us to lay everything out there: where do we go wrong in our love lives and what can we do to align them with our ONE Thing?THE ONE THING TO IMPLEMENT FROM THIS EPISODESusan Scott’s philosophy is to take things one conversation at a time, but to really maximize what we get out of each one. Those conversations require us to think and define the parameters of what we want to get out of them – and, sometimes, that’ll mean that we have the conversation with ourselves. That’s the best way to discover our relationship ONE Thing. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [02:30] What inspired Susan to venture away from business and toward romance [13:50] Some of the myths that derail relationships [21:30] The most important conversations you can have [28:20] Susan’s best advice for people starting their search for answers Links & Tools From This Episode susan@fierceink.com - email Susan and she’ll alert you when the book is available to order Read Susan’s first book: Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time 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

Every organization has it’s impact players – those indispensable team members that you can count on when the stakes are high. And while others do their job, impact players find the job to be done. Whether they’re center stage or behind the scenes, leaders know who these top players are… and they want more of them on their team.While their impact is obvious, it’s not always as clear what makes these impact players different from their peers. How do you stack your team with people who can make the most impact when you don’t have a proven way of identifying them?Liz Wiseman invested her career in studying leadership, and, as she did, she became curious about the teams that we lead. She studied top contributors to begin identifying what they are doing differently, and how their mindset could potentially be available to everyone else who wants to contribute at that high level.As you listen to this episode, listen out for how to identify impact players at work, and then join us at our Goal Setting Retreat to figure out how to be an impact player throughout your whole life. You can find out more about our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:55] What Multipliers are in the workplace [06:21] The role of leaders and contributors, and how they fit together [09:50] What an Impact Player is and how to find them [16:32] What the most influential people do differently [21:48] Finding out how to create value [24:24] What stops people from being Impact Players [27:43] How to find what’s most important [41:43] What you can do to become an Impact Player Links & Tools From This Episode thewisemangroup.com Read: Impact Players Read: Multipliers 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

Do you ever look at your calendar and find yourself trying to fit the important things – let alone trips to the restroom – between meeting after meeting?Everyone feels like they have too much on their plate and not enough time. That’s a problem because it leads to us spending our time instead of investing it. When that happens, you may find yourself looking up at the end of the day and questioning what you really got done.The ONE Thing is about the surprisingly simple system that allows you to go from being busy to being productive. Dorie Clark, bestselling author, has just published a new book called The Long Game, and it is completely aligned with The ONE Thing. We’re going to walk you through what it means to play the long game, how you start creating more white space in your life, and the tools to help you start saying “no” to the things that don’t matter.If you would like to have a conversation around how to understand what your priorities are within an organization and make sure that your actions line up with that vision, visit the1thing.com and request a consultation.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:04] How to recognize when your life is unsustainable [06:57] Understanding how long the long game actually is [09:33] What it means to play the long game [15:56] How to bridge the gap when you’re only focused on the moment [20:59] How to give yourself space for the things that matter [27:01] Making small investments instead of drastic moves [30:18] Building a life portfolio of experiences [33:31] Creating white space in your life [39:37] How to get comfortable with saying no [44:03] Beginning the journey to playing the long game Links & Tools From This Episode dorieclark.com Read: The Long Game Take the self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame 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

Do you understand the history of time? Why do we view time the way we do?We have a problem with time: the majority of people spend it rather than investing it. They don’t view it as their most valuable resource, and they don’t hold it accountable to delivering a return – personally or professionally.Joe Sanok is going to help us understand why we view time the way that we do. Early in his career he began asking questions: Why work five days a week? Why not four? What would have to happen to make that possible? What could some of the hidden benefits be? Whether you choose to change the number of days you work is not the point of this conversation, but, rather, the point is to get you to challenge the way you currently view your time, how you spend it, and how you invest it.After hearing this conversation, see if you can identify ONE Thing, such that by doing it, would make investing your time easier or unnecessary. To learn more about the book that inspired this conversation, check out Thursday is the New Friday.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:08] Where Joe came up with the idea for the four-day work week [09:18] Why the seven-day week doesn’t make sense [10:41] Why people don’t challenge the status quo [13:10] Establishing what’s right for you [15:28] Bringing structure to the time you’re working [22:33] Protecting your time blocks [25:50] Honoring your own boundaries [30:24] Why time freedom matters Links & Tools From This Episode joesanok.com thursdayisthenewfriday.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

Many of us grew up hearing the old adage: if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. But as you get into the workforce – especially as a leader of people – part of your job is taking a stand for their greatness when they may be fighting for their limitations.Think about a time when you received some harsh feedback that you ended up being really grateful for. It probably helped you grow as a person. What did they do that made it successful for you? And what would have happened if you had not received that feedback?At the heart of a successful conversation is what Kim Scott calls “radical candor.” It’s about being candid with people and saying what needs to be said for their benefit. And it’s called “radical” because of how rare it actually is.One of the commitments you have to make to live a life of extraordinary results is to live the accountability cycle. We provide a simple framework called the 4-1-1, a tool that gives you clarity on your priorities for each of the four weeks of the month, your goals for the month, and your goals for the year.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [06:04] The meaning of candor [08:56] The importance of discussing the personal at work [12:34] Why Kim needed to write Radical Candor [15:19] How to overcome the fear of challenging [22:30] Personalizing your message for the person [28:53] Recognizing workplace injustices [47:43] How to disrupt workplace biases Links & Tools From This Episode kimmalonescott.com radicalcandor.com justworktogether.com Twitter: @kimballscott --Your health is incredibly important. And yet, it can be a struggle to get exercise and diet dialed in. Athletic Greens makes it easy to get the superfoods you need every day with its all-in-one powder. Kickstart your day with one tasty scoop every morning (containing 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced ingredients). Whether you’re keto, Paleo, vegan, or dairy-free, it’s got you covered.Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D when you purchase at athleticgreens.com/ONE.--Do you run a small business?Small business owners wear a lot of hats. Some of those hats feel incredible. However, filing taxes and running payroll... well, for most of us, they don’t feel great. They’re definitely not our ONE thing. That’s where Gusto comes in to help you make payroll, taxes, and HR easy. So ask yourself: is it time to take off some of your hats?You can get three FREE months when you run your first payroll at Gusto.com/ONE.--When you’re busy, it can be a challenge to get dinner on the table every night.Sovereignty creates game-changing supplements to help your focus and your sleep. Their focus blend uses CBG and adaptogens to deliver results you can feel almost instantly. And their sleep blend calms the mind and body while helping you fall asleep and stay asleep.Visit sov.live and use code “ONE” for 20% off your first purchase.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

Every single one of us knows what it feels like to have too much to do – and not enough time to get it done. Because, so often, we are spending time instead of investing it, there’s an incredible amount of waste.But there’s a different approach. There’s a way to see time as the valuable resource it is, invest it into the things that matter most, actually see a return on that investment, and, as a result, get more done in fewer hours with less stress.Geoff explains this very thing on Phillip Stutts’ The Undefeated Marketing Podcast. He gives examples of how organizations and teams just like yours have used the principles and models of The ONE Thing to shift from being busy to being productive.Look inward, and, based on your team, identify The ONE Thing you can do from this episode that would make moving from busy to productive easier or unnecessary. And if you’re wondering how to take it a step further, visit the1thing.com and click on “Grow Your Business” to request a consultation.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:44] How spending time instead of investing it holds businesses back [11:24] What Geoff learned from Gary Keller [15:35] How to make your calendar reflect your priorities [20:17] How Gary markets his businesses [29:50] Approaching the pandemic and transitioning out of it [35:53] What the future of work will look like Links & Tools From This EpisodeListen to The Undefeated Marketing Podcast 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 world of work as we know it has been turned upside down. The rules have changed in everything, from the day to day operations of leading virtual teams, to building a culture that attracts and keeps amazing talent.As leaders, you must face the hard truth that your biggest challenge isn’t technology, it isn’t innovation, and it isn’t even leading. It’s finding, engaging, and developing the right talent to thrive right now and in the future.Johnny C. Taylor has a challenge for you. He’s the author of Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval. If you’re an individual contributor, this challenge will give you hope for a better workplace and a better world. If you’re a leader in an organization, this challenge is even more critical. Right now is the moment to prioritize company culture and getting it right--because if you don’t, you will lose the war on talent.Every company has a culture, but not all are built with intention. The cultures we build within organizations have the power to change the world, and if we want a world that prioritizes and serves people, we have to build our culture with care. If you want to hear more about how our team can help yours be more productive, visit the1thing.com/teams.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [02:54] Where Johnny got interested in people at work [05:42] Keeping work mutually beneficial [07:38] How to deal with a global upheaval [18:29] How culture can influence change [25:44] The challenge of getting culture right [34:04] The ONE Thing to do when facing a reset Links & Tools From This Episode johnnyctaylorjr.com Read: Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval the1thing.com/teams 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

starting to settle, companies are forced to ask themselves what the future of work looks like. The time to make the decision is now.Are we going to go back to the office full time? Are we going to take a hybrid approach? Or are we going fully virtual? We need to be clear about that strategy going forward – or risk losing the trust of our teams.Robert Glazer literally wrote the book on How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace. He’s going to walk you through what the future looks like, what you should consider as a leader, and how individuals and organizations can thrive virtually. These can be difficult to work out on your own, but they’re all covered in the models and systems of The ONE Thing. If you’re trying to work this out within your organization, visit the1thing.com/teams.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [02:56] Why Robert took his company virtual over a decade ago [10:12] Why the remote work conversation is relevant right now [20:01] Shifting from activities to results [27:20] The big rocks you can do to thrive virtually [34:16] Thriving as a remote organization [38:37] Creating boundaries while working from home [43:18] Transitioning from work to personal time Links & Tools From This Episode robertglazer.com Read: How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace the1thing.com/teams 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

What is the purpose of a goal? Many would say it's the first step towards achieving something – but that isn’t the case. The purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result; it’s to be appropriate in the moment.This means that our goals should be a compass for who we can become. It’s not about the result. It’s about informing who you have to be every moment of your life in order to become the kind of person who gets those results.Unfortunately, school is only focused on results. Even in organizations, employees are often judged based on results. We rarely have someone in our lives who teaches us how to think. That’s when you have to step up and become a leader for yourself. Suzy Batiz has been on this journey her entire life. She’s the founder and CEO of Poo-Pourri, a massive global company. And this all came from divorcing herself from the result so that she could instead focus on who she could become. She shares her story of going bankrupt twice before finding the idea for Poo-Pourri and scaling it to what it is today.If you’re an individual that would like help setting goals that could become a compass for your life, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. If you are a leader in an organization that wants to use these principles and models in your business, visit the1thing.com/teams.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [05:02] What Suzy did when she was at her lowest point [13:12] The importance of identity [20:41] Where the idea for Poo-Pourri came from [24:55] Who you have to become to achieve your goals [33:50] Creating clarity across teams [43:27] How to become aware of what brings resonance or dissonance Links & Tools From This Episode suzybatiz.com Instagram: @suzybatiz the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/teams 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 last year’s Goal Setting Retreat, Gary Keller said this: “If you have big goals and you haven’t achieved them yet, there are only two reasons that you’re where you are instead of where you want to be: it’s either the actions you took or the relationships you have.” And he’s right.Think about the habits, the choices, and the relationships that got you to where you are today. Now think about what you may be missing in order to achieve growth and pursue bigger goals.Listen in to the entire talk Gary gave at that retreat, and if you want to be a part of this year’s Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:01] The role of habits in your life [06:57] Forming the habit of forming habits [10:04] Having a relationship with your goals [15:33] Building habits that allow you to think bigger [21:10] How to identify a missing habit [26:56] Choosing your mentors [34:56] Investing your time effectively [42:23] Frontloading your priorities and saying no [47:36] The advice Gary would give his past self Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/setmygoalsMentioned 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