The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

"A wishbone without a backbone is nothing at all…. Decisions are powerful because they galvanize you into taking action." Wishing for things doesn't lead to success. A decision, on the other hand, does because a decision is always followed by action. From Nicky's new book, How To Create A Million A Year Income, co-authored with Perry Wong, we hear about the power of being decisive and why it's the only way that you'll be able to create a million dollars per year. You can find How To Create A Million Dollar A Year Income on Amazon. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Finding the right talent for your business or organization is critical. It involves a lot of time and money and it can be hard to find a skilled interviewer. In the end, the process offers no guarantee that you'll find the right people. Today's guest is a recruiter turned tech-entrepreneur who found a solution to this problem. Intertru is a software that uses AI to help steer an interviewer toward questions that will reveal how well the interviewee's skills and vision align with your needs. Rick Gerard has been recruiting for 20+ years and is always looking for opportunities to improve his skill. He's the host of the Hire Power Radio Show & Podcast, the author of Healing Career Wounds, and he has a blackbelt in Jiujitsu. Expert action steps: Establish your business's core values. Build your interview process around your core values. Train your people how to interview. To learn more about Intertru, go to https://www.intertru.ai/ You can find Rick's book, Healing Career Wounds, on Amazon. To learn more about Rick Gerard, you can find him at stridesearch.com. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

How present are you with your clients and how focussed are you on listening for their problems? Far too many people in this industry spend more time talking about themselves and their products than they do listening to their prospects talk about their problems and the solutions they need. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Chris Voss is a Forbes Top 50 rated host of nine podcasts on the Chris Voss Podcast Network, with 1100 published episodes. He's a coach, consultant and the best selling author of multiple books including his new book, Beacons Of Leadership, where he shares the priceless knowledge he's gained through decades of creating one multimillion dollar business after another. Expert action steps: Stoicism. There are leadership principles in stoicism that will help you live a more fulfilled life. Momento Mori. Be present. Embrace that life is short and fleeting so you can stay focused and in the moment. Practice gratitude. Schedule time to be thankful for the things you already have. Focussing on what you have will amplify it. You can find Beacons Of Leadership on Amazon and at beaconsofleadership.com. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Asking for the sale is the moment you step forward to boldly offer your solution and your service to your potential client. If this isn't something that comes easily to you, this episode will help you understand why and how you can boldly step up to be of service to your clients. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You're going to get it from all sides that what I'm teaching you is wrong. But use the brain that you've been given and you decide for yourself what's true." Thinking outside the box has always been necessary but in today's world of information overload and media mismanagement, thinking outside the box is survival. It's where you find the truth, and people crave truth. If you want to stand out, speak the truth loudly. Dr. Tony Martin has been practicing medicine for 50 years. The Martin Clinic was founded by his grandfather in 1911, a time when medicine still had its traditional roots. Foods were less contaminated with chemicals and pharmaceuticals didn't play the dominant role they do today. Tony has witnessed the power that nutrition has to heal the body, countless times. Despite opposing narratives coming from all angles, Tony preaches his truth to the world without hesitation. He has 22 published books and a podcast that just had its one millionth download. Expert action steps: Desire. Start with a dream. Visualize what you want. Get rid of the 'stinking thinking'. Determination. Transfer your dreams to your heart. You need to be determined to reach your goals. Discipline. You can never be successful without discipline. Double down, everyday on your goals. You can connect with Dr. Tony on his Martin Clinic website, https://martinclinic.com/. You'll also find a wealth of knowledge in the form of videos, article and books to help you be the best version of yourself. Dr. Tony's podcast is The Doctor Is In Podcast. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Large events with a lineup of speakers who have well crafted pitches might seem like a good thing. But there's a better way that targets the people who truly need the solutions you have to offer, and the people who are more likely to stay committed to buying. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

How do you rise up to become a thought leader? Today's guest has risen to the top of thought leadership in his field and he's here to tell you what it takes. John Spencer is a 25 year Veteran of the US Armed Forces. He joined the army when he was 16 and worked his way up from Private to Sergeant 1st Class, then to Officer. He did two tours in Iraq; parachuting with the Airborn during the invasion and returning in 2008 as an Officer. This experience, and a willingness to do the hard work that comes with opportunity, kept him on the rise to become an advisor to Generals, to the Pentagon, and at West-Point Military Academy. He also formed and is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum in NYC. Since discovering a passion for writing and sharing his knowledge, he's written extensively for and appeared on all major media channels, such as Fox News, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, ABC, etc. John has written two books and inspired by a desire to help the Ukrainians, he wrote an Urban Warfare Manual which he published and distributed for free and which has been translate in to 11 languages. Connected Soldiers is a deeply personal memoir telling the story of John's combat experience with the Airborn unit, covering topics like leadership, purpose, and the meaning of life. Understanding Urban Warfare is a study and guide to urban warfare. Download or read the Urban Warfare Manual at https://www.johnspenceronline.com/urban-warfare. To learn more about John Spencer, go to JohnSpencerOnline.com. You can also find him on all social media but Twitter is his main feed @SpencerGuard. Also in this episode: Battle of Mariupol - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mariupol_(2014) Book: Stephen Mansfield - Men On Fire https://stephenmansfield.tv/author/men-on-fire/ Movie: A Knights Tale https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183790/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Resistance is a killer. It plays for keeps. It can't be reasoned with, bargained with, and it absolutely will not stop until you and your ambition are dead." This is part 10 of the 10 part series: How To Hack Making $1 Million In 12 Months Or Less. If you're committed to making a million a year, you must recognize, confront, and overcome resistance. Embrace the things you have to do on your way to $1 million. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"How far can you push your mind and body? You can probably push it farther than you can think." When faced with some of the bigger decisions in life, ask yourself, "In 20 years, when I look back, will I regret not doing this?" If the answer is yes, then you have your decision. This is advice from today's guest, Bryan Gillette. He's a man who left a successful career as a Human Resources executive to start his own coaching business and never looked back. He also cycled across the United States, and later, 205 miles (329 Kilometres) around Lake Tahoe. Bryan helps people break through their boundaries and think bigger. Bryan believes it's our thoughts that determine our boundaries and that if you can find what you love and what you're good at, you will find success. Expert action steps: Ask yourself, "will I regret doing this in 20 or 30 years down the road?" Identity a few things you want to do before you leave the planet. Choose one of them and write down one thing you can do in the next 72 hours that will move you forward. Repeat for your next goal. Bryan has written Epic Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives & Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak. The book provides a framework for simplifying the steps to take toward your biggest dreams and goals. You can find it on Amazon or at epicperformances.com. And be sure to take the E.P.I.C. performance assessment. You'll hear back from Bryan himself in 24 hours. Use the code 'revolution'. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.