The Jody Maberry Show

It can be scary to try something new. What if you mess up? What if it doesn't go as planned? No matter what happens, there is one way to gain value from any situation. Reflection. Reflection is how you get the most out of any experience. The insight you gain from reflection can be used for anticipation. Mess up today, reflect on it, and you are more likely to be able to anticipate what will happen in the future. Exerpeince isn't worth much unless it is ran through the wash of reflection.

Donald Miller built a reputation as an author with popular books like Blue Like Jazz and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Through writing books, Donald learned the elements of a great story. Now, in his book, Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller helps businesses tell a clear and compelling story. StoryBrand has had an impact on nearly everything I do with my business. Once you understand StoryBrand, you will get clarity in your message. When your message is clear, your marketing and content become clear. Listen to this interview with Donald Miller, and then get a copy of the book, and apply what you learn. It will be the first step towards attracting more customers. Get the book - Building a StoryBrand Donald Miller on Twitter - @DonaldMiller Donald Miller on Facebook - Donald Miller Donald Miller on the Web - Storylineblog.com Find out more about the StoryBrand workshop.

Lee Cockerell, retired EVP of Walt Disney World, and Carol Quinn, CEO of Hire Authority, team up to discuss hiring and employee motivation.

If you want to stand out in your job and get noticed by your boss, there are 12 things you can do to set yourself apart from everyone else. 1. Do the job in front of you. 2. Be in service of the boss. 3. Remember, your boss has a job to do. 4. Think of your boss as a customer. 5. Consider if there is a difference between what your boss wants and what your boss needs. 6. Attitude stands out. 7. Raise your hand when something needs done. 8. Bring a solution not a problem. 9. Bake your bosses goals into your goals. 10. If you have something to say, say it to your boss not a co-worker. 11. Keep your boss informed. 12. Produce results.

If you want to have more impact, find someone who has had an impact and talk to them. On this episode of the podcast, we ask Dan Ashe, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service how we can have an impact. Director Ashe outlines three steps to have an impact; 1. Be engaged personally. Know your strengths and weaknesses. 2. Professional engagement. Think larger than what is around you. 3. Persistence. Pick a course and stick with it.

Being married to an entrepreneur can give you heartburn. Being married is always work. Worthwhile work, but still work. Being married to an entrepreneur brings a whole new level of challenges. To help us navigate the tricky world of marriage and entrepreneurship, two special guests join the show. First, Joanne Miller gives encouragement to spouses of entrepreneurs. Next, Susie Miller offers advice for both entrepreneurs and their spouses. To help you have better conversations with your spouse, Susie Miller has a free guide for you. CLICK HERE to get Fast and Fun Conversation Starters for Entrespouses. Susie Miller on the web - susiemiller.com Susie Miller on Twitter - @susiemiller5 Susie Miller on Facebook - Susie Miller Susie Miller's Book -Listen Learn Love Joanne Miller on the web - joannefmiller.com Joanne Miller' book - Creating A Haven of Peace

"Whatever self-inflicted crisis I find myself in, her assurance has always been true. It's okay. No matter how stressed or panicked I may feel, it has always been okay." Notable Moments 00:03 - An Arizona Adventure Ending in Chaos 02:27 - Unintended Bathroom Surprise 05:11 - Busted with Assurance 06:07 - When Challenges Take You Off Course 08:04 - It's Okay Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Sometimes things just don't go right. Our plans get knocked over. People don't show up. We make bad decisions and get in uncomfortable situations. The kind that make us think, "well, this couldn't get any worse." It happened to me during a trip to Arizona that had already kept me on my toes. I was hurrying to get from one place to the next, so overwhelmed that I was rushing to go to the bathroom before boarding my flight that was due to close boarding. Walking into the women's restroom was definitely not on my list of things to do. But then it happened. The bathroom mix-up was one of those moments that spirals into a comedy of errors. It left me red-faced and caught in an awkward predicament considering I initally thought a woman had accidentally walked into the mens restroom. Turns out, it I was the one that had to get crafty to try to leave unnoticed. As much as I thought the coast was clear, I was very wrong. However, coming face to face with the woman old enough to be my mother was maybe what I needed at the time. There are times the weight of unexpected setbacks and challenges piles up. In the midst of traveling I was also dealing with website and email downtime, tax errors, and was falling behind on recording Lee Cockerell's audio book. It can be frustrating and overwhelming when things don't go as planned. But as the woman said to me as I explained I made a mistake entering the women's room, "it's okay." Sometimes the best way to navigate through unexpected hurdles is with humor, grace, and a whole lot of awkward apologies. Remember this simple message of encouragement when things don't go right. Because they won't, and it's okay.

"You only get one chance to make a first impression on a new employee." Notable Moments 00:00:03 – First-day excitement turns to confusion 00:01:35 – Discovering the "first impression" sign 00:03:12 – Heroic CPR efforts by Ranger Jalali 00:04:42 – Realization: Park ranger work is serious 00:05:25 – Reflecting on initial impressions 00:06:15 – Jack Hart's personal tour and guidance 00:05:59 – Importance of engagement beyond manuals 00:04:11 – Understanding the deeper commitment required Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry When I think about the importance of first impressions, I can't help but go back to my first day as a park ranger. I had landed my dream job, excited to begin this new chapter. But after a morning staff meeting and a stack of yellow binders filled with safety policies, I found myself alone—completely abandoned as every ranger ran out of the building and sped off. I wandered through the empty ranger station, unsure of what was happening, and paused in front of a mirror where a sign, placed by my park manager Jack Hart, read: "You only get one chance to make a first impression." The timing of that realization was uncanny. Later, I learned that the staff had responded to a tragic incident at the Spokane River, where Ranger Jeremy Jalali performed CPR for nearly 15 minutes after sprinting across rugged terrain to reach the scene. It was a stark reminder that being a park ranger was about more than nature walks and helping lost kids. It was about preparation, dedication, and service. A couple of weeks after that intense first day, Jack Hart personally took time to show me around the park, explaining procedures and sharing stories about the staff. That moment stuck with me. His actions went beyond a typical first-day orientation. They made me feel like I was part of something bigger. How you handle the first day for a new employee will go a long way with shaping their attitude about your organization. What do you want them to know? What do you want them to feel? Design your new employee's first day to answer those first two questions. When welcoming new employees, we often focus on the paperwork, procedures, and policies. But what impression are we really leaving? The lasting impact comes from moments that show them they belong and that their work matters.

Have you ever been lost in the woods? It has happened to me more than once. Once, deep in the wilderness of Wyoming, I was so lost I thought I may never find my way back to civilization. According to Jonathan David Lewis, there is little difference physiologically between people lost in the wilderness and leaders in a boardroom dealing with an unexpected challenge. In both cases, there is a predictable response to disruption. People make bad decisions when they are in a difficult situation. At some point, your business is going to face a disruption. And people will react as if they are lost in the wilderness. In his book, Brand vs. Wild, Jonathan David Lewis presents research to show what organizations can learn from wilderness survival to survive disruption in business.

Find your one thing to help you stand out. Be unique. Be different. Whatever is normal, do the exact opposite. Jesse Cole, often seen in a bright yellow tuxedo, wants you to understand you don't have to do things the same way everyone else does it. Jesse is the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, author, podcaster, and business disrupter. When Jesse first became the owner of a minor league baseball team, he realized no one cared about the team. There were no fans at the games. There was no money in the bank account. Instead of getting discouraged, Jesse tackled the problem head-on. He knew people thought baseball was long, slow, and boring. Jesse encourages you to find what frustrates you about your business. Also, find what frustrates your customers about your business or industry. Now, tackle those problems directly. Do the opposite of what people expect or what others are doing. Get a copy of Jesse's book, Find Your Yellow Tux. Jesse Cole's website - FindYourYellowTux.com Jesse Cole on Facebook - YellowTuxJesse Jesse Cole on Twitter - @YellowTuxJesse