The Jody Maberry Show

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

I finished 2017 by staying at the Historic Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane, WA. During my stay, I was reminded why it is important to focus on what is uniquely you. When I sampled the soft peanut brittle a chef was making in the lobby of the hotel, it set me off thinking about why they do it. Why do they make the treat in the lobby and give it out to guests? The peanut brittle is not about selling more of the tasty treat. It is about adding something special to guest's stay at the hotel. Something special you can only find at the Historic Davenport. Richard Benson said, "Make only that to which you bring a unique quality and buy everything else around the corner." As you start the new year, think about what you can offer that is uniquely you.

When my son was going to try out for the swim team, his self-talk began laying the groundwork for failure. "My legs hurt." "I am tired." "I probably won't make the team." Many of us do this. We say these things to make it easier, or more acceptable if we fail. But what we are doing is laying the groundwork to fail. We believe what we tell ourselves, but our self-talk is often not true. Until we make it true. In marketing, the words we use and the stories we tell the matter. The same is true for what we tell ourselves. The words and stories you say to yourself matter.

Kevin Monroe found clarity through action. On this episode, Kevin will share his story of how taking action and trying new things allowed him to figure out what his higher purpose is. Action help Kevin discover that his higher purpose is higher purpose. Now, Kevin helps people find a higher purpose in the work they do. Kevin explains having a higher purpose puts meaning in even the most menial tasks. You have the opportunity to go deeper into discovering purpose with Kevin on the Higher Purpose Podcast and the Navigating North Summit. During our conversation, Kevin will also explain how has turned a No into a Yes to open new opportunities. "Purpose thrives in community but starves in isolation. " - Kevin Monroe Kevin Monroe on the Web - kevindmonroe.com Kevin Monroe on Twitter - @kevin_monroe Kevin Monroe on Facebook - Higher Purpose Community