In this retrospective season finale, the three hosts reflect on their first season of the Stacking Habits podcast. They discuss standout guests and episodes, identifying recurring habits and frameworks discussed across interviews. Some of the most prominent included self-awareness, setting clear goals or roadmaps, and establishing consistent routines or cadences. The hosts also consider the challenges of finding high-quality guests and conducting remote versus in-person interviews. One of the hosts shares his decision to step away from the podcast to focus his efforts elsewhere. A key takeaway is the importance of sharing personal growth insights with others. Many guests openly discussed frameworks that transformed their lives, and Caleb believes it's our duty to pass these on so others may benefit. This ties into living intentionally and proactively through purposeful decision-making. As the first season wraps up, we encourage listeners to apply insights from their conversations to cultivate meaningful change through developed habits and routines.Takeaways:Setting clear goals and having a roadmap is an important habit for success.Finding high-quality guests takes work but yields great interviews.Remote interviews are less engaging than in-person conversations.It's our duty to share frameworks and insights that have helped us transform our lives.Personality assessments provide a starting point for self-awareness but aren't perfect representations.Being proactively intentional and living with purpose is valuable.Small actions and changes can make a meaningful difference.Kindness is important for positively impacting others.Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

This week's guest Bonnie Watson shares how prioritizing self-care habits formed the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur, business leader, wife and mother. She discusses developing a "pyramid model" where strong personal routines like therapy, sleep and time management are at the base to support everything above.Bonnie also struggled with balancing technology use and being fully present with her family. She and Matthew Osborn discuss implementing boundaries like limiting phone time to focus on engaging conversations during meals and quality time together.As a CEO, Bonnie emphasizes the importance of mental health, resilience and compassion. She promotes diverse perspectives and empathy in her organization through the traction model of accountability and regular check-ins.Takeaways:The base of the pyramid of n to self-care habits like sufficient sleep, therapy, and time management is crucial for success in business and personal life. Setting boundaries around technology and phone use can help increase quality time and engagement with family.Implementing accountability systems like the traction model can foster communication, diverse perspectives, and a cohesive organizational culture.Having empathy for others and listening without judgment can strengthen relationships both at work and home.Separating work and personal domains through clear boundaries is important for maintaining balance and a healthy partnership, especially when working with a spouse. Approaching lending with a focus on an entrepreneur's character over traditional credit signals can open doors for underserved small business communities.Resources:Energize Colorado - Nonprofit that provides lending for small businesses in Colorado‍Connect with Bonnie:LinkedInLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

How will AI transform customer support over the next few years? Tygh Walters from SellerSmile joins us this week to explore this topic. His company provides outsourced eCommerce customer support for clients across a wide range of industries. We dig into the "touchiest" aspects of customer support: money, time, and respect. Lastly, we discuss what it means to bring human elements into the realm of serving customers. Enjoy this futuristic discussion that is grounded in qualities that humans will ALWAYS desire.Takeaways:Customizing customer service approaches like tone and language for different client demographics and businesses is important.AI may eventually be able to handle transactional customer interactions, but human empathy and relationships will always be valuable and necessary.While focusing on customer service, don't forget to care for your own team by hiring enough people to spread the workload and prevent burnout.When creating SOPs for your team, make them detailed enough that a company in another state could read your documentation and get up to speed quickly and accurately.In light of AI and new technologies, continue to invest in your human relationships.Resources:The Lean Startup, by Eric RiesThe E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber‍Connect with Tygh Walters:LinkedInTwitter (X)sellersmile.comLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

Wes Piatt shares struggles with mental health, creating WeBus for veterans. Chris Roness discusses developing the You M.A.T.R. system. They emphasize vulnerability, connecting trusted friends, and supporting men for generations.

Relationship coach Aaron Steinberg discusses core 'themes' in relationships, stemming from childhood experiences. He advocates for mindfulness, curiosity, and the 'FAQ Method' for better communication. Steinberg also explores the impact of parenthood on relationships and suggests habits like self-reflection and emotional regulation for deeper understanding.

In this episode, David and Caleb discuss intentional relationship habits with Megan Allers of Marco Polo. Megan shares how the video messaging app differs from others in fostering more personal connections through video-first messaging. She details her personal use of setting daily "cadences" like responding to Polos on walks to stay close with distant friends.Megan explains how users form these communication rhythms to maintain relationships despite busy lives. She also started a "dinner club" to facilitate deeper connections when moving cities. The discussion covers identifying "couch friends" and "weak ties" that challenge growth.Megan shares best practices like vulnerability and questions that spark meaningful conversations. The value of cultivating supportive friend "buckets" is examined. Remote relationship building using Marco Polo mastermind groups is explored, with the ability to turn strangers into close connections.Takeaways:Setting daily communication "cadences" through tools like Marco Polo can help sustain relationships when schedules are busy.Activities like responding to video messages during routine tasks builds rhythms of regular connection.Intentionally facilitating in-person gatherings like a "dinner club" supports deeper bonding.Incorporating vulnerability and thoughtful questions sparks meaningful conversations.Cultivating a circle of friends who "fill your bucket" provides valuable support.Resources:The Defining Decade, by Meg Jay - book referenced about weak tiesDownload the app or learn more at MarcoPolo.me‍Connect with Meagan:LinkedInLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

Steve Cockram joins the pod this week to share his vision to help others create "Transformation that Lasts." As the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, Steve and his business partner Jeremie Kubicek have created a series of powerful frameworks that can be applied at work, at home, and with friends to cultivate more meaningful relationships. We discuss their concept of 5 Voices, which simplifies the MBTI personality test. When applied properly, the 5 Voices can impact lasting change in yourself first of all, and then in the lives of those you lead. Listen in as we learn about the Sherpa's Mindset, Cockram's Principle, and nerd out over business models as GiANT Worldwide is reinventing themselves as a software company to make their frameworks accessible to as many people as possible.Takeaways:Intentional change starts from within - transforming yourself first before trying to impact others.Frameworks like the 5 Voices model can help with this self-awareness by providing lenses to see yourself and relate to others.The Sherpa's Mindset, or redefining success as helping OTHERS reach their goals, rather than just one's own achievements, is an important perspective for leaders.Creating an environment where all personality types feel valued unleashes the full potential of teams.Resources:5 Voices, by Steve Cockram and Jeremie KubicekGiANT Worldwide - leadership development companyHarewood Downs Golf Club - Steve Cockram's "spiritual home" in West London‍Connect with Steve Cockram:LinkedInLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

Jeremie Kubicek introduces the Communication Code, a framework to improve relationships. The code includes celebrate, care, clarify, collaborate, and critique. Consistency and connection are crucial for building strong relationships. Love involves fighting for the highest possible good. Implementing the Communication Code requires daily habits and self-reflection.

Learn from Rich Haddad about the importance of self-awareness and making decisions before starting a project. Understand community needs, grantmaking, and successful nonprofit strategies. Discover the power of pre-decisions to reduce decision fatigue and strengthen communities through financial stewardship.

In this episode, Nathan Harris, Vice President of Advancement, discusses his role in fundraising and building relationships. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in fundraising and setting expectations for meetings. Nathan shares stories of successful relationships and navigating rejection. He also provides insights into approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni. Nathan highlights the significance of research and connections in building meaningful relationships. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of fundraising and relationship-building in the context of philanthropy. In this conversation, Nathan Harris discusses the value of being a connector and the role of a connector in building relationships. He shares his approach to creating connections and the importance of asking for connections. Nathan also emphasizes the power of small gestures in building relationships and the importance of prospecting and making connections. He discusses the concept of letting people be known and the art of disarming conversations. Finally, he shares insights on balancing productivity and doing the right things.TakeawaysClarity and setting expectations are crucial in fundraising meetings.Building long-term relationships is more important than solely focusing on asking for money.Navigating rejection requires humility and a focus on maintaining the relationship.Researching and utilizing connections can help in approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni.Being a connector is valuable in building relationships and creating connections.Small gestures and acts of kindness can have a significant impact on building relationships.Prospecting and making connections are essential for building relationships and expanding networks.Letting people be known and engaging in disarming conversations can deepen relationships.Balancing productivity and doing the right things is crucial for success.Resources:Never Split the Difference, by Chris VossFanatical Prospecting, by Jeb BlountThe Power of Small Talk, by Tim ChangDeep Work, by Cal NewportSlow Productivity, by Cal NewportRaving Fans, by Ken Blanchard‍Connect with Nathan:LinkedInRead his new book - Gospel Generosity: Giving as an Act of GraceLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.