Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Aaron Golub believes that nothing is impossible. As the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division I game at Tulane University, his remarkable story caught the attention of the national press and he instantly became a symbol of thriving against all odds. Today, Aaron is a motivational speaker, inspiring individuals and businesses to reach their full potential. His is a story of perseverance, including how he understood achieving his goal meant he would have to work 30x harder than everyone else. In this episode of Motivational Minutes, Aaron shares how he overcame adversity and blocked out the naysayers. LEARN MORE: >> Book Aaron on his website (http://aarongolub.com) >> Connect with Aaron on Twitter or Instagram (https://twitter.com/aaronjgolub), (https://www.instagram.com/aaronjgolub) >> Get inspired by Aaron’s podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/1oZTShfyhPn3Hvg8ZAaQgZ)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Aaron Golub believes that nothing is impossible. As the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division I game at Tulane University, his remarkable story caught the attention of the national press and he instantly became a symbol of thriving against all odds.  Today, Aaron is a motivational speaker, inspiring individuals and businesses to reach their full potential. He shares his story of perseverance, including how he understood achieving his goal meant he would have to work 30x harder than everyone else. Aaron distinguishes between being passionate about something and being obsessed. He admits he was obsessed with reaching his goal and committed to achieving it. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Aaron shares how he overcame adversity and blocked out the naysayers.  You’ll learn how Aaron ignored negativity and stayed positive, why he chose to become a long-snapper, and more about his career as a sought-after motivational speaker. LEARN MORE: >> Book Aaron on his website (http://aarongolub.com) >> Connect with Aaron on Twitter or Instagram (https://twitter.com/aaronjgolub), (https://www.instagram.com/aaronjgolub) >> Get inspired by Aaron’s podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/1oZTShfyhPn3Hvg8ZAaQgZ) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn why Aaron regards his blindness as a positive and why he thinks everyone should welcome new experiences. (https://thens.ls/3E0qGeI)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Joshua Canter is the founder of True Nature, an experiential travel company that purchased its first property in Costa Rica in 2003. With a mission to use travel as a tool to connect people, Joshua took a contemplative approach to the project. In 2004, he led a college course on sustainable community development as he also tended to the land. His courses soon expanded to teach environmental sustainability, yoga, meditation, communication, and more. The mission of True Nature Travel is to be transformative, allowing travelers to experience the world through their own lens with open hearts and open minds. Hear more on this week’s episode of Motivational Mondays. LEARN MORE: >> Learn more about True Nature (https://truenatureeducation.com) >> Connect with Joshua on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (https://www.facebook.com/TrueNatureTravels), (https://twitter.com/truenatureed), (https://www.instagram.com/true_nature_travels) >> Read Be Here Now by Ram Dass (https://amzn.to/3dguiya)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Joshua Canter is the founder of True Nature, an experiential travel company that purchased its first property in Costa Rica in 2003. With a mission to use travel as a tool to connect people, Joshua took a contemplative approach to the project.  In 2004, he led a college course on sustainable community development. His courses soon expanded to teach environmental sustainability, yoga, meditation, communication, and more. True Nature’s mission is to be transformative, allowing travelers to experience the world through their own lens with open hearts, open minds, and a genuine interest in connecting with others.  Just like every traveler is unique, so are the various True Nature excursions. Josh explains that the root of the brand is to get people to see beyond their everyday life and realize that the world is full of limitless potential. Discover more of Joshua’s mission on this week’s episode of Motivational Mondays. You’ll learn about True Nature and its mission, how foreign travel builds humanity between cultures, and about True Nature’s humble beginnings as a learning center. LEARN MORE: >> Learn more about True Nature (https://truenatureeducation.com) >> Connect with Joshua on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (https://www.facebook.com/TrueNatureTravels), (https://twitter.com/truenatureed), (https://www.instagram.com/true_nature_travels) >> Read Be Here Now by Ram Dass (https://amzn.to/3dguiya)   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn what events helped Joshua know his business could be a success and his favorite True Nature stories. (https://thens.ls/3Sqmedl)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

MSNBC reporter and author Daniela Pierre Bravo had no idea how enthusiastic readers would become about her new book, The Other: How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color. As the undocumented daughter of immigrants, she shares personal obstacles she faced in academia and the workplace. She quickly became aware that women all over the world identify as "the other." These are women who’ve experienced themselves from another person's perspective, and are trained to please and make accommodations while internalizing a sense that they’re not good enough. On this week's Motivational Mondays, Daniela shares why women must always know their worth. LEARN MORE: >> Get inspired by Daniela’s books, The Other: How to Own Your Power and Work as a Woman of Color and Earn It: Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond (https://amzn.to/3xqAb2u), (https://amzn.to/3QMqy58) >> Visit Daniela’s website, Twitter, and Instagram (https://www.danielapierrebravo.com), (https://twitter.com/dpierrebravo), (https://www.instagram.com/dpierrebravo) >> Join the Accesso Community (https://www.accesocommunity.com)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

MSNBC reporter and author Daniela Pierre-Bravo had no idea how enthusiastic readers would become about her new book. As the undocumented daughter of immigrants, she shares personal obstacles she faced in academia and the workplace.  Daniela quickly became aware that she had touched a chord in women worldwide who identify as "the other." She says they’ve experienced themselves from another person's perspective, and are trained to please and make accommodations while internalizing a sense that they’re not good enough.  When you’ve been defined through actual actions by people as "the other" and been physically treated differently, it's not imposter syndrome—it's reality. BIPOC women have to remember that they deserve to be here. LEARN MORE: >> Get inspired by Daniela’s books, The Other: How to Own Your Power and Work as a Woman of Color and Earn It: Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond (https://amzn.to/3xqAb2u), (https://amzn.to/3QMqy58) >> Visit Daniela’s website, Twitter, and Instagram (https://www.danielapierrebravo.com), (https://twitter.com/dpierrebravo), (https://www.instagram.com/dpierrebravo) >> Join the Accesso Community (https://www.accesocommunity.com) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to identify microaggressions and respond to inappropriate comments in the workplace. (https://thens.ls/3xOPouP)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

The process of visualization has always been an inspiration to Biggby Coffee CEO Mike McFall. Having started years ago as a barista, he purposefully forged a path to rise to the executive level. Mike believes the most effective skill one can acquire is the ability to visualize and actualize their future. He also stresses the importance of unwavering concentration and tenacity when setting out to achieve goals. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Mike explains his unconventional method for growing a company and how hard work helps you build a successful business.  LEARN MORE: >> Read Mike’s book, Grind (https://grindthebook.com) >> Connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-mcfall-11b7009), (https://www.instagram.com/mikejmcfall), (https://www.facebook.com/MikeMcFallOfficial), (https://twitter.com/MikeJMcFall)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

The process of visualization has always been an inspiration to Biggby Coffee CEO Mike McFall. He shares that his success wasn’t a surprise because he knows how hard he worked for it. Starting as a barista earning minimum wage, he forged a path to rise to the executive level. First and foremost, Mike believes the most effective skill one can acquire is the ability to visualize and actualize their desired future. Second, he stresses the importance of unwavering concentration and tenacity when setting out to achieve goals. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Mike will explain his unconventional method for growing a company and how hard work helps you build a successful business.  You’ll learn why Mike wrote Grind, why it's important to be brave, humble, and thoughtful, and why people need to buy into your vision. LEARN MORE: >> Read Mike’s book, Grind (https://grindthebook.com) >> Connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-mcfall-11b7009), (https://www.instagram.com/mikejmcfall), (https://www.facebook.com/MikeMcFallOfficial), (https://twitter.com/MikeJMcFall) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn the most significant ingredient to Mike’s success and the power of unwavering focus.(https://thens.ls/3RDuC8M)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Dr. Dustin York teaches at Maryville University in St. Louis. With clients including Pepsi Co. and Nike, he has experience in PR and worked on the 2008 Obama presidential campaign. His areas of expertise are helping people develop their leadership and communication abilities to navigate through digital transformation. Dr. York also offers valuable advice for teaching students how to communicate effectively. Communication varies with each generation, but the measure of success results from your relationships and how effectively you interact with others. Learn more from Dr. York on this week's Motivational Mondays. LEARN MORE: >> Visit Dr. York’s website, YouTube, and LinkedIn (https://www.drdustinyork.com), (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBa9I7wDFcHk2FWCwE5Mfw), (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryork)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Dr. Dustin York teaches at Maryville University in St. Louis. With clients including Pepsi Co. and Nike, he has experience in public relations and also worked on the 2008 Obama presidential campaign. His areas of expertise include helping people develop their leadership and communication abilities and navigate through digital transformation. Dr. York offers valuable advice for students on how to communicate more effectively. He cites how older generations frequently remark that young people lack communication skills, but he says they’re mistaken. Communication varies in each generation, but the measure of success and advancements results from your relationships and how effectively you interact with others.  Another practical communication skill is conflict resolution. It's important to listen to others; once you demonstrate that you understand what they've said, you'll see them relax. Then, when you share your side, the other person will listen. It moves you from conflict to conversation. Learn more about communication from Dr. York on this week's Motivational Mondays. LEARN MORE: >> Visit Dr. York’s website, YouTube, and LinkedIn (https://www.drdustinyork.com), (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBa9I7wDFcHk2FWCwE5Mfw), (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryork) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn the power of taking chances and facing challenges. (https://thens.ls/3cvT64O)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop