Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Behavioral scientist Jon Levy has built a reputation as a great unifier of people. His social experiment dinner parties show how to start meaningful friendships with new people, while providing vital data about human interaction in collaborative environments.  Analyzing data behind human behavior is crucial in helping people overcome negativity. Ultimately, Jon’s research over the years has revealed that people from all walks of life have an innate ability to form meaningful relationships with others.  On this week’s episode, Jon shares how he helps people overcome social fears and biases, allowing for genuine human connection. YOU’LL LEARN: What is behavioral science The importance of humility and understanding people What is the ‘Ikea Effect’   LEARN MORE: >>> To learn more about Jon Levy, visit his website {https://www.jonlevytlb.com/you-re-invited} >>> Be sure to buy a copy of Jon’s new book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence {https://amzn.to/3kA4SNo}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why we are the average of our five closest friends and how to manage the changes within our personal relationships. {https://thens.ls/36FtOuN}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has been on a lifelong mission to help people change their negative mindset about failure and rejection.  Harlan teaches that failure and rejection are opportunities in disguise. There is power in learning why we are rejected in a situation or by a person. Through this gained knowledge we then can improve and try again. On this week's Motivational Mondays, Harlan shares his optimistic outlook on taking risks, accepting rejection, embracing failure, and going for what you want. In the process, we win, or we learn, but we never lose. YOU’LL LEARN: How to shift your mindset and see the positive side of rejection How good leaders find a path to "yes" Advice for graduates entering the job market   LEARN MORE: >>> Connect with Harlan Cohen on LinkedIn and TikTok {https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohen/} {https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan} >>> Be sure to read Harlan's new book Win or Learn {https://harlancohen.com/winorlearn}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode Listen to the exclusive members-only bonus episode as Harlan Cohen shares his favorite personal rejection story and the importance of aligning yourself with people who can give you access to the career path you’ve chosen. {https://thens.ls/2ThXkn0}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

American-born Japanese business consultant Laura Kriska has dedicated her career to inclusion and promoting the building of relationships between people of different backgrounds and cultures.  On this week’s episode Laura discusses a common mistake we all make when engaging with people from different backgrounds and ethnicities: not making the extra effort to learn more about them. Using all she's learned about the power of understanding other cultures, Laura is on a mission to dismantle the "us vs. them" mentality in business and everyday life. YOU’LL LEARN: How to educate yourself on other cultures Why asking questions can avoid misunderstandings The importance of self-assessment in relationship-building    LEARN MORE: >>> Learn more about Laura Kriska @ laurakriska.com {https://www.laurakriska.com} >>> Follow Laura on Facebook {https://www.facebook.com/LauraKriskaauthor} >>> Be sure to read Laura’s transformative new book, The Business of We {https://hcleadershipessentials.com/pages/the-business-of-we}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why homogeneous environments can impact one’s ability to feel empathy and the importance of balancing authenticity and assimilation into another culture. {https://thens.ls/3w6hgqg}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

As the co-founder of the successful executive internship platform, Apprentice, Dave Kerpen has spent most of his career writing about and practicing empathetic people skills. Often described as a "serial entrepreneur," Dave is a New York Times bestselling author, a global keynote speaker, and a former contestant on the reality show Paradise Hotel. Through these experiences, he discovered why building relationships with kindness, respect, and compassion translates to good business. This week he shares his insights on attributes of outstanding leadership and how we treat others can significantly impact what we get back from life in return.   LEARN MORE: >>> Follow Dave Kerpen on Twitter {https://twitter.com/DaveKerpen} >>> Connect with Apprentice at ChooseApprentice.com {https://www.chooseapprentice.com} >>> Read Dave’s new book, The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want at Amazon {https://www.amazon.com/Art-People-Simple-Skills-Everything/dp/0553419404}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to see failed plans as a chance to make a fresh start, and the importance of living according to who you are and not who others expect you to be. {https://thens.ls/3zYD7TH}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Martha Beck is a best-selling author, life coach, and sociologist with three Harvard degrees. She has made it her life’s work to teach people the importance of  self-realization and how it can positively impact our existence.  On a day-to-day basis, Martha studies the influence of societal changes on all our lives. And somehow she also manages to find time to fulfil her passion for wildlife, by traveling throughout the continents on animal tracking excursions.  This week, Martha shares her personal story of self-discovery and explains why integrity is the secret to a meaningful and joyful life.    LEARN MORE: >>> Follow  Martha Beck on Social Media {https://linktr.ee/themarthabeck} >>> Read her latest book “The Way of Integrity” {https://amzn.to/3d0DzqJ}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to see failed plans as a chance to make a fresh start, and the importance of living according to who you are and not who others expect you to be. {https://thens.ls/3zEwNAE}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

At age three, Chad Foster was diagnosed with a genetic condition called retinitis pigmentosa. This would ultimately result in complete loss of vision, which happened as he was about to enter college at age 20. Despite the initial sense of devastation, he went on to excel, becoming the first blind executive to graduate from the Harvard Business School Leadership Program and a developer of life-changing computer technology. On this week's Motivational Mondays, Chad shares his remarkable story of overcoming self-doubt and adversity by shattering traditional thinking of what he and others thought was possible.  LEARN MORE: Read his new book to discover the impact self-acceptance and gratitude has on reaching our goals: https://amzn.to/3g7v8un Connect with Chad on Facebook {facebook.com/FindChadEFoster/}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the member-only bonus episode, where you’ll learn the importance of having a support system and Chad's leadership approach to keeping teams motivated. {https://thens.ls/3xcElIU}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Six years ago, Jim Davidson was climbing Mount Everest when the largest earthquake in 80 years hit Nepal, triggering an avalanche that would end up killing nearly 9,000 people. After this life-changing experience, Jim learned he would have to go beyond just physical perseverance. He also had to work through the emotional aftermath of post-traumatic stress and facing his traumas. In this week's episode, Jim shares his terrifying tale, how he survived, and how we can all prepare better for adversity through building a mindset of resiliency. You’ll learn how to thrive and succeed through post-traumatic stress and how to lead with confidence in times of uncertainty and fear.   LEARN MORE:  >>> Order Jim's book, The Next Everest to read more about Jim’s story and how he overcame his fears: https://amzn.to/3tEwGRC >>> Connect with Jim on Facebook (facebook.com/ResilienceWithClimberJim/) and Twitter (twitter.com/ClimberJim) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to be nimble when there are diversions from your plan.{https://thens.ls/2T75M87}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Last week we learned why the best athletes thrive on change. Today, Molly Fletcher returns to share why the right mindset lives at the root of every success story.  After spending two decades as one of the only female sports agents in the business, Molly has represented some of the greatest athletes on the planet. An author of 5 books and a keynote speaker to Fortune 500s — she’s sharing the secrets that helped her rise to the top, and then leave it all behind to become a successful entrepreneur! You’ll learn the difference between “playing not to lose” VS “playing to win”; The two skills Molly looks for in every person she hires; And who has the true advantage: introverts vs extroverts?   LEARN MORE:  >>> Connect with Molly on LinkedIn {linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/}, and follow her on Facebook {facebook.com/FletcherMolly}.  >>> Join the Game Changer leadership huddles with Molly! Get $10 off each month with discount code ‘NSLS’ at training.mollyfletcher.com    NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: In the bonus episode, you’ll learn how you can get better at saying “no” to make the most of your energy. {https://thens.ls/3fVahdX}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

After spending two decades as one of the only female sports agents in the business, Molly Fletcher has represented some of the greatest athletes on the planet.  Now, an author of 5 books and a keynote speaker to Fortune 500s — Molly’s sharing the secrets that helped her rise to the top, and then leave it all behind to become a successful entrepreneur! In this week’s episode, you’ll learn how to negotiate with confidence to land your dream job, why it’s important to lean into failure, how to use intention to reach your goals, and why the best athletes embrace change.   LEARN MORE:  >>> Connect with Molly on LinkedIn {linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/}, and follow her on Facebook {facebook.com/FletcherMolly}.  >>> Join the Game Changer leadership huddles! Get $10 off each month with discount code ‘NSLS’ at training.mollyfletcher.com    NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: In the bonus episode, you’ll learn How to learn sales, confidence, and negotiation skills that aren’t taught in school; How to deal with fear as a leader. {https://thens.ls/3u3ryXm}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Our next guest is giving us all a much needed jolt of positivity!  Meaghan Murphy is the Editor-in-Chief at Woman’s Day magazine, author of Your Fully Charged Life, and a frequent guest on the Today show.  And today, she’s sharing little tips & tricks we can all do to be happier and make the most of every day! In this week’s episode, you’ll learn the right way to deal with failure and rejection, how to stop feeling low-energy, how to build an attitude of gratitude, and how to reroute your thinking to be more positive.   LEARN MORE:  >>> Get Meaghan’s new book “Your Fully Charged Life” {https://amzn.to/2QbCzb5} >>> For a daily dose of joy, follow Meaghan on Instagram @meaghanbmurphy >>> Subscribe to the Off The Gram podcast {https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-gram/id1494608415} NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:  In the bonus episode, learn How to build connections with strangers (even if you’re an introvert); How to be present throughout the day. {https://thens.ls/3w3EL3M}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop