Leading with Genuine Care

“Every person has the opportunity to discover what their language is in the business world. The more time they spend living that language, the better they will do.” — Lewis Schiff   Being an entrepreneur gives you the freedom to get hands-on in every area of business. The best entrepreneurs learn which parts they excel at and which ones are better left to someone else — and they do as much of what they’re good at as they can. Lewis Schiff calls this the first habit, and it’s just one of many pieces of wisdom he’s picked up over two decades and counting in business. Schiff sold two websites in the era of the dot-com boom, but it wasn’t until he became an author of books including The Armchair Millionaire, Business Brilliant and The First Habit that he really started to understand the unique challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. Schiff is also the chairman of the Board of Experts for the Birthing of Giants fellowship: a program that schools business owners with companies making $5 million to $250 million in revenue on how to reach the next level.  He is also the executive director of Moonshots and Moneymakers, a conference produced by Birthing of Giants and Oxford University that shows entrepreneurs billion-dollar opportunities inside their markets — or even their own companies. In this episode of Leading With Genuine Care, you’ll learn how the first habit can help you and your employees, how —and why — to know whether you’re operating a moonshot or a moneymaker, and why making yourself the lynchpin of your company is a design flaw. You’ll also learn: Why entrepreneurship is a journey to self-discovery Why Lewis’ view of the Manhattan skyline made him feel lonelier than ever during the pandemic How a janitorial business was able to create 10x more value through one of Lewis' programs How you figure out what you're best at (hint: it's not easy!) Why you shouldn’t take your skills for granted What Lewis found out in his research on wealth Why asking great questions makes you the most valuable person in the room Lewis' (controversial) take on the best way to build a strong leadership team   Connect with Lewis Schiff Facebookfacebook.com/lewisschiffmentor    Twitter twitter.com/lewisschiff    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lewisschiff/    Learn More From Lewis Schiff   Apply to Birthing of Giants   This exclusive fellowship program accepts 60 applicants a year, who attend a masterclass designed to help them grow their businesses to meet the demands of the market. Apply or nominate someone else here: https://birthingofgiants.com/ Apply to Moonshots and Moneymakers:   Every year, 50 chosen applicants attend a week-long conference on innovation, discovery and disruption in business, produced by Birthing of Giants and Oxford University. Apply or nominate someone else here: https://birthingofgiants.com/moonshots-moneymakers/     Buy Lewis Schiff's Books on Business and Investing The Armchair Millionaire https://amzn.to/3K0HId0    Business Brilliant: Surprising Lessons from the Greatest Self-Made Business Icons   https://amzn.to/31IU6x6    The First Habit: The One Technique That Can Change Your Life   https://amzn.to/3ngyDDh    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

  “How do we hold transactions in their place, while also honoring the much larger spectrum of the human experience?” — Nipun Mehta   You’ve probably heard of paying it forward: Responding to an act of kindness someone shows you by helping another person. To Nipun Mehta, it’s not just a nice idea, it’s a way of living and leading that can change all our lives for the better.   Nipun is a former Silicon Valley computer scientist who traded Big Tech for big ideas. He founded ServiceSpace, a support network for projects that nurture kindness and compassion. The idea is to build a community of people who do things for each other not in exchange for money or other material rewards, but with the aim of creating an ecosystem based on kindness.   It’s an ambitious project, but Nipun isn’t in a rush. As with everything in life, he'd rather go slow and build systems that work than follow the stereotypical Silicon Valley motto "move fast and break things."   You may be aware of Nipun from his various TED Talks. He’s also been praised for his ideas about spreading compassion by no less than Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama. In 2019, he received the Goi Peace Award — having turned it down multiple times previously.   In this episode of Leading With Genuine Care, Nipun explains how we’re already all engaging in indirect reciprocity, why he never takes shortcuts in relationships or life, and what a bold trek across India taught him about the connection between uncertainty and compassion.   You’ll also learn: How to escape our narrow reciprocity feedback loops The collective power of paying it forward How his mom and dad’s “sandbox” approach to parenting shaped Nipun’s outlook Why he’s proud to be someone who cares a lot How a walking pilgrimage through India forever changed his perspective on compassion How a plumber moved Nipun to tears Why ServiceSpace doesn't have a plan Where to find the best apples in the world (and why this is important)   Connect with Nipun Mehta Facebookfacebook.com/servicespace/    Twitter twitter.com/servicespace    Website servicespace.org/    Learn More From Nipun Mehta Find out more about Nipun   Visit his website here: http://nipun.servicespace.org/about/    Watch Nipun Mehta’s TED Talks   Leading with the gifts of emergence: https://www.ted.com/talks/nipun_mehta_laddership_leading_with_the_gifts_of_emergence   Can we create social change without money? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoV23TJe4UM    What does it take to create a giver culture? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP17YsBrVkQ    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website donothingbook.com  

“The power of love, that's what I experience every day. Just looking into the children’s eyes: that's enough.” — Sister Lucy Kurien   Facing an imposing goal with limited resources, many of us would give in, unsure of where to even start. Sister Lucy Kurien took on a mission that seemed almost impossible — and she’s still aiming higher. Sister Lucy became a nun at 19, because she wanted to help the impoverished people of India. She joined the Holy Cross order, and worked for its Human Organisation for Pioneering in Education (HOPE) in Pune, a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.  The organization offered vocational training for women, but not shelter. One day, Sister Lucy was forced to turn away a heavily pregnant woman begging for a place to stay, away from her abusive husband. He murdered her that night. The incident shook Sister Lucy to her core. Despite having no money or experience, she resolved to start a shelter for women and children from all religious, caste and class backgrounds, who needed to escape domestic violence and poverty.  Sister Lucy opened the first Maher home six years later, in 1997, and gave it a motto: “Always room for one more.”  In this episode of Leading With Genuine Care, you’ll learn from Sister Lucy about how her faith helped her fight the odds, following her conscience even when it made her mission harder, the impact of COVID-19 on Maher, and her message for people of all religions.   You’ll also learn: How Mother Teresa inspired Sister Lucy's work The meaning of Maher's motto, “Always room for one more” How Sister Lucy overcame her fears to start the first Maher home How she’s stayed true to Maher's non-religious origins How it really feels to be considered an inspiration About her meeting with former US President Bill Clinton and Pope Francis The lessons Sister Lucy wants to pass on to the children in her care Advice she has for everyone — you may be surprised!   Learn More About Maher maherashram.org/    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“A lot of people in the business world tell me they don't have 30 minutes for mindfulness. … [But] there are all these opportunities for mindfulness hidden in life.” — Nate Klemp   Mindfulness is good for more than a morning meditation or a nighttime wind-down. Used consistently, it can help you feel less anxious in every moment of your life. This week, Nate Klemp, author and co-founder of corporate coaching company LifeXT, tells me how he draws on his mindfulness practice in daily tasks, from answering emails to taking crowded flights. Nate originally wanted to be a philosopher, but a serious bike injury and disillusion with academia turned his focus to finding practical applications for the ideas he was studying. In his quest, he discovered mindfulness, and started to look into its potential for improving mental health. With his LifeXT co-founder Eric Langshur, Nate wrote a book, Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing, about using mindfulness to decrease stress and improve mood. He followed it up with The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship, written with his wife Kaley Klemp. In our conversation, we talk about how Nate uses mindfulness and meditation as tools, the importance of making an effort in your relationships every single day, and how to manage distractions beyond just ignoring them. You’ll also learn: How physical adjustments can affect your mental state How to really enjoy the mental health benefits of nature, wherever you live About “email apnea” and how to address it How to use habit stacking to improve your daily routine How to instantly shift your mental state through gratitude  Why micro-moments matter more than dramatic gestures — at work and at home And more!   Connect with Nate Klemp Twitter twitter.com/drnateklemp    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nate-klemp-phd-6901b72b/    Website nateklemp.com/    Instagram instagram.com/dr.nate.klemp/    Learn More From Nate Klemp Sign up for corporate wellness coaching sessions at LifeXT   Sign up here: lifecrosstraining.com/    Access one-on-one coaching with Nate Klemp   Learn more here: nateklemp.com/coaching    Buy Nate Klemp’s Book on Improving Your Mental Health   Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing   amzn.to/3od6k8H    Buy Nate Klemp’s Book on Marriage, Written With his Wife Kaley Klemp   The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship   8080marriage.com/    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“We can begin to develop habits of positive thinking, feeling and doing, which become more accessible because we're using them more often. In turn, the negative connections become less reinforced, and they weaken in our neural networks.” — Scott Glassman Learning to apply positive psychology doesn’t mean changing your mindset overnight. Instead, Scott Glassman, Psy.D., recommends starting your journey into prioritizing positivity with small, manageable steps.  Dr. Glassman worked with Martin Seligman, Ph.D., one of the founding fathers of positive psychology, in Dr. Seligman’s lab at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Glassman has spent the last eight years at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he created the A Happier You program.  Over seven sessions, patients at the college's health center were taught how to build a self care practice and techniques for managing stress, based on tenets of positive psychology. The college leaders were so happy with the results, they made A Happier You available to staff, faculty and students.  To reach even more people, Glassman has also turned the program into a book: A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity and Resilience.  In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, Glassman explains why gratitude helps us feel connected to the world even when we’re alone, and how to counter the human tendency towards the negative by creating an upward spiral. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why little actions can improve our happiness How and why to take your happiness temperature The importance of setting up your day with a strong foundation Why we tend to pay attention to what's going wrong  Why positive psychology doesn’t mean always being happy Why we sometimes don't make changes in our lives Why expressing gratitude feels so good And so much more! Connect with Scott Glassman! Twitter twitter.com/scottdavidglass    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/scottdavidglass/    Website scottglassman.com/    Instagram  instagram.com/scottdavidglass/    Learn More From Scott Glassman Find out more about the A Happier You wellness program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)   Read about it here: pcomhealth.org/cbt/services/happier-you.html    Access one-on-one coaching with Scott Glassman   Sign up for a consultation here: scottglassman.com/coaching/    Buy Scott Glassman’s Book on Positive Psychology A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity and Resilience. bit.ly/2ZmDsSt    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“If you start with, ‘This is the thing we want to change, we're happy to play our role and be part of a broader movement,’ I truly believe that you can change the world, while making money.” Being kind has never been cooler — or more profitable — for businesses. This week, I learn from Chris Gale why he believes corporations really can be a tool for positive change — if leaders’ hearts are truly in the right place. Gale is the Head of Social Impact for eBay UK, and was previously Head of Social Mission Strategy in Europe for Ben & Jerry’s. (For the record, he’s a Cherry Garcia or Chunky Monkey man.) eBay’s global mission is guaranteeing economic opportunities for everyone in the world. In the UK, that manifests as free training schemes to help social purpose businesses find wider audiences, showcased in the eBay for Change marketplace. In our conversation, we discussed the pros and cons of businesses getting involved with social missions, mistakes to avoid, and how to balance the desire to do good with the drive for profit. In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll also learn: Why Chris would love to move to rural India How moving from research to enterprise changed Chris’ perspective on socially conscious business practices How Ben & Jerry’s retained its social mission after the Unilever purchase How big business can help — and hinder — nonprofit causes The differences between a social enterprise, a nonprofit and a  B Corp How eBay’s UK office honed in on a mission it could manage Why the most success social enterprises start with a mission, not the market And so much more!   Connect with Chris Gale   Twitter https://twitter.com/chrismjgale LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismjgale/ Learn More About eBay For Change https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/eBay-for-Change/bn_7117727277    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK

“The more compassion you give to yourself, the more you have available for others.” — Kristin Neff   Many of us prioritize compassion for others, but what about compassion for ourselves? This week, hear from a pioneer on mindful self-compassion, Kristin Neff. As a bestselling author, co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, Neff is at the forefront of self-compassion research.   Over 20 years ago, Neff was part of the first empirical studies on self-compassion. Most recently, Neff’s work focuses on balancing personal self-acceptance with the courage to make the changes needed to live a happy, successful life.    In addition to her numerous academic articles and other writings on self-compassion, Neff is the author of Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive and Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.    Neff also co-developed Mindful Self-Compassion, a widely-supported training program, with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer. Today, it’s taught worldwide by thousands of instructors. Together, they wrote the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals.    In this wisdom-packed episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll learn about growing a practice of self-compassion, the science and psychology behind the benefits of compassion, and why being kinder to ourselves can change our lives in more ways than we could ever imagine.   You’ll also learn: What self-compassion is Why we need to embrace our messiness How to practice self-compassion Kristin's journey that led her to mindful self-compassion How the "tend and befriend response" helps us with compassion About practicing self-compassion as a parent What the myths of self-compassion are How self-compassion reduces burnout Why mindfulness and self-compassion work together How anger can be a very positive trait What “gender role socialization” is Why shame gets in the way of us accepting failure and mistakes How self-compassion helps us become more mindful What led Kirstin to focus on teaching women fierce self-compassion  Why the book is also useful for men! What “momma bear energy” is  About the little things that can help us find mindfulness What happens in our organizations when people feel cared for And so much more!   Connect with Kristin Neff Facebookwww.facebook.com/selfcompassion   Twitter twitter.com/self_compassion   Website Self-compassion.org   Instagram  www.instagram.com/NeffSelfCompassion   Learn More From Kristin Neff Watch Kristin Neff’s TEDx Talk, The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion   Watch it here: https://youtu.be/IvtZBUSplr4   Join the Online Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop This advanced workshop is focused on an aspect of self-compassion most people aren't familiar with - its fierce side. Whereas tender self-compassion involves “being with” ourselves in a compassionate way, fierce self-compassion involves taking action in the world to protect, provide and motivate ourselves.   Sign up here: self-compassion.org/events/category/short-workshops   Buy Kristin Neff’s Newest Book on Self-Compassion Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive https://bit.ly/3mymxWz   Sign up for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat! Registration is LIVE for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat. Space is limited so sign up soon to guarantee your spot. Join Rob Dube and other mindful leaders from October 3–7th, 2021 in Colorado. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, get back on track, or consider yourself a novice, the retreat was designed for meditators of all levels. At the retreat you’ll: Unplug from your busy lives Immerse yourself in nature Learn from renowned guides and teachers Connect with other mindful leaders And so much more! www.shambhalamountain.org/program/leadership-retreat-leading-with-genuine-care   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“Once we continue forward, obstacles become optional. Problems become solutions. There are no eternal problems. Don’t give up. Be persistent. Be patient.”    By combining traditional Buddhist philosophies with modern science and psychology, bestselling author and meditation teacher Mingyur Rinpoche excels at making the practice of meditation accessible to students everywhere. Mingyur Rinpoche teaches incredible lessons that offer listeners a new perspective on our lives and minds.   Mingyur Rinpoche is the author of the bestselling books including, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom, Turning Confusion into Clarity: A Guide to the Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, and In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying.   Along with extensive training in the philosophical traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, Mingyur Rinpoche has also collaborated extensively with Western researchers, neuroscientists, and psychologists on mindfulness. In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll gain so much wisdom from this mindfulness master.   In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why self-care is critical for great leadership  Insights about starting a meditation practice A breathing exercise from Mingyur Rinpoche What it means to be happy Why Mingyur Rinpoche was said to be the happiest person in the world How Rinpoche really felt at that time  Why humans get overly focused on the past and future What Rinpoche’s four-year wandering retreat was like About the near-death experience that changed Mingyur’s life What pure awareness is Why the ups and downs in life can be positive How to understand your purpose in this world About Rinpoche’s panic attacks and anxiety at a young age What can Buddhism can teach us about our minds Advice on developing a meditation practice A special instructional meditation by this meditation master And so much more!   Connect with Mingyur Rinpoche Facebookwww.facebook.com/mingyur.rinpoche Websitewww.tergar.org Other www.youtube.com/user/MingyurRinpoche   Learn from Mingyur Rinpoche The Joy of Living Online Training: Theory and Practice of Meditation Discover the benefits of meditation under the skillful guidance of world-renowned teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.   Learn more here: beta.tergar.org/joy-of-living   The Way of the Bodhisattva Check out this online course with Mingyur Rinpoche about developing an altruistic motivation and being of service to others.   Learn more here: learning.tergar.org/course_library/vajrayana-online/way-of-the-bodhisattva-essence   Sign up for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat! Registration is LIVE for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat. Space is limited so sign up soon to guarantee your spot. Join Rob Dube and other mindful leaders from October 3–7th, 2021 in Colorado. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, get back on track, or consider yourself a novice, the retreat was designed for meditators of all levels. At the retreat you’ll: Unplug from your busy lives Immerse yourself in nature Learn from renowned guides and teachers Connect with other mindful leaders And so much more! www.shambhalamountain.org/program/leadership-retreat-leading-with-genuine-care   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“An organization can only grow its reach and business impact as much as the leadership is willing to grow as humans.”    This week, I chat with Tami Simon, the founder of Sounds True—an internationally recognized wisdom-based multimedia company with a mission to wake up the world. Sounds True publishes work from game-changing authors, teachers, and mindful leaders with topics like meditation, mindfulness, psychology, trauma therapy, leadership, neuroscience, and more.    Tami also founded The Inner MBA, a transformative initiative created with Sounds True, LinkedIn, Wisdom 2.0, and MindfulNYU to train the next generation of conscious business leaders. The course teaches participants the inner skills required for success in today’s modern business environment.   In our conversation, we talk about how Tami built a multimillion company based upon positive, mindful values, why emotional intelligence is a critical trait for strong leaders, and the ups and downs of running a values-based organization.   In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll also learn: How Tami found her passion for mindfulness About creating a culture dedicated to positive growth and values Why an ESOP didn’t work out for Sounds True How mindfulness creates more effective leaders If a company can be owned by its purpose Which books most influenced Tami’s life Why do businesses need to become a force for good About creating a more diverse workplace Why businesses must be aligned their core values If inner skills are more important than hard skills The power of growth and transformation for leaders Why emotional intelligence isn’t optional What the Inner MBA program is Why brands can’t fake positive core values And so much more!   Connect with Tami Simon and Sounds True   Website www.soundstrue.com   Facebook www.facebook.com/soundstrue   Twitter twitter.com/soundstrue Instagramwww.instagram.com/soundstrue   LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/tami-simon-1061224   Learn About the InnerMBA Program A nine-month immersion program to train leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees on how to powerfully grow themselves and their companies.   https://innermba.soundstrue.com   Tami Simon’s Recommended Resources Books Eugene Gendlin: Focusing  Alan Watts: The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety Hermann Hesse: Siddhartha John Case: Open Book Management: The Coming Business Revolution Jeff Gates: The Ownership Solution: Toward A Shared Capitalism For The 21st Century Bruce Tift Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation   Diversity Training Course TMI Academy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training   Sign up for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat! Registration is LIVE for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat. Space is limited so sign up soon to guarantee your spot. Join Rob Dube and other mindful leaders from October 3–7th, 2021 in Colorado. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, get back on track, or consider yourself a novice, the retreat was designed for meditators of all levels. At the retreat you’ll: Unplug from your busy lives Immerse yourself in nature Learn from renowned guides and teachers Connect with other mindful leaders And so much more! www.shambhalamountain.org/program/leadership-retreat-leading-with-genuine-care   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK   Short Description This week, I chat with Tami Simon, the founder of Sounds True—an internationally recognized wisdom-based multimedia company with a mission to wake up the world. Sounds True publishes work from game-changing authors, teachers, and mindful leaders with topics like meditation, mindfulness, psychology, trauma therapy, leadership, neuroscience, and more. We talk about how Tami built a multimillion company based upon positive, mindful values, why emotional intelligence is a critical trait for strong leaders, and the ups and downs of running a values-based organization.  

“When you have compassionate leaders, you develop a relationship with the people that is built on kindness and trust.” Few foreigners have lived in the tiny country of Bhutan longer than Matt DeSantis, the founder of MyBhutan. Alongside the Bhutanese prince, His Royal Highness Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, DeSantis built MyBhutan as the nation’s elite travel outfit which guides visitors into the deepest corners of the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” He is also deeply committed to the cultural preservation and development of Bhutan. DeSantis founded Beyul Labs, the top digital transformation organization for Bhutan’s consumer retail and service industries. By partnering with the Bhutan National Bank and gaining an endorsement from the Royal Government, Beyul Labs launches innovative products including Bhutan’s first online payment platform for foreigners. In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, learn more about DeSantis’ fascinating work and observations after spending years in this unique, isolated, and very happy nation. Hear everything from what it’s like to live in Bhutan to brilliant insights about leading with compassion, and so much more.  In this episode, you’ll also learn: What Bhutan is like for citizens and tourists About Bhutan's focus on mindfulness and happiness Why Bhutanese citizens are so happy What Bhutan is learning from the Gross National Happiness Program How the government supports its citizen’s happiness When Bhutanese people usually return home after moving away How leaders can learn from Bhutan’s values Why everyone should visit Bhutan What industries Bhutan's economy relies upon About Bhutan's unique approach to tourism Why the Bhutanese people love sports, especially American Baseball What the world can learn from the people and culture in Bhutan And so much more! More About Matt DeSantis Matt DeSantis and Bhutan’s Princess Kesang T. Choden Wangchuck are leading an expansive initiative to create a nationwide project to document, digitize, and archive Bhutan’s tangible cultural art and religious history.  Together with a team of scholars, monks, archivists, researchers, filmmakers, and more, this team’s mission is to preserve Bhutan’s culture, heritage, and religious values for future generations, while also preventing theft of its national artifacts. Connect with MyBhutan & Matt DeSantis About MyBhutan Matt DeSantis is an accomplished explorer and highly recognized expert on guiding travelers through Bhutan. If you’re interested in joining him on a safe, meaningful, and adventurous expedition into Bhutan, email him at contact@mybhutan.com. Website www.mybhutan.com Facebookwww.facebook.com/mybhutan LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/matthewrdesantis Sign up for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat! Registration is LIVE for the 2021 Leading with Genuine Care Retreat. Space is limited so sign up soon to guarantee your spot. Join Rob Dube and other mindful leaders from October 3–7th, 2021 in Colorado. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, get back on track, or consider yourself a novice, the retreat was designed for meditators of all levels. At the retreat you’ll: Unplug from your busy lives Immerse yourself in nature Learn from renowned guides and teachers Connect with other mindful leaders And so much more! www.shambhalamountain.org/program/leadership-retreat-leading-with-genuine-care Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK