Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders

You know you're leading from love and not for love when you're able to lead people based on their needs and not your own. 

Pay attention to when you are HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY or TIRED!

Do more of what you love and intentionally practice so that you can make progress. 

Ever wondered what happens after you die? Well, hold on tight. This week I am joined by David Ditchfield, author of Shine On. In the book, David documents the events of being dragged under a speeding train and his journey to the afterlife. Not only has David been able to recall the vivid experience, he has been able to express this through paintings and writing a symphony - and he didn't have the skillset to do either before his accident! In this episode you will hear: 04:00 the story start with David living in London, leaving school without any qualifications 07:00 the ordeal of being dragged under a speeding train 11:50 the passengers on the train carriage come together in prayer for David 13:30 connecting with faith 15:00 the moment David thought he had died and journeyed to the after-life 18:00 love and healing 19:00 the vivid description of what it’s like being in the middle of the universe 20:45 seeing an intense tunnel of love and white light which David knew straight away was the source of the universe. It was God. 22:25 Death is not to be feared - being healed and prepared for the next stage of the afterlife 24:30 Being sent back for a reason - determined to paint what he had seen 29:00 “David, Christ was with you” 32:00 the punk rocker thrashing his way through life to writing a symphony for an orchestra 39:00 Question from Sarah 42:00 create heaven on earth by pursuing love and be in the moment Please do go to David's website to find out more about his incredible story.  The music in the intro to this podcast is one of 3 pieces of music he wrote. This and the other two pieces are also available to listen to on his website.  I hope this conversation inspires you, sparks your curiosity, gives you peace and encourage to live from a place of love.  Always love  Ryan  Connect with David: Website: https://www.shineonthestory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidDitchfieldNDE/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/david_ditchfield/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidDitchfieldNDE Connect with Always Better than Yesterday: Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+44) 07970339936 Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices.

Your heart work is no coincidence. Bring it in to the world. It's very much needed. 

Never did I think I would challenge a quote from Ghandi but this is what I know in my heart to be true. I hope it helps in someway.  Always love Ryan  www.ryanhartley.co.uk

Give these some thought Experience. Grow. Contribute.

You know the one with the mad button pushing to help you run faster. Well, people and situations are always pushing our buttons. We have to imagine walking around with a track and field power bar above our heads and do what we can to keep it as empty as possible!

In 2017 I read a book which really inspired me as I was leading on a project to transform the culture of an emergency contact centre. That book was written by today's guest, retired Captain L. David Marquet. It was called Turn the Ship Around! a true story of turning followers into leaders. Simon Sinek described David as the kind of leader who only comes around once in a generation. Student of leadership and organisational design, former nuclear submarine Commander, and named one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers by Inc. Magazine. David is the Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller: Turn the Ship Around!, and The Turn the Ship Around Workbook. David’s recently released book, Leadership is Language, is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller. David imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier  because they have more control over their work–a place where everyone is a leader. In this episode you will hear: 05:00 a confession - I like being in control but here’s how to practice relinquishing control 08:30 it’s difficult to organise humans without hierarchy - the problem is HOW we use hierarchy 10:25 Turning the Santa Fe Around! an incredible story of turning followers into leaders 16:00 the legacy of creating leaders not followers 18:45 what would it sound like if… we lived the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen R. Covey 20:00 Leadership is Language - how words have tremendous influence over our thinking and interactions with people 22:00 highly effective teams do not follow the industrial model of leader and doers - the language of doing is different from thinking 23:40 the language of vulnerability and curiosity 25:50 when someone gives you feedback and you want to punch them in the face! The moment you’re triggered is the most important time to be curious. 27:15 the El Faro and the out dated playbook 32:00 prove vs. improve - why expecting people to prove themselves before we trust them is backwards 35:25 the one and only step to create engagement - give your people the authority to make decisions 36:50 creating a learning and competence factory 38:30 why leaders should start their questions with HOW 41:00 the “be good” self and the “get better” self 43:00 Leadership Nudges Be sure to read the books, check out the Leadership Nudges and keep advancing in your leadership journey.  Please do let us know what resonates with you, either sharing on social media or emailing me at ryanbhartley@gmail.com Until next time, Always Love Ryan  Connect with David: Websites: www.davidmarquet.com www.intentbasedleadership.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipNudges LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarquet/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipnudge/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+44) 07970339936 Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices.

Don’t ACT like a leader. Be more human.