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Rex is a principal and the founder of M A Legal. Rex started M A Legal with an immense drive to help his clients achieve success within the framework of the law.Rex has an extensive legal background holding roles as General Manager and Legal Counsel for a large manufacturing distribution company, Senior Solicitor acting for members of the BRW 1000 Entrepreneurs List, and legal counsel for government bodies and charitable organizations.He is known for his business acumen and ability to guide clients not only through complex commercial litigation and business negotiation but in their strategic growth and planning needs. He has played a pivotal role in start-ups and existing large enterprises, with his clients comprising real estate moguls and business leaders.Rex develops a solid rapport with his clients and is driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for them and, in return, has built a significant and loyal following. He is a highly passionate individual who does not do anything in half measures; it takes one look at his collection of motor and boxing memorabilia to know that he will fight for his clients. His lovely demeanor aside, he is fierce and fearless in all his pursuits.  In this episode, Dean Newlund and Rex Afrasiabi discuss:Learning leadership principles from sportsTimely advice for business ownersA lack of motivation due to uncertaintyKeeping yourself from burning out Key Takeaways:Have a clear objective, have a plan, and have the right people around you, and you’ll find success in whatever you want to do.Growth starts with visualizing your ideal destination. Work backward from the goal. Every significant result starts with a small idea.The pandemic halted many people’s plans, and many lost their drive and motivation because of the uncertainty they had to face. Realign yourself to what motivated you at the start.Set boundaries, let others know when your work is over and be firm and stable with it. When you let people know when you’ll be off, and until what time you’ll be available, you might find that people will respect that.   "Have a balanced lifestyle. Don’t just work non-stop because you’ll burn out; no one can do that and maintain that… you need to realign yourself, focus on what you wanted at the start." — Rex Afrasiabi. Resources: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony SchwartzWorking Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I  Connect with Rex Afrasiabi: Website: http://www.malegal.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rex_afrasiabi_lawyer/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexafra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rex.afrasiabi Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Kelly Beattie is the President at FirstStar Consulting Group and an expert in Train-the-Trainer programs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Kelly started FirstStar to help individuals and organizations develop their staff and build their leadership teams - Emotional Intelligence is a critical element in how she teaches and trains. With nearly three decades of experience training top teams and executives on Emotional Intelligence, she has become a renowned leader in the area of leadership development.As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert, Kelly's approach to culture-building and change focuses on the importance of communicating complex topics and having difficult conversations in the workplace. She provides teams and executives with the tools they need to feel emotionally comfortable dealing with some of the most contentious social topics today. As a teacher, her focus on the importance of communication, empathetic leadership, and emotional growth give business leaders relevant insights into managing people better. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kelly Beattie discuss:Getting people into challenging conversations in a climate of fearReceiving feedback that's difficult to hear  Accountability or blame, responsibility or faultNavigating through difficult conversations Key Takeaways:Make it okay for people to speak truthfully and authentically. When you hear people out, don't outright say that they're wrong. Hear the feedback and hold it, accept it. If somebody is telling you something difficult, regard it as something that's not a personal attack on you but something about a situation that happened. Money is a temporary solution to a problem; organizations must look into the culture of people. People need to feel like the organization cares about them for them to be loyal to it. Holding people accountable doesn't mean getting them to blame for something but instead getting people to take responsibility for their actions and be clear about how others can best support them in doing the role they got. Don't be judgemental; lean into the conversation. Your goal shouldn't be to change someone's mind or attack someone's view but to understand the process and motivation behind how they came up with what they believe in. See it as something interesting, something fascinating and curious.   "The strongest of the leaders develops a team around them where everybody has ownership." — Kelly Beattie.   See Dean's TedTalk "Why Business Needs Intuition" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I  Connect with Kelly Beattie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rkbeattieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybeattie1ststar/   Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Evan Nierman is a crisis management expert who serves as the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a globally renowned public relations firm recognized for its ability to deliver the right messages at the right time to those who matter most. With more than 20 years of experience, Nierman's crisis management agency is rooted in the company philosophy "Press the Truth." Nierman has guided international, celebrity, and corporate clients through complex high-stakes situations and has become a valued resource whose expertise is regularly tapped by the media. He is also the bestselling author of CRISIS AVERTED: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Evan Nierman discuss:Defending your reputation from today's most common crisisAverting a crisis from true accusations Incongruence between public and personal identityCrisis management for non-profit organizations Key Takeaways:The advent of the internet has allowed the battle for an individual or company's reputation to be more brutal and urgent, with multiplicative damage that borders permanence.Never lose the opportunity to correct your company's internal narrative. Explain the truth to your members so that you can avoid confusion, discomfort, and fear that might make matters even worse. Internal unity is a huge advantage when it comes to making it through crises. Don't cover up the truth - it will make you look worse when it comes up if you lie about it or if you don't address it directly. Understand the facts, map out the target audience, and understand the implicated person's or people's intent - once you've identified all this, plan out activities and make your move. For the best results, bring in an outsider's opinion. Walk your talk - live your brand identity. But even the best fall down, and so no matter how new or unique your brand is, you need to invest in a crisis management team. It can even be argued that the more unique your brand is, the more critical it is for your company to keep it that way.Don't let the public form misconceptions - educate the public, press the truth, push a narrative clearly and assertively. That's how you change perceptions and attitudes. You can't just keep wishing or hoping that the public will come up with the truth themselves. Educate and inform the public to alleviate crises when it happens.   "In cases where you have made a mistake... guess what, there's no individual... no organization in existence today that hasn't made mistakes... I think the general public understands that, but if you own it and you're transparent about it, and you're accountable, pledge to do better, and follow through with actions... you can regain trust. The public will forgive you and understand."  — Evan Nierman   See Dean's TedTalk "Why Business Needs Intuition" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I  Connect with Evan Nierman: Website: https://evannierman.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/redbanyanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbanyanpr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBanyan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-nierman/  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Robin S. Rosenberg: She is the CEO and Founder of Live in Their World. Robin is a clinical psychologist and author. She has had both psychotherapy and executive coaching practices in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. She is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. She has taught psychology classes at Harvard University and Lesley University.Robin has been interested in virtual reality (VR) for years, and was the lead author of a study to investigate using “VR for good.” She has combined her interest in immersive technologies with her coaching and clinical experiences to foster in employees a deeper understanding of how and why other people may feel slighted or marginalized, and how to approach such interactions differently. Robin is the author of both college-level psychology textbooks, and books for a general audience about the psychological underpinnings of (other people’s) fictional characters, such as Harry Potter, Batman, and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. After decades with successful psychotherapy and coaching practices, she founded Live in Their World, which enables lasting change in organizational civility and respectful engagement. The program applies the science of psychology to combine emotional and cognitive learning, using both immersive virtual reality and online learning. Robin also started a “Dear Robin” column, addressing people’s questions about civility and respect in the workplace.In this episode, Dean Newlund and Robin Rosenberg discuss:Deeper empathy and understanding through virtual reality Encouraging transformation in people in the workplaceUpskilling people in three perspectivesIdentifying and harnessing biases Key Takeaways:Virtual reality is a beautiful way to not only be in the shoes of someone, but be in their feet - see the world through someone's perspective. You need specific guidelines, team accountability, and consistency to align everyone in the same direction towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can't just throw around an abstract idea and expect people to change. Virtual reality is a very effective tool, when used correctly and when it works well, for bringing back engagement and connection between co-workers without risking anybody's health - except for people who might be motion sick. Change people in three perspectives: as a target, bystander, or instigator. If you're a target, how should you respond to disrespectful behavior? If you're a bystander, how should you intervene? If you're the instigator, how are you affecting people both negatively, unintentionally and intentionally? Biases are tools, cognitive shortcuts. We cannot live in a world without biases. We would be paralyzed if we had to view every individual stimulus that comes our way and think deeply about it before we evaluate it. The issue about bias is when it influences behavior. The main reason to have unconscious bias training is for people to be aware what their biases are so they can understand how they may play out and address that. "We're born with the mechanism of biases but we're not born with the content of the biases." — Robin Rosenberg  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7IConnect with Robin Rosenberg:  Website: https://www.liveintheirworld.com/ | https://podcastconnection.org/robinrosenberg/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveNTheirWorldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-s-rosenberg-b6942329  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Park Howell is known as The World’s Most Industrious Storyteller helping leaders of purpose-driven brands grow by as much as 600 percent. His 35 years in brand creation includes 20 years running his own ad agency Park&Co. He was named Advertising Person of the Year in 2010 by the American Advertising Federation of Metro Phoenix. The following year, his agency was recognized among the Top 10 Impact Companies in Arizona by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.Park is the founder of the Business of Story, a proven platform based on his 10-step Story CycleSystem™ to clarify your story, amplify your impact and simplify your life. His popular weekly Business of Story podcast is ranked among the top 10 percent of the most downloaded podcasts in the world.His book, Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand, helps readers clarify their brand story and teaches how to tell it through three proven narrative frameworks to captivate audiences and convert customers. His new book The Narrative Gym for Business, is a short 75-page guide on how to use the ABT (And, But, Therefore) foundational narrative framework to make all of your business communications compelling.Park consults, teaches, coaches and speaks internationally. He has guided hundreds of brands and grown thousands of leaders and their people in such organizations as Dell, Hilton, Cummins, Walgreens, Banner Health and the United States Air Force.He is a graduate of Washington State University and combines his degrees in communications and music composition and theory to help leaders excel through the stories they tell. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Park Howell discuss:And, But, Therefore - the three forces of storyExamples of the ABT process at workMoving through the “acts”The Psychology of ABT Communication Key Takeaways:The three forces of story are agreement, contradiction and consequence. Agreement is “and”, conflict is “but”, and “therefore” is how you will overcome your problem.Don’t get stuck in just one act - move through the ABT model, otherwise, it’s not going to be of any help to you or to who you’re communicating with.Our conscious mind is simply the PR department for our unconscious mind where all our decisions are being made. ABT communication triggers our limbic system, that’s what makes it effective.  "Most leaders communicate and care but bore. Therefore, tell a story." —  Park Howell Click this link to access The ABT's of Sellin™ short online course: https://businessofstory.thinkific.com/courses/the-abt-of-selling  You can also order Park Howell’s book, “The Narrative Gym for Business” by clicking on this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B1WP2JX    See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7IConnect with Park Howell:  Website: www.businessofstory.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ParkHowellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkhowell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinessOfStory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkhowell/  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Colleen Gallagher is an intuitive business and personal development consultant, author of several books, including her latest release, An Uncompromised Life, survivor of childhood cancer, and currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Global Leadership and Change. Her most tremendous success is seeing her clients fall in love with life by overcoming trauma to create a lifestyle career that impacts the world. Through her courses, retreats, podcast, books, and products, Colleen empowers leaders to come to a newfound clarity on their mission so that they can better understand their gifts while taking deliberate action to grow their businesses.In this episode, Dean Newlund and Colleen Gallagher discuss:Responding to adversity and living purposefullyShould technology scare you? Intuitive decision making, trusting the inner voiceBalancing feminine and masculine energy  Key Takeaways:Remember to practice silence and stillness. Reflect on your purpose and live it. Technology is a self-empowering tool that gets you introduced to the right people, networks, and information you are most passionate about. Trust your inner voice, and don’t fear the unknown. Follow your principle even when it’s hard—express compassion towards yourself and others. Tap into your creativity and imagination and put it through a systemic and organized system.  "I realized that death is not the scariest thing. The scariest thing in life is having a diagnosis and realizing that you never went for your dreams." —  Colleen Gallagher.  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7IConnect with Colleen Gallagher:  Website: https://colleengallagher.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/col_gallagher1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolleengallagher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheColleenGallagher/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-gallagher-81691661/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/colleengallagher  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

After collaborating with TBConsulting on numerous projects, Dieter Gable joined the company as CEO in 2008. He brings more than 30 years of systems and consulting experience to TBConsulting. Dieter was previously a partner with one of the big-6 consulting firms servicing significant clients in the Financial Services and Government sectors. Much of his previous experience focused on developing genuinely impactful long-term strategies and outcomes for clients.Dieter graduated from the University of Arizona and has remained involved in his alma mater. In addition, Dieter has a strong sense of giving back to the community, whether through advisory roles for private company boards or volunteering his time with local charities in Arizona. Dieter also takes his passions to a higher level through his enthusiasm for aviation as a Lifetime Blue Blazer with the Fighter Country Partnership Foundation, a group of individuals committed to supporting the men, women, families, and mission of Luke Air Force Base. When not at the helm of TBC, Dieter enjoys traveling the world and hopes to check these off his bucket list: Antarctica, Petra, Seychelles, hiking Kilimanjaro, going on safari in Kenya, and skiing on every continent. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dieter Gable discuss:Successful IT LeadersGiving IT people a seat at the tableProtecting your company and yourself from cyber security attacksMore reasons why IT need to learn to speak business Key Takeaways:People in IT need to learn to speak the language of business, or else they're going to cap their career and even their company's growth if they're in a leadership position. The more we drive specialization, the smaller the pool of leaders becomes. We have to grow leaders overtly. Don't make people feel stupid, don't hide behind jargon. Provide something valuable in meetings. Practice digital hygiene and educate people on the best practices to keep their part in the company secure. Teach people to be extra careful, especially today in the pandemic where many opportunistic criminals are showing up. We need to ask IT what the business needs or what it will look like for the company to succeed.   "If you don't have IT as a strategic capability or don't view it that way, you're probably gonna end up in that 80th percentile of companies that will die, and you'll never know why." — Dieter Gable.  See Dean's TedTalk "Why Business Needs Intuition" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I.  Connect with Dieter Gable: Website: https://www.tbconsulting.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBConsulting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBConsultingLLC/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tb-consulting/ Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

S. Chris Edmonds is a speaker, author, executive consultant, and founder of The Purposeful Culture Group. He's the author of the Amazon bestseller The Culture Engine and five other books, including Good Comes First’s upcoming title. Chris' blog, podcasts, and videocasts are at DrivingResultsThroughCulture.com. In this episode, Dean Newlund and S. Chris Edmonds discuss:The X and Y-axis of performance and valuesBenefits of encouraging respect in the workplaceDefining behavior and keeping people accountableBuilding culture in difficult times such as now Key Takeaways:Performance is only half the leader’s job. The other half is managing respect in the workplace.It may not come as a surprise for you to hear that happy people work better -  in a culture of giving value and respect to people will translate to better results - proactive problem solving, independent alignment, and excellent customer service.By formalizing respectful action, you’ll no longer be acting on belief but evidence when keeping people accountable yWith many organizations and establishments on survival mode, you can still build a culture in small ways, like setting ground rules that encourage respect and affirmation.  "The only way that you’re going to get people to solve problems for you proactively is if they feel respected. What a surprise." —  S. Chris Edmonds  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with S. Chris Edmonds:Website: https://goodcomesfirst.com/https://www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/scedmondsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisedmonds/ Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Vaughn Granger: As the founder of The Game Method™ and The Legion™, host of The Rainmaker podcast, a serial entrepreneur, performance coach, and second-generation haberdasher, Vaughn Granger has dedicated his life to helping leaders reach their full potential.  You can discover more about his methodology and insights on life, business, health, and relationships at www.VaughnGranger.com. In this episode. Dean Newlund and Vaugn Granger discuss:Mistakes in branding when it comes to what clothes to wearHaving your styleHow what you wear affects your mindset Why is branding important? Key Takeaways:Most mistakes done in branding when it comes to clothing are due to neglect and a lack of self-awareness.Often our clothes wear us and not the other way around. Clothes that you wear often trigger thought processes that translate to conscious actionsGo all the way with your branding. What kind of clothes goes with what you stand for? "That's the power of clothing; if you learn to harness it, it could give you a competitive edge. It can be very transformational in self-confidence - either for or against." —  Vaugn Granger  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7IConnect with Vaugn Granger:   Website: www.VaughnGranger.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/vaughn-grangerTwitter: https://twitter.com/@vaughngrangerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaughngrangerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lvgranger/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXUD9UzL1Xvigw7ZJSo6MA  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Linda Finkle, CEO of Incedo Group, assists businesses in making practical and long-lasting changes to solve core business problems.  The catalyst for change, her no-nonsense approach, and her first-hand experience in running a business is evident in the success of the companies she has helped.    Linda has developed an exceptional background when it comes to people and communication challenges faced by companies. With an uncanny ability to immediately discover and delve deep into a business’ real problems, Linda has helped many companies by leading changes in employee attitude, communication and company culture. Her insights have prompted even some of the most established executives to re-think their strategies and communicate with people in better ways.  Not only have both productivity and revenue improved, but relationships both in and outside of the organization.  Linda’s success among the dozens of organizations she helped led to the spotlight of major business and investment publications. She has been interviewed in Harvard Business Review, Investor’s Business Daily, US News and World Report, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal amongst numerous other publications.  In this episode, Dean Newlund and Linda Finkle discuss:Retaining employees in the era of The Great ResignationPeople or profits - valuing people and your company’s bottom lineGenuinely valuing crucial conversationsThe role of coaching in the futureUsing intuition in the workplace Key Takeaways:Employees stay not only because of money, it’s not enough. People join organizations and interact with human beings. People need to feel valued, important, and connected with other people in the organization.Believe it or not, caring for people in your company is actually good for the company’s bottom line and reputation. Investing in people is always worth it.Shift situations from “this is a confrontation” mindset to “this is a conversation.”The greatest need we have is not to be heard but to be understood. So don’t talk to convince. Talk to understand.We must make space for intuitive decisions in the boardroom. It’s a tool that’s complex and many times cannot be explained, but is very useful.  "People and profits can go together. They don’t have to be siloed or one or the other." —  Linda Finkle  See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7IConnect with Linda Finkle:   Website: www.incedogroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindabfinkle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafinkleincedogroup/  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.