The Mindset Game® Podcast

In team settings, leaders are often the ones in charge of stepping in and rectifying issues when the team falls short of expectations. While this "leader-led accountability" allows the leader a great deal of control in ensuring that the desired results are achieved, it doesn't leave much room for the team and its individual members to learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves. As an award-winning trainer, facilitator, coach, and the author of Revolutionize Teamwork: How to Create and Lead Accountable Teams, Eric Coryell is an expert at helping leaders engage their employees through the creation of functional and accountable teams. In Episode 114 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Eric discusses the following: Tips for how leaders can become more comfortable with surrendering some control to their teams – and why it's important to do so Key attributes of functional, accountable teams, and what distinguishes them from teams that are only functional but not accountable The importance of trust and shared fates within a team, as well as both healthy and unhealthy ways to foster these concepts To learn more about accountable teams, get in touch with Eric at eric@accountableteams.com, or look for his book at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

We've all heard terms such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of corporate culture. But these are far more than buzzwords – when all employees feel safe and valued in bringing their unique selves to work, they will likely be happier, more productive, and more loyal to their employer, which translates to greater success for the organization. How can companies move beyond treating diversity as a box that needs to be checked, and ensure that they are creating an environment where each and every employee feels comfortable? According to Shan Foster, our guest in Episode 113 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, the solution may require a resetting of corporate culture. Shan is the co-founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC, where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and execution, as well as the author of What Hurt Didn't Hinder and a frequent speaker before national and international corporations, conferences, and collegiate national sports programs. In this episode, Shan discusses the following: Why our differences bring even more value than the things that make us alike Why intentionality in various areas of a company's process – from the hiring stage through training and beyond – is key to nurturing successful employees and achieving true diversity 7 steps to resetting corporate culture, as well as examples that illustrate why these steps are so important Why it's crucial for leaders to reconnect their heads with their hearts when approaching issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion To learn more about Shan, follow him on Twitter at shanfoster_32 or visit his company's website at https://fosteringhealthysolutions.com. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

No matter how advanced modern society becomes, human beings are still animals at our core. Therefore, we are subject to certain rules prescribed by nature that can help us lead happier, healthier, longer lives – if we put in the effort to shift our mindsets and tune into the cues that nature has given us. As a multiple-award-winning, internationally renowned nutrition and fitness expert, Dan Miller has developed health and wellness programs for people from all walks of life, from executives to professional fighters and everyone in between. He is also a former Guinness World Endurance record holder, has completed three master's degrees, and speaks to thousands of executives worldwide each year. In Episode 112 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Dan shows us how nature intended the human animal to live longer, better, and with less disease by sharing the following insights: How spending more time outdoors can help reduce stress and improve health Why it's essential to feel needed, valued, loved, and supported by a group of people – or a "tribe" – larger than your immediate family The importance of facing your stressors head-on, rather than accepting a perpetual state of stress as a normal way of life Specific guidelines regarding sleep hygiene, water intake, diet and exercise in order to achieve greater physical health and longevity To learn more about Dan and his programs and workshops, visit https://www.danmillerwellness.com. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

While fear is an important evolutionary mechanism that can help protect you in some situations, it can also hold you back from living fully and reaching your highest potential. Therefore, finding ways to reduce the types of fear that may be having a negative impact on your life can help you unlock possibilities and feel greater happiness. As a biologist and stress expert, Dr. Rebecca Heiss – our guest in Episode 111 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – has an in-depth understanding of fear in both its helpful and harmful forms. She is also the author of the newly acclaimed book, Instinct: Rewire Your Brain with Science-Backed Solutions to Increase Productivity and Achieve Success, the founder and CEO of the 360-review mobile application Icueity™, and a highly sought-after professional speaker. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the following: Her definition of being fear(less), and how our primal sense of fear that is designed to keep us safe can create obstacles in everyday situations The ABCs of lessening fear – a simple editing process that consists of awareness and asking questions about the perceived threat, breathing (specifically, a type of breath called a physiological sigh), and engaging your curiosity Techniques for altering the stories you tell yourself in order to overcome fears and anxieties about the future Why fear can be a gift and how to recognize the positive insight it can provide Why it's particularly important for leaders to work on overcoming their own fears and radiating positive energy in order to create a sense of calm and happiness in those around them To connect with Rebecca, she invites listeners to find her on Instagram or send her an email at rebecca@rebeccaheiss.com, or check out her program at https://www.yearofhappy.com. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Whether you are facing a physical health-related challenge or an obstacle that is holding you back in another area of your life, nurturing the mind-body-spirit connection can be a powerful catalyst for change. Without paying attention to your mindset and beliefs, you may find that you are cured of an ailment, but not yet fully healed. As a healer and soul coach who utilizes a combination of Indigenous-inspired and Western methods to co-create lasting change for everyday modern problems, Bob Vetter has helped numerous people achieve greater wellness and fulfillment in different areas of their lives. In Episode 110 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Bob shares the following: The difference between curing an illness and healing in a spiritual sense Why the placebo effect is so powerful – specifically, how your mindset and letting go of beliefs that no longer serve you can have a profound impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health How seeing others have miraculous experiences can help support your own healing and expand what's possible for you Bob also guides Vered through a four-step exercise that anyone can use to help shift their mindset and replace limiting beliefs with those that will expand possibilities. To learn more about Bob, visit https://www.bobvetter.com, where you will find a variety of free resources, information about how to connect with him, and the latest episodes of his podcast, "Healing and Spirituality in World Cultures." To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

While there are many different tools available to help us better understand our own personality types and those of others, one of the most effective is the Enneagram system. Consisting of nine different archetypes that are determined based on an individual's social and coping styles, the Enneagram can serve as a roadmap to help you become more aware of the patterns that operate in your life – particularly when you are facing conflict. As a Certified Riso-Hudson Enneagram Institute teacher and an accredited professional with the International Enneagram Association, as well as a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Jenny Yoder has used the Enneagram as a guide to help business leaders, teams, and many others overcome conflict and build even stronger relationships. In Episode 109 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Jenny discusses the following: The three social styles and three coping styles that determine your Enneagram type, and how the motivations underlying these styles can affect conflict management Why it's important to step back and try to truly understand another person's perspective in a conflict situation – despite the inclination to tunnel deeper into your own social and coping styles Three questions that teams can use when in conflict to better understand the energies that are motivating individuals' thoughts, feelings, and actions Our three centers of intelligence – the head, the heart, and the body – and how they interact with our different social and coping styles To learn more about Jenny Yoder and her company, Trinity Performance Group, or to register for one of her upcoming Enneagram workshops, visit https://trinityperformancegroup.org. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Asking questions such as, "How are you?" is a common formality in our society – yet often, the person asking the question does not take time to truly listen to or care about the response, thereby rendering the question essentially meaningless. However, questions that are well-framed in terms of both content and context can serve as powerful tools for fostering greater success, happiness, and connection with others, as well as within ourselves. As a Master Certified Executive and Personal Coach, an Amazon best-selling author, as well as a TEDx speaker, LinkedIn top influencer, and contributing writer for major industry-related journals, Joshua Miller has finetuned the art of using questions to expand possibilities. In Episode 108 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Josh discusses the following: The difference between open-ended and close-ended questions, and the importance of being present when asking these questions How working on becoming more curious, humble, and vulnerable can help you connect with others and co-create magical new possibilities Why it's also important to be curious and humble when asking yourself open-ended questions, such as "What am I feeling right now?" and "In what areas of my life does a particular pattern keep showing up?" Specific questions that leaders can ask themselves and their team members in order to improve results, as well as tips for asking these questions in a way that will foster a stronger connection To learn more about Josh, visit his website at https://joshhmiller.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

As complex beings, a duality exists inside each and every human: we have a pure and true side, as well as a darker side that is constantly trying to diminish our vibrance. Rick Carson, our guest in Episode 107 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, refers to this darker side as a "gremlin" – a part of us that must be tamed in order to lead happy, fulfilled lives. As a practicing psychotherapist for nearly five decades, a personal and executive coach, and the author of "Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way," Rick has developed several techniques for conquering the negative voices and tendencies that lurk within each of us. In this episode, he shares some of these techniques, including: Simply noticing when your gremlin surfaces, and then accentuating the physical sensations that accompany it. These actions can trigger what Rick calls the Zen Theory of Change – when you realize that you are the one causing the unpleasant feelings you're experiencing, a natural correction can start to occur. Learning to think of your breathing as not only a regulator, but also an indicator that can tell you when you're "glitching," whether due to anxiety, physical or emotional pain (or the anticipation of it), or another form of anguish. Becoming aware of the surface of your skin, which functions as a highly sensitive barrier between everything that happens within you and the rest of the world. Rick emphasizes that while these techniques are simple, they require constant practice; he says that taming your gremlin essentially requires turning your life into a living meditation and gaining gentle control over your awareness. To learn more, visit Rick's website at https://www.tamingyourgremlin.com. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

With change constantly happening in the world around us, it's crucial for organizations to have structures and systems in place that will allow them to navigate disruptions with agility. While changing circumstances can create formidable obstacles for some organizations, Charlene Li – our guest in Episode 106 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – has always been curious about those that can seemingly move from disruption to disruption without skipping a beat. As Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting, an end-to-end innovation consultancy, Charlene has studied organizations across numerous industries to identify the characteristics that make leaders, teams, and the organization as a whole better equipped to handle change. In this episode, Charlene outlines the three key things that organizations need in order to seamlessly move from disruption to disruption: an ability to focus on the needs of future customers, leaders who can create a movement and momentum to carry the organization into the future, and a culture that's capable of dealing with flux. Within this framework, she shares specific insights, including: 3 questions that everyone in an organization – from senior leadership to frontline workers – should be able to answer regarding how the organization will serve future customers How leaders can attract followers to the movement they are seeking to create, even when dealing with individuals whose values may not align with that movement Signs that indicate that a movement towards change is successfully underway The consequences for organizations that resist creating a "flux culture" designed to help them navigate disruption To learn more about Charlene, visit her website at https://www.charleneli.com. She also invites listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn and share their own journeys with navigating change within organizations. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Guest, Kelly Lewis, executive coach and author, discusses navigating paradoxical tensions and using both/and thinking to lead transformation. She emphasizes the importance of understanding polarities, managing them effectively, fostering respect and curiosity, and integrating compassion into leadership development.