As you strive to reach your goals, it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter setbacks that may threaten to deter you. Fortunately, your mindset is an incredibly powerful tool, and by mentally conditioning yourself for success, you will be better equipped to overcome any challenges you face. Since completing his nine-year career playing professional basketball in eight different countries, Dre Baldwin has founded his company, Work on Your Game Inc., authored 33 books, and delivered four TEDx talks. Early in his career, however, success did not come easily – it was through his perseverance and mental resilience that Dre achieved his dream of playing basketball professionally. In Episode 132 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Dre discusses what his journey has taught him about mindset and shares several actionable insights, including: Why the right mental conditioning is crucial for overcoming setbacks, and steps to take in order to increase your resilience capacity A common misconception about discipline, and why having the right structure in place is actually the key to achieving the discipline needed to reach your goals The power of leveraging other people’s strengths when it comes to building your own confidence and finding solutions for problems you may be facing To learn more about Dre, visit https://www.dreallday.com or find him on Instagram at @drebaldwin. He is also offering a free copy of his book, The Mirror of Motivation: The Self-Guide to Self-Discipline, at www.mirrorofmotivation.com. This powerful book explores why it’s important to ask yourself (and answer) the question, “Who do I need to be?” when pursuing your goals. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.    

When starting to think about retirement or moving on to another phase of life, the owners and leaders of family-owned or closely held businesses face a unique challenge: deciding who should take over the role(s) of leading the organization. Particularly when family dynamics are involved, this process can be complicated – but taking the time for strategic succession planning can help ensure the long-term success of the business, as well as happiness and prosperity for those involved.  Leslie Dashew, our guest in Episode 131 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, is the President of Human Side of Enterprise, an organizational development firm, as well as a partner in the Aspen Family Business Group. She has combined her background in organizational development and family therapy to help family businesses and other organizations create harmony in the family and prosperity in the business while charting the course of their future through integrated succession planning. In this episode, Leslie shares insights regarding the following: 7 crucial components of succession planning that leaders must consider when envisioning the future of their organizations  Strategies to help mitigate family dynamics or preconceived notions that could cause tension as younger members of the family assume leadership roles in the business  How business owners and leaders can navigate common challenges when moving on from the organization they’ve built, including the fear of letting go To learn more about Leslie and her work, visit https://www.lesliedashew.com or https://www.aspenfamilybusiness.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

If you’ve ever set a goal to get in shape or adopt better health-related habits, you may have realized that the journey to a healthier lifestyle goes beyond diet and exercise – your mindset also plays a crucial role. Addressing the psychological factors involved in transforming your body and your life can help provide clarity and motivation as you implement the steps needed to reach your objectives. As a master fitness expert focused on goal achievement and habit transformation, Nick Carrier has coached over 5,000 fitness classes helping people across the globe lose body fat and build muscle. He is a certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and fitness nutrition specialist whose expertise has been featured on various podcasts and news sources. In Episode 130 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Nick shares several actionable tips to help you get closer to the best version of yourself. Specifically, he delves into topics including the following: The importance of getting clear on your “why” when setting health and fitness goals, and three specific components to address The role of self-identity, including three aspects that shape how you view yourself Guidelines for setting appropriate goals, and how to handle the common feeling that you don’t have enough time to follow through on them Specific tips for healthy eating and exercise, including what to look for when choosing the quantity and quality of the foods you eat To learn more about Nick, visit www.nickcarrier.com, follow him on Instagram at @carrier_bestyou or listen to his podcast, “The Best You.” He’s also offering a free 30-minute strategy session, which you can book at www.nickcarrier.com/freecall.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

Have you ever gained clear insight into something that turned out to be true, but you couldn’t identify how you had received the information? Sometimes known as intuition or simply “hunches,” these types of insights can also be described as noetic experiences, or those in which you know something without being aware of how you know it.  Dr. Dean Radin, our guest in Episode 129 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), as well as an Associated Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Chairman of the biotech company, Cognigenics. He is also the author of nine books (as well as countless articles), including The Conscious Universe, Entangled Minds, and his latest, Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. In this week’s episode, Dr. Radin discusses the following: Different types of intuition, and how they may be partially explained by principles of quantum mechanics  Techniques such as meditation that can help you tap into your intuition The role that intention, belief and other factors play in accessing your intuition To learn more about the Institute of Noetic Sciences, visit https://noetic.org. For more on Dr. Radin or to access a library of his publications, visit https://www.deanradin.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

Organizations today are facing a variety of unprecedented changes, from managing up to five different generations in the workforce to navigating an employer-employee contract that has fundamentally shifted. For leaders, these changes have presented new challenges when it comes to retaining and engaging employees and cultivating happy, productive teams.  As a visionary leader, coach, and the founder and CEO of Highland Performance Solutions, Patricia (Patti) Carl is inspired by human-centered motivation and behavior in the workplace, and its profound effect on individual fulfillment and performance. Patti and her team help leaders create thriving, dynamic, engaging cultures where people feel valued and motivated to do their best work, and her thought leadership has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Entrepreneur Magazine. In Episode 128 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Patti discusses the following: Recent trends in the workforce and the challenges they are creating for leaders and organizations The concept of personalized leadership and how it can be particularly effective in the modern workforce, which often includes employees who have different values, needs, and expectations for how they want to work Best practices for how organizations can attract, retain, and engage talent in the current landscape Strategies to help leaders foster greater coherence among their teams, even when conflicts arise  To learn more about Patti and her company, visit https://highlandperformancesolutions.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

As we go through life, we all acquire values and ideas of what success looks like from society, our families, and other external sources. However, this can cause a sense of dissonance if you find that you’ve achieved a preconceived notion of success, but do not feel happy or fulfilled.  According to Irina Baranov, our guest in Episode 127 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, many people – particularly high achievers – live their lives by default, rather than by design. As a Certified Executive Coach, keynote speaker, and Vistage Master Chair who works with top leaders and organizations to take them from good to great, Irina strives to help people get present and intentional so they can start designing their lives and businesses with a clear understanding of who they are and what they value. In this week’s episode, Irina discusses the following: The importance of asking yourself the hard questions about how happy and fulfilled you are in different areas of your life, such as your health, relationships, and career/business Tips for identifying your core values, which serve as the foundation upon which to build the extraordinary life you deserve Common sources of resistance to the process of designing your life, such as feelings that you’re not “worthy” of more To learn more about Irina Baranov or connect with her, search for her on LinkedIn.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

In various areas of our lives — and particularly when serving in a leadership capacity — our inner feelings often drive external results and shape how we interact with others. Through the art of conscious leadership, we can strive to create greater inner harmony so that we can deliberately choose how we behave and show up with other people.  As the founder and CEO of Tilt365.com, a disruptor in the personality assessment space, Pam Boney (along with her team of over 600 change agent practitioners) is devoted to growing the number of conscious leaders around the world. In Episode 126 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Pam shares the following: Why inner harmony, rather than any external factor, is the key to greater happiness and success – and how you can begin cultivating more inner harmony  The concept of ego fears and how they can manifest particularly in the context of change, as well as techniques that can help you return to feeling happy and present when these fears surface Why it’s important to understand your own propensities in how you think – for instance, whether you tend to be overly positive or negative – and how it can help you achieve balance and an overall positive self-regard To learn more about Pam and the assessments her company has developed, visit Tilt365.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

Unleash your complexity genius with Carolyn Coughlin as she discusses managing complex situations effectively, tapping into love and connection for stress relief, and recognizing bodily cues for creativity and connection. Explore the power of complexity genius and making small moves towards positive outcomes.