The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price speaks with return podcast guest Art Ellis, Ph.D., on Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology. The two discuss Dr. Robert Hartman's "Freedom to Live", outlining Hartman's journey and the foundations of practical Axiology. Art Ellis discusses the legacy of Robert Hartman, who developed Axiology after escaping the atrocities of Hitler, striving to create a structure that organizes good. They explore the origins of the manuscript, its purpose in relation to seminars with Nationwide Insurance Company, and Hartman's personal journey from surviving in Germany during World War II to becoming a philosopher in the United States. Ellis shares his passion for reading multiple books at once, ranging from deep philosophical works to entertaining mysteries. He also mentions his addiction to playing Wordle and his ability to solve it in three or four guesses. The two discuss health, spirit, and wisdom, and engage in a conversation about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including dietary preferences and physical activities. They also delve into the significance of travel on their spirits and share their involvement in music and storytelling. Additionally, Ellis reflects on the advice he would give his younger self, emphasizing the importance of learning about family history and interacting with significant individuals. The podcast delves into the concept of infusing artificial intelligence with a value-based decision-making process, contemplating the potential implications for the future. They consider the idea of incorporating a Hartman value axiology model algorithm into AI and emphasize the importance of ensuring that AI decisions are based on a calculus of values, including intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic factors. In this episode: [00:00:01] Suzie Price: Today I'm talking with licensed professional counselor Art Ellis, Ph.D. You're going to want to tune in today if you love to learn about others journeys. If you want to feel more hope about the world, if you're curious about the idea that we can measure how we think, feel, and make decisions. If you want to know more about Axiology and try metrics. If you like being inspired by others, you're going to learn more about Robert Hartman's story of escaping Hitler and using the trauma of watching Hitler organize evil, and taking that and turning it into creation of a structure that organizes good, which is what Axiology is. [00:12:35] Art Ellis: So he came up with the idea of good, the meaning of good of a thing is that it is what it is supposed to be. And in philosophical terminology, or in fact, mathematical terminology, it means it has all of the properties that it is supposed to have. If it is the best thing it can be, it has all of them.  [00:20:30] Suzie Price: Other philosophers have usually found intrinsic value only in universal, repeatable qualities like pleasure, knowledge, virtue, law, creativity, but not an individual. So that is, you know, when you talk about intrinsic and I think that's where people's hearts get touched through Hartman's work is this understanding of intrinsic and the value of it. And I think that's one of the differentiators. Not only does he talk about how we think and help us understand the ordering principle for our lives, but then he talks about the richness of intrinsic and helps us remember something. And it apparently, before he started talking about it the way he did back in the 1960s, that was not a common practice. [00:43:35] Art Ellis: Then we have to take those numbers and turn them into a person. Because we're not doing an assessment to see what's wrong with this person. We're doing an assessment to look at a reflection of this person and our working with those numbers in our descriptions and our our speculations about what this kind of score, combination and pattern means. We have to turn that back into a real person. So, you know, that's the three elements of working with it.  [00:55:50] Suzie Price: So see what happens. Yes. So you had quite a journey to get approval, and maybe we could just tell a short version of that where I don't know what age you were at the time, but you basically on your own dime and dollar and time, tracked Rita Hartman down to get approval to publish this. [01:05:56] Art Ellis: Was a major thing, I think, when the Institute was able to get the copyright back and issue the second edition, because it made it much more accessible to people who were coming along who needed to see this. And it's great grounding for anybody who is a practitioner to get enough of a sense of what formal axiology is all about and what Hartman was all about to use this background in for the applications that you put it to use. So it's great. Yeah. Kind of grounding. [01:09:48] Art Ellis: He says the same kind of evil represented by Hitler in his contempt and hate for other people is present in the US today. And he's writing this in the 60s.  Links & Resources: Related Podcasts: Episode #74 Axiology Influencers: Why Robert S. Hartman's Work Matters Today - A Discussion with Licensed  Professional Counselor Art Ellis, Ph.D. - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/axiology-influencers-artellis.html Episode #73 Axiology Influencers: Why Robert S. Hartman's Work Matters Today - A Discussion with K.T. Connor, PhD - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/axiology-influencers-ktconnor.html Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone involved in hiring, offering practical tools and strategies to improve the selection process. Key highlights include the introduction of the F.I.T process, which stands for Figure out what the job needs, Interview plan and strategy, and Targeted interviewing and selection process. Suzie explains how creating a hiring template can significantly contribute to understanding job requirements beyond just resumes and backgrounds. The importance of having a well-communicated interview plan to prepare the interview team is underscored, promoting a unified approach to candidate evaluation. Suzie delves into targeted interviewing techniques, advocating for competency-based questions that reveal candidates' true potential and fit for the role. The discussion also touches on common interviewing mistakes such as over-reliance on gut feeling and unstructured interviews, offering solutions to avoid these pitfalls. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the episode's guidance to create a high-commitment, low-drama workforce. By focusing on fit, utilizing structured interview processes, and employing effective evaluation techniques, organizations can significantly improve their hiring outcomes, ensuring a Wake Up Eager Workforce that aligns with their goals and values. In this episode: [00:00:01] Today we're talking about how to conduct an interview. This is for every hiring manager out there. If you are interviewing people for a position, you are going to want to tune into this episode. [00:01:07] Help leaders and organizations make good decisions about their people.  [00:02:50] Suzie speaks about structure and clarity in the interview process. [00:07:09] Oftentimes we don't want to actually learn the structure until we've suffered from the pain of a poor hire. [00:12:33] Look for more than the resume in the background.  [00:16:34] The other top interview mistake is we have unconscious bias.  [00:19:27] Importance of figuring out their roads traveled and aspirations. [00:22:57] Suzie talks about creating a hiring template. [00:29:45] How clarity allows hiring managers to all talk about the job in the same way.  [00:40:32] Setting the right tone and making the company stand out at the end of the interview. [00:45:21] Eliminating distractions during the interview process.  [00:49:14] How to listen agressively. [00:52:45] The 75/25 rule in interviewing.  [00:55:32] Recapping the interview process.   Links & Resources: Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Episode #94 Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with Huff Logue - Part One - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-manager-mistakes-and-best-practices-with-huff-logue-part-one.html Episode #95 Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with Huff Logue - Part Two - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-manager-mistakes-and-best-practices-with-huff-logue-part-2.html Episode #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-with-trimetrix.html Episode #50 How to Evaluate Job Fit: What Great Hiring Managers Do... - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/evaluate-job-fit.html?unique=15428656443244557 Related Services or Sample Reports or Images: Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching -  https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com

When we think about a wake-up eager workforce, we are looking for people who are performing roles that align with their strengths. We are looking for people who are motivated and feel respected and appreciated in their roles.  Often, we find in the workplace that some employees are not as involved or enthused as we would like. Sometimes, they are actively disengaged or quiet quitting, or even outwardly disgruntled, commonly referred to as loud quitting. In this episode, I speak with Amy Lugar, Senior Vice President of People Strategy for the southern region of HUB International. We discuss the biggest mistake leaders make in the workplace: being “relationship lazy.”  Leaders are focused on tasks and performance without dedicating the time and energy to getting to know the people on their teams. This extends beyond knowing the tasks that they’re working on to understanding their goals and dreams and ensuring there is a stream of consistent and transparent communication.  Once these relationships are built, it makes accountability and feedback a more streamlined and less offensive process. When there are areas that employees need to improve on, it’s a better conversation for the leader and the employee when it is approached from a growth mindset with the approach of helping grow and improve as opposed to reprimanding poor performance. These conversations require the foundation of a relationship to be productive.  Additionally, HUB International is exceptional at matching people not only to the roles they are looking to fill but also to the culture of the company. When employees are aligned with the company culture, they will feel more fulfilled and committed to their work. This episode is full of so much amazing insight into combating quiet and loud quitting as well as maintaining a positive work culture. I know you’re going to love it! Tune in to my conversation with Amy today.  In this episode: [00:01:08] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:04:32] I share some background on my guest, Amy Lugar.  [00:06:43] Welcome to the show, Amy! Tell us about the three common mistakes that leaders make that contribute to quiet and loud quitting. [00:10:34] What are some ways that leaders can connect with their employees to build relationships? [00:13:30] Amy shares about the amazing culture at HUB International.  [00:16:47] Amy shares some examples of how HUB International is empowering its employees.  [00:20:10] There is a balance between employee appreciation and course correction. [00:25:04] It is important to get the right person in the right seat for workplace performance.  [00:34:58] Amy and I discuss her strengths and motivators and how they are present in her role. [00:43:42] Who are the people who have influenced Amy the most in her life? [00:47:54] The best tools that have been instrumental in Amy’s professional development.  [00:48:53] The definition of success as it pertains to Amy.  [00:53:36] Amy’s advice to her 25-year-old self.  [00:55:20] A harsh quote that inspires and motivates Amy. [01:01:10] Parting words of wisdom from Amy. Thanks for joining me today! [01:02:57] My key takeaways from my conversation with Amy.  [01:10:59] Thanks for joining me on the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! See you next time!  Links & Resources: Hub International -  https://www.hubinternational.com/   Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Episode #26 Leader As Coach Skill: High Support, High Challenge-An Interview with Coaching Expert Ian Day - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/high-support-high-challenge.html Episode #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How it Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/high-support-high-challenge.html Episode #80 It’s Okay to Be Exactly Who You Are with TriMetrix Analyst Anne Waloven, CPDA, CPMA, TMEA - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/its-okay-to-be-exactly-who-you-are-trimetrix-analyst-Anne-Waloven.html   Related Services or Sample Reports or Images: Hub International - https://www.hubinternational.com/ Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html   Connect with Amy: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysoutherland/   Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/storytelling  

It is hard to Wake Up Eager when you are in physical pain. In this episode, I speak with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, founder of Provention Plus, about how wellness programs impact company culture, how soft tissue injuries impact your bottom line, how everybody is a Jobsite Athlete, and the benefit of understanding the impact of posture and movement in the workplace. Provention Plus is an on-site injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their manual labor or craft employees. Kelly is also the creator of the Move Better Program, which has been used by thousands of jobsite athletes over the last 20 years. She has a passion for helping Jobsite Athletes reduce the discomfort that has been accepted as a necessary part of manual labor professions.  The biggest component of Provention Plus is making a connection with each human they interact with beyond the correction and prevention of their injuries. Ensuring that someone cares about them at work is key to promoting wellness in the workplace, and you can’t prevent injuries just based on what a Jobsite Athlete is doing only on the job. These people have lives beyond their work that also impact their performance, and you have to look at the whole individual to get the best care and prevention for each individual.  Another important thing to remember is that we are all Jobsite Athletes. Whether you are doing manual labor on a job site or sitting at your desk all day, we are all prone to soft tissue injuries from ignoring the needs of our bodies in our job roles. We all have a body that needs to feel great for us to perform at our jobs, and we need to do what we can to counteract the toll that our work takes on our bodies. I know you’re going to love this episode and the tips and tricks that Kelly shares. Tune in today to hear more about wellness in the workplace and what you can do to make sure that you keep your body feeling great so you can continue to Wake Up Eager!  In this episode: [00:00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:01:47] I share some about Kelly Lynch Feldkamp’s background and expertise.  [00:04:14] Welcome to the show, Kelly! Tell us about what you and your team do surrounding culture, safety, and wellness. [00:09:47] Kelly shares about soft tissue injuries and how they impact the bottom line of businesses.  [00:13:18] How has wellness culture shifted in the workplace over the last 20 years?  [00:17:00] What is a Jobsite Athlete, and how can they maintain their bodies for their jobs? [00:21:01] The human connection is fundamental to wellness in the workplace.  [00:25:04] What would Kelly change about how companies think about safety?  [00:33:02] Kelly shares some key tips to increase your movement and prevent workplace injuries. [00:41:00] Kelly shares who has influenced her most in life. [00:46:56] Kelly’s Mind, Body, and Spirit tips that help her Wake Up Eager.  [00:50:53] Provention Plus’s role in employee onboarding on the job site.  [00:54:08] The role that sobriety plays in the body and how lifestyle changes can help prevent injuries.  [00:57:56] Kelly’s advice to her younger self.  [01:00:11] The special message that Kelly would like to share with the world.  [01:05:22] Parting words of wisdom from Kelly. [01:06:56] Thanks for listening to my chat with Kelly today - here are my parting thoughts on the episode. [01:10:55] Thanks for tuning in to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! Links & Resources: Episode -104: Dry January for the Sober Curious with This Naked Mind Coach Mike Shennan - Part 1 - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/dry-january-for-the-sober-curious-with-this-naked-mind-coach-mike-shennan-part-one.html Episode -105: Dry January for the Sober Curious with This Naked Mind Coach Mike Shennan - Part 2 - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/dry-january-for-the-sober-curious-with-this-naked-mind-coach-mike-shennan-part-2.html Episode -106: Mind, Body and Spirit Ideas and Products for a Wake Up Eager 2024 - Part 1 https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/mindbodyspirit2024 Episode -107: Mind, Body and Spirit Ideas and Products for a Wake Up Eager 2024 - Part 2 https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/mind-body-and-spirit-ideas-and-products-for-a-wake-up-eager-2024-part-2.html Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Reflect, Rest and Realign with Daily Tune In Time https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/tune-in-time.html My “Secret” for EASILY Getting the Benefits of Healthy Eating-Green Smoothies - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/benefits-of-healthy-eating.html Related Services or Sample Reports or Images: Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html Connect with Kelly: Provention Plus - https://proventionplus.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylynchfeldkamp/ Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/storytelling

Stories have always been a way that we have shared information and influenced others. The power of stories predates modern society and carries such a powerful influence as a way to share experience and knowledge.  In this episode, I speak with Doug Stevenson, who is the master of Storytelling that Sticks. Doug is a former professional actor with a colorful history. He has acted on stage in small roles in movies and on TV; he has also been a rock singer, a carpenter, a taxi driver, realtor, and finally found his calling as a professional speaker and speaker’s coach. His gift for speaking developed into the Story Theatre method for Strategic Storytelling in Business, and for over 25 years, Doug has delivered keynote speeches and taught storytelling skills to leaders, salespeople, and marketing teams all over the globe.  Based on the 9 steps of storytelling structure, he continues to coach his clients remotely, helping them to develop their messaging, become more confident in themselves, and connect inward with the message they are sharing with their audiences.  Doug also emphasized that there is a danger in attempting to interpret your audience. Misinterpreting the energy of your audience while you are speaking can be detrimental to your message. Worst of all, you may be totally wrong with what you interpret, derailing your presentation for no reason. Always connect inward. Connect with yourself and do what you do; let your audience connect with you in their own way.  This episode is full of so much insight and wisdom into how stories can make a huge influence on the way our messages are delivered to our audience, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Tune in today to hear more about Doug’s story and to learn more about how a good story can change the way your message makes it out into the world.    In this episode:  [00:01:06] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:01:58] Suzie introduces her guest, Doug Stevenson.  [00:04:01] Doug Stevenson shares his background and how he became a Story Theatre Coach for Strategic Storytelling in Business.  [00:15:52] Doug shares about the work he does now to coach his students virtually. [00:19:20] How Doug helps his clients develop their messaging.  [00:22:53] The danger of interpreting the audience.  [00:29:41] The secrets to connecting inward.  [00:32:15] Drawing the line between bragging or apologizing while speaking to your audience.  [00:36:56] The best stories are about mistakes, failures, and small disasters [00:39:18] Why do stories work so well?  [00:44:26] The biggest influences in Doug’s life and career.   [00:51:26] Doug’s strategies to stay centered in Mind, Body, and Spirit.  [01:01:15] Doug’s advice to his 25-year-old self.  [01:03:23] What would Doug’s billboard say? [01:06:50] Thanks for joining us today, Doug! [01:07:13] Thanks for joining us in this episode of The Wakeup Eager Workforce Podcast!   Links & Resources: The Story Theater Method by Doug Stevenson - https://www.amazon.com/Doug-Stevensons-Story-Theater-Method/dp/0977914615 Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storytelling-that-sticks-for-business-and-life/id1608943658 W.Mitchell - https://www.youtube.com/user/WMitchellWebsite/videos Garrison Keillor - https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/   Related Podcasts and PPD Articles:   Executive Presence Podcasts - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/finding-motivation-1.html#presence   Related Services or Sample Reports or Images:   Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html Connect with Doug: Storytelling in Business - https://storytelling-in-business.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstevenson1/

I continued my discussion with Dr. Stephen Middleton today in Part 2 of his interview. If you ever feel like you are having difficulty finding the opportunities you want, this episode is just what you need to give you a little boost of encouragement that opportunities are all around us – we just have to be open to them.  The possibilities that we have in life do not only pertain to opportunities in career and education but to our health as well. Dr. Middleton and I discuss chronic disease and how diet is a direct factor in so many illnesses and even has the potential to reverse disease.  Dr. Middleton speaks about the Rochester Institute for Lifestyle Medicine and what an incredible resource it is for those curious about transitioning to a more holistic, plant-based diet. When your cells are supplied with the phytonutrients of plants, you will notice a transition in your body toward healing and health. Dr. Stephen Middleton’s motivators, identified by the Insights Assessment, perfectly match his business and entrepreneurial mindset. He is a go getter and is focused on results, and he shares that the amount of opportunities that we have as Americans is endless.  This entire interview had me on cloud nine because we have such a synergy and similar outlook on life. He has inspired me, and I know he will inspire you. Tune in today to hear more about the life of Dr. Stephen Middleton, and be sure to catch Part 1 if you missed it!   In this episode: [00:44] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [01:34] Dr. Middleton shares the impact of a plant-based diet on his health. [13:57] I speak with Dr. Middleton about his Insights assessment.  [16:44] Dr. Middleton shares a new appreciation of the opportunities that we have as Americans.  [17:19] Business opportunities begin by solving a problem.  [20:04] The true power of self-awareness and showing others the goodness in themselves. [23:46] Dr. Middleton shares his insight on his mind, body, and spirit practices.  [28:48] The significant influences in Dr. Middleton’s life. [34:14] Advice the Dr. Middleton would share with his 25-year-old self.  [36:22] The message that Dr. Stephen Middleton wants to share with the world.  [37:22] Parting words from Dr. Stephen Middleton. [42:53] My favorite quote from Dr. Stephen Middleton. [43:45] Thanks for listening to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast!    Links & Resources: Dr Fuhrman - Eat to Live Author - Possibility Man Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKekyg_BczA   Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: WUE Workforce Stress Mgmt - Mind, Body & Spirit Episodes 106 & 107 - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/finding-motivation-1.html#stresspodcasts   Connect with Dr. Middleton: Dr. Stephen Middleton - https://www.info@drstephenmiddleton.com youtube.com/@possibilityman LinkedIn   Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com   Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/possibilityman  

It’s always nice to have a reminder of what is possible in our lives, and I want to bring that reminder to you today through my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton - The Possibility Man.  Beginning his life in rural South Carolina, Dr. Middleton came to the realization that he was meant for more in this life than farming. He shares stories of inspiration that he gained from his uncle at a young age, who taught him that anything is possible and that the concept of “can’t” is dead.  After falling in love with history, he discovered the beautiful union of history and law and specialized in US constitutional history. After teaching at multiple universities across the country and ultimately teaching his specialty, he had the opportunity to be an administrator, develop an academic curriculum, and devote his time to research before he retired.  He still shows his love for his South Carolina roots and discusses how he stayed in touch with his family during his educational career. Retirement has found him comfortably at home in South Carolina where he is currently devoting his time to the autobiography of the amazing judge Robert Heberton Terrell, whom little is known about. This episode is jam-packed with inspirational advice and anecdotes that I know you will love. Tune in today to hear more about The Possibilyt Man and to discover what is possible for you. Don’t forget to join us for Part 2 to hear more about Dr. Stephen Middleton’s story.    In this episode: [00:49] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [04:06] Welcome my guest, Dr. Stephen Middleton, The Possibility Man. [05:12] Dr. Middleton shares the influence of his uncle in his life.  [09:29] How Dr. Middleton became The Possibility Man and how his ‘downloads’ have directed his life’s path.  [15:12] Practices to be more receptive to the possibilities surrounding you. [17:15] The Possibility Action Network exists to remind others that your aspirations are possible.  [18:17] Dr. Middleton’s possibility story. [22:56] How Dr. Middleton kept in touch with his family throughout his possibility journey.  [25:13] Dr. Middleton’s research and work on Robert Heberton Terrell’s biography.  [30:38] Thanks for listening! Don’t miss part two of my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton!  Links & Resources: Dr Fuhrman - Eat to Live Author - Possibility Man Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKekyg_BczA Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: WUE Workforce Stress Mgmt - Mind, Body & Spirit Episodes - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/finding-motivation-1.html#stresspodcasts Connect with Dr. Middleton: Dr. Stephen Middleton - https://www.info@drstephenmiddleton.com youtube.com/@possibilityman LinkedIn     Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/possibilityman

We are back for Part 2 this week of the best Mind, Body, and Spirit ideas and products to give you a wake-up eager 2024! Last week I interviewed some professionals who are near and dear to my heart, and they shared their favorite tips and tricks for mind, body, and spirit that they are implementing in 2024. In this episode: [00:01:03] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:03:31] Did you take stock of 2023? Let me know how it went on Speak Pipe. [00:04:12] What is the Wake Up Eager Way? [00:06:01] Welcome, Mica Lunt, to the podcast! [00:07:25] Broaden your perspective with podcasts for the mind. [00:10:28] Mica shares the importance of prayer for his spirit. [00:11:48] Mica shares about The Shred App for keeping your body ready for 2024. [00:16:05] The importance of scheduling your self-care time.  [00:20:10] Welcome my next guest, Kate Bakon, to the podcast! Listen in to our conversation.  [00:23:26] Kate and I chat about her motivators and where they show up in her career. [00:25:02] Kate’s journey with sugar, her goal to be sugar-sober in 2024, and her other body tips. [00:26:06] Kate’s commitment to journaling and walking. [00:30:41] 2024 is the year for rebalancing your life.  [00:33:27] Being mindful of the things you’re consuming can feed your mind in a beneficial way, and breathing exercises can help keep your mind clear. [00:39:27] Kate shares about meditation and grounding for the spirit. [00:53:43] Parting advice from Kate. [00:56:24] Suzie’s closing words for Part 1 and what her reflection of 2023 looked like. [00:57:45] Practicing happy moments mind habits. [01:00:32] Some of the best books and tools to help you plan and prioritize. [01:03:15] Suzie’s body hacks for 2024. [01:09:10] How workplace motivators can help nourish your spirit. [01:10:55] Thanks for joining me on this episode! See you next time! Links & Resources: Speak Pipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/wakeupeagerworkforce Priceless Professional Motivators - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/motivators-ppd.html Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/ Peloton Power Zone Pack: https://www.pzpack.com/ Peloton sleep meditations with Ross Rayburn: https://www.onepeloton.com/classes/meditation/30-min-sleep-meditation-ross-rayburn-1679065200?classId=fbbf5b745fbb44d1a398e0e645c8fa82 Eat to Live Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-to-live/id1556543189 PlantsStrong Podcast: https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/ Get Fit with Cathe: https://cathe.com// A Bit of Optimism Podcast: https://simonsinek.com/podcast/ Coaching for Leaders Podcast: https://coachingforleaders.com/ What Drives You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-drives-you-with-kevin-miller/id192820274 Shred: Home & Gym Workout: https://www.shred.app/   Connect with Mica: Lunt Consulting: mica@luntconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mica-lunt/ Connect with Kate Bakon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-bakon-7ba73a137/ Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/mindbodyspirit2024  

Waking up eager is a commitment, and it takes finding the right balance between what we do and how we feel about what we do. But to truly be happy and healthy and to feel our best selves, we have to be fulfilled in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:45] What is the Wake Up Eager Way? [05:18] A process for a reflection on the past year. [10:46] Welcome to the first contributor to this episode, Catherine Foster! [12:51] Catherine shares some of her practices for her mind in 2024. [14:28] How is Catherine taking better care of her body in 2024? [15:53] Catherine speaks on the spiritual journey of finding balance in your life and sparking creativity.  [18:39] Suzie shares some of Catherine’s talent insight results and how they are reflected in her mind, body, and spirit practices. [22:08] Welcome our next contributor, Dr. Stephen Middleton! [24:06] Dr. Stephen Middleton shares about the better ways he is going to take care of his body in 2024. [26:25] What is mental hygiene? [28:15] Dr. Stephen Middleton’s advice for the spirit is to discover your partnership with the creator. [30:08] Welcome our final contributor for part 1 of this series, Shaunna Adinolfi! [32:41] Shaunna’s mindfulness with the 5-finger breathing exercise and a light-up note pad.  [36:17] Cold-plunging for both the mind and the body, and getting the good rest your body needs. [39:41] Is the Dyson blow dryer worth the investment? [41:14] Shaunna shares her spirit tips that she’s focusing on in 2024.  [49:19] If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review! Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you for Part 2! Links & Resources: Speak Pipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/wakeupeagerworkforce Priceless Professional Motivators - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/motivators-ppd.html Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/ Light up board for organization: https://www.amazon.com/Colors-Acrylic-Colorful-Message-Drawing/dp/B0CN6XS88Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=2GQZBVWIX7VRS&keywords=laysinly+acrylic+dry+erase+board+with+light+up+stand&qid=1704756449&sprefix=laysinly%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Oura ring:https://ouraring.com/ Standing desk:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ7J6BS6/ref=twister_B0CJ4FJH5F?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 Dyson Airwrap:https://www.costco.com/dyson-airwrap-origin.product.4000219063.html The Daily Stoic Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Journal-Writing-Reflection/dp/0525534393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H5U7ASG14J8M&keywords=the+daily+stoic+journal&qid=1704756739&sprefix=the+daily+stoic+journal%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 Start with Gratitude: Daily Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Gratitude-Journal-Positivity-Happier/dp/1726280594/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JKH02C045GFX&keywords=start+with+gratitude+daily+gratitude+journal&qid=1704756770&sprefix=start+with+Grat%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 West Emory Guided Journal Mind-ful: https://www.target.com/p/west-emory-guided-journal-mind-ful/-/A-86835537?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012806747&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal%2BShopping_Local%7CSeasonal_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Seasonal_School+Paper&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9030073&targetid=pla-1576404032786&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsLyEzfvOgwMVVzWtBh3cZwETEAYYCCABEgLvJPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds F*cks to Give: A Gratitude Journal for When Life Hands You Lemons: https://www.amazon.com/cks-Give-Gratitude-Journal-Lemons/dp/1736357921/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KIIKK0BQZC1D&keywords=fucks+to+give+book&qid=1704757345&sprefix=fucks+to+give+book%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Episode 66 - Essentialism https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/essentialism.html Connect with Catherine: Treadaway - https://www.catherine@treadaway.co 435-671-7668 LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Middleton: Dr. Stephen Middleton - https://www.info@drstephenmiddleton.com youtube.com/@possibilityman LinkedIn Connect with Shaunna: TTI Success Insights - https://www.ttisi.com/project/shaunna-adinolfi/ LinkedIn Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/mindbodyspirit2024

I continue the discussion with Mike Shennan, senior coach with This Naked Mind, and we dive deeper into discussing the impact of alcohol on our lives. One way that you can approach the impact of alcohol in your life is to look at it like a relationship. Is that relationship healthy or toxic?  A more significant struggle that we often encounter is not just our relationship with alcohol but the relationship that those close to us have with alcohol. When you are close to someone who is struggling with alcohol use, the best thing you can do is to be there for them and support them as they navigate their journey – but you can never force someone to stop drinking. Mike and I also discuss some of his strengths and how they impact his coaching with This Naked Mind. As a first-hand participant in the program offered by This Naked Mind, he has not only changed his relationship with alcohol, but it fundamentally changed how he views the world around him.  This transition has provided him with the passion and skills that make him such an effective and valuable coach to help others make the same journey. His High Altruistic scores match his motivators to remove pain and suffering from the world. This episode is so inspiring and profound that helps us analyze how we can transition our perspective by looking at our relationships with substances. This introspection can help us be the best versions of ourselves and start each day with newness and self-compassion. Tune in today to hear more about being sober curious, and how it might benefit you!  In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:26] The importance of examining your relationship with alcohol. [04:26] Supporting a loved one or family member who struggles with alcohol.  [08:17] Mike’s strengths and how This Naked Mind transformed his motivators.  [18:17] The biggest inspirations and influences that Mike experienced in his life.  [20:53] The habits that Mike implements to Wake Up Eager every day.  [23:53] Mike talks about the power of understanding when your emotions are trying to tell you something.  [29:32] Mike shares the advice he wishes he could give his younger self.  [31:33] What message would Mike put on a billboard, and what would it say? [34:26] Parting wisdom from Mike surrounding your relationship with alcohol and the power you have within you. [36:36] My big takeaways from my interview with Mike and my relationship with alcohol.  [43:44] I highlight some of Huberman’s research-based impacts of alcohol consumption on the body.  [48:00] There are stress management tools available on the Wake Up Eager Tips page. [50:08] Thanks for joining me today!  Links & Resources: This Naked Mind Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness-eb Book a discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mike-tblc/discovery-call?month=2023-12 AlcoholExperiment.com https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/the-alcohol-experiment-registration This Naked Mind Author Annie Grace. Theory about the unconscious mind. Who am I? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOVGLV7GtOE VIDEO - 9 minutes The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchin Rubenhttps://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919 Peloton Sober Squadhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/pelotonsobersquad/ Alcohol Explained by William Porterhttps://alcoholexplained.com/ We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowenhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Laura+McCowen+We+are+the+Luckiest&i=stripbooks&crid=LPKWJOQ6DUT8&sprefix=laura+mccowen+we+are+the+luckiest%2Cstripbooks%2C89&ref=nb_sb_noss Alcohol Lied to Me - New Edition: The Intelligent Escape from Alcohol Addiction by Craig Beck https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Lied-to-Me-New-Edition-audiobook/dp/B00HWHMWNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JKDPKTSRFBFV&keywords=Alcohol+lied+to+me&qid=1704210968&s=audible&sprefix=alcohol+lied+to+me%2Caudible%2C88&sr=1-1 Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Andrew Huberman 4.5 million subscribers - podcast on effects of alcohol - What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain and Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY Wake Up Eager Tips and Resources - Helping You Reduce Stress & Create More Wake Up Eager Days! https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/wakeupeager.html#stress Connect with Mike: Trailblazer Life Coaching LinkedIn Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/sobercurious

Drinking is a social concept that we often experience in our day-to-day work, whether it be at a happy hour event after a long day of work or indulging at a live concert over the weekend. Alcohol is all around us, at every party and event, and in every marketing stream we consume.  Mike Keenan, a senior coach with This Naked Mind, joins me today to share about his relationship with alcohol and his journey to sobriety. This Naked Mind approaches sobriety as an experiment as opposed to a rule, providing the flexibility to look inward and learn more about yourself. This Naked Mind helps people uncover their core beliefs around drinking and provides tools to overcome the obstacles that they may face. This Naked Mind also promotes a judgment-free zone surrounding those who have not decided to take the road to sobriety just yet. The core component that surrounds This Naked Mind is compassion. In order to move towards sobriety, you have to be able to ask questions about why you are drinking and have compassion for yourself while you uncover those answers. For the people in our lives who continue to drink, we must approach them with compassion and understanding that they either don’t have the tools they need or are not ready to embark on their journey to sobriety just yet.  Tune in to this episode to hear more about the effects that alcohol has on your body, how you can take steps if you are curious about sobriety, and what This Naked Mind offers to support you through it all. In this episode: [01:10] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:47] What is This Naked Mind? [06:45] Welcome my guest, Mike Keenan, senior coach with This Naked Mind.  [11:26] What are some of the reasons behind why we drink? [16:41] Asking questions about why we are drinking is a way to show compassion for ourselves. [18:13] Viewing the drinking behaviors of others through a lens of compassion.  [23:19] Transitioning into environments where others are drinking when you’re sober can take some time.  [26:40] What are the effects of alcohol on the body? [33:07] Finding the way to freedom with the knowledge you gain with This Naked Mind.  [35:51] Connecting with others who are in the same stage of their journey as you are.  [39:00] What is Quit Lit? [40:08] What does it mean to be Sober Curious?  [41:38] The Alcohol Experiment with This Naked Mind.  [46:51] Additional resources for understanding the impact of alcohol in your life. [48:31] What does it look like to work with a coach from This Naked Mind? [50:55] Thanks for joining me today for Part 1. Tune into Part 2 for more! Links & Resources: This Naked Mind Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness-eb Book a discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mike-tblc/discovery-call?month=2023-12 AlcoholExperiment.com https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/the-alcohol-experiment-registration This Naked Mind Author Annie Grace. Theory about the unconscious mind. Who am I? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOVGLV7GtOE VIDEO - 9 minutes The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchin Rubenhttps://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919 Peloton Sober Squadhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/pelotonsobersquad/ Alcohol Explained by William Porterhttps://alcoholexplained.com/ We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowenhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Laura+McCowen+We+are+the+Luckiest&i=stripbooks&crid=LPKWJOQ6DUT8&sprefix=laura+mccowen+we+are+the+luckiest%2Cstripbooks%2C89&ref=nb_sb_noss Alcohol Lied to Me - New Edition: The Intelligent Escape from Alcohol Addiction by Craig Beck https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Lied-to-Me-New-Edition-audiobook/dp/B00HWHMWNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JKDPKTSRFBFV&keywords=Alcohol+lied+to+me&qid=1704210968&s=audible&sprefix=alcohol+lied+to+me%2Caudible%2C88&sr=1-1 Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Andrew Huberman 4.5 million subscribers - podcast on effects of alcohol - What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain and Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY Wake Up Eager Tips and Resources - Helping You Reduce Stress & Create More Wake Up Eager Days! https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/wakeupeager.html#stress Connect with Mike: Trailblazer Life Coaching LinkedIn Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/sobercurious

We jump back in with Eddie Hightower and discuss his strengths and motivators, how they play into what he does in his role, and how he works best.  Understanding strengths and motivators for how employees behave in the workplace helps us match the responsibilities of the role. Caliber nailed it when they matched Eddie for the role of Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibility – his strengths are perfect for the demands of his position, and they fit so beautifully together. Many factors bring us to where we are in our careers, and we often have mentors who give us a loving nudge along the way. Eddie shares in this episode how his father and the general counsel at Caliber have helped him understand the value of doing the right thing, working hard, and the practicality behind the work you do.  Waking up eager each day does require effort on our part, and to help Eddie keep a Wake Up Eager attitude, he shares some of his secrets for nurturing his mind, body, and spirit. Setting aside time each day to think allows Eddie to pour back into his personal or professional development and explore new ideas or inspirations in his work. He has a rower in his home that gives him the physical movement he needs each morning, and he volunteers at a local animal shelter to keep his spirit cup filled.  The big takeaway that we’ve learned from Eddie is that there are many options for furthering education once kids leave high school and enter the workforce. Colleges and Universities do not have to be their first choice when trade schools and apprenticeship programs can offer rewarding and lucrative careers in a fraction of the time.  Thank you so much for joining us today! I hope you loved the messages that Eddie shared in parts one and two, and we look forward to sharing more inspirational interviews just like his in the future! In this episode: [00:47] Welcome back to the Wakeup Eager Workforce Podcast!  [01:28] I pick up where we left off with Eddie and talk more about his workforce strengths. [06:36] Eddie describes how he uses his strengths in his role.  [15:57] Eddie shares some of his biggest influencers.  [20:30] How can setting some time aside each day specifically for thinking change your success? [22:44] What’s Eddie’s secret to making time for exercise each day? [24:09] Eddie speaks about volunteering at the local no-kill shelter in his community.  [25:11] What advice would Eddie give his 25-year-old self? [26:28] What messages does Eddie want to share about bravery and education programs? [31:05] Closing tokens of wisdom from Eddie. [32:49] My big takeaways from the last two episodes [39:23] Thanks for tuning in today!  Links & Resources: Eddie Hightower https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiehightower/ Caliber Collision video - Here's a fantastic video where TAP Students, Mentors, Trainers, Graduates, and Regional Managers share how this program has impacted them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWL2uo6AmGg VIDEO eMBED CODE Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/investingintalent

Over the years, we have lost the value of apprenticeship programs, and several industries worldwide are feeling the squeeze of the limited number of skilled laborers that they need to succeed. Caliber Collision is flipping the script with its very successful and very impactful apprenticeship program. New technicians are brought in and taught all the skills they need to become competent technicians. Unlike other programs, the technicians in Caliber’s program are turning a profit for the company by the fourth month of their program! Today, I’m chatting with Eddie Hightower, the Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibility for Caliber Collision. He shares his insight into the program’s importance, why society has steered away from apprenticeship in the past few decades, and why it is needed now more than ever. Eddie is committed to building a sustainable workforce for Caliber Collision and speaks about the importance of company culture in your workforce. Without culture, all of your strategy is dead in the water. Join us today to hear more about the wealth that Caliber’s apprenticeship program is bringing to the automotive repair industry, and stay tuned for more inspirational insight from Eddie in part 2! In this episode: [01:14] Welcome back to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast!  [02:51] Today, we talked with Eddie Hightower about how Caliber Collision is addressing the industry's shortage of skilled automotive technicians.  [11:05] We welcome Eddie to the show, and he shares some background on Caliber Collision’s apprenticeship program for technicians.  [13:26] Is apprenticeship back? Why did we ever turn away from apprenticeship programs? [19:26] Caliber Collision is a purpose-driven company that invests heavily in its employees and the industry.  [21:52] The ROI on Caliber’s apprenticeship program may surprise you! [24:28] Eddie’s commitment to building a sustainable workforce and the impact of that. [27:10] Contribute or enroll in Caliber’s program on their website. [29:54] Culture is the key to a sustainable workforce  [34:24] The impact of the workforce culture on the Mentors in the apprenticeship program.  [39:04] Did you enjoy part 1? Join us for part 2 in episode #102!  Links & Resources: Eddie Hightower https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiehightower/ Caliber Collision video - Here's a fantastic video where TAP Students, Mentors, Trainers, Graduates, and Regional Managers share how this program has impacted them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWL2uo6AmGg VIDEO eMBED CODE Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/investingintalent

In part two of my conversation with Ron Price we really start to dig into his personal thoughts and beliefs. He shares more about the influential people in his life, how understanding his DISC and Motivators changed the way he interacted with people, and what he does to support his mind, body and spirit.  But first he gives some extremely sage advice regarding how to properly debrief a TriMetrix report. The most important thing to remember is that you’re always learning in the process of debriefing. You’ll never know it all. Also, you really want to pay attention to the purpose of each conversation.  Are you in a hiring situation? Helping someone gain or develop deeper self-awareness? Helping someone to increase their capacity to understand others? All of these situations would involve a different kind of conversation to happen. He also shares his tried and true method to help someone become more understanding of others, and it’s really good! Ron then goes into his DISC and Motivators. He provides one of the most self-aware assessments of his own results that I’ve ever heard. For instance he has a High I score, but then all of his other results depend on the circumstances. It’s truly fascinating.  Listen in as he shares more about his Motivators and why his upbringing played a major role in how those manifest in his life. He also shares more about his faith and his influences. Then he gives one of the most unique billboard answers we’ve ever had on the show.  Ron is absolutely brilliant to listen to as he shares his insights, and I hope you enjoy learning more from and about him. Listen all the way to the end to hear my thoughts on the conversation and learn more about my podcasting journey and what I’ve learned along the way.  In this episode: [02:56] We jump back in with Ron providing his advice for anyone who is debriefing TriMetrix reports.  [06:56] Ron provides deep insights regarding his DISC and Motivators and how knowing them has changed his life and work.  [12:34] Who has most influenced Ron in his life and career?  [16:19] Everyone has influence and we never know how our influence will impact the world.  [20:36] Ron shares his daily habits that keep him going and growing.  [26:45] Habits are built little by little, not all in one grand swoop. [28:00] What advice would he give his 25-year-old self?  [30:07] Where would he put a billboard and what would it say?  [31:34] Ron shares his final pieces of advice.  [33:46] Suzie provides in depth insights into this episode, her takeaways, and podcasting as a whole.  [37:56] In everything you do, lead with logic and follow with emotion.  [41:57] Discomfort is the key to growth.  [46:57] What it takes to be a great leader. [52:11] Learn about Suzie’s journey to becoming a podcaster. [57:53] Sage advice for anyone looking to learn or do something new.  Links & Resources: Ron Price: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ronprice89/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ronprice2476/videos Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Influence-Character-Expertise-Impact/dp/1626345570 The Complete Leader https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Leader-Everything-Become-High-Performing/dp/161206082X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699480218&sr=1-1 Growing Influence Book review https://bobbypowers.net/review-growing-influence/#:~:text=The%20mentor%2Fmentee%20relationship%20between,I%20loved%20this%20book! Robert S. Hartman Institute – Founder of Axiologywww.hartmaninstitute.org PPD Website Related Links: TriMetrix University – Six Axiology Dimensions Development Toolshttps://www.pricelessprofessional.com/trimetrix-university-development-insights-general-use.html#axiology Development Workbook on Building the Skill of Persuasionhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/wakeupeager/TTI+University/Persuasion.pdf Understanding Workplace Motivatorswww.motivatorsppd.com Mastering Relationship Skills by Understanding the Way Others Behave! – Free DISC Work Relationship Guide https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/situational-leadership.html Podcasting Tools and Resources from 2018 Conference https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/podcasting2018.html Related Podcasts: Podcast Episode #77 Making Axiology Easier to Understand & Apply https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/making-axiology-easier-to-understand.html Podcast Episode #74 Axiology Influencers: Why Robert S. Hartman's Work Matters Today - A Discussion with Licensed Professional Counselor Art Ellis, Ph.D. https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/axiology-influencers-artellis.html  All TriMetrix-Related Podcasts https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/finding-motivation-1.html#discpodcasts Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/growinginfluence

The study of Axiology has greatly impacted my life and my career. One of the people I look up to most in this science is Ron Price. He’s the president of TTI Success Insights and he has a way of breaking down Axiology to make it relevant to anyone. I’m so excited to have him join us for our celebratory 100th episode of The Wake Up Eager Podcast.  Ron and I met back in 2005 when he was putting on a mastermind sharing the deeply transformative science of Axiology. In case you’re new here, Axiology is the philosophical study of how we attach meaning or value to something.  It gives us a framework to think about how we as humans view and appreciate the physical world around us.  Ron learned about this principle from one of the original students of Axiology, David Medford. David and his wife Vera learned directly from Robert S. Hartman himself and created the Hartman Institute.  In this first part of our interview, Ron and I chat about what Axiology is, how he breaks it down for people who are new to the science and why it’s been so impactful in his life. Ron’s eloquent way of speaking about his experiences and life made this interview simply fly by. You won’t want to miss a minute of it.    In this episode:  [04:50] Welcome Ron Price to Wake Up Eager. [06:04] How does Ron explain Axiology to those who have never heard of it?  [07:31] Why Ron views Axiology as an organizing principle in his life.  [10:01] Does he have a specific way of explaining Axiology to get people more engaged?  [17:08] Ron explains the influence the study of Axiology has had on his life. [21:57] What does Ron hope that people take away from his book?  [25:47] Learn what power and timing have to do with one another.  [28:29] What does he mean by “lead with logic, follow with emotion”?  [33:02] Why you should aim for people to feel energized and heard after interacting with you. [37:25] Ron shares more about his personal life.  [38:50] How did Ron feel about his very first TriMetrix Assessment?  [42:55] Hear about Ron’s experiences with Dave Medford, a teacher and student of Axiology.  [47:20] Part 1 is over, are you ready to finish it up with part 2?  Links & Resources: Ron Price - LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronprice89/ Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Influence-Character-Expertise-Impact/dp/1626345570 The Complete Leader https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Leader-Everything-Become-High-Performing/dp/161206082X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699480218&sr=1-1 Growing Influence Book review https://bobbypowers.net/review-growing-influence/#:~:text=The%20mentor%2Fmentee%20relationship%20between,I%20loved%20this%20book! Robert S. Hartman Institute – Founder of Axiology www.hartmaninstitute.org   PPD Website Related Links: TriMetrix University – Six Axiology Dimensions Development Tools https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/trimetrix-university-development-insights-general-use.html#axiology Development Workbook on Building the Skill of Persuasion https://s3.amazonaws.com/wakeupeager/TTI+University/Persuasion.pdf Understanding Workplace Motivators www.motivatorsppd.com Mastering Relationship Skills by Understanding the Way Others Behave! – Free DISC Work Relationship Guide  https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/situational-leadership.html Podcasting Tools and Resources from 2018 Conference https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/podcasting2018.html   Related Podcasts: Podcast Episode #77 Making Axiology Easier to Understand & Apply https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/making-axiology-easier-to-understand.html Podcast Episode #74 Axiology Influencers: Why Robert S. Hartman's Work Matters Today - A Discussion with Licensed  Professional Counselor Art Ellis, Ph.D. https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/axiology-influencers-artellis.html  All TriMetrix-Related Podcasts https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/finding-motivation-1.html#discpodcasts   Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments*  This is a $350 value!   We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know.  Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.    QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com     Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/  LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/  LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development  LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast    Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/growinginfluence  

The power and necessity of creating strong connections with your peers, leadership, and coworkers cannot be overstated. Especially when new leaders are coming into an organization and need to better understand their teams as quickly as possible.  One way to create connections and quickly build positive relationships is by using Talent Insights Side-by-Side Reports. Essentially we take any of the previously administered assessments done by two people and put them together, side by side, to quickly highlight areas of similarities and differences.  Then we have those two people sit down and have a conversation about their reports. Before they ever get together, they’ll have picked out 3-5 top items out of each section to share and then explain why they picked those things and why they’re of great importance.  It gives each person a vehicle for sharing what motivates them and how they like to communicate because they get to choose the things that matter most.  This process eliminates months of “getting to know each other” because you get to dig into the core values and communication styles for each person up front. Listen as I share the process by which we facilitate these conversations and ways to use those conversations to create a more united team as quickly and efficiently as possible.  In this episode: [02:15] Get ready to learn how to create connections through Talent Insights Side-by-Side Reports.  [02:56] Why connection matters today, more than ever before.  [06:47] Research shows that almost everyone feels lonely. [09:29] Listen to a quick clip from Ryan Jenkins’ episode, Connectable.  [13:27] Learn more about the Talent Insights Side-by-Side Report. [15:19] Hear a testimonial, from a particularly reticent participant, on how it has changed his leadership style.  [18:47] What the report covers. [25:25] Ways to get the participants to open up and break the ice.  [26:46] Start the process by looking at the Workplace Motivators.  [32:16] For each section have the participants pick their top three items and share what they are and why they picked them.  [35:02] How to choose 1 or 2 areas of opportunity to develop. [37:47] Next time we talk about Side-by-Side Reports it’ll be on how to use them in the face of conflict.  [40:33] Don’t forget to leave us a review and get your free Workplace Motivators Assessment. Links & Resources:  June 2022 – Harvard Business Review - The Power of Healthy Relationships at Workhttps://hbr.org/2022/06/the-power-of-healthy-relationships-at-work Leader Linda and New Hire Bob - Sample Side-By-Side Report - https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/LeaderLinda_NewHIreBob_SideBySide___SampleReport_11_2023.pdf Talent Insights Side-by-Side Process Summary Document - https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/Talent+Insights+Side+By+Side+Onboarding+and+New+Leader+Assimilation+Process+-+Summary+Document.docx Motivators Memory Jogger Card https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/Motivators_MJCard_2021.pdf  DISC Communication - Behavioral Style Memory Jogger Card https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/DISC_CommunicationTips_MJCard_2021.pdf  Related Podcasts: Episode #84 - Connectable: Grow Your Social Fitness with Ryan Jenkin https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/connectable-grow-your-social-fitness-with-ryan-jenkins.html #25 How Leaders Can Use the Power of Relational Presence to Engage and Influence https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/relational-presence.html #26 Leader As Coach Skill: High Support, High Challenge-An Interview with Coaching Expert Ian Day https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/high-support-high-challenge.html #27 A Powerful Leadership Skill: Listening Aggressively https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/listening-aggressively.html Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/creatingconnection

Is it possible to age backwards? There has been a huge focus throughout the entire history of human civilization on extending life and living better. But is it possible? In many ways it is and here to share more about this is Augie Leone. He’s sharing his healthy aging secrets and how at 93 his body is younger than ever.  Augie became very interested in health and wellness after he retired in 1987. He’d enjoyed running in his younger years, but after he retired it became a passion and, in his words, an obsession. What he found though, was that the better he ate, the more he could run.  Enter - the Nutritarian diet. This is a way of eating that focuses on the most highly nutrient dense foods to help support and regulate the body. At first, it wasn’t easy getting his wife on board with the regimen.  There are only so many foods you can eat within this lifestyle. But Augie learned how to prepare the foods and took over the menu and shopping and now neither he nor his dear wife would ever switch back. They both feel better than they ever have and are avid cruisers.  Listen as Augie shares more about the Nutritarian lifestyle, his success in running, why he believes it’s so important to have dreams, and what he’s looking forward to in the coming years.  In this episode:  [03:40] Learn about Augie Leone and why Suzie is so excited to have him on the show.  [07:02] Augie shares about the Nutritarian Diet and how it has impacted his life.  [10:00] How did he get into running?  [13:53] When did he find the Nutritarian Diet?  [17:41] What has been his biggest challenge in keeping up with his lifestyle?  [21:01] Hear more about his running journey.  [23:29] Who has been most influential in his life?  [27:14] What would his billboard say?  [28:25] Augie’s last thoughts on what we should take away from this conversation.  [31:30] Suzie shares her takeaways and favorite moments from the conversation.  Links & Resources: Dr. Fuhrman’s Website - https://www.drfuhrman.com/   Beginners Guide – Overview on Nutritarian https://www.drfuhrman.com/blog/210/beginners-guide  Eat to Live book - https://shop.drfuhrman.com/redirect/www.drfuhrman.com/443?to=https%3a%2f%2fshop.drfuhrman.com%2feat-for-life-paperback%2f   Eat to Live Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-to-live/id1556543189   123 Mind, Body and Spirit Tips - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/stress-management-strategies-free-download.html  My "Secret" for EASILY Getting the Benefits of Healthy Eating-Green Smoothies - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/benefits-of-healthy-eating.html  120 Stress Management Strategies and Daily Tips for Professionals - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/stress-management-strategies-free-download.html  Related Podcasts: #32 Top Five Tips for Managing Your Body, Stress Management Strategies Series for Professionals, Part 2 of 3   https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/managing_your_body_podcast.html  #67 Wake Up Eager Body Tip - Intermittent Fasting with Amy Land - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/intermittent-fasting.html  #68 Wake Up Eager Spirit Tip - Daily Tune In Time: Taking Time to Reflect, Rest and Realign Every Day - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/tune-in-time.html  #70 An Unexpected Antidote for Anxiety, Fear and Stress: A Discussion with John Lee - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/anxiety-fear-and-stress-help.html   Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments*  This is a $350 value!   We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know.  Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com   Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/  LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/  LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development  LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast    Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/healthyagingsecrets  

Welcome back to part two of this brilliant conversation with Mike Wilson and Mica Lunt of T2L Professional Development. We’ve been chatting about confronting the challenges of local government and in this second half we’ll dig deeper into Mica and Mike’s top Motivators and what keeps them waking up eager every day.  Something that is extremely interesting about Mike and Mica’s Motivators is that they both have an element of innovation that is higher in their priorities. Typically the people who are drawn to governmental positions are high Traditional Regulatory. They do not like change.  But both Mike and Mica question how things are done now and like to find ways to make them better.  I absolutely loved the advice they’d both give to their younger selves. For Mica, he’d tell himself to save his time and money and realize that he doesn’t need a Ph.D. to be the change maker he wants to be. Mike would tell himself not to overthink things so much. Take action and make changes as you go.  The quotes they chose for their billboards are so good that I have them below in the show notes. What’s interesting about their quotes is that they feed perfectly into the advice that they’d give themselves and their advice for those in local government today.  These two men are truly making a difference in the world and I’ve loved talking with them about their purpose and passion. The actions of our local governments make a true impact in our day to day lives and Mike and Mica are helping to bring a greater sense of awareness and fit to the people who lead.  In this episode: [03:25] Listen as Mica shares more about his Motivators and communication style and how knowing them has helped him in his career. [06:47] Mike dives into his Motivators as well.  [11:21] Suzie talks about the Team Talent Tracker and how it can be a great team development and communication tool. [14:05] Mica recalls a client that they used the Team Talent Tracker with and how it helped.  [16:05] Mike and Mica share who their greatest influences have been in their career.  [20:00] How do they maintain their wake up eager life?  [23:53] What advice would they give their younger selves?  [26:31] Where would they put a billboard if they had one and what would it say?  [31:48] Their advice for local government leaders everywhere.  [34:43] Listen as Suzie shares her favorite parts of the episode and her take aways.  Links & Resources: Podcast Mentioned by Mica: A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282 Sample Talent Tracker - https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/TALENT-TRACKER_2021_Fillable.pdf PPD Hiring Superior Performers Services https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/secret-to-superior-performance.html Understanding Workplace Motivators www.motivatorsppd.com Mastering Relationship Skills by Understanding the Way Others Behave! – Free DISC Work Relationship Guide https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/situational-leadership.html Billboard Quotes:  "The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right." - Tony Robbins "It's not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming. But who does actually strive to do the deeds? Who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who had the best knows, in the end the triumph of high achievement? And who had the worst. If he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Teddy Roosevelt "It's hard to fail, but it's worse to never have tried to succeed." - Teddy Roosevelt Connect with Mike: T2 Professional Consulting - https://www.t2professionalconsulting.com/ Connect with Mica: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mica-lunt/ Lunt Consulting - https://www.luntconsulting.com/ Related Podcasts: #18 Demystifying & Understanding TriMetrix: What, Why and How to Use it for Hiring and Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/understanding-trimetrix.html #45 Getting New Hires to Stay with HR Executive Judy Simmons, PHR - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/getting-new-hires-to-stay-2.html?unique=15318576007798127 #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-with-trimetrix.html Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/localgovernment

When you think of the government, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you said, the president, you’re probably in the majority. However, it is our local government that has the most say over our day to day lives. Mica Lunt and Mike Wilson help local governments find and hire the right talent to help make our cities run smoothly and effectively, but it’s not without challenges.  Mike and Mica both started their careers in law enforcement and became servant leaders to their communities. As they grew through their leadership roles, they knew that the skills they learned in law enforcement were needed throughout their local governments.  Why?  Because now, more than ever, there is an extreme distrust for our political leaders. While this is mostly at the top of the food chain, that distrust trickles down into an apathy for our local governments. Along with that apathy, there are fewer and fewer people who desire to take on local government roles.  So how do they confront the challenge of finding the right candidates to help our elected officials lead our towns and cities? Through implementing “right-fit” assessment by using TriMetrix Assessments and digging into the role needed specific to each city or town.  Listen in as Mike and Mica discuss the challenges our local governments are facing, how those challenges impact our day to day lives, and what they’re doing to face those challenges head on. Then tune in next week to hear more about their individual roles and how they’ve come to be so passionate about their work. In this episode: [05:54] Welcome back to the podcast Mike and Mica. [06:05] What are some of the challenges cities are facing in the hiring process?  [07:45] Are city council members paid or volunteers?  [09:16] Mica shares his thoughts on the challenges faced by local governments.  [11:20] How do the challenges faced by local governments impact us as citizens?  [14:28] Mike shares his thoughts about the impact of the local government on its citizens.  [16:24] How has their shared work history in public service and safety impacted their work with local governments?  [23:00] Mica provides a more in depth look at how T2 Consulting works with local governments.  [26:02] Mike discusses how their deep network of affiliates and their goal to become trusted advisors sets them apart from other consulting firms.  [29:13] Learn ways that they use TriMetrix in their consulting practice.  [33:35] Mica shares his favorite part about using the TriMetrix benchmarking during hiring.  [35:39] Don’t forget to leave us a review and let us know so that you can receive your own Workplace Motivators Assessment.  Links & Resources: Podcast Mentioned by Mica: A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282 Sample Talent Tracker - https://wakeupeager.s3.amazonaws.com/TALENT-TRACKER_2021_Fillable.pdf PPD Hiring Superior Performers Services https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/secret-to-superior-performance.html Understanding Workplace Motivators www.motivatorsppd.com Mastering Relationship Skills by Understanding the Way Others Behave! – Free DISC Work Relationship Guide https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/situational-leadership.html Connect with Mike: T2 Professional Consulting - https://www.t2professionalconsulting.com/ Connect with Mica: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mica-lunt/ Lunt Consulting - https://www.luntconsulting.com/ Related Podcasts: #18 Demystifying & Understanding TriMetrix: What, Why and How to Use it for Hiring and Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/understanding-trimetrix.html #45 Getting New Hires to Stay with HR Executive Judy Simmons, PHR - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/getting-new-hires-to-stay-2.html?unique=15318576007798127 #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-with-trimetrix.html Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend.  QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/localgovernment  

We’re picking back up today where we left off in our last episode about Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with my amazing guest, Huff Logue.  We spoke a lot about the amazing factors that TriMetrix offered in our last episode, and today, we talked about the advantage of DISC and how crucial it is in today’s workplace. The DISC assessment not only helps us dive deeper into who we are and how we operate in the workplace but also helps us to understand the dynamics of our coworkers and how best to work with them based on their DISC styles. In this episode:  [01:42] Welcome back to Wake Up Eager and Part 2 of Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with Huff Logue. [02:03] Huff shares his top two workplace motivators and his lowest motivator. [06:01] Huff shares about his DISC style.  [07:56] Huff shares some background on the “S” measurement in the DISC assessment and how it presents in our demeanor in the workplace. [10:30] Huff shares some background on the “C” measurement in the DISC assessment and how it presents in our demeanor in the workplace. [12:02] Why the DISC assessment is so important and the objective of it.  [15:38] Huff shares the ways he wakes up eager in mind, body, and spirit. [22:01] Huff’s advice for his 25-year-old self.  [23:39] The message that Huff would put on a Billboard to share with the world. [26:22] Parting advice and wisdom for hiring managers from Huff. [31:04] The best way to get in contact with Huff. [32:13] The most influential people in Huff’s life. [34:13] Suzie shares a recap on Hiring Manger Mistakes and Best Practices and the key takeaways from the last two episodes.   [40:20] Thanks for listening today! Leave us a review to get a free Workplace Motivators Assessment! Links & Resources: Link to my Free Book Download – How to Hire Superior Performers - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/FreeBookDownload.html  Hiring Superior Performers Services - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/secret-to-superior-performance.html  Understanding Workplace Motivators - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/motivators-ppd.html  Top Ten Uses for the DISC Assessment - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/favorite-uses-for-DISC.html  Mastering Relationship Skills by Understanding the Way Others Behave! – Free Work Relationship Guide - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/situational-leadership.html  Connect with Huff: Execulinks - https://www.execulinks.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hufflogue/    Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/  LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/  LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development  LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast    Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast –  Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com For additional resources and full show notes: www.pricelessprofessional.com/growstrongleaders