You cannot live out a vision until you understand that you CAN have a vision. Vision MUST be communicated consistently, Clearly and Attractively. When you do this vision will become contagious and you will begin to move towards that vision. Check out my new book The LeadThrough Method available on Amazon.
“ The greatest gift given to mankind is not the gift of sight, but the gift of vision. Sight is the function of the eyes; vision is a function of the heart.” WHAT IS VISION: A vision is simply a picture of your preferred future. You cannot live out a vision until you understand that you CAN have a vision. In part one of Vision I share the three steps to clarify your vision for your personal and or professional life. Pick up my new book The LeadThrough Method and see what others are saying about it here
You know deep inside that there is more for you to accomplish, more for you to explore, more for you to experience, but there is one thing that is holding you back.... Fear. Fear of what your family will think. Fear of failure. Fear of being embarrass. Fear is robing you. Fear is stopping you from shining your light in this dark world. GET JOSE'S NEW BOOK HERE
Often times we become frustrated when we try to control things that are really out of our control in the first place. In this episode I titled- Release Control and Regain Joy, I share a little bit of my recent journey and how I am learning to enjoy the journey and control what I can control and leasing what I can't. Get Jose's New Book HERE The LeadThrough Method by Jose Vargas
Did you know that there are two primary reasons why we are thrust into Dark Moments in life. You know those moments when nothing goes our way?... When she decides to leave... When you fight over the bills... When your car breaks down... In this episode, I share those two reasons and what happens when we are in these Dark Moments. Years ago, when I was laid off, I entered into a dark moment and perhaps these last few years you have as well. Listen to this months episode, as I dive into this subject in detail. I hope it encourages you, gives you a fresh perspective and helps you become the leader you are meant to be. In this episode you will learn: The Two Primary causes of Dark Moments. The 5 things that happens in Dark moments for you. Here is the full episode CLICK HERE to LISTEN or Search for The Jose Vargas Show whereever you listen to podcast. Listen while on your commute this morning, or while you work out! BONUS: If you are a person of faith I encourage you to listen to this same message, said in a different way in Sermon Form- A perspective from the Bible. (CLICK HERE)
One political party blames the other and vise versa, but blame has never gotten us anywhere. Progress only happens when one person decides to take personal accountability. The same is true of your life. In this episode, I barely touch on the subject that literally has the potential to improve your life if not change it. It can give you healthier relationships, better outcomes and a happier life... the key? Having personal accountability for every decision that we make. It's so easy to find someone else to blame... but at the end of the day "your dog did not eat your home work". You just didn't do it. In this short episode you will learn: How personal accountability builds trust with those around you. 3 things that happen where there is no accountability : 1)No trust 2)Morale goes down 3)Productivity and Impact suffers
Leaders often don't know what to do about grief and trauma... they are often overwhelmed and stressed because they believe they can't grieve while having the spotlight on them. In this episode I sit down with Psychotherapist Clinical Social Worker Zashi Rodriguez from Healing grounds wellness center as she lays out the plan to navigate grief, loss and how to be your authentic self. She shares practical principles from her own experiences on how to not just survive but thrive. This is a real open and raw conversation for every leader of every background. Whether you are the one grieving or know someone who is, this episode will equip you to navigate through grief. October 22nd Love Nudge- a one day event for couples. Register at https://www.healinggroundswc.com
In this episode I want to give you the 8 attributes we should strive for as fathers and as leaders. This episode is for fathers or want to be fathers, but it is also for you even if you aren't a father because these attributes can be applied in our culture now more than ever. As a matter of fact Whatever type of man you want to be tomorrow you have to build that man today. When I was in one of my Law enforcement academies I had an PT instructor and he would often tell our class, "you hydrate for tomorrow -today". He pushed that on us because we were in the desert of New Mexico and getting dehydrated there would be bad.That principle applies to every aspect of your life as well. The way you prepare for marriage is while you are single…. The way you prepare for retirement is while you're working, the best time to find a new job is when you have one. The great news is that even if you are in the middle of fathering today, you can apply these attributes and actions to your life. Takes Responsibility Owns their decisions Provides for their family Protects their family Guides and leads their family Shares a vision for their family and Inspires while modeling with their own life Values giver Leads their life
What needs some change, adjustment or what totally needs to be removed from our lives and leadership. I want to share with you this episode of my podcast where I share the 5 areas of your life you can inspect right now that will reveal where your values lie. As you can agree our values drive our lives so it is critical to know, understand and live out our values. In this episode you will learn: The easy places to look at to understand your values. It's not just what you say that matters is what you do. The awareness you have will redirect your movements.
President Abraham Lincolns life was hard, at times painful but it was also purposeful. I believe that when you get better, everyone around you will get better as well! I want to share with you this episode of my podcast because I believe these 7 principles I share have the power to change your life. In this episode you will learn: Your Circumstances Doesn't dictate your Future, your decisions determine your future. Your strengths are strengths for a reason, use them! Your Setbacks are opportunities for redirections. When faced with great difficulty learn how to be flexible or risk breaking. Get some fire in your heart or move out the way. Passion and Ambition. Always strive to leave things under your command better than when you found it. Be willing to work with people who are different from you.
Would you like to know what every person who decides to lead have in common? Every leader will have "ups and downs" in their own leadership journey. In this episode I have opportunity to sit down (virtually) with a few leaders from around the world as they share their own leadership experience. In this episode you will learn: Success principles as a leader. How to get unstuck as a leader. The Challenges over the past few years. Guest include: Marc Petitpas- author of The 50 year old Millennial Rev. Mike Rosado- Founder of Fervent Church Eric Landblom- Founder of Leader Developed and Ret. U.S. Marine For Officer and Combat Fighter Brian Jewell- 30 Day Freedom Founder Dr. Andrea Mata- Podcast Host brightspotfamilies.com Rafael John Acantilado- Podcast Expert and Voice Amplifier Jay Ly- Coach and Business Owner of Golden Compass LLC and can be found at livefreeseries.com Jose Vargas- Author of The LeadThrough Method, The proven steps to getting unstuck, leading your life and getting results. www.reachinghighernow.com
Prepare now before it gets hard. Rise up men, this world- your world needs you! What we have watched over the last few weeks have been painful and at times infuriating! What can you learn from what is happening in Ukraine to apply in your own life? The President of Ukraine has shown tremendous courage and leadership and has risen to the challenge of his life. Prepare before the battle. There is a battle for your life ( your family, your faith, your leadership) What you do in times of peace will dictate how you respond in times of war. You must lead yourself and the people in your life now more than ever!
Hiring a coach is not just for athletes. It's for anyone who is trying to get better at something. And it's also for people who are struggling with life in general, and can't seem to figure things out on their own. When you're stuck, figuring out what to do next can be daunting. The longer you stay stuck, the more depressed you will get about your situation. Hiring a coach can help you get unstuck and begin moving forward again. In this episode, you will discover the 5 accelerating benefits of having a coach. Specifically, you will learn: the significance of getting unstuck how to see yourself in a new way the challenge necessary to move forward the difference between consulting and coaching Also, I have a gift for you continue to tune in to the second season of my podcast. You can now download Get it here: https://www.reachinghighernow.com/guide-5-attributes-great-coach Learn how you can become a leader worth listening to and start embodying the leader in you that your team follows. You can also reach out to me on my social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/reachhighernow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josevargas-reachinghighernow/
When do breakthroughs happen in your life? It’s when your heart and your mind are on the same page. When these two agree to pursue a common direction, you can get out of the situation you are in right now and better things begin to fall in place. This is one of the struggles I commonly help those whom I’ve met in my several years of coaching, and it’s fulfilling to see how people get unstuck and reach new milestones in their lives as soon as we get what they’re thinking in line with what they’re passionate about. This is also my desire for you as you listen to this episode. In this episode, you’ll discover: the impact of aligning your heart and your mind; how to master the power of your mind and the influence of your heart on your decisions; Questions you should ask yourself to align your heart and your mind Also, I have a gift for you continue to tune in to the second season of my podcast. You can now download "Top 10 Reasons Why People Listen to You" at www.reachinghighernow.com. Learn how you can become a leader worth listening to and start embodying the leader in you that your team follows. Upon downloading, you will also start receiving my monthly emails. Every month, I share the most impactful leadership lessons and stories from the leaders and organizations I work with. Moreover, discover how these nuggets of wisdom can impact your life and your organization, too.
If you want to be a leader worth following, a leader who not only gets himself un-stuck but helps the people around you get unstuck you have to become aware of all of your strengths. A strength is something that you are good at. It is how you show up and how you best serve the world, your employees or employer, it is what you use in your business to help you get the most results. At the core of who you are, you have a unique set of strengths that when you are aware of them and use them to full capacity you will give your best in your organization. Oftentimes when we are not using our strengths, progress slows down, productivity suffers and morale goes down. https://www.reachinghighernow.com
Just because you are getting older does not mean you are growing. Growth doesn't just happen, it must be done intentionally and purposefully. It's possible to get the same results that you had last year, but if you want to grow and increase your influence, income, have better relationships as a matter of fact- everything in your life, you have to choose to grow. After a season break, I jotted down some thoughts and came up with the 4 R's you and I must apply consistently if we are to grow in our personal and professional life. "The only guarantee that tomorrow will be better, is if you choose to grow today. So, how are you growing? What method do you use to track your growth? 2022 is just around the corner. In these challenging times, growth has been an even greater challenge for leaders. Some leaders continued to flourish despite setbacks and obstacles. Others continue to struggle in leading themselves and their teams towards their goals. The real score? Often, we are not aware that we are falling into the same patterns of behavior which keep our growth stunted. It is this reality that compelled me to record this premiere episode of my podcast's 2nd season. So grab a seat and listen as I unpack the 4 elements that you can do to keep on growing as a person and as a leader (and no - it doesn't involve hustling!) In this episode, you will discover: how to keep your creativity from getting stunted the importance of aligning what you do and what you get how to achieve goals AND enjoy life at the same time the power of dreaming after a setback Also, I have a gift for you as you have tuned in to my podcast's 2nd season. You can now download "Top 10 Reasons Why People Listen to You" at www.reachinghighernow.com. Learn how you can become a leader worth listening to and start embodying the leader in you that your team follows. Upon downloading, you will also start receiving my monthly newsletter, "Leading Through ". Every Month, I share the most impactful leadership lessons and stories from the leaders and organizations I work with. Moreover, discover how these nuggets of wisdom can impact your life and your organization, too. Resources: Michael Hyatt's "Win at Work & Succeed at Life"
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In this season finale I share part 3 of vision and how picking up a vision can change your day, your year and your life. I believe that you were designed to live out a vision in different seasons of your life, and I hope that by the time you finish listening and applying this podcast you will do just that!
Leaders can't afford to go about their day to day without pausing and reflecting the lessons you are learning. Learning these lessons will accelerate your growth and results along with your peace and joy. To continue to receive more content like this go to reachinghighernow.com and subscribe to my email list.
We all have had leaders who disregarded our gifts and the value we bring to the organization, it sucks. In this episode I share the 10 Qualities of horrible leaders and how you can avoid becoming one. To stay connected with me and receive exclusive emails go to www.reachinghighernow.com