Two Brothers Talking

Declining employee engagement, the Great Resignation and Retention are at the top of every leader's mind right now. Though there are many theories for the root cause of this phenomenon, there is only one that seems to fit the bill as a solution for all three. That would be the matter of trust. How do leaders build trust within their teams and in their leadership? In this episode Jason Davis, principal consultant at JMM Advisory Group, shares his 5 ways that leaders can begin to build trust today.  https://www.jmmadvisorygroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasdavis/ https://www.leadsmarternotharder.media/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Did you know that 66% of children in poverty do not have access to books? Increasing literacy worldwide by just 1% would equate to a $240 billion bump in the global economy. That is what Tiffany Ellington, an author, philanthropist and Miss Phoenix 2022, says is at stake in the world of child literacy. In episode seven, Israel and Eli chat with Tiffany about her passion for making literacy equitable, accessible and sustainable for all. Plus, Tiffany shares her experience in the Miss America Organization, her faith shaping her approach to leadership and the idea that came to life through her book: Olivia's Lamb. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Disclaimer:  The views expressed in this video do not necessarily represent Allstate's positions, strategies or opinions. In episode six, Israel flies solo in a conversation with Franklin Walker, a senior leader for a fortune 100 company. Franklin shares his experience as a people leader, how his faith shapes his leadership and life as a father of four.  Connect with Eli and Israel on social media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/twobrothers2020  FB: https://facebook.com/twobrotherstalking  IG: https://instagram.com/twobrotherstalking   Watch or listen to previous episodes and seasons:    https://twobrotherstalking.com/watch   https://twobrotherstalking.com/listen     Book the brothers for an appearance, podcast interview or YouTube channel:   https://twobrotherstalking.com/booking   Own a business and want to advertise on the show? Submit a request:   https://www.twobrotherstalking.com/sponsor   Support the show through monetary donations:   https://anchor.fm/twobrotherstalking/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Regional Director for the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma, Veronica Shorr, joins Israel and Eli in the midseason finale. Covering everything from what sparked her philanthropy to career changes and family living, watch as the brothers encourage Veronica to publish the children's book she has in her phone notes app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

From a one bedroom apartment, Isaiah dreamed of a day where he could provide for his family while chasing his dreams. One day, it clicked and along with his wife, Isaiah made it a reality. Birrieria El Gordo, a local hotspot, was born. Join Israel in his conversation with Isaiah, where they talk about defining moments from Isaiah's life, his love for the city of Yuma and what is next for him (hint, it is going to be HUGE). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

In this episode, Israel and Eli conducted their first onsite interview of the show with Lilah and Zilah of Sunkissed Coffee House & More. From picking pecans with their grandparents to starting a family business in the middle of a pandemic, Lilah and Zilah talk about their strong values, the importance of taking risks and their heart for the Yuma community.     Follow Sunkissed:   IG: https://instagram.com/sunkissedyuma Facebook: https://facebook.com/sunkissedyuma TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunkissedyuma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

In this episode, Israel and Eli sit down with entrepreneur, founder of Lady Leaders and Miss Arizona 2019, Jacqueline Thomas, to talk about her experience in DC, background and upbringing, her time with the Miss America Organization and the work that Lady Leaders is doing across the country.   Who is Jacqueline?   Jacqueline Thomas is a female entrepreneur, Miss America titleholder, and a press and communications professional.    A native to Arizona, Jacqueline competed for the title of Miss Arizona 6 times before capturing the title in 2019.  During her time as the longest reigning Miss Arizona, she was nominated as one of the Most Influential Women in the Arizona because of her work with Lady Leaders, which has held partnerships with three major universities, two U.S. Senators, three non-profits, and numerous businesses.  At Miss America 2020, Jacqueline was named a top 5 finalist for the Women in Business Scholarship Award.    During her time as the spokeswoman of Arizona for the Miss America Organization, she gained unparalleled communications and PR experience in front and behind the camera. This experience led her to become the youngest Deputy Press Secretary of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the largest law enforcement agency in the world. She is now a Press Secretary for a member of Congress on Capitol Hill.  (credit: https://www.ladyleadersempower.com/about)  Connect with Jacqueline or find out more about Lady Leaders:  https://www.ladyleadersempower.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

In the season 3 premiere, Israel and Eli sit down with City of Yuma Mayor, Doug Nicholls, to talk leading through criticism. Catching up from their season 1 conversation, the guys ask Mayor Nicholls about hobbies, leading through the pandemic, adapting to shifting statewide policies and what the future of the City of Yuma looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Service Above Self. What does that mean?   In the season two finale, we sat down with Ellie Evans, Miss Yuma County's Outstanding Teen 2020, and talk about what that mantra has done for her personal growth. She shares the emotional story behind Steps Towards Hope, her social impact initiative, and what building a supportive community means to her.  We also debut a new segment on the show called: What's That Moment, where we ask our guest obscure questions about their favorite show or movie to see just how big a fan they really are!   Don’t miss this great conversation as we close out another season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Overcoming bad habits can be so daunting! We made it easy. We identified the top 3 bad habits that bring the most detriment to your leadership brand and we serve them up in this episode. We also share our 3 tips to replace those bad habits in your daily life. Join us as we countdown our biggest mistakes as new leaders, the lessons we learned along the way, as well as our recommendations for how to become an inspiring leader. Whether you are a new leader or you have been in the trenches of leadership for years, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

So you decided you want to pursue higher education. Great! You are excited about this next chapter and then BAM, you get hit with your first barrier: no funding. Or maybe for you, it’s the struggle of not knowing what to do or where to go for resources on applying for financial aid. What about a laptop, reliable internet, or even a support system?  Whatever the case may be, you might be asking yourself the question “where do I even start?”     In this week’s episode, we talk to a first generation college student who faced not only the daunting task of moving from Hawaii to Arizona, but doing it virtually all alone. With the closest family over 2800 miles away, Arianne Yago had to navigate learning, building a network and professional brand all by herself. She now shares her tips for thriving as a first generation student, establishing a network and building a long lasting legacy.   Arianne Yago is a first generation student with a Masters Degree in Human Relations and a Bachelor Degree in Strategic Communication. She founded the A. Yago Scholarship, a scholarship for first-generation college students attending Northern Arizona University, in memory of her late grandfather Antonio Yago. Antonio was an advocate for higher education and sparked Arianne's passion for academia. Arianne is the reigning Miss Arizona Collegiate United States, the recipient of NAU's President's Achievement Award, serves as the Institutional Representative for Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE), and is on the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC). Follow Arianne Yago: Miss Arizona Collegiate United States Instagram: https://instagram.com/missazcollegiateus Miss Arizona Collegiate United States Facebook: https://facebook.com/missazcollegiateus Arianne's personal Instagram:  https://instagram.com/arianneyago  Give to the A. Yago scholarship:  https://arianneyago.squarespace.com/a-yago-scholarship --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Miscommunication can often tear apart relationships, dry up career opportunities, and leave you in an isolated place. Eli and Israel count down the top three reasons why our conversations often go awry, plus give you their three tips for effectively communicating. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Resume building, interviewing and candidate positioning are three of the most common, yet often difficult parts of job search. Israel and Eli sat down and answered listener questions in a Facebook live stream. As always, they offered their tips on how you can be the most competitive candidate to hiring managers, regardless of your experience, background and skill level. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Israel and Eli chat with longtime friend and small business owner, Jerrod Sweet of Sweets Smoothies, about health, running a small business during the pandemic and what centers him. Note: Audio issues clear up at the 13 minute mark of the episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

What am I going to cook? How much do I cook? Can I afford it? Not to mention the BIGGEST question on everyone's mind - should I even host family in the middle of a pandemic? In this Thanksgiving themed episode, Israel and Eli explore the 3 top reasons that people get stressed out during the holiday AND share their 3 tips for having a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Whether it is politics, beliefs or scars, these are hot button topics that tend to cause division. If it is a stranger, we can simply ignore them. What about, however, when the person is your family member? What if the offense is pretty egregious? In this episode, Israel and Eli dive deep into these issues, exploring the root of the cause for division, exposing the behaviors that stoke the flames versus extinguish them and empathically declare that you HAVE to forgive - for YOU.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Financial freedom, carefree living and retirement security are words that do not mean a thing without one important ingredient: career longevity. What is it? How does someone ensure their career has the legs to finish the race? Israel and Eli tackle this conversation while highlighting the top 3 reasons you shouldn't quit your job. As always, they wrap up the episode with their 3 tips to ensuring you are not only a qualified candidate, but THE candidate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

In the season two premiere, Eli and Israel bust open the age old myth that you just do not have enough time in the day. They expose the three habits that rob you of your time, happiness and peace of mind PLUS give you three tips to effectively manage your 24 hours. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

In this episode, we sat down with Mayor of Yuma, Douglas Nicholls, to talk about life before office, leading through a pandemic and his perspective on government overreach. We also ask about what the city is doing to be part of the solution to end human trafficking and the Mayor's message to the city he loves.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support

Happiness habits and the C.L.E.A.R Method are just two of the tools that Transformational Happiness Mentor, Taylor Proctor, utilizes to teach others how to realize that they are capable of 'Happiness Abound'. In this episode, we explore these two tools, Taylor's background and talk about the defining moments that sparked a dramatic shift in thinking and the founding of her company, Happiness Abound.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twobrotherstalking/support