#121: Shawn Achor—How Happiness Fuels Your Success

Making a major change in your life is never easy, especially when you don’t know how or where to start. But each of us has more influence over our lives than we think, says Daymond John, a tenacious entrepreneur, bestselling author and fashion-industry pioneer. In this episode, Daymond gives an inside look at what it means to make what he calls a powershift: shifting your energy to focus on what matters most in order to drive positive change in your life.   entreleadership.com/podcast Daymond John's website Powershift by Daymond John Start With Why by Simon Sinek Start with Why TED talk Display of Power by Daymond John The Brand Within by Daymond John Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card     Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 202033min

When it comes to running a business, things like strategy, marketing and technology all play a big part in your success. But Dee Ann Turner, who spent 33 years recruiting and training employees at Chick-fil-A, says there’s one thing that trumps them all: talent. Unfortunately, finding good people can be challenging, especially now when unemployment is at an all-time low and the competition is fierce for top talent. Tune in as Dee Ann explains why people matter most, how to attract A-players to your organization, and the three things that should be a part of your hiring process.   entreleadership.com/podcast Bet on Talent by Dee Ann Turner Dee Ann Turner's website Intentional Interview Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Maalis 202040min

Why are you—or why do you want to be—a leader, really? This is the question bestselling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni helps answer in his newest book, The Motive. In this episode, Pat explains how your response to five common leadership responsibilities can reveal whether you’re in it for the right reasons (or not!)—and what to do about it.   entreleadership.com/podcast The Motive by Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni's website The Table Group website 5 Disfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni The Dave Ramsey Show podcast At The Table with Patrick Lencioni podcast Mission Statement Mapper Your Personal Guide to a Productive Work Week from BELAY  Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Helmi 20201h 4min

What do you picture when you hear the word creatives? Starving artists? Tortured poets? Graphic designers? Musicians? Well, guess what: Ramsey Solutions Chief Creative Officer Luke LeFevre would argue that business owners and leaders like you fall into the category of creatives as well. Just like a hero’s call to adventure, you have your own call—to create something. Listen as Luke discusses the seven stages that movers and makers experience when they answer the call to create what he describes as “holy work.”   entreleadership.com/podcast #345: The War of Art (and Business) with Steven Pressfield Night by Elie Wiesel The Dave Ramsey Show podcast #331: How to Accomplish Impossible Goals with Art Williams Holy Work resource from Luke LeFevre Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Helmi 202055min

As a United States Army Green Beret, Scott Mann traveled to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. And in each of those high-stakes situations, he discovered we all—regardless of religion or ethnicity—have one thing in common: struggle. It’s that universal experience, what he refers to as our scars, that enable us to forge real human connections—but only if we’re willing to share them. Tune in to hear Scott explain why doing so is the key to building an engaged team and a unified culture.   entreleadership.com/podcast Scott Mann's website Scott Mann's TED talk on Rooftop Leadership Scott Mann's TED talk on Generosity of Scars Scott Mann's play Last Out Relationship Economics by David Nour Story Proof by Kendall Haven Breathe by Dr. Belisa Vranich The Book of Beautiful Questions by Warren Berger Theodore Roosevelt’s speech: The Man in the Arena 5 Habits that Kill Team Unity Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Helmi 20201h 6min

Greatness doesn’t happen accidentally—and it takes a lot more than hard work to achieve it. In fact, one of the biggest game changers, says founder and senior pastor of Life.Church Craig Groeschel, is the way you invest your most valuable resources (aka people, time and money). Tune in to hear Craig break down the four most common mistakes we all make when it comes to divvying up resources. If you’ve got big goals, you can’t afford to miss this one!   entreleadership.com/podcast Craig Groeschel's website EntreLeadership Summit 2020 Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast episodes on resource allocation: Episode 30: Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 1 Episode 31: Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 2 The Five Fixes to Get Your Team to Act Like Owners - Free Training Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Helmi 202048min

NCFIT founder Jason Khalipa has never been one to shy away from hard work. Case in point: In 2008, Jason graduated from college, won the CrossFit Games, and started a business. But he didn’t stop there. From the moment he signed the lease on his first gym, Jason went all-in on building a business bigger than himself. Tune in to hear the invaluable lessons he’s learned that have allowed him to scale NCFIT from one location to over 20—and counting!   entreleadership.com/podcast NCFIT website As Many Reps As Possible by Jason Khalipa Jason Khalipa's website Jason Khalipa on Instagram EntreLeaderahip's Business Health Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Tammi 202046min

If you’re anything like the average team member in America today, you attend roughly 62 meetings every month. And if you’re an executive, that number is even higher. About half (yes, 50%) of your work week is spent in meetings! Even worse? Most of those meetings are a complete waste of time, says bestselling author Michael Hyatt. Tune in to hear Michael explain five ways to make the most of every meeting to not only save precious hours but also improve your culture and increase your team’s productivity and performance.   entreleadership.com/podcast No Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt's website Full Focus Planner Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt’s Library of Meeting Agenda Templates Your Personal Guide to a Productive Work Week Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Tammi 202048min