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SHOW NOTES About Steve Woodruff Steve Woodruff is known as the King of Clarity. Thirty-seven years in the front lines of sales, marketing, consulting, and entrepreneurship has uniquely equipped Steve to guide others in the principles and practices of clear and effective communication. He has deep experience in corporate training and workshop facilitation for a wide variety of companies, from startups to Top Five pharma. Steve is the author of the business book Clarity Wins (2018), and the ground-breaking new book The Point (October 2023). He is the father of 5 grown men and lives in Franklin TN with his wife of 42 years. Episode Key Takeaway It is mission-critical that every communicator get to the point quickly - or the opportunity for engagement is lost. Something you should read... Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff Something you should listen to... Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Something you should watch... Your Brain: Perception Deception - Season 50 Episode 9 Something interesting... The fact that the human brain processes 11 million bits of information PER SECOND (from all 5 senses). This is the "competition" every communicator is up against. Connect with Steve WebsiteLinkedInYouTube Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? The Mel Robbins Podcast Bring one fictional character to life. Judy Jetson from The Jetsons If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Shawn Achor If you had a superhero name, what would it be? Jubilee or Joy Drift What advice would you give to someone who is feeling stuck or unsure about their career path? First, give yourself grace. Everybody feels stuck or unsure at some point. Second, I would say start to redefine what success looks like for you right now. It changes constantly. And often we're trying to go with a version of success that is outdated. Like we're trying to live in chapter eight as if it's still chapter one. And so I think it's redefining what does this look like and mean to me right now and craft around that. And sometimes when we're stuck, it's because we need to redefine and recalibrate. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? To really listen to your intuition. I think sometimes our intuition screams at us and we do, what we should, what we think we should. And a lot of us are ruled by shoulds, right? And I call it, we should all over ourselves. And I think there's this idea of really tuning into your intuition because I feel like when you really tune in, it's always right and really check in with that. What negative experience in your life are you most happy happened to you? When my very serious high school boyfriend cheated on me. It allowed me to open myself up to what a, a real beautiful loving relationship would look like, and I have that in my marriage. What is your definition of success, and has it changed over time? I think my definition of success now is still has a lot to do with achievement. I think that's always going to be ingrained in who I am, but I think the infusion of joy is a huge part of it now, that feeling joyful and fulfilled and community. And success, I think, is a really key part that has shifted over time. And success also means to me how I'm showing up for my kids just as much as how I'm showing up for my clients. And that's a part where I've recalibrated success in my home life and at me as a human, not just me at work. What's one thing everybody listening to this episode should go do today? I think what everybody should start today is we didn't, we've never talked about this, but flipping from the golden rule to the platinum rule, golden rule is treat others the way we wish to be treated. Platinum rule treat others the way they wish to be treated. And I think what everybody can start doing today is figuring out somebody you care about platinum, which means. Asking them questions to find out how they want to be treated. How do you want to feel valued? How can I best support you? How can I best give you feedback in a way that lands for you? What does help look like to you? What does happiness feel like to you? Just starting to ask these questions of people you love. So you can be more meaningful in that relationship. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have thi

About Mic Swap The Mic Swap is an original Shareable idea where the guest becomes the host of the show, and Jeff becomes the guest. This gives my guest the opportunity to ask questions from their domain of expertise and gives my audience the chance to learn about me from a variety of angles. Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribeRate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Jackie Insinger Jackie has an exceptional track record of sparking brilliant leaders and turning soft skills into hard results. Combining relatability and humor with her data-driven, results-focused approach, Jackie will captivate any audience and inspire immediate action. For two decades she has focused on her life mission of developing Spark Brilliance, a revolutionary approach to leadership and team dynamics that will transform your team’s performance, results, and fulfillment. She leverages the latest research in neuroscience and positive psychology to design simple, actionable strategies that individuals can use right away to spark their team’s brilliance. With degrees from Duke and Harvard, and a certification in Neuroscience for Business from MIT, Jackie’s ideas have been a game-changer for thousands of people and businesses worldwide. She has coached leaders from companies such as Nestle, Microsoft, San Francisco 49ers, and Etsy. Her new book, Spark Brilliance, hit #1 on eight national bestseller lists and was featured in Forbes, Inc., CEO World, and Fast Company. Entrepreneur Magazine named it as one of the Top 8 Leadership Books for Entrepreneurs. However, these accomplishments pale in comparison to her greatest life’s achievement…. Growing up in Miami, Jackie won the breakdance championship for her 4th grade breakdance team. Something you should read... The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Something you should listen to... The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain Something you should watch... Ted Lasso Something interesting... We believe happiness is on the other side of success .... "I will be happy when I achieve _____" and the opposite is true. Happiness creates success. So, let's be happy first! The happier we are the more successful we will be. Also, the number one predictor of a long and happy life is the quality of our relationships. Proven by over 80+ years of research. Connect with Jackie LinkedIn Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? Neurodiversity with Theo Smith If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Bill Walsh If you could have any one superpower, what would it be? The diffusion of ideas What would you sacrifice to have that superpower? Take away my ability to contribute on all other facets. What will destroy humanity? Selfishness What will save humanity? Really having a sense of this shared human experience because the flip side of the previous one is we all think about ourselves, our families, our friends, our nations. We all wanna put these barriers up. Actually, look, the big things we are facing today are shared around the world. Let's just appreciate that. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? Saying no to things is a lesson I think you get as you get older. What negative experience in your life are you most happy happened to you? Four days into my career mentioned this on the podcast, I had a major car accident, broke three bones, major brain bruising. That was kind of baggage that I wore for a long time. But, you know, why am I grateful for it? I mean, look, I wouldn't be building this company if it wasn't for that as well. And in the end, you just have to embrace some of these kind of crazy tangents that, your life goes down and make the best of it. What is your definition of success, and has it changed over time? Success for me is, I think we talked about this a little bit as well, it's making a positive contribution to others. What's so great about that is it's so addicting. It's something that you realize once you're, once you're doing it, how happy that makes you as well. The basic level, my goals are to do my best for my family and then at a professional level for the world. What's one thing everybody listening to this episode should go do today? Pick up a book that's either by a neurodivergent author or about neurodiversity. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? I take the glove and I think what happens is we have a cohesive, we get rid of nation states, we have a cohesive global identity, democratic global governance. Shared language, shared sense of humanity, and a shared drive to solve the big problems that I mentioned. Connect with Ed Uptimize WebsiteLinkedIn Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunes<

About Mic Swap The Mic Swap is an original Shareable idea where the guest becomes the host of the show, and Jeff becomes the guest. This gives my guest the opportunity to ask questions from their domain of expertise and gives my audience the chance to learn about me from a variety of angles. Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribeRate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Ed Thompson Ed Thompson is the founder and CEO of Uptimize, the leading neuroinclusion training company, whose mission is to help organizations embrace and leverage every type of thinker. Born and raised in London and educated at the University of Oxford, Ed founded Uptimize in 2016, recognizing the urgent need for greater understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity within the working world. His role with Uptimize has afforded him unique insights and connections with pioneers in the neurodiversity-at- work field across the world, and he is now a frequent speaker on the topic. He and Uptimize have been featured by outlets including LinkedIn, the BBC, People Management magazine, HR.com, and the Financial Times. Something you should read... Explaining Humans: What Science Can Teach Us About Life, Love and Relationships by Dr. Camilla Pang Something you should listen to... At Work in America (formerly the HR Happy Hour show) Something you should watch... The Bridge Something interesting... 56% of neurodivergent professionals have experienced communication barriers at work. Connect with Ed Uptimize WebsiteLinkedIn Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? Creator Science Bring one fictional character to life. Hermione Granger from Harry Potter If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Theodore Roosevelt If you had a superhero name, what would it be? The Unraveller What part of the future are you most optimistic about? People. The younger generation's generosity of life and of spirit. What advice would you give to someone who is feeling stuck or unsure about their career path? Take the leap. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? Patience is how you make things go faster. What negative experience in your life are you most happy happened to you? I was in a basketball team that lost 51 straight games. That was four years of high school, and for three years, we didn't win a single game. I am thankful for the experience, because it taught me to keep going even when things seem impossible. What's one thing everybody listening to this episode should go do today? Track how you spend your time. Write it down somewhere and track it. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? I don't want the gauntlet. I wouldn't snap my fingers. Connect with Julie WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Mic Swap The Mic Swap is an original Shareable idea where the guest becomes the host of the show, and Jeff becomes the guest. This gives my guest the opportunity to ask questions from their domain of expertise and gives my audience the chance to learn about me from a variety of angles. Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribeRate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Julie Bee Julie Bee is a speaker, author, and strategic advisor to business owners and their teams. An award-winning entrepreneur and engaging storyteller, Julie has spoken for 14+ years on topics including leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture, and entrepreneurship. Her mission is to help one million business owners transform big ideas into easy actions that elevate their businesses by 2032. Julie's leadership insights have been featured on FastCompany, Forbes, SHRM, HubSpot, and many more. Her forthcoming book with Matt Holt Books, How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success is scheduled to hit bookshelves in 2024. Matt Holt Books is an imprint of BenBella Books, publishers of Traction. Something you should read... The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter Something you should listen to... Shakira - Try Everything (Official Video) Something you should watch... Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Something interesting... Strategic sabbaticals might be the answer to fight burnout. The reason is you have to miss your job in order to recover from burnout, which has to be at least two weeks or longer. Connect with Julie WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? Marketing Made Simple and Focus on This Bring one fictional character to life. Jed Bartlet from The West Wing If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Maya Angelou What will destroy humanity? The inability to listen to one another and hold conflict in a healthy way. The extremism is what will destroy humanity. What will save humanity? Empathy, seeing other people and honoring their stories, even though it doesn't match up and align with yours. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? How to be self-aware. How to others-focused. How to be emotionally intelligent. What negative experience in your life are you most happy that happened to you? Starting my company... What is your definition of success, and how has it changed over time? My definition of success would be what have we accomplished together and how we've accomplished that. Fifteen years ago, it was "what did we accomplish?" It wasn't the path or the journey we took together. What is one thing everyone listening to this episode should go and do today? Get a therapist or coach. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? I would give it to someone really old whom I trust. I wouldn't do it, because of my family and my kids. I wouldn't want to do that to them. The person I give it to I would want them to make a world where we see one another, where we can be brave, courageous, curious, and vulnerable, and empathetic, and we weren't so selfish. Connect with Zach 5 Reasons Your Company is Failing to ScaleThe Intention Collective Website Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Zach Montroy Our guest today is Zach Montroy, the Founder and CEO at The Intention Collective and a leadership team coach with over 20 years of experience in executive roles. Zach’s passion for helping leaders expand their impact and build trust has led him to focus his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses. As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Zach is known for his ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights that help businesses achieve their goals. We’re excited to have him join us today to share his knowledge and insights. Something you should read... They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan Something you should listen to... The Masked Singer Something you should watch... Shrinking Something interesting... The concept of "why don't we answer the questions that people are asking?" Connect with Zach 5 Reasons Your Company is Failing to ScaleThe Intention Collective Website Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Richard Medcalf Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams. Connect with Richard LinkedInXquadrant WebsiteBonus Resources Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? On Being with Krista Tippett What qualities do you think make a great leader? Great leaders are self-aware. They're connected to their intuition. They have the greater good in mind, and they're able to step aside when they know that someone could be more of value in a specific space or role. Good leaders are constantly evolving and constantly growing and constantly receiving feedback from whom they lead. They prioritize love. What's the most important skill of the future? Intuition If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Maya Angelou Bring one fictional character to life. Andor If you had a superhero name what would it be? The Intuitive Catalyst What negative experience in your life are you most happy that happened to you? I'm a surviver of childhood trauma... It allows me to be in a place of "I get it." What is one thing everyone listening to this episode should go and do today? Go put your feet on the earth. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? That I'm okay, and that we're all okay. There's actually nothing to fear, because we're all so deeply connected. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? Yes, I would risk my life for this. Every single human on this earth remembers how powerful they are. Connect with Tim Baker Donelson WebsiteEverybody Leads WebsiteLinkedin Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Mic Swap The Mic Swap is an original Shareable idea where the guest becomes the host of the show, and Jeff becomes the guest. This gives my guest the opportunity to ask questions from their domain of expertise and gives my audience the chance to learn about me from a variety of angles. Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribeRate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Leilani Mañulu Leilani Mañulu (lay-LAH-nee MAHN-yoo-loo) is a speaker, shaman, and leadership+DEI visionary based in the Seattle area. Leilani blends nearly two decades of experience in business, HR, leadership development, and DEI with her training as a shamanic practitioner to catalyze leaders toward co-creating organizations that are more intuitive, imaginative, and heart-centered. She is the author of “Paradox of the Water Bearer” and the host of The Intuitive Catalyst podcast. Leilani believes that conscious organizations that empower their people to stand in their authentic wholeness will be what restores balance to our world. Something you should read... Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Something you should listen to... The Conscious Cut - Episode 24: Visionary Leadership Something you should watch... Andor Something interesting... A JobSage study revealed that 55% of employees say that being inauthentic at work affects their mental health. 25% spend tremendous energy hiding their whole self at work; nearly 50% spend some energy hiding their whole self at work. Connect with Leilani Leilani Mañulu WebsiteInstagramLinkedin Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? Revisionist History What qualities do you think make a great leader? Humility, curiosity, vision, and tenacity. What's the most important skill of the future? Adaptation If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Abraham Lincoln What will save humanity? Kindness and goodness. What will destroy humanity? Not listening. Not sitting down and breaking bread. Not trying to understand and work together. What negative experience in your life are you most happy that happened to you? We moved around a lot when I was growing up, but it did help me become more adaptable and be open to new relationships. What is one thing everyone listening to this episode should go and do today? Write a thank you note to someone important to you. If you could have any one superpower, what would it be? To be able to be see into the future. What would you sacrifice to have that superpower? I would negotiate with you as a good lawyer, and I would convince you to just give it to me. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? Yes, I would snap. I would ensure that my daughter and her now husband would have a meaningful and happy life. Connect with Tim Baker Donelson WebsiteEverybody Leads WebsiteLinkedin Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Mic Swap The Mic Swap is an original Shareable idea where the guest becomes the host of the show, and Jeff becomes the guest. This gives my guest the opportunity to ask questions from their domain of expertise and gives my audience the chance to learn about me from a variety of angles. Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribeRate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

SHOW NOTES About Tim Lupinacci Joining us today is Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US. Tim is presently leading the firm’s five year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community. Something you should read... Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation by Ayelet Fishbach Something you should listen to... The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Something you should watch... Everything, Everywhere, All At Once Something interesting... Poker players throw out their cards more often than they play their hands; and that becomes a more natural thing. As for leaders, we keep adding stuff to our plate. There's some psychology behind quitting. Connect with Tim Baker Donelson WebsiteEverybody Leads WebsiteLinkedin Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.

About Think Fast Think Fast is a mini-episode featuring 10 rapid-fire questions. Think Fast Questions What is your favorite podcast? I don't listen to much podcasts. Bring one fictional character to life. Hari Seldon from the Foundation Trilogy If you could download one person’s (dead or alive) entire knowledge, wisdom, and memories to add to your own, whose would it be? Isaac Asimov, the author of the Foundation Trilogy. What will destroy humanity? Even fight between global warming and A.I. What will save humanity? Probably A.I. trying to save us from global warming. What is a lesson that you wish that you'd learned earlier in your life? It's not about yourself. What negative experience in your life are you most happy that happened to you? Divorce from my first wife. Second is leaving graduate school. What is your definition of success, and has it changed over time? It's definitely changed over time. My definition of my success now is that I spend the largest possible portion of my day doing what I enjoy and that are worthwhile. What is one thing everyone listening to this episode should go and do today? Start their collection of stories. That's what's going to add up to something. And until you start keeping track of them, you can't build anything from it. The Infinity Gauntlet gives the holder the ability to snap their fingers and make anything their mind can imagine into reality. Here's the catch though: it generally costs the wearer who snaps their fingers their lives. I have this gauntlet, and I'm offering it to you. What would you want to happen? I definitely put it on and snap, because I want to make something worthwhile happen. What I would do is save humanity. I want to save us from global warming. I want to save us from disinformation and hate, and all the division that characterizes what we do now. Connect with Josh Josh Bernoff WebsiteJosh's Free DownloadsTwitterFacebookLinkedin Connect with JeffDon’t forget to subscribe.Rate the show 5-stars on iTunesbuy me a cup of coffee, help cover some of my production costs, or get my kid some diapers by throwing something in the tip jar.