Success 2.0

Mike Rucker, PhD Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. What We Discuss in this Episode: Why our approach to happiness is broken (3:45 to 5:45) How to tell when you’re disconnected from joy and the role of Toxic Positivity on our lives (5:45 to 10:55) Emotional flexibility and changing the end goal of a successful outcome (10:55 to 16:00) The connection between oxycontin and finding joy (16:02 to 18:54) Why fun is such a critical component of our lives, productivity, creativity, and work (18:55 to 23:40) Tangible ways to focus on leisure that open you up to achieve at even higher levels (23:40 to 28:19) The concept of thriving versus flourishing and how to create frameworks for your employees to flourish (28:20 to 32:04) Quick tricks to move toward fun and move through agonizing activities (32:04 to 34:18) Mentioned in the Podcast: The Fun Habit by Mike Rucker (or, the first three people who email CJ get a free copy!) Dr. Paul Zak and his work on happiness and community Take The Achiever’s Compass for your personalized assessment to start enjoying your journey today!

Dr. 'Deji Ayoade shares his story from extreme poverty in Nigeria to becoming the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’ll walk you through his mindset in the face of extreme obstacles and how he found gratitude along the way.

How do you build a foundation for a happy and joy filled life, regardless of your circumstances? Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful will help you understand why living gratefully is so difficult in our world, and how gratitude as a habit - not an occasional trick - will change your life. As always, we’ll leave you with simple, proven tools to get you in the right direction. Thanks for letting me be a part of your journey! What We Discuss in this Episode: Kristi’s battle with Stage IV cancer and why such a difficult time moved her to establish a foundation of gratitude (2:00 to 4:15) Why gratitude is so difficult in our culture and time (4:15 to 10:35) How to harness comparison to unlock joy (10:35 to 14:10) How to go from understanding gratitude to practicing gratitude (14:10 to 33:17) The vision behind Grateful Living (33:17 to 36:26) Mentioned in the Podcast: Wake Up Grateful, by Kristi Nelson (email CJ for a free copy!) Free Wake Up Grateful Discussion and Study Guide by Kristi Nelson Take The Achiever’s Compass

Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, co-author of the international bestseller of The Molecule of More joins CJ to understand exactly why we believe a Yeti cooler keeps our drink that much colder. Join them to learn the impact of dopamine on your decisions and the tangible ways you can take control from unconscious to conscious. What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: Email CJTake The Achiever’s Compass

Rebecca Ward is a licensed therapist, executive coach, speaker, and author. Today, CJ and Rebecca will unpack the connection between fear and stress, the impact our thoughts have on our physical well-being, and ways we can start to feel better today.

In the hybrid world, there are more ways to communicate than ever before, but finding true connection and engagement still eludes many of us. Without the ability to effectively engage an audience and inspire action, new ideas struggle to be implemented, adding frustration and failure to the workplace. Richard shares how to develop your skill to speak and communicate with others to get the results you’ve planned no matter what room – virtual or otherwise – you’re in.

Kute Blackson has been called the mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice. He’s been featured on Larry King Now, Dr. Drew, NPR, Fox and Friends, Mind Body Green, and many more. Listen in as Kute uncovers the possibility that surrender, instead of being passive, is the most courageous act you can do to achieve more joy in your life What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go by Kute BlacksonBoundless Bliss BaliThe Surrender SummitTake The Achiever’s Compass

Steve White’s path from the housing projects to president of Comcast was punctuated by defining, and often heart-wrenching, moments. Moments that lead him to associating uncompromising with never giving up, always looking to learn and improve, investing in yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude through it all.

Peter Block is an author, consultant and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio. His work is about chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community. Peter challenges us to get back to the basics of community that will transform how you see your life and purpose.

Jan Broders went from fast-tracked success in the hospitality industry, to extreme burnout at the age of 27, requiring months of clinical rehabilitation. He then took a journey in exploration of the central question, "How can I live a successful, ambitious and prosperous life without compromising my health and happiness?" Let’s dive in.

Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas show you how to reframe your ― and your employees’ ― relationship with fear and anxiety to create a learning culture of engaged workers at the top of their game.

What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: TakeTheAchiever’s Compass Bob Nelson Best-selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant “Dr. Bob” Nelson is the world’s leading authority on employee recognition, motivation and engagement. He is president of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company specializing in helping organizations improve management practices, programs and systems. Dr. Bob is a much sought-after Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Executive Coach.

What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: TakeTheAchiever’s Compass Rob Shallenberger Bio Rob Shallenberger is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and execution. He’s trained and coached hundreds of companies around the world, to include many Fortune 500 organizations. He attended Utah State University and went on to earn an MBA from Colorado State University. He served as an F-16 Fighter Pilot in the Air Force for 11 years. He was also an Advance Agent for Air Force One and traveled the world working with foreign embassies and the Secret Service.

What We Discuss in this Episode: Why is emotional intelligence important for professional development and team building?How emotions play a pivotal role in our everyday decisions, daily communications, relationship building, and the essence of basic human drive for success.Can we develop emotional intelligence or is it an intrinsic trait that only a select few understand?How can we determine if we have emotional intelligence or not? What constitutes emotional intelligence and how can we use emotional intelligence for positive outcomes in the workplace? Mentioned in the Podcast: Take The Achiever’s Compass Robin Hills Business Psychologist, Emotional Intelligence Trainer Robin Hills is the author of two books in The Authority Guide Series - The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business and The Authority Guide to Behaviour in Business. Ei4Change is a company specializing in training, coaching and personal development focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. His experience ranges over 35 years'​ working with small start-ups to large multinationals in commercial areas, in project management and in line management. He works practically with the business applications of emotional intelligence in leadership and management working independently and with teams of business coaches. Hills’s specialist interest lies in applying the outputs from personality and behavioral assessments to increase productivity and success at work. These assessments include Myers Briggs Type Indicator (Step I and II), DISC (to an advanced level), and Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0), which includes a 360 assessment (EQ-i 2.0 360). Robin is also a certified TetraMap facilitator. Since 2013, Robin has delivered keynotes and invited presentations at international conferences on emotional intelligence and neuroscience in the UK, the US, South Africa and India, as well as online.

What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: What Made You Smile Today? #WMYST ChallengeTake The Achiever’s CompassMy Wakeup Call with Chip Conley Daring to Care: How to Build a Heartfelt Company Jason Reid’s TEDx, “The most important conversation you will have with your kids” Defeating Self Defeat Dr. Mark Goulston Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought-after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs and educators across the nation. He lives with his wife in Los Angeles, California.

What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: Happiness is free and it’s easier than you thinkThe Sedona Method free resourcesTake The Achiever’s Compass

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a legacy isn’t what’s written in your obituary. It’s what you create every day. And with a dark pandemic driving 51% of us to think more about our mortality, it’s high time we started today. Join CJ McClanahan on Success 2.0 as Alan Weiss, PhD, identifies how to create your legacy – today. What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: CJ McClanahanYour Legacy is NowSubscribe to Alan Weiss newsletter and video resourcesThe Achiever’s Compass Alan Weiss, PhD Alan Weiss is a consultant, speaker, and bestselling author. Described by the New York Post as “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America,” his consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, and more than 500 leading organizations. His new book is Your Legacy Is Now: Life Is Not a Search for Meaning from Others—It's the Creation of Meaning for Yourself (Routledge; March 18, 2021). Learn more at alanweiss.com.

We all struggle with the big question - are you living out your life’s purpose? Dr. Kenneth Haman is Managing Director of the Alliance Bernstein Advisor Institute and has been a practicing psychotherapist for over two decades. Join us as Dr. Haman unpacks your purpose and provide you with simple tactics to live your purpose every day. What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: The Achiever’s CompassAlliance Bernstein Advisor InstituteFind Your WhyTED Talk: Learning from Dirty JobsAbility PotentialsConnect with Dr. Kenneth Haman

Get 20% off Dr. Jud Brewer's Unwinding Anxiety app Unwinding Anxiety onlineSUCCESS2021Google PlayApp Store What We Discuss in this Episode: Mentioned in the Podcast: Email CJ Unwinding Anxiety bookJud Brewer Unwinding Anxiety Eat Right NowCraving to Quit Jud Brewer, MD, PhD Dr. Jud is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” having more 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare, and a research affiliate at MIT. Previously, he held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts’ Center for Mindfulness. As an addiction psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety (Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety and Craving to Quit). Based on the success of these programs in the lab, he co-founded MindSciences, Inc. – acquired by Sharecare in 2020 – to create app-based digital therapeutic versions of these programs for a wider audience, working with individuals, corporations, and hospital systems to put effective, evidence-based behavior change guidance in the hands of people struggling with unwanted behaviors and “everyday addictions.” Modern Science, Ancient Wisdom Dr. Brewer has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback, adding to the understanding of the brain’s “Default Mode Network” and the role of the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) in self-referential thinking. He regularly gives talks on the intersection of modern science and ancient meditative practices, helping to expose a modern audience to specific techniques and insights first discovered 2,500 years ago. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, trained U.S. Olympic athletes and coaches, foreign government ministers and corporate leaders. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes, TED (4th most viewed talk of 2016), TIME magazine (top 100 new health discoveries of 2013), Forbes, CNN, BBC, NPR, Al Jazeera (documentary about his research), The Washington Post, Businessweek and others. His work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, among others. He is also the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017). Jud and his wife Mahri live in Massachusetts where they enjoy biking, hiking, and meditating with their two cats, Ananda and Julian of Norwich.

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