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“Human connection is important. Don’t take it for granted… Covid really taught us not to do that.” The past two years have restricted many of the personal interactions we took for granted. Now as pandemic constraints ease, businesses have a prime opportunity to reconnect with customers. During my recent trip to Indiana, I had the…
“Watch how those around you are briefing and how they interact. Learn from that and adapt along with that.” It is not uncommon to have a bit of a struggle adapting to a new company’s culture after years in your previous career. Transitioning from a long-held position to a completely different environment can be daunting,…
Cassie Tucker is back, and we are unpacking five lessons learned from live events and how they are run, especially in this post covid world. These lessons may be specific to a live event setting, but they are principles that can extrapolate into just about any arena of business. First, set yourself up for adjustments.…
There are lessons to be learned from most interactions and experiences. They can then be applied to many different areas of life. Cassie Tucker and I are taking some time today to extrapolate the seven lessons I learned from my time in the Luxury Homebuilder business. First, show up on time. Do that, and you…
“I have found it impossible to be unhappy while I am grateful. So gratitude is my life hack for happiness.” It is always a pleasure welcoming a familiar voice back to The Jody Maberry Show after a two-year hiatus. My good friend Jeff Noel joins for a tradition that has had a surprising influence on…
Are you the type of leader you hope your children have when they get a job? 2. We’ve got a Human Resources department, but I’m your HR Manager. If there is a problem, the relationship should be good enough where someone will come to their manager. And staff will hear from the manager, not from HR. 3.The…
“Big things are built from small things. A step streak of five years and 21 million steps, it’s all built from individual steps.” When it comes to podcasting, preparation is more than just planning content or hitting record. It’s about creating intentional moments that captivate listeners and leave them wanting more. If you’re feeling frustrated…
If you have listened to the show, you know anytime I have a guest, I like to have them back and flip the tables. Peter Hinga returns as the interviewer to ask me three questions of his own choosing. First, what did you learn from giving tours as a park ranger about engaging with different…
We live in a day when politics can be a very dividing topic. Rather than looking at the divides that surround it, Peter Hinga and I are taking a deeper look at the lessons we can take from politics and apply them to our personal brand. Peter Hinga started his political journey volunteering on local…
“You don’t need a crowd. You just need one person to hear what you have to say.” In 2019 Vincent Pugliese and I were hanging out at Podcast Movement. I shared a story with him that he then retold on his podcast, Total Life Freedom. The story was mine, but hearing it through Vincent’s voice…