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Start with a mirror – true leadership begins with self-reflection. – Mike Simmons During my recent trip to Alaska I was intrigued by the innovative sales tactics used in high-end jewelry stores on the cruise. It only make sense to welcome Mike Simmons back to use his sales expertise to break down this tactic. His…
Good leaders understand who they are, what they do, and they ask for what they want. – Jody Maberry In this episode of The Jody Mayberry Show, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Jim McPhee, the retired senior vice president of Operations and chief operating officer of Walt Disney World Resort. This time Jim…
Relationships matter. They are finite, and you need to take advantage of them in a good way for as long as they’re offered to you. – Jim MacPhee Jim MacPhee is a former executive leader with Disney who joins to share some of his lessons on becoming an inspirational leader throughout his 43 year career.…
“A podcast lets people see your work, it lets people hear your work. And when people can see and hear your work, they can connect with you on such a deeper level.” – Jody Maberry There are some incredible benefits of starting a podcast for your business. Podcasting can be powerful for growing your visibility…
“Don’t ever say no for somebody else. Give them the chance to say no for themselves.” Recently, I was invited by Church on the Rock in St. Charles, Missouri, to speak at their Marketplace ministry event. While I was there, they asked me to sit in and record an episode of their Leadership Lifter podcast.…
“There is no work-life balance, just life. Prioritize what’s important and put your energy where it needs to be.” The conversation during the last episode really hit home on something that is near and dear to my heart. Chris Neema and Michael McGreevey highlighted the importance of nurturing relationships within the family. The best way…
Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy found themselves in a predicament faced by many men; How to excel at work without neglecting their responsibilities at home? It was a balancing act that seemed to demand all or nothing. However, instead of succumbing to the notion of incompatibility between the two, they decided to challenge it. Their…
“You become the average of the five people you spend the most intentional time with.” Ray Edwards is a well-respected copywriter and author who is known for his expertise in creating powerful biographical narratives for entrepreneurs. His recent participation in the Creating Magic Mastermind event has added another feather to his cap. The mastermind events…