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“Every great story requires conflict.” Jeff Barnes had an underwhelming first experience at Disneyland. So much so that it sparked his curiosity about why people loved the park so much. His insatiable curiosity led him to research Walt Disney’s life and the adversity he faced. It was through this research that Jeff discovered Walt’s desire…
“If you want to get results, exert influence. If you want to feel like you’re getting results when you’re not, exert power.” After a great conversation with Tim Dyck in our last episode, he has returned to ask me three questions. This was a fun chat with questions that led to a discussion about the…
“Seizing opportunities and taking risks help you avoid regret.” Tim Dyck, founder of Best Culture Solutions, made a significant career transition by moving from a senior leadership corporate job to starting his own HR consultancy business. His passion for hiring the right people and executing successful people strategies was inspired by his experience as a…
“When you know what success looks like, you can put energy into closing the gap.” Storytelling can create a lasting impact on people, making it easier for them to remember and apply the concepts learned. John Losey joins this episode of The Jody Maberry Show and shares his insight on how to use your content…
“The secret to my success has been that I ask more and I offer more.” After a recent webinar I received an email with great questions about taking a professional leap. They were interested in how I got started working with Lee Cockerell and asked if I could share advice for people looking to make…
“It does not work to make noise and get noticed without making an offer.” A recent conversation with Cassie Tucker and Lee Cockerell inspired me to reflect on two stories from my high school days. There were two different situations where I made big gestures without making an offer. Did you know that having a…
Cassie Tucker and I recently attended Podfest. Cassie returned to discuss the lessons we took away from our experience. The first lesson comes from the current trends in the podcasting industry. AI assisting in streamlining tasks and podcast management. The importance of building community on your show. The emphasis on utilizing video was very prevalent.…
Djuan Rivers is back again, this time to process our recent experience. During this episode we reflect and give a review of the Phoenix Club Cruise workshops. We were excited to have some great presenters, including Djuan. Day One Workshops Our workshops started with Mike Simmons presenting on Goal Setting. Mike provided a great definition…
Author Dan Miller and I recently visited the Wright Brothers National Monument in North Carolina. These are the ten lessons we learned as we reflected on our experience. Persistence, experimentation and asking for help are key to success. Many give up because they fear failure and competition. It doesn’t matter how old you are; you…
Cassie Tucker once again joins me as host and draws a parallel we can all learn from. As a former park ranger, I found that every park has two types of stories it tells: learned stories and earned stories. These are the two types of stories your business needs to tell. Learned stories are the…