Innovation, Business Strategies, Creative Thinking, Ideas, Connection Summary Not focusing on your competition is NOT the same as ignoring them. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Bob Sager shows us how to be creative and innovative as a way of distinguishing our businesses FROM the competition… in a very crowded and noisy marketplace. That and more on today’s show. Bob’s Thought of the Day We’ll explore: The difference between FOCUSING on...

Happiness, Success, Integrity, Accountability, Intentionality   Summary   What does it really take … to be happy? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, international franchisor Sarah Nuse will share wisdom from her fantastic book, Destined for Greatness. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The idea that the pursuit of happiness is part of our human nature. That acting incongruently with your values makes...

Twitter, Social Media, Quotes, Excellence, Listening   Summary   The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to be better communicators. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, we’ll look at a few powerful tweets and then expound on them a bit in order to attain an even deeper understanding. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Why Twitter can be a hotbed for misunderstanding,...

Beliefs, Visualization, Brain, Mind, Success Summary   One is never too successful to retrain their brain. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Frederique Murphy shows leaders all over the world how to do that very thing. And that’s what we’ll discuss. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   A surprising experience from a number of years ago: while speaking at the Million Dollar Round Table of Insurance’s...

Peace, Organization, Prosperity, Finances, Mindset Summary   What we decide to believe about ourselves is so often what we become. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kenya Nelson Stevens will share her thoughts and wisdom on what she calls “Peaceful Prosperity.” That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Why financial prosperity has little to do with numbers and everything to do with our thoughts, feelings,...

Mindset, Success, Attitude, Vision, Alignment Summary   Are our lives really that similar to a certain classic science fiction movie? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Lisa Jimenez joins us with a powerful formula for resetting our minds and releasing our self-imposed limitations. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The similarities between “The Matrix” (the movie) and the matrix controlling our...

Attitude, Magic, Relationships, Success, Motivation   Summary   So often the difference between victimhood and victory is a personal decision. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, you’ll meet a man I greatly admire, and who will absolutely take anyone’s excuses away, and who does it with more than a touch of magic. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   An important truth: you cannot live in victimhood AND...

Charisma, Relationships, Success, Business, Questions   Summary   The key to “having charisma” might just be exactly the opposite of what we think it is. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, I’ll share a suggestion on how to accomplish it. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Two traditional definitions of “charisma,” along with another...that I like best. Why it’s not sustainable to base your success on...

Change, Values, Purpose, Leadership, Movements   Summary   What does it take to create and sustain transformational change? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll have a discussion with the author of a magnificent book on that very topic. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Why we must never stop looking for ways to better the world. What it takes to do so: creating a plan, executing that plan, and...

Small Business, Value, Women-Owned Business, Girl Boss   Summary   How important is it to your self-image, and to your business’s bottom line, to walk in your value? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Amanda Buse joins us with some excellent insights and strategies on how to communicate your value to your prospects, customers, and clients … and have a business that’s both very enjoyable and very profitable. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s...

Ethics, Relationships, Business, Morality, Decisions   Summary   Deep within our hearts, we always know what the right thing to do is, don’t we? Or do we? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Rabbi Yonason Goldson joins us with some ancient wisdom that will help us to navigate through those often gray areas that life sets before us. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Some examples of what are known as...

Blind Spots, Trust, Relationships, Leadership, Limiting Beliefs   Summary   Knowing our weaknesses can actually put us into a position of strength. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Likky Lavji helps us cut right through those blind spots that keep us from realizing those uncomfortable but important-to-know weaknesses. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Successful people make a point to discover, to...

Confirmation Bias, Thinking, Decisions, Emotions, Beliefs   Summary   Imagine a world where we only accept as truth that which we already believe and ignore whatever we don’t. Actually, you need not imagine it. It’s … what we do. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, we’ll see what we can do about lessening its effect on us. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   A reminder about cognitive dissonance, which...

Resilience, Courage, Relationships, Family, Change Summary   Devastating life events can happen. The question is: If or when they do, can we be resilient enough to overcome them and thrive? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo, two women who have had to be resilient, will share with us how to be brilliantly so. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   A fascinating...

Prosperity, Business, Love, Relationships, Rebirth   Summary   Authenticity should never be used as an excuse for not growing. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Randy Gage looks at how to up your game to actually re-create yourself. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The concept of integrity and a powerful saying attributed to Gandhi. Why we must continually upgrade ourselves in order to live from...

Imagination, Thinking, Mindset, Creativity, Laughter   Summary   A famous candymaker taught us some delicious lessons about imagination. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Dr. Sofie Nubani takes us through some powerful strategies for powering up our imagination. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The power of imagination, as explored through my favorite movie of all time, Charlie and the Chocolate...

Confidence, Bravery, Belief, Leadership, Relationships   Summary   What exactly IS courage? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Shannon Ferraby desired a certain lifestyle for her family, and she desired it enough to face her fears and take the necessary steps. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   A powerful quote regarding bravery from Bran's (Game of Thrones) Dad ... and from from my Dad! Why we...

Time, Success, Productivity, Leadership, Culture   Summary   Have you ever wondered how and why we accept certain things as being correct without truly understanding why? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Steve Glaveski, author of Time Rich, counters a very long-standing workplace tradition. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   An important question: Why do we unquestionably accept things as they are?...

Purpose, Black Sheep, Values, Family, Leadership   Summary   What’s the relationship between our values and our happiness? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Brant Menswar looks at how we can go about discovering--and I mean truly discovering--what those values are.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The difference between happiness and pleasure. My definition of happiness: a genuine and ongoing feeling of joy and peace of mind,...

Leadership, Business, Influence, Communication, Franchising   Summary   While it’s important to know the definition of influence, it’s even more important to understand its “essence.” We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, one of the titans of leadership over the last 35 years of the 20th century--and the author of a fantastic new book--will guide us with some absolute gems of wisdom. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   ...

Marketing, Business, Sales, Relationships, Prospects Summary How important is it to really embrace the value of your product or service? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, one of the truly outstanding marketers of today’s entrepreneurial world, David Newman, will share some of his top tips on Thought Leadership Marketing. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   A powerful example of valuing your product to...

Culture, Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Business   Summary   Respecting and valuing one’s employees and team members--or not doing so--is one of the most consistent aspects of a company’s culture. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we are back with the wonderful April Shprintz to revisit pouring into your people! That and more on today’s show. Bob’s Thought of the Day We’ll explore: A negative (albeit very important) leadership lesson learned...

Culture, Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Business   Summary   Despite what we’ve learned about leadership, there are still far too many leaders who don’t place a high value on developing an empowering company culture. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, April Shprintz will talk about the immense value of pouring into your people. That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   The main difference between company...

Success, Business, Relationships, Podcasting, Sales   Summary   Success depends far less on luck than it does on doing the correct things in the success process. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll hear from two of my favorite people in the world. They are truly a power couple with some POWERFUL principles for success! That and more on today’s show.   Bob’s Thought of the Day   We’ll explore:   Why success--financial or otherwise--based...