"Everyday MINDFULness" Show

Failing to plan for problems is planning to fail.

Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases, which devastate bottom lines and bring down high-flying careers. His expertise and passion is developing the most effective and profitable decision-making strategies, based on pragmatic business experience and cutting-edge behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience, to empower leaders to avoid business disasters and maximize their bottom lines.

 A best-selling author, he wrote he wrote Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (2019), The Truth Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide (2017), and The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships (2020). Dr. Tsipursky’s cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 400 articles and 350 interviews in Fast Company, CBS News, Time, Scientific American, Psychology Today, The Conversation, Business Insider, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Government Executive, Inc. Magazine, and elsewhere.

Questions Holly explores with Dr. Tsipursky:

• How can we navigate decisions from a place of higher awareness during this time?
• How does resilience pertain to the current situations?
• What are the six issues to think about during transition times?
• What are some tips for navigating awkward?

Decisions are 80-90% driven by emotions.  Going by gut responses, or the fight or flight responses, do not serve appropriately in today’s world. With the situation today, the world situation of Coronaviras and Covid-19, people’s responses are not built to deal with this situation appropriately. People are still functioning in emergency mode and need to adjust to a new “abnormal.”

Dr. Tsipursky’s business was deeply impacted during this challenging time. As a speaker and trainer, all of his events around his book tour were cancelled. His father also contracted Covid-19! His mother, having medical training, was able to keep him from going to the hospital.

With so many layers of crisis occurring right now, people may believe they are better at communicating than they are. We all operating through different lenses. It’s important to ask oneself, What kind of values and information does the other person have? What kind of filters are they operating with? How can your communication fail? How can you address the ways they can fail? With the advent of virtual communications there are many different aspects that need to be addressed and being aware of body language and other aspects of how one comes off on video.

His daily mindfulness practice mornings include yoga, John Cabbot Zen school of evidence-based meditation which have been evaluated by academic research and in the afternoon he does Zazen empty mind meditation.

See more of Dr. Gleb’s work at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/ and read his book Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Also follow him on social media: Twitter: @Gleb_Tsipursky

Remember, Mindful Matters and So Do YOU!

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“You really miss something when we equate success to money. Balance and presence is the key to success.”

Peter Taunton is a pioneer in the fitness industry. In 2003, he had a vision for Snap Fitness to create an affordable, 24-7, results driven gym differentiated from the impersonal, expensive big box experience. Today there are Snap Fitness franchises in 2500 locations in 26 countries. And Taunton, CEO of Lift Brands, didn’t stop there.

Taunton is a expert at understanding consumer desires and fulfilling them. In recent years, he has acquired and founded several brands to round out the consumer fitness experience: 9Round, Farrell’s, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness, Fitness on Demand. Together with the Snap Fitness they comprise one of the world’s largest wellness franchise organizations with over 6000 locations across multiple brands serving 165 million workouts and counting.

Peter’s accomplishments have been well recognized by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year.

For Taunton it comes down to one word: passion. He has it, he teaches it and the results speak for themselves. Even as his operations expand, he remains ever committed to providing owners and members with the tools and programs they need to reach life changing goals.

Some of the questions that Holly and Peter explore:

·     How did you create a vision of growing a wellness franchise?

·     What are tips and strategies get you into the flow and keep you there?

·     What is your daily mindfulness and physical fitness practice?

·     How are you building your CBD business?

Peter says “I love my life!” And in his life the common thread is wellness, physical and mental. Having the right mindset and being prepared to do the work by setting up a chronological order to set up new businesses. Take small bites and work your way through it. Thin yourself from the herd to be visible and impactful.

He found himself finding that money doesn’t buy happiness. He was wealthy, but single, and focused on philanthropy in order to create a life that made him happy. He started posting his daily devotionals and gained a following

Luck and hope is not a business plan. Along with his daily devotional, he has a to do list that he’s kept since he was twelve years old. Social media has become an avenue for him to express himself – if you see four guys in a meeting, three in suits and one in jeans and flip flops – he’s the one with the money.

He rides his bike around Miami to meetings. He prays with those he meets with. Known as Pistol Peet, even the homeless community leans on Peter to bring smiles and connection.

Peter looks back at his life and asks “What did I miss? What would I have done differently?” And, responds, “I wish I would have danced more. He wishes he’s spent more time with his family, church and friends. He built 377 stores in a year! He was able to hire the right talent and get them to stay in their lanes. He has used the same systems and processes over the years and they have worked successfully whether he was opening 5 stores a month or 377 a year.

Peter started working out when he was thirteen and just never stopped. He manages his weight and body fat and can do more pullups today than when he was in his twenties!

You really miss something when we equate success to money. Balance and presence is the key to success. Peter gives 10% of his profits in his CBD sales to charity. He is in it for the challenge of building a consciously run company.

Follow Peter on Instagram @Peter_taunton or on Twitter @petertaunton. For more information on Peter’s CBD Business, go to www.elevarelabs.com.

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“One of the key aspects of leading a curated workplace, is knowing yourself well enough to seek out leadership roles hour abilities and passions, offering the best you have to your coworkers, and you won’t be getting in their way. as they try to offer their best back to you.”

Holly interviews Gail Golden, Principal of Gail Golden Consulting, LLC. As a psychologist and consultant for over twenty-five years, she has developed deep expertise in helping businesses to build better leaders. Her experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and consultant to senior leaders of both Fortune 1000 and non-profit organizations informs her approach to executive selection and development.

As a therapist and coach for over twenty years she realized that the constant situations was people trying to do too much and feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Nobody she knew had a balanced life.

Out of this realization came the inspiration for her book Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance.

In it she brings to life the idea of curating your life as you would an art exhibit. Decide what is the exhibit about – what belongs in the exhibit and what doesn’t. It means that you have to make decisions about the handful of items to highlight, while letting other things be in the background. Focus on the greatness and where talents lie.

The culture of being “on” 24/7 isn’t healthy and it isn’t working. It isn’t helpful for family commitments. Business leaders have a responsibility to actively create a culture that supports and cultivates the curated life.

Questions Holly and Gail explore include:

• Does my exhibit need to include mindfulness?
• How will I find the energy to include it – and make the space for it?
• How do you help people trying to figure out how to curate their job around a job description and a boss’s expectations?
• How do you educate someone on starting the conversation with a boss about curating?
• How can we inspire ourselves to risk having these conversations?
• What inspired you to move from a therapy role to an entrepreneurial role and working with business leaders?
• How can we make virtual communications more effective?
• How can leaders help people have more career balance as they build their families?

Gail encourages listeners to embrace mediocrity. There are things we do that we’re just good enough, and Gail advises that “if you try to be great and perfect at everything, you’ll end up being great and perfect at NOTHING.” For a well curated life, focus on those choice talents in order for them to thrive. Your exhibit will change over the course of your life based on things that happen – or you happen to things.

Find out more about Gail’s work at www.gailgoldenconsulting.com and buy the book her book Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance.

Remember, Mindful Matters and So Do YOU!

Holly interviews Sean Fargo – the hardest working man in the mindfulness field. With over 12,000 hours on the meditation pillow and an incredible journey from there to being a leading entrepreneur, Sean’s background includes:

• Certified Instructor, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (the mindfulness program born at Google)
• Chief Zen Officer & Director of Mindfulness Program Development, WellBrain
• Certified Integral Coach, New Ventures West
• Buddhist Monk For 2 Years (2008-2010), Thai Theravada Tradition
• Founder & Teacher, Mindfulness Exercises
• Mindfulness Teacher for San Francisco & Silicon Valley, Refresh Body
• Advisory Board Member, ID8TE
• Mindfulness Teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Questions Holly and Sean cover:

• How are you merging the religious background into the secular world?
• What is one of the exercises you’re most passionate about?
• How do you distinguish mindfulness from meditation?
• What do you tell someone who claims “I just can’t meditate.”?
• What do you think the future of mindfulness in a business context?

With over 2000 mindfulness exercises and courses, Sean says that one of his most favorite is “Just Like Me” which brings awareness to a particular person and the guided meditation to reflect on how the person is a human being just like me. This exercise fosters compassion and empathy, tapping into that person’s experience. He does admit that many people may not have the courage to step into this exercise because it can create discomfort.

Mindfulness in business creates an advantage for morale, the bottom line, mental health, comradery and communication practices.

Join Sean in his teachings at https://mindfulnessmastermind.com/, https://mindfulnessexercises.com/ and https://seanfargo.com/

Remember – Mindful Matters and So Do YOU!

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Mike Robbins is the author of five books, Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken, Nothing Changes Until You Do, and, Bring Your Whole Self to Work, which have been translated into fifteen different languages. 

His fifth book, We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, was just released. He admits that writing books is not his favorite thing to do, but he keeps getting downloads and ideas for new books.

Every team has a chemistry – egos and ambitions included – that makes them special.

After playing baseball he got interested in the dynamics of teams. There really isn’t a “them” it’s all “us.” And when we can stop the us vs. them mindset…

Some questions they explore:

• What are some ways we can bring mindfulness to our work?
• Are you actually able to articulate what you’re feeling?
• How has the question “Hey, how are you?” changed in recent times?

He learned about meditation when he was in college back in the mid-90’s. His girlfriend at the time introduced him to a teacher who had come in to help her swim team. He found that he was better able to connect mind, body and spirit, and he knew it was going to be a path he would travel in his life. These days, his now wife even asks him “Are you meditating?” when he seems out of alignment.

Mike recommends to meditate in whatever manner you choose, that works for you. His personal practice has him meditating in bed in the morning to start his day. Find ways in the midst of your lives to spend a few minutes in mindfulness.

He keeps a gratitude journal for about twenty years. He not only writes down what he’s grateful for but what he needs to forgive himself for. Self compassion and gratitude.

We have an opportunity to bring our whole selves to work these days. We are experiencing something globally, at the same time. The ups and downs are very stressful right now, and he recommends just being present with the experience and whatever we’re feeling right now. Be present with sadness, anger or fear  – Then move through it! Also, meet others where they are and be present without judgements – Then move through it!

The power of curiosity and compassion with ears on our heart – we could be more present with each other. Collectively sharing what each person is going through is recognition of being honest about where we are in the moment. It’s also ok to take breaks when you need to!

Check out Mike’s work at https://mike-robbins.com/

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Give up on perfect – give up on getting it right. The point is how fast can you get to the learning!! Focus on doing something that helps and serves.

Tricia Benn is an Executive at the C-Suite Network and the General Manager of The Hero Club, a group of CEOs, founders, and investors who commit to a life balance of hard work while giving back to the communities in which they serve.

Questions that Holly and Tricia explore:

How do you prioritize mindfulness?

What are your conditions of satisfactions?

What does hero leadership mean to you?

In order to great impact you must have great leadership, great business, and great heart

Tricia doesn’t believe in having a “balanced” life. Our lives are integrated conditions of satisfaction. One of her conditions is reaching for her great day and helping others reach theirs.

She recommends that In this time of challenge, be mindful of the basic “hygiene” of business, core aspects of what you’re invested in – measure what matters. Build your tribe. Eliminate limiting beliefs.

In this time of a level playing field, people need what you have to offer and you can create opportunity by being a first responder and focusing on personal gifts at this time. There are many ways to create connection and opening up new avenues to potential clients is crucial right now.

Find out more about Tricia at https://c-suitenetwork.com/news/speakers/tricia-benn/or https://heroceoclub.com/

Remember, Mindful Matters and So Do YOU!!

Mindfulness is the quality of attention.

Holly hosts a special episode as she interviews Rob Beemer about The Mindfulness Movement documentary now available for rental or purchase. (Click here to rent the movie and register for a VIP screening. )

Rob is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning television and film documentary producer, director and writer.  He has been making documentaries for more than 25 years, including several feature length documentaries and more than 200 hours of network and cable TV programming in a variety of documentary and reality genres. He is the CEO of Interesting Stuff Entertainment

On May 22, 2020, join Holly along with Eric Szymanski of Leadership Solutions International for a special VIP screening with a Q&A session with Rob and some of the participants from the movie. Click here to rent the movie and register for the VIP screening.

Rob shares much of his experience with mindfulness, meditation and how the movie came to be. His best advice is “Our minds are going to wander – be gentle with yourself as you navigate building your own practice.” And, watch the movie!

The VIP session is brought to you by the

Remember, Mindful Matters and so do YOU.

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Mindfulness is “Working out in the heart.”

Steve Lishansky is the CEO of Optimize International, the company he founded in 1992 specifically for successfully maximizing the development of top leaders and high performing executive teams in the US and internationally.  He has worked with leaders and top performers from over 40 countries.

Questions that Holly and Steve explore include:

How do we get to be the best we can be in a personal sense, organizational sense?

When you’re already the best, how do you keep getting better?

What makes for a great life?

How do we bring the numbers and the wisdom together?

How do we reward reflection and create space for presence?

Mindfulness and meditation is a foundation for Steve. He’s been doing this for forty years.  In the midst of the battle, Steve is one of the calmest Type-A’s you’ll ever meet.

Years ago he started asking himself what makes people successful. He found that people who are most successful are always looking to get better. When he first started in business, he was doing ten year plans. In today’s world this is impossible.  He encourages leveraging strengths instead of spending time on weaknesses.

After 9/11, he observed that people needed a way to find center. He began sharing his knowledge about meditation.

The nature of the mind is to create thoughts. We become over-involved in those thoughts. We need to get space to get perspective. All of a sudden, you become the observer of your thoughts. You get to choose what to deal with.

Learning to do meditation in the beginning is tough, but he encourages readers to start and create a habit around it.

Perhaps 2020 is the year that we bring together people on both ends of the spectrum: data vs meditation. Steve shares that his teacher from many years ago shared with him “I never send a student to a cave to find God. Show me a place that God doesn’t exist.”

Power comes from being able to integrate multiple practices. It’s not about getting there faster, it’s about figuring out if “there” have more value? What would be more effective and have more impact and value?  What is it that is making us think about what is less effective, impactful and valuable? Steve offers that meditation allows people the ability to be able to reflect. So often, people are working toward something that just doesn’t matter. Space and clarity and presence creates a place of making decisions from a position of mindfulness.  Even science is now proving what the yoga masters have been teaching for years.

Steve feels that going forward he wants to focus on teaching people what sound decision making looks like. How do we share the wealth and a future for a whole civilization? The ability to be present in and mindful of the head, heart, gut decision making process is so important. When these are out of balance, bad decisions get made.

Steve meditates in the mornings for thirty-three minutes, moves to get energy flowing, and then puts the creative energy to use to get through his “what matters” list. He asks “where am I going to make the most impact today?” He also takes a break in the afternoon to meditate for a few minutes.  He recommends, “Better to do five minutes a day seven days a week than two hours once a week.”

Get on the wait list for Steve’s Book – email info@optimizeintl.com. See more about Steve’s work at www.optimizeintl.com or follow Steve Lishansky on YouTube.  

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