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Leadership Aficionado
by Joseph Anthony
Leadership Aficionado is a daily program where we will discuss all things Leadership as well as showcase great local leaders who are doing amazing things.
Episodes
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S2:E046 Training
Twenty-three years of Law Enforcement taught me that continuous training will not only will save your life, but will help you stay at the top of your game. But what about training on your own personal time, for personal reasons at your own expense? My friends, the best thing you can do for…
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S2: E045 Be The Tree
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound” When you fail and you are by yourself, then your failure is really insignificant. No one was there to witness it so you can say it never happened. But when we fail in front of others, it is larger than life, it’s...
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S2: E044 Failure - A Necessary Evil
Failure is the state of not meeting a desirable objective. The opposite of success. Failure, and the resultant pain it causes, helps to shape and mold us. How can we recover from our failures? 1. Accept It; 2. Embrace It; and 3. Let Go of It. You have a choice. You can take it personal when you...
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S2: E043 Success vs Happiness
For many years, I equated Happiness with Success. I thought that reaching certain levels of success would bring happiness. But in reality, they were meaningless achievements that provided short term happiness at best. Are you really happy commuting long hours to make crazy money just to pay for…
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S2: E 042 Singles Awareness Day
Today is February 15th, the day after Valentine’s Day, and society has finally decided to give out 8th Place Trophies to adults by calling today “Singles Awareness Day”. Relationships fail for many different reasons and we should neither be punished nor persecuted when they do. But to celebrate…
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S2: E041 Do It Every Day
Do It Every Day is the 3rd D of my 3 D’s of Happiness. Once you have taken the effort through self-awareness to discover you, have taken the initiative to execute and DO YOU, have selfishly decided to DO IT FOR YOU, now just DO YOU EVERY DAY. If you can’t do it every day, at least do it every...
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S2: E040 Do It For You
Do It For You; the second D of my 3 D’s of Happiness. Are you just going through the motions in life? Not doing YOU for YOU. Depleting your emotional bank account as Dr. Phil would say. There is no need for past regrets; but you can change what you do from today on. Just make a conscious choice…
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S2: E039 Do You
Do You is the first D of my 3 D’s of Happiness. But before you can DO, you have to BE. This is done through self-awareness. Peel back the layers of that onion by asking yourself what are you good at, what are your passions, what are your core values, and what is your DNA? The answers to these...
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S2: E038 The 3 D’s of Happiness
Do You, Do it for You, and Do it every day. Doing You is simply a matter of self-awareness. Figure out who you are, what are you good at, what is your DNA and what is your purpose in life. Stop lying to yourself and everyone around you and just be You. Do it for you. If you don’t live your life…
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S2: E037 Resilience
Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change. Adversity is a fact of life. Things do not always go our way. Sometimes, it seems that things never go our way. Resilience is a part of our character that allows some of us to get knocked down by life yet get back up and...
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S2: E036 Consistency
Consistency is to stand firm and carry on regardless of obstacles or distractions. Tony Robbins believes “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently”. Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli provides 5 Tips For Being Consistent: 1. Make a conscious decision to remain...
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S2: E035 Commitment
Commitment is the state of being dedicated to a cause, activity or goal. T.D. Jakes once said “You cannot conquer what you are not committed to”. Logan Marshall of the Free Life Project provides 4 Steps to Unshakeable Commitment: 1. Get your mindset right;2. Refine your goals; 3. Focus on what’s...
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S2: E034 Podcasting
Podcasts are entertaining, informative and a great way to pass the time while multi-tasking. Why would you start your own? Maybe you like to hear yourself talk, maybe you were meant to bestow your wisdom upon others, or maybe you are just plain funny. So how do you get started? I suggest you...
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S2: E033 Self-Discipline
Aristotle once said “ Through self-discipline comes freedom “. Self-discipline is simply the ability to make yourself do things when you know you should, even if you do not want to do them. But why is this simple concept so hard? Because we as humans are naturally drawn towards pleasure, not…
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S2: E032 Minimalism
Minimalism is the Intentional promotion of things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. Minimalism suits me because I have realized that I neither need or want much in the form of stuff. I know this lifestyle is not for everyone. Just remember, when the financial...
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S2: E031 In The Moment - Part 3
The continuation of Joshua Becker’s list of 10 Tips to Start Living in the Present. 8. Stop Worrying - you can’t fully appreciate today if you worry too much about tomorrow; tomorrow is going to happen no matter what. 9. Think Beyond Old Solutions to Problems - our world is changing so fast that...
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S2: E030 In the Moment: Part 2
The continuation of Joshua Becker’s list of 10 Tips to Start Living in the Present. 4. Forgive Past Hurts - resentment festers and the more you hold onto it, the stronger it gets. 5. Love Your Job - you can either find a new job that you do enjoy or focus on the positives of your current job.…
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S2:S029 In The Moment
Joshua Becker believes that “the secret of health for both mind & body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly”. Here are some of his 10 Tips for Living in the Moment: 1. Remove unnecessary possessions…
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S2:E028 Mis En Place
Mis en place is the French culinary term for having the right ingredients “set in place” before you start cooking. It is not enough to just have Drive. What are the ingredients for having the drive of a champion? 1. A strong Why and 2. Discipline; containing a dash of commitment, consistency &...
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S2:E027 Are You Driven
Drive is the innate urge to attain a goal or satisfy a need. Drive is the starting point of motivation. It helps you focus on a specific goal. It is the first step. Without action or execution, your journey is just a dream. Drive is the first step in the execution of your journey to success. Your...
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S2:E026 Discover Your Why
When you are doing something that you are passionate about, your Why is obvious. It is the thrill, excitement and sense of accomplishment you feel while doing it. But what about when it is a job or career that you may not be so passionate about; or something that involves more time or more mental...
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S2: E025 Motivation Defined
Motivation is the state of being motivated or having a strong reason to act or accomplish something. Motivation is the reason behind the thing you are doing - the why. When you combine your love and joy for something - your passion, with strong reasons for doing it - your Y, you become…
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S2: E024 Instagram and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
When I was in college, I read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (ZAMM), the 1974 philosophical classic novel by Robert M. Pirsig. I didn’t have enough life experience at that time to fully appreciate it and my only take-away was “how cool would it be to ride across America on a…
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S2: E023 Live With Passion
Passion is more than just enthusiasm; it is ambition that is materialized into action. It is when you put as much mind, body & soul into something as possible. One of Tony Robbins’ many mantras was “Live with Passion”. I believed in this philosophy but I didn’t execute it. Sadly, we are just one...
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S2: E022 Fear
Fear prevents us from opening certain doors, driving certain roads and climbing certain mountains. What are you really afraid of? The unknown, failure, or the opinion of others. Not facing your fears leads to a life of mediocrity, unfulfilled dreams and lack of growth. The only way to overcome…
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S2: E021 Legacy
What are you giving your children? What Legacy are you leaving for them? The best thing you can do for them is to become the best person that you can be. To actually become the men and women who you are encouraging them to be. Show them that life is about being happy and that they should follow...
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S2: E020 Motivation Monday
Listen to a compilation of motivational clips to put a little fire under your butt this Monday morning.
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S2: E019 Patience
To achieve any goal, you have to become the person who can and will achieve that goal and you need patience to become that person. The patience to keep grinding even though results are not immediately evident. You may be on the road to success but do you have the patience to see it through.
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S2: E018 2019 Professional Goals
Professional goal setting is a little more involved because it requires Self-awareness. Before you can Do, you have to Be. Do you actually have a profession or is it just a job? Are you capitalizing on who you are; your DNA, or are you just trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? Assuming...
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S2: E017 2019 Financial Goals
2019 Financial Goals: 1. STOP SPENDING- you cannot move forward financially if you are constantly buying bullshit. 2. PAY OFF DEBT- credit card debt can paralyze you for years. 3. DOWNSIZE- the more stuff you have or more expensive, bigger stuff you have, the harder and longer you are going to...
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S2: E016 2019 Personal Goals
Goal setting is so much more than just making a list. Goal setting is results oriented but the process is more valuable than the outcome. It’s one thing to achieve a particular goal, but you have to become the person who can and will achieve that goal. Please don’t rush your goal setting process....
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S2: E015 Goal Setting
There are hundreds of studies demonstrating that writing your goals down increase your chances of successfully achieving them. I know firsthand that when I write my goals down, on average, I have an 80% success rate. When you have goals, you need to do whatever it takes to achieve them. Write…
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S2: E014 Trim the Fat
We have to trim the emotional fat in our lives. Get rid of your loser friends and tune out the noise. We all have one or two friends who are such emotional wrecks that they not only waste our time and wear us out; they just suck the life out of us with their drama. For those family members or...
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S2: E013 Self-Awareness
Before you can set goals for yourself, you have to know who you are. Self-awareness is ground zero. If you embark on any path without knowing who you are, you run the risk of just spinning your wheels. Before you waste any more time, before you start on a path of unfulfilling mediocrity, become...
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S2: E 012 Happy New Year 2019
This is going to be our year. We are going to accomplish small short-term goals and we are going to move closer to those bigger long-term goals. My friends, with God, all things are possible and, along with a recipe of self-awareness, clearly written goals, drive, determination and tenacity, you...
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S2: E011 May Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
The New Year is just hours away. Tomorrow is a very big day. Tomorrow, we move forward. But today, we have to think about what needs to be done to allow us to move forward and what or who is preventing us from moving forward. There are two things you need to do today. First, I want you to...
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S2: E010 Countdown to 2019 - T Minus 2
The New Year is 2 days away. As a leader, did you cultivate a culture of respect? Or do you entertain and enable the cry babies at work? Did you steer the ship yourself or did you captain your crew to navigate the rough seas? Use a leadership checklist year-round not just year-end. Hold yourself...
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S2: E009 Countdown to 2019 - T Minus 3
The New Year is 3 days away. As a leader in 2018, did you cultivate leadership in others? Did you lead with positivity? Did you take ownership? Did you manage your relationships? Did you lead with inspiration? This is the last weekend before the New Year. Please take the time today to reflect,...
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S2:E008 Countdown to 2019 - T Minus 4
The New Year is four days away. Let’s continue with Lolly Daskal’s Year-end Leadership Checklist. Did you build others up; instilling confidence in them? Did you communicate effectively; were you clear, concise and specific? Did you listen to your people; with the genuine intent to learn from…
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S2:E007 Countdown to 2019 - T Minus 5
The New Year is 5 days away. Listen to a year-end checklist for effective leaders. Take the time today to reflect on 2018. Were you a person of character? Did you visualize who or where you wanted to be; getting everyone involved on board? Did you pull the trigger and execute?
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S2:E006 Six Yards To Goal
It’s December 26th, 2019 is 6 days away and I want you to finish strong. Your are on the six yard line, just 18 feet from the goal line. Listen to your options because in life, my friends, it’s all up to you and to win, you have to be stronger, faster, more determined and more tenacious than the...
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S2:E005 Twas The Night Before Christmas
It is Christmas Eve 2018 and it is game time. Listen to 4 great tips for the day. Remember, the best gift of all to give others is You. Your compassion, empathy, advice or just plain good conversation. When you connect with others on these simple levels while sharing a Holiday moment, that my...
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S2:E004 Can’t See Past The End Of Your Nose
Are you so pre-occupied with yourself that you are uncaring of the people in front of you? Open your eyes and see past your nose. Then open your mind so you can process what you see before you. Then open your heart and embrace the situation before you. Now, my friends, you have the potential to...
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S2:E003 It’s A Wonderful Life
S2:E003 It’s A Wonderful Life - When you are disillusioned because of unfulfilled dreams, take a step back and evaluate your situation. You may truly have a Wonderful Life or you may just have to tweak a few things. Come up with a game plan and change what you can change or just change how you...
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S2:E2 Twas A Week Before Christmas
S2:E2 Twas A Week Before Christmas - and all through the town everyone was scurrying and running around. Christmas is one week away and here are 5 quick tips to get through it.
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S2:E001 - Season Two Episode One: Motivation
S2:E001 - Season Two Episode One. This season is all about Motivation so fasten your seatbelt and let’s go.
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Episode 100 - Who is the Leadership Aficionado
Episode 100 - Who is the Leadership Aficionado: Celebrate this 100th Episode by hearing the back story behind this great leader. His upbringing, education, experience & core values; his DNA.
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Episode 99 - Thanksgiving is Over, What Now?
Thanksgiving is over and the leftovers are all gone so now what? Just keep being thankful. If we focus on Giving and not Getting, we can continue to practice giving throughout the Holiday season and when we are Thankful, my friends, on a daily basis, this is where the magic happens.
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Episode 98 Integrity: A Badge of Honor
Episode 98 Integrity: A Badge of Honor - Integrity is not a sweater you wear for the new fall season. Integrity is who you are. It is your DNA. When Integrity is your true essence, this is your Badge of Honor. Wear it proudly my friends.
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Episode 97 Be A Giver Not A Taker
Episode 97 Be A Giver Not A Taker - “Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have”. Take notice and you will see that the more successful people around you are the ones who are giving the most and the selfish lone wolves are becoming more isolated and eventually fall by the...
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Leadership Aficionado is a daily program where we will discuss all things Leadership as well as showcase great local leaders who are doing amazing things.
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