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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dena Enos, founder of StrongHouse, a marketing consultant firm. Dena shares her approach to helping companies reach their full potential by embracing fresh strategies and collaboration.
Sometimes it takes hearing the same idea from an external source to spark action within your organization.You can’t achieve different results by sticking to the same routine.Optimization doesn’t require a complete overhaul; sometimes, it’s about tweaking a single variable.Building a business model rooted in core values is crucial.Regularly reconnect with your vision and values to maintain focus.When you feel valued as an employee, you’re more likely to produce exceptional work.You can’t just introduce data into a situation hoping it will create change, you need to interpret the data.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“If we want different outputs, we have to change the inputs”“If everything’s important, then nothing’s important."
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by the author of consultant for college coaches, Jared Zeidman. Together, they dive into the essential strategies high school athletes need to succeed in today’s competitive recruiting landscape.
High school athletes need to focus on GEAR:G: Growth-oriented. Take your failures and use it as a learning experience.E: Engage. Engage with good posture and eye contact with coaches and be locked in all aspects of the game.A: Aware. Get to know yourself better, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you want to accomplish.R: Ready. These things will prepare you for whatever comes your way in college.Playing multiple sports builds resilience and adaptability by working with different coaches.Coaches prioritize your ability to compete and maintain a positive attitude over high school prestige or stats.Don’t focus on impressing coaches with the right answers, instead of asking important questions during the recruiting process.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“My aim is to teach you to fish, not give you the fish.”“When you show up on a college campus, you’re not the big fish anymore.”“Your attitude breaks the tie.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by the CEO of Allegheny Construction Group, Paul Martin. Together, they dive into the essentials of accountability and its impact on both personal and professional growth.
Accountability starts with commitment—you don’t want to disappoint others just as much as you don’t want to let yourself down.Accountability means taking ownership of your actions, outcomes, and the promises you make to others.Set clear expectations so you hold yourself and others accountable.Tracking your progress is crucial, as it reveals trends and shows how your accountability grows.Accountability is a mindset—taking ownership and responsibility defines your approach to everything you do.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“You’re going to come out swinging, or you’re just going to lay over and get knocked out.”“When you tell someone you’re going to do something, you follow through.”“It’s easier to walk with someone than to push someone.”“When you start down the path of taking ownership, it doesn’t stop.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by international speaker and consultant, Carly Pepin. Together, they discuss how our subconscious perceptions shape our reality and influence our life’s purpose. Tune in for insights on achieving balance, clearing misperceptions, and how to align with your true purpose.
Your life’s purpose has always been within you, guiding your actions and priorities.How you invest your time, energy and resources reveals what’s most important to you.Comparing yourself to others can lead to self-doubt and make you lose sight of your own purpose.Understanding your purpose helps you to manage and plan your day around your true priorities.Frustration over unmet goals could indicate that your focus doesn’t resonate with your true purpose.Building a legacy requires consistent effort and alignment with your purpose, long before your time ends.Focus on actions that align with your purpose to create a lasting impact.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“You transform your life by shifting your perception.”“You don’t have to find it, it’s your genuine purpose, it never left you.”“Your purpose is right there every day, all day; can’t get rid of it, can’t lose it.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb. Together, they discuss the power of stepping outside your comfort zone and the importance of embracing challenges for personal growth and resilience.
Takeaways:
Embracing new experiences outside your comfort zone fosters growth and builds resilience.Overcoming physical and mental discomfort is crucial for personal development.Engage in activities that leave a lasting impact on you, push your limits, and expand your mind.The unknown can be scary, but it’s important to challenge yourself to try new things.Facing discomfort as a team strengthens bonds, enhances organizational culture, and creates unity.You’re more likely to regret missed opportunities than the actions you took.Excessive comfort can hinder your progress.Quotes:
“There’s a comfort addiction.”“The path to greatness is paved with discomfort.”“Reduce the clutter in your mind.”“Comfort is like a drug; it feels good but too much of it will destroy you.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by coach and author, Dr. Lucille Maddalena. Together, they explore the keys to finding joy in your work and building a fulfilling, authentic life.
Find joy in your work, whether through connections, the tasks themselves, or the results you achieve.Your actions today and the people you help progress, shape the legacy you leave behind.Modern communication methods can isolate us; reach out and connect with others to bridge the gap.Building meaningful connections requires taking the risk to put yourself out there, even when it’s scary.Step out of your comfort zone and take risks to grow.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“The way you get followers is by building them.”“Your legacy is the people that you’ve developed…the people that you’ve helped succeed.”“Getting out and taking the risk works.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by workplace conflict expert, Carol Bowser. Together, they delve into the complexities of workplace mediation, sharing practical tools for resolving conflicts and improving workplace relationships.
The loud and angry voices often capture our attention, especially on social media.We demand more from ourselves and our work compared to previous generations.There are mutual rights and responsibilities in the employment relationship that we all should understand.Mediation is about developing mutual solutions to resolve problems and conflicts.It’s crucial to have the tools, framework, and language to solve conflict effectively.Find someone who can identify blind spots within your organization.Assumptions about roles, processes, and systems shape our expectations.Leaders view conflicts organizationally, while employees view them personally.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“The angry voices are the really loud voices.”“Get out of the blaming and shaming game.”“We might fear conversations because we don’t know how to start them.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Deputy Mental Health Administrator of Beaver County Behavioral Health, Elisia Majors, and County Outreach Program Specialist at Beaver County Rehabilitation Center, Susan Smith, who both oversee the Youth Ambassador Program (YAP). Together, they discuss the mental health challenges that youth face today. They also share how we can empower young people to support each other, break stigma, and foster a community of understanding.
Social media significantly influences the mental health of youth today.Developing wellness and coping skills is crucial for youths to support themselves and their peers.Many youths lack knowledge about mental health and are often influenced by stereotypes and stigma.Youths frequently turn to each other for support in difficult times, making it vital for everyone to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to help.Openly talking about mental health teaches youth that they are not alone and that others are experiencing similar challenges.Although mental health was once a taboo topic, today’s youth are breaking the stigma and changing the norm.Today’s youth are driving a culture of acceptance and understanding around mental health.
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by physicist, inventor, engineer, and cancer survivor Sam Shepherd. They explore how technology is transforming health and wellness, bringing groundbreaking advancements that can directly improve your life.
Instead of giving up when you face challenges, seek out-of-the-box solutions.Diet plays a significant role in maintaining your health and preventing inflammatory diseases.Making decisions out of fear will always lead to poor outcomes.Many factors must align for cancer to develop, so your efforts should be on interrupting this biological pathway.New technology has the potential to disrupt the trillion-dollar/year medical industry.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“There’s no reason for people to get sick anymore.”“Fear is what gets people killed.”“I went from a 97% chance of being dead in 10 years, to alive, well and cancer-free.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined once again by author and 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Jan Ackley. They delve into the essential role of fatherhood and the importance of being a strong, supportive presence in your children’s lives. Jan shares his insights, offering practical advice on how to be an effective leader at home.
Be a leader and a father to your children.Engage in deep conversations with your children, asking them questions so they know they’re not alone.Foster a deep connection with your children by truly getting to know them and allowing them to know you.Adversity often brings valuable lessons for your children, so embrace it as an opportunity to learn.Teach the importance of thinking about others first.Being a good leader at home involves being present, showing responsibility for yourself, and demonstrating hard work.
Takeaways:
“Fatherhood is caring and being there for your kids.”“It’s okay to feel uncomfortable.”“Don’t let adversity get you down, use it as a learning tool.”“It’s okay to be uncomfortable at times in your life because if you rise up you’ll end up being happier”“You can find storms in life everywhere if you look hard enough, but that’s not where you should be looking.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined once again by licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author Dr. Gala Gorman. They discuss practical strategies for fostering a deeper connection with our bodies and achieving lasting well-being and balance.
Don’t ignore the signals our bodies are sending you through symptoms.Suppressing symptoms can worsen problems, affecting more systems and causing additional symptoms.Research shows that chronic use of pain relievers is creating problems with emotional intelligence.Connecting our actions or inactions to outcomes helps us better understand our body.Having a final meal by 4pm aligns with peak digestive system activity, optimizing bodily functions.Symptoms indicate necessary changes in our habits or practices.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“Our body is sending us messages all the time.”“It doesn’t have to be an unsolvable puzzle.”“Think of a symptom like a bark.”“The most powerful hours for sleep are 11pm-3am.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Lori Rogers, president and co-owner of Rogers Marketing. Together, they delve into the transformative power of positive thinking and its impact on our well-being.
Well-being is available to you, but negative thoughts, words, and beliefs can block this stream.Repeated negative thoughts turn into beliefs, and your brain will attract these beliefs, whether positive or negative.Shift your language from “I want”, to “I am”, or “That will be mine”.Embrace good things by being open, excited, and believing they will come to you.Only 10% of our happiness is influenced by external factors, while 90% is determined by our perception.Shift your perspective on challenges and setbacks, turning them into positive experiences.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“Your unconscious mind is a very faithful friend.”“Believe it before you see it.”“This is happening for me, not to me.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by the founder and children’s book author, Scott Watkins. Together, they discuss the lasting impact of childhood experiences and how they shape our lives.
It is crucial for children to have supportive mentors.Childhood experiences have a lasting impact, often igniting future passions and drive.Encouraging children to read is important for their growth and development.A loving and supportive upbringing significantly shapes who a child will become.Overcoming struggles as a family will strengthen each relationship.
Takeaways:
“It takes a village.”“Make reading fun, and spark that lifelong learning itch.”
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In this week’s bonus podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy come together for a special Father’s Day episode. They emphasize the importance of personalized, intentional, and positive parenting.
Takeaways:
- Invest time in your kids.
- Dedicate quality time to truly understand and connect with your children.
- Focus on fulfilling your kids’ needs rather than just their desires.
- Approach parenting with deliberate and thoughtful actions.
- Recognize that each child is unique and may require different parenting methods.
- See the good in everyone.
- Treat the act of loving others as a significant and rewarding privilege.
Quotes:
- “Speak life into others.”
- “Being loved is being known.”
- “It’s a privilege to love people.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by CEO, creative director and filmmaker David Gaz. Together, they explore the profound effects of kindness and its contagious nature, and how it can lead to positive changes both personally and professionally.
It is scientifically proven that kindness is contagious.Difficult clients aren’t bad people, they just might not be the right fit.Many people engage in negative behavior due to the fear of finishing last.Unkind acts are also contagious.Small acts of kindness make just as much of an impact as big gestures.When you pursue a goal while staying aware of your surroundings, you notice opportunities and insights that others might miss.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“The whole notion of ‘nice guys finish last’ is totally bogus.”“Everything truly great that man’s done is not one person, it’s us as a group and kindness is the glue that makes that group work together.”“Don’t discount that one super nice thing you can do for somebody.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by retired combat-decorated navy SEAL, CEO, and business consultant, Marty Strong. Together, they explore the essential qualities that define effective leadership, especially in times of crisis.
To get more comfortable with the unknown, leaders should regularly walk through scenarios where things could go wrong.Resiliency is important for leaders to navigate challenges.Proactive thinking is essential so leaders can anticipate potential issues and prepare solutions.Leadership is most needed when things fall apart, not when everything is going smoothly.Clearly define the desired culture and plan who should be a part of it.Develop leaders at every stage to avoid unprepared leaders.Foster a culture where people care about mistakes that have been made and offer feedback.Focus on continuous leadership development in every area of your business.
Takeaways:Quotes:
“Give them a chance to fail a little bit.”“Leadership, like wisdom, is the sum total of your mistakes.”“It’s hard to be a good leader, and be wise, and have good judgment if you’ve never made a mistake.”MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Lorene Cowan, entrepreneur and founder of the Experts Tribe. They discuss the importance of self-belief, learning from failure and being adaptable in the face of challenges.
Takeaways:
- Parents play a crucial role in instilling self-belief in their children.
- Every failure offers valuable lessons for improvement.
- Practice self-compassion, acknowledging your best efforts even in failure.
- Keep pushing forward despite setbacks.
- Recognizing when to pivot is essential for progress.
Quotes:
- “It’s okay to fail.”
- “Today’s no, is tomorrow’s maybe, and the next day’s yes.”
- “Follow your bliss.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Mark and Paige Perkins from The Pavement Group as they discuss the challenges and rewards of career transitions. They emphasize the importance of transferable skills, making an impact in new fields, and the benefits of being part of a supportive team.
Takeaways:
- Changing careers might feel intimidating, but taking the leap can unlock new opportunities and lead to success.
- The expertise you’ve gained in one area can seamlessly transition to another, often in surprising ways.
- Even though you may be in a different field, you can still make a significant impact. Your contributions might look different, but they remain valuable.
- Being part of a supportive team can significantly enhance job satisfaction and increase the likelihood of staying with the company long-term.
- Leaders who are easy to reach and genuinely care make a huge difference, eliminating the need to jump through hoops.
- Be honest with yourself about your goals and maintain the discipline needed to achieve them.
Quotes:
- “Always say yes for an opportunity to learn.”
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Kevin Heher, president of Liberty Insurance Agency. They discuss how to bounce back from tough times, build a supportive community, and make every day count.
Takeaways:
- Embrace the reality that amidst 20 work days, 19 will be great. Accept the occasional setbacks as part of the journey.
- Prioritize the individuals surrounding you; they’re your greatest assets.
- Seek out a supportive community where open dialogue and shared experiences fuel growth.
- Make the most of each day to win today, then build on that success for the week, month, and beyond.
Quotes:
- “Embrace the bad days.”
- “Every business is a people business and our people are our number 1 asset.”
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