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Click here to listen to the full episode If people really understood the crippling effects of consumer debt they’d get out of it and stay out of it forever. In this episode, Brian explains simple techniques to help you finally get rid of debt and create wealth. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why consumer debt is so insidious.· How a snowball plan can help. · Why you must invest to grow. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: itsagoodlife.com “The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Ignorance isn't bliss, ignorance is poverty.” – Brian Buffini “Debt borrows from your future.” – Brian Buffini “Getting rich is easy. The problem is, getting broke is easier.” – Brian Buffini “Buying on an installment plan makes the month shorter, but it makes the years a lot longer.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest way to stay out of debt is to build wealth.” – Brian Buffini “If you discipline yourself now you can have everything you want later. Just delay that gratification.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025
Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First system is used by companies worldwide to drive permanent profit. In this episode, he shares how this strategy can transform your business from a cash eating monster to a moneymaking machine. YOU WILL LEARN:· The limitations of traditional accounting formula.· The advantages of the Profit First system. · Practical advice for implementing Profit First in businesses of all sizes. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Profit First,” by Mike Michalowicz “The E Myth Revisited,” by Michael E. Gerber “The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living,” by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It is a responsibility to be profitable.” – Mike Michalowicz “The ultimate greed is when you're not profitable, because what you're saying is you're willing to forego serving your customers.” – Mike Michalowicz “You should be proud to be profitable.” – Mike Michalowicz “Find the right size business for you.” – Mike Michalowicz “Trust wallets over words.” – Mike Michalowicz itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025
Click here to listen to the full episode Anxiety is like an alarm – it’s our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares how, instead of allowing anxiety to consume us, we can learn to stop and listen, calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope. YOU WILL LEARN:· The life-changing truth about anxiety.· Practical steps to take to start getting your life back.· Long-term strategies for healing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All of it starts with the decision that ‘I don't want to live like this anymore.’” – Dr. John Delony “Anxiety becomes an identity for us.” – Dr. John Delony “You’ve got to take ownership.” – Dr. John Delony “You cannot think your way to better mental health.” – Dr. John Delony “This is a word that changed it all for me: practice.” – Dr. John Delony itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
The most effective leaders don’t succeed alone - they mobilize the talents of their entire team. In this episode, bestselling author and world-renown coach Keith Ferrazzi shares how to elevate leadership to teamship and achieve phenomenal results. YOU WILL LEARN:· The 10 shifts from leadership to teamship. · The red flag rules that act as guideposts.· The importance of agility and collaboration. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Never Lead Alone,” by Keith Ferrazzi “Never Eat Alone,” by Keith Ferrazzi “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie Caddyshack Kickstart 2025 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Each and every one of us need to be able to create a group of people around us that won't let us fail.” – Keith Ferrazzi “You don't have to pay somebody to be your teammate.” – Keith Ferrazzi “The most important attribute of a high performing team is a lot of candor and transparency.” – Keith Ferrazzi “Our team are those we choose to work with to achieve some great ends.” – Keith Ferrazzi “You can't get there alone.” – Keith Ferrazzi itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
Click here to listen to the full episode Do you want to improve your life this year? In this episode, Brian explains how, even when faced with difficulties, this can be your best year yet if you analyze what holds you back, get consistent and become effective. If you want to launch into the new year in the right way, then don’t miss this episode! Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “I believe success is a series of new beginnings.” — Brian Buffini “Good habits are the keys to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” — Og Mandino “A quitter is somebody who gives up permanently…the key is to keep getting back in the game.” — Brian Buffini “Here’s the key component in achievement. You need to build trust with yourself. The only way you’re going to build trust with yourself is to be consistent.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025
Do you want to make 2025 your best year ever? In this special coaching session, Brian helps to kickstart your year by equipping you with the strategies and tools you need to achieve phenomenal success in your business and life. A dynamic live Q&A is included. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why resolute goals beat New Year’s resolutions.· How to maintain focus and accountability.· How to overcome obstacles and stay resolute. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Download your resolute goal sheet here Kickstart 2025 S1E262 The Power of a Made-Up Mind CFSP “Mastery,” by George Leonard NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The number one thing we need to do is change our resolve.” – Brian Buffini “Don't wait for it to be easier. Wait for you to be better and go get it.” – Brian Buffini “There is no success without sacrifice.” – Brian Buffini “If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you.” – Jim Rohn “No matter what way the wind blows or what goes on with the markets, you can win.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025
Click here to listen to the full episode There’s a lot you can’t control in life but, no matter what’s going on in the world, you can always take charge of your own economy. In this episode, Brian explains how to achieve phenomenal success by focusing on your outlook, your attitude and your effort. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why there's nothing new.· How to control yourself.· How to control your economy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: itsagoodlife.com Free business consultation Free REALStrengths assessment “How to Have Your Best Year Ever,” by Jim Rohn NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Your outlook, your attitude and your effort are all things you can control and, ultimately, how you can control your own economy.” – Brian Buffini “Principles that have existed for thousands of years that have helped people become successful are still true – and will be true thousands of years from now.” – Brian Buffini “When you consume more negativity, you are by nature more negative.” – Brian Buffini “If you're going to control your own economy, you need to control what's going into your mind and what's going into your heart.” – Brian Buffini “The vast majority of people who own a business are optimistic about their future because they're controlling their own economy.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025
Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning philosophy has helped millions of people to create the life they’ve always wanted. In this episode, Hal tells Brian how changing the way you start your day will change everything. YOU WILL LEARN:· What prompted Hal to invent the Miracle Morning. · The power of the SAVERS practices. · Three steps to create results-driven affirmations. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: halelrod.com “The Miracle Morning,” by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning movie “The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle S2E55 Breaking the Ice – an Interview with Wim Hoff NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Everybody wants the good life, but not everybody wants to pay the price to get there.” – Brian Buffini “Meditation isn't getting rid of thoughts, it's observing thoughts.” – Hal Elrod “In life we get what we're committed to.” – Hal Elrod “When you put your thoughts in writing, you force a heightened level of clarity that allows you to work through challenging thoughts and to solidify positive thoughts.” – Hal Elrod “Do the right thing, not the easy thing.” – Hal Elrod itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025
Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning philosophy has helped millions of people to create the life they’ve always wanted. In this episode, Hal tells Brian how changing the way you start your day will change everything. YOU WILL LEARN:· What prompted Hal to invent the Miracle Morning. · The power of the SAVERS practices. · Three steps to create results-driven affirmations. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: halelrod.com “The Miracle Morning,” by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning movie “The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle S2E55 Breaking the Ice – an Interview with Wim Hoff NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Everybody wants the good life, but not everybody wants to pay the price to get there.” – Brian Buffini “Meditation isn't getting rid of thoughts, it's observing thoughts.” – Hal Elrod “In life we get what we're committed to.” – Hal Elrod “When you put your thoughts in writing, you force a heightened level of clarity that allows you to work through challenging thoughts and to solidify positive thoughts.” – Hal Elrod “Do the right thing, not the easy thing.” – Hal Elrod itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025
Click here to listen to the full episode It isn’t always easy to see the good in life, but it is always there. In this episode, Brian explains why challenging and difficult experiences can turn out for the best and shares purposeful and practical ways to live the good life you were created for. YOU WILL LEARN: •Why life doesn't always feel good. •How to put more of the good back in your life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.itsagoodlife.com INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We were created for a good life. We were designed for it. We were built for it.” – Brian Buffini “Inside the infinite love of God there’s a place for suffering.” – Fr. Thomas Keating “God works all things together for good.” – Romans 8:28 “When you’re focusing on what’s not right, it’s all you get; that’s all you are.” – Brian Buffini “Every book of success has chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini “Better days are ahead. There is hope for the future.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025
Do you want to kickstart the new year and achieve incredible success in 2025? In this episode, Brian shares how to develop the kind of high-performance habits that will guarantee you have your best year ever! YOU WILL LEARN:· How to identify bad habits.· How to cultivate good habits. · How to supercharge high-performance habits. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kickstart 2025 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey S2E163 Good Habits for a Good Life S2E02 My Best Habits S2E214 How to Get Back on Your Horse with Anna Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're not outside your comfort zone, you're not learning.” – Brian Buffini “One of the most powerful benefits of coaching is that it keeps people from drifting.” – Brian Buffini “Focus does not mean saying yes, it means saying no.” – Steve Jobs “Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.”– Jim Rohn “Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025
Click here to listen to the full episode Many people get off track and drift into bad habits. In this episode, Brian shares some of his own personal experiences and teaches how he has worked to build upon his good habits and reduce or eradicate those that needed to be eliminated. YOU WILL LEARN:· Bad habits he developed. · Good habits he formed.· 5 circle habits he recommends. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “To start a good habit, you actually have to introduce it to your conscious mind and do it so consistently that it then becomes formed in your unconscious mind.” – Brian Buffini “High-performance behaviors have periods of drift and periods of setback.” – Brian Buffini “We drift into bad habits. And then we just do them again and again.” – Brian Buffini“There's a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn't. Solitude replenishes, but isolation diminishes.” – Brian Buffini “It's important that we stay connected to people.” – Brian Buffini “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025
A surefire way to have a great new year is to do an in-depth review of the past 12 months, wipe the slate clean and then get planning! In this episode, Brian shares the Magic Meeting process he undertakes every December to set him up for success in the year ahead. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you should celebrate your accomplishments. · How you can identify what needs improving. · Why you must formulate ideas for the future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E66, The Magic Meeting S2E119 Get Out of Debt Forever NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Starting with what you've accomplished is the key.” – Brian Buffini “Celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.” – Brian Buffini “Where you spend your money shows your priorities.” – Brian Buffini “Set your budget and then try to beat it.” – Brian Buffini “Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.” – Napoleon Hill itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Many people mistakenly believe that a bucket list is something you only make if you receive a bad health diagnosis. If you embrace it, however, a bucket list can give you hope, show you purpose, and introduce joy back into your day. In this episode, Brian teaches how to write a life-changing bucket list. He describes how to categorize your dreams, why it’s vital to stimulate yourself visually, and how to create a bucket list that reflects what the good life looks like for you. He also gives away the best goal-setting resource he has ever built. By the end of the episode you’ll be on your way to taking a bite out of life with the bucket list of your dreams! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“A bucket list can absolutely change your life if you embrace it.” — Brian Buffini “A bucket list gives you a year-round sense of anticipation. It will bring a joyful, youthful enthusiasm back into your life and it’s extraordinarily stimulating for the mind and heart.” — Brian Buffini “Dreams energize your mind and empower you to believe.” — Brian Buffini “A dream requires you to step out and do things you’ve never done before. It’s aspirational by nature.” — Brian Buffini “You always want to make yourself uncomfortable, because that’s how you test how great you can be.” — Brian Buffini “Pursue your dream. This is the spice of life; when life takes a bite out of you, this gives you hope.” — Brian Buffini “I hope every single one of you will start a bucket list, get the resource, and get in the game of it. It will change you.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024
During the holidays, it’s very easy to get caught up in chaos and consumerism. In this special episode, Brian shares how to tap into the real spirit of Christmas and look forward to the year ahead with faith, confidence and peace of mind. YOU WILL LEARN:The ghosts of Christmas past.The lessons of Christmas present.The blessings of Christmas future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini events S2E196 10 Weeks with Wooden NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The real gift of Christmas is the gift of you.” – Brian Buffini “Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini “It's impossible to shine a light to someone else's path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” – Maya Angelou “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction of knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode In every interaction we have with others, we constantly send tiny social signals. If we learn to control and leverage these cues, our personal and professional relationships can be hugely improved. In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the secret language of charismatic communication and teaches how making simple adjustments to the signals we send can lead to phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to be aware of the cues you send.· How to convey warmth and confidence in every interaction.· The 3 rules for practicing cues. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Science of People “Cues,” by Vanessa Van Edwards “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Anyone can learn to be charismatic.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “If we learn how to send the right signals, we teach the world how we want to be treated.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We need to be charismatic now more than ever because we're so burnt out with communication.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “Highly charismatic people cue warmth and competence, and infect warmth and competence.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “Competence without warmth, or competence without character, leaves people feeling suspicious.” – Vanessa Van EdwardsShow less itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
Self-confidence is one of the biggest factors differentiating success from failure, in business and in life. In this episode, Dr. Ivan Joseph shares the traits of self-confident people and explains how anyone can develop more grit, resilience and self-belief. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why self-confidence is a skill you can learn. · How global self-confidence differs from specific self-confidence.· How you can build more self-confidence. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.drivanjoseph.com “You Got This,” by Dr. Ivan Joseph REALStrengths Assessment itsagoodlife.com “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter “Awaken the Giant Within,” by Anthony Robbins Seven Brides for Seven Brothers NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Self-confidence is the genuine belief in your ability to accomplish the task at hand.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Confident people interpret feedback differently.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Confident people have to be willing to accept failure as part of the process and then ask themselves what are they here to learn.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “The process of becoming great and becoming confident is filled and grounded in hope and optimism.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Live in the moment and let go of your mistakes.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “The Good Life to me means living within your means surrounded by people who love you unconditionally and adding value to the world that you live in.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode No-one wants to experience adversity in life, but the challenges we face can very often be the making of us. In this episode, Brian explains why struggle is vital to the good life and shares how we can prepare for it, conquer it and ultimately benefit from it. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you need struggle to grow.· Why struggle allows you to step out of your comfort zone.· How struggle helps you to embrace the grind. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Many people seek lives without struggle or difficulty. And that in itself will bring tremendous difficulty.” – Brian Buffini “Struggle is a great teacher. And, when we're prepared for it, we can actually learn to enjoy it.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to go through the life and death struggle of a chrysalis to become a butterfly. That's the only way you learn how to fly.” – Brian Buffini “The struggle is crucial. If you're struggling right now it's helping you.” – Brian Buffini “We have to do the hard things to get to easy street.” – Brian Buffini Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024
Brian Buffini has forecast real estate trends and developments with extraordinary accuracy for many years. In his 17th Bold Predictions broadcast, he shares the most up-to-date research on current market conditions, talks to NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun to get insight on what lies ahead for the industry and outlines how a new training program will separate the professionals from the amateurs. YOU WILL LEARN:The real state of real estate.Dr. Yun’s detailed analysis of what the market holds for 2025.Why it’s time to be a pro. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: CFSP Kickstart 2025 Leadership Coaching NAR NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The only way to move forward in the year to come is to really be at the height of your profession.” – Brian Buffini “The worst tightness in inventory is coming to an end.” – Dr. Lawrence Yun “Realtors should anticipate more listings, which automatically means more business opportunity.” – Dr. Lawrence Yun “Teams are going to continue to be a more a significant part of the industry.” – Brian Buffini “You cannot be a C player in the real estate space.” – Brian Buffini “If you will make the commitment to work on yourself harder than you work on your real estate business, you can go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Many people enthusiastically set goals only to later give up in frustration because they feel stuck. In this episode, Brian shares the three strategies you can use to change direction, get unstuck and start to make phenomenal progress in every area of your life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you must identify areas where you’re bogged down.· How to figure out what needs to change.· What it takes to do a complete 180. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're bogged down, you have to make a move forward.” – Brian Buffini “All you need is the plan, the roadmap and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale “In order to have courage, you need encouragement.” – Brian Buffini “Our mindset is often something we need to shift.” – Brian Buffini “Most people want to change their circumstances, but don't want to change themselves.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
The science of investing can help anyone achieve the American Dream. In this episode, investment advisor and educator Mark Matson shares how Nobel Prize-winning investment principles can transform your financial future, give you freedom and help you fulfill your purpose. YOU WILL LEARN:· The role that risk plays in success.· The best approach for building a portfolio. · What young people need to do to succeed financially. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Experiencing the American Dream,” by Mark Matson “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini “The Old Man and the Sea,” by Ernest Hemingway Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Be of service of others. Don't expect anything for free without earning it.” – Mark Matson “The human mind is not your friend when it comes to investing, it's actually hardwired to destroy the investing process.” – Mark Matson “If you don't understand it, don't do it.” – Mark Matson “Capitalism is the greatest wealth-creation tool on the planet.” – Mark Matson “The American Dream is not supposed to be easy. It's supposed to be possible.” – Mark Matson itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode In a world where a simple ‘thank you’ is often absent in interactions with other people, expressing gratitude is more important than ever before. In this episode, Brian shares why an attitude of gratitude changes everything and how it has formed the cornerstone of his business and his life for many decades. YOU WILL LEARN:· The best ways to express gratitude. · What happens when you let people know you appreciate their business.· How gratitude brings emotional glue to a relationship. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A person's name is so important. It's the sweetest sound in their ears. We’ve got to make sure that we say thank you and use the person's name.” – Brian Buffini “An attitude of gratitude changes the heart.” – Brian Buffini “Nothing in my career has cost less money, taken less time and built a bigger fortune for me than the expression of gratitude, especially through personal notes.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is an essential in the good life.” – Brian BuffiniShow less itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024
Expressing gratitude can transform your life, both professionally and personally. In this episode, bestselling author John Israel tells Brian how his innovative Mr. Thank You Project has morphed into a global movement that has inspired millions of people around the world. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to stay consistent writing notes.· The key elements of an amazing personal note. · How a giver’s mentality helps your business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Mr. Thank You Project,” by John Israel “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie The Shawshank Redemption Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Gratitude is the reflective state of the ability to look at anything that's happening and find the good, find the value, and really see the gift in any experience.” – John Israel “You can't be entitled and have gratitude at the same time.” – Brian Buffini “Curiosity is the precursor to appreciation, and appreciation is the birthplace of empathy.” – John Israel “When you have compassion, you have the ability to literally connect with anyone.” – John Israel “Results show skill, but how we handle problems shows character.” – John Israel itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Saying yes to everything can seem like a great idea – but it can quickly become a very big problem! In this episode, Brian shares why saying no is necessary for the good life – and absolutely vital for success. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why people have the disease to please.· Why every yes means a no.· The benefits of saying no. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It’s more important to be respected than liked, especially in business.” – Brian Buffini “In service, you put other people's needs first - but you can't suppress your own needs.” – Brian Buffini “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet “If it's not a hell yes, then it's a no.” – Derek Sivers “When you learn to say no and smile, it means you value yourself.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
David Allen’s Getting Things Done® work-life management system is a global productivity movement that helps people bring order to the chaos in their businesses and their lives. In this episode, David tells Brian how the GTD® system enables greater performance, capacity and innovation. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to engage and be present. · How to get in the zone without having a crisis. · How to write a superior to-do list. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Getting Things Done,” by David Allen Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “How you are engaged with the world is the issue.” — David Allen “Productivity is simply achieving desired results.” — David Allen “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen “Your head can handle about four things max before it starts to feel overwhelmed and confused.” — David Allen “Pay attention to what has your attention, start to engage with it appropriately and it opens space.” — David Allen “Completion and creativity: that’s really the essence of what Getting Things Done® is all about.” — David Allen itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode. Although many entrepreneurs work very long hours, they often don’t accomplish what they want to. In this episode, Brian shares how to work smarter, get more out of your time and achieve phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN:· The mindset of work.· The motivation of work.· The methodology of work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In the grind is where you often find the innovation, the creativity and the space.” – Brian Buffini “Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” – Napoleon Hill “The purpose of life is a life of purpose and that purpose is to serve others.” – Brian Buffini “If you can embrace the concept of focus, it can change everything for you. Instead of being a lightbulb, that same light and energy becomes a laser.” – Brian Buffini “It's not how many hours you work. It's the quality and acuity of those hours.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024
What does it take to go from good to great to extraordinary? In this episode, legendary Formula 1 driver Derek Daly describes his meteoric rise from a working-class childhood in Dublin to a professional world-class racer and shares how the principles of high-performance sports can help you to overcome adversity and achieve phenomenal success in business and life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why support is crucial. · Why desire is critical to success.· The difference between going fast and being fast. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: derekdaly.com Derek’s books Rush movie Formula 1: Drive to Survive The Commitments Goldfinger Grand Prix NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “No matter what doors are open, you have to walk through the door yourself to make things happen.” – Derek Daly “The next path to most people's success is already within their network. They just don't quite know it yet.” – Derek Daly “We're all in control of the legacy that we leave.” – Derek Daly “Performance is personal, but high performance is highly personal.” – Derek Daly “Families create the communities. Communities create the success stories.” – Derek Daly itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Confidence is not the absence of doubt, it's the attitude and energy you bring in the midst of doubt. In this episode, Brian explains why self-confidence is such a powerful trait in the marketplace and teaches how you can grow yours to achieve phenomenal success in business and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why everyone experiences doubt sometimes.· How past accomplishments will help you make breakthroughs.· Why you must believe in your future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can have doubts and still be confident.” – Brian Buffini “Confidence comes from doing and repetition.” – Brian Buffini “If you did it before, you can do it again.” – Brian Buffini “You have to have a belief in the future if you want confidence.” – Brian Buffini “Being reliable is the stepping stone to a great business and life.” – Brian BuffiniShow less itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024
When we tap into our creativity, great things can happen! In a special live recording, Brian shares some of his personal experiences of creativity, explains why it’s inherent in everyone and teaches how to unlock it and thrive at any age. YOU WILL LEARN:· 7 steps to harnessing your creative subconscious.· The benefits of creative outlets.· Advice for tapping into a creative project. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:CFSP “Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Saving Mr. Banks NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life and a hell of a lot more interesting life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert “Creativity starts with problem solving.” – Brian Buffini “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein “A creative solution is a more joyous solution. It's a more three-dimensional solution. It's a less of a grind solution.” – Brian Buffini “You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Money can’t buy you love, but it can certainly solve some of life’s problems. In this episode, Brian shares how he built his own personal fortune and sets out his simple step-by-step formula for generating wealth. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you have to control what's going out.· Why you must increase what's coming in.· Why you have to invest, then wait. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business Consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's easy to get rich; it's just easier not to.” – Brian Buffini “You will never be rich unless you control your expenditures.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest value you will ever possess is your own personal value.” – Brian Buffini “There's a real blessing in getting rich slowly.” – Brian Buffini “Never buy into a business you can't understand. Never buy a product you can't understand. Never buy an asset you can’t understand.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024
Taking control of your financial freedom is easier than you think – with simple strategies and a structured approach, anyone can build wealth. In this episode, Brian Preston, bestselling author and host of The Money Guy Show, shares his nine-step system for achieving financial success and living your best life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why time is so valuable. · How to maximize life in every phase.· Why it can get messy in the middle. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth,” by Brian Preston “The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley “The Wealthy Barber,” by David Chilton Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Every dollar for a 20-year-old has the potential to become $88 at retirement.” – Brian Preston “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it, and he who doesn't pays it.” – Albert Einstein “Cash is so important because it keeps you from making desperate decisions.” – Brian Preston “There's a smart way to use debt, but just don't let somebody sell you a bad bill of goods.” – Brian Preston “Figure out your why and then, right from get go, figure out what that dollar is worth so you'll look at your spending and saving differently.” – Brian Preston itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode What makes for a good life? According to the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the simple answer is relationships. In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger explains why building strong connections with other people helps us to have happier, healthier and longer lives. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Good Life,” by Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk “Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam “Wherever You Go, There You Are,” by Jon Kabat-Zinn NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Warmer relationships really matter.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “Taking care of your relationships should be a fitness practice, just the way you take care of your body.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “How we use digital media affects either whether our well-being goes up or it goes down.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “We're sold all these ideas about what's supposed to make us happy and yet what we find is that social connections make us happy.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “Relationships are the greatest things in our life. And they're also the most difficult.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024
In today’s complex real estate market, you need to be more focused and professional than ever before. In part 2 of this special podcast, Brian and Dave McGhee share how to overcome challenges, raise your game and build a strong business that lasts the tests of time. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to lead a team in a challenging market.· Why you must stay patient and steadfast in business.· How to keep motivated. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Do It N.O.W. The Peak Experience Free REALStrengths assessment CFSP program Bold predictions podcast Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You've got to be encourager in chief and, in order for that to happen, you have to be encouraged yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Every recession is always followed by a recovery. It's guaranteed to happen.” – Brian Buffini “That which is quickly built up is quickly torn down.” – Brian Buffini “It's okay when you're winning to celebrate that you're winning.” – Brian Buffini “We have the process that always works. It's making brownies out of a box.” – Dave McGhee Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Money is a source of pain and shame for many people. In this episode, Brian and REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman discuss why this topic can be so troublesome and share some simple solutions. YOU WILL LEARN:• Why money means different things to different people. • How to have a healthier relationship with money.• How a REALStrengths assessment can help. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: itsagoodlife.com REALStrengths assessment “Money is an inanimate object; it's a very simple thing. The problem is that money is handled by people.” – Brian Buffini “If our financial house is not in order, it's just a matter of time before that starts bleeding out into every other aspect of our life.” – Rachael Yeaman “As you look at money, it's a balancing act in your business, it's a balancing act in your home and it's a balancing act for yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Money means different things to different people and we have to first acknowledge that or else it is going to cause destruction.” – Rachael Yeaman “Money is this magnifier of what is going on inside of us, under the surface.” – Rachael Yeaman itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024
How can you build wealth while still maintaining a balanced life and ensuring personal well-being? In Part 2 of this special live recording, Brian teaches the principles you need to enjoy the journey, not just the destination! YOU WILL LEARN:· Napoleon Hill’s ‘two-envelope’ concept. · Why full relationships are crucial for wealth. · Why everyone needs a coach. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill S2E192 No Barriers with Erik WeihenmayerS2E53 The Key to Charisma - an Interview with Vanessa Van Edwards The Referral Campaign REALStrengths Do It N.O.W. S2E107 Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Money can buy you a bed, but it can't buy you a good night's sleep.” – Brian Buffini “There's more to riches than money.” – Brian Buffini “Having full relationships; that's really the magic of life.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to increase your income, get a coach.” – Brian Buffini “None of us is as smart as all of us. We all need other people.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Many people dream of becoming a millionaire, but they have no idea how to go about it. In this special replay episode, Brian shares what he’s learned on his journey to building a fortune, including the one vital decision he made when he set out to grow his wealth. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why patience pays off.· Five powerful tips to get started.· Timeless advice on investing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow,” by Frank Gallinelli NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t know.” – Brian Buffini “Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” – Will Rogers “90% of all millionaires become so from owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined.” – Andrew Carnegie “The best type of real estate in the world is owned free and clear.” – Brian Buffini “You’re only as good as the people you do business with.” – Brian Buffini Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024
If you want to build wealth, you can’t afford to be just average with money. In Part 1 of this special live recording, Brian teaches how to fix your mindset, manage your emotions and get strategic so you can think and grow rich. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why everyone needs a sense of purpose. · Why short-term thinking damages long-term success.· How you can avoid overwhelm. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The greatest ingredient when it comes to money is time.” – Brian Buffini “If you're average with money, you will get a failing grade.” – Brian Buffini “What we need to do is not fix the money first. We need to fix the mind first.” – Brian Buffini “It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world.” – Og Mandino “You can't build a long-term future on short-term thinking.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Continuous innovation is vital to successful entrepreneurship. In this episode, Brian outlines an innovation formula that will help a business to stay fresh, offer the market something new and keep its customers happy and engaged. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why ‘shiny object syndrome’ can be so damaging.· Why it’s crucial to innovate on the fundamentals. · Why synergy, creativity and feedback are vital to true innovation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers,” by Robert Kriegel NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Innovation is at the crux and the core of all successful business ventures, all entrepreneurs.” – Brian Buffini “One of the biggest elements of coaching is to help people push through the dog days, when they don't feel like they're making progress.” – Brian Buffini “There are many businesses and lives that are unfinished projects because people constantly get connected to ‘shiny object syndrome.’” – Brian Buffini “Finishing is one of the key ingredients to innovation.” – Brian Buffini “Sometimes, the fundamentals need to be enhanced and raised to a new level.” – Brian Buffini Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024
If you want to succeed, you can’t go it alone! In this episode, Dave McGhee, Vice President of the Buffini Coaching Institute, explains how a skilled coach can help you to maximize your potential, improve your performance and achieve phenomenal success in business and in life. A live Q&A with listeners is also featured. YOU WILL LEARN:· The true definition of coaching.· The challenges that business owners face in today’s market.· The remedy for these challenges. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: CFSP Free REALStrengths assessment NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Coaching really is about the drawing out of potential to improve performance.” – Dave McGhee “People are unaware in two ways - they're unaware of their giftedness and they’re also unaware of their shortcomings. That's why we all need somebody.” – Brian Buffini “I don't think anybody needs a coach, but I think everybody's better with a coach.” – Dave McGhee “A coach can see things without emotional attachment, and then help you see that too.” – Dave McGhee “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode. For a team to win, members have to buy in, weigh in and then move forward on a shared vision. In this episode, Brian explains his decades-old winning formula for prime collaboration and shares why this strategy has proven so powerful for building successful organizations. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why people need to feel heard.· How to structure a magic meeting.· How to implement people’s ideas. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “People need to feel a sense of meaning and movement with the things they've proposed.” – Brian Buffini “If people don't feel heard - if you just talk at and over people - it breaks down relationships and it breaks down trust.” – Brian Buffini “What you're really trying to do is create some kind of synergistic process where you're co- creating.” – Brian Buffini “It's very important as a group that you affirm what's working well.” – Brian Buffini “People love to come to work or be in an organization or on a team where they see progress being made.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024
When you learn the skills for super-communication, you can connect with almost anyone you meet. In the second part of this special episode, bestselling author Charles Duhigg shares more of what it takes to be a super-communicator in work and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to recognize the 3 types of conversations that typically happen. · Why a conversation doesn’t have to be perfect to be great.· Why you can disagree and still feel connected. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Charles Duhigg S1E14 An Interview with Daniel Goleman S2E125 How to Live the Good Life with Dr. Robert Waldinger The Peak Experience “The Varieties of Religious Experience,” by William James Die Hard NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When someone expresses something to us and we match them, what we're really saying is, ‘I want to connect with you.’” – Charles Duhigg “If we get focused on trying to have the perfect conversation, we don't actually have a conversation.” – Charles Duhigg “We think that a great conversation is something where we sound so erudite and so perfect. It's exactly the opposite. A great conversation is a mess to everyone except the people in it, because you feel that sense of connection.” – Charles Duhigg “My hope is that when we become better communicators, when we learn the skills for super- communication…that all the people that we encounter in our lives we can have a connection with, without having to agree about everything.” – Charles Duhigg “This world has always been at its best when people can disagree with each other and still feel connected.” – Charles Duhigg itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode When you feel like you’re not making any progress in life, a little nudge can be just the thing to help propel you forward. In this episode, Brian explains why it’s so easy to get stuck in your comfort zone and what you can do to get moving and reach your goals. Topics discussed include: Why spending time with likeminded people is so important and why ongoing coaching and training are the keys to success. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why it can be difficult to push yourself.· Why you must always measure progress.· Why you should never go it alone. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Roger Bannister NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A change imposed is always a change opposed.” – Brian Buffini “When it gets to the nudge you need, focus on the numbers, not the stories.” – Brian Buffini “If you can't measure it, you can't improve it.” – Lord Kelvin “Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” – Benjamin Franklin “Take someone in the carpool lane of success with you.” – Brian Buffini Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024
Do you want to unlock the secret language of connection? In this episode, bestselling author Charles Duhigg shares what makes conversations work and how we can all learn to be super-communicators at work and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:· The three types of conversations that happen.· Why asking deep questions builds connection.· Why listening properly is so important. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Charles Duhigg The Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw “Communication is about learning how to match what kind of conversation is happening and inviting others to match you.” – Charles Duhigg “When we recognize something as a skill, it makes it something that we can use in any setting.” – Charles Duhigg “A huge part of listening is not just passively absorbing, it's asking the right question.” – Charles Duhigg “Sales is not about explaining why a product is great for you. Sales is about learning what someone's problem is and gaining their trust to help them solve that problem.” – Charles Duhigg itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode “Selling is an art. When done right it’s a craft; when mastered it’s a beautiful experience.” — Brian BuffiniMany people have a negative connotation of sales, usually because of unskilled, unprofessional, and even unkind transactional experiences. In this episode, Brian describes what good selling is, what it’s not, and how you can excel at it. You’ll learn why sales is a noble profession, why it should be treated as a contact sport, and how you can transform your sales career with just three core principles. By the end of the episode, you will understand why – once it is developed, grown, and mastered – the skill of sales is a game changer in every aspect of business and life. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Sales is the act of selling something.” — Merriam-Webster “Most people in sales are in a reaction – they want people to buy from them, they don’t want to sell anything.” — Brian Buffini “A bad salesperson gets you to make a decision you don’t want to make when you don’t want to make it.” — Brian Buffini “A good salesperson helps you to make a decision you need to make when you need to make it.” — Brian Buffini “The free market does not exist without the exchange of goods and services. The only way the exchange of goods and services happens is with sales.” — Brian Buffini “Never be ashamed to be called a salesperson.” — Brian Buffini “A salesperson is someone who enthusiastically promotes what they have.” — Brian Buffini “I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something I sell it, and I sell it hard.” — Estée Lauder “People love to buy – give them the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini “Face to face, voice to voice. That’s where the magic is.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? You’re not alone – 80% of Americans admit feeling this way. In this episode, a special live recording from The Peak Experience, Brian shares how to unleash your creativity, break out of a rut and thrive in your business and life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why real estate can feel like a treadmill.· The symptoms of a rut.· How to break out. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Do It N.O.W. Free Business Consultation The Peak Experience Master Class “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When we are stuck in a rut, we are being invited to grow and expand.” – Dana Arcuri “Everybody needs four things in life: Something to do, someone to love, someone to believe in and something to hope for.” – Lou Holtz “What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.” – Maya Angelou “Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.” – Rick Warren “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024
Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why trust is so important. · Why conflict is necessary.· How to ensure commitment.· Why accountability is vital.· Why inattention to results is so harmful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/ “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni “Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni Team Leader Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “What we assume is what’s important.” – Pat Lencioni “We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni “When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni “Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth.” – Pat Lencioni “Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024
Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why trust is so important. · Why conflict is necessary.· How to ensure commitment.· Why accountability is vital.· Why inattention to results is so harmful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/ “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni “Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni Team Leader Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “What we assume is what’s important.” – Pat Lencioni “We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni “When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni “Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth.” – Pat Lencioni “Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024
What are the qualities of an exceptional leader? In this special replay episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Brian shares why great leadership starts with you and why you must embrace your unique gifts, styles and opportunities if you want to be an outstanding leader in business and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:Why you must uncover your own leadership style.Seven chaotic leadership styles.Five qualities of an exceptional leader. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leadership Conference “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey “Graceland,” by Paul Simon INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Leadership is not discovered; leadership is uncovered.” – Brian Buffini “I cannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.” – Herbert Swope “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen R. Covey “You set a goal, and you hit the goal, and you beat the goal – and winning becomes who you are.” – Brian Buffini “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024
Click here to listen to the full episode Everything of value – from the greatest financial institutions to the strongest relationships – is built on trust. In this episode, global trust expert David Horsager reveals how you can become a trusted leader for your business, your customers and your family. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why trust is so important in business.· Why being trustworthy leads to respect.· The eight-pillar framework for building trust. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: David Horsager “Trusted Leader,” by David Horsager Buffini Coaching Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Trust is not a soft skill – a lack of trust is your biggest expense.” – David Horsager “When I can confidently believe in you, everything changes.” – David Horsager “When you become most trusted, you gain the greatest market share.” – David Horsager “We trust those that stay fresh and relevant and capable.” – David Horsager “To the extent that you're consistent, you will be trusted.” – David Horsager Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024
If you want your business to stand the test of time, you have to build trust with your customers. In this episode, Brian explains how you can become a trusted advisor to your clients by always going the extra mile, not just during a transaction, but afterwards too. YOU WILL LEARN:· How trust is easily broken.· Why follow-up is critical.· How to create advocates for your business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie Do It N.O.W. Referral Maker Pro “Raving Fans,” by Ken Blanchard Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Trust is the most critical factor to the success of any and all relationships, both in business and in life.” – Brian Buffini “In today's business environment, if you can follow up consistently, you'll be a shining star in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to be a profit-maker, you’ve got to be a promise-keeper.” – Brian Buffini “In life, silence is golden. In business, silence is deadly.” – Brian Buffini “Character and competence build trust.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024
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