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    <title>The Mitch Gray Show - Episodes Tagged with “Leader”</title>
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    <description>We believe in giving people hope. We believe in inspiring people to thrive. Our goal is to create messages that will engage, inspire and equip leaders to empower those within their influence. The Mitch Gray Show gives leaders practical, thought-provoking content to ignite growth within themselves. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>Bringing the Art of Humanity Back to Leadership</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>We believe in giving people hope. We believe in inspiring people to thrive. Our goal is to create messages that will engage, inspire and equip leaders to empower those within their influence. The Mitch Gray Show gives leaders practical, thought-provoking content to ignite growth within themselves. 
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  <title>Episode 113: Walking the Path w/ Keith McNally</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Creating your path to intentional leadership is an ongoing process that takes energy, awareness, and creativity. Dr. Keith McCall, author of Walking the Path, stops by today to discuss creating a path to great leadership through the power of story. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Creating your path to intentional leadership is an ongoing process that takes energy, awareness, and creativity. Dr. Keith McCall, author of Walking the Path, stops by today to discuss creating a path to great leadership through the power of story. 
Order your copy of Walking the Path today: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Path-Leaders-Keith-McNally/dp/1387458248/ref=sr11?crid=VMVJXJ24X9KQ&amp;amp;keywords=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcnally&amp;amp;qid=1684443115&amp;amp;sprefix=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcn%2Caps%2C157&amp;amp;sr=8-1
Subscribe to The Question Guy Podcast with Dr. Keith: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally
 Special Guest: Dr. Keith McNally.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Creating your path to intentional leadership is an ongoing process that takes energy, awareness, and creativity. Dr. Keith McCall, author of Walking the Path, stops by today to discuss creating a path to great leadership through the power of story. </p>

<p>Order your copy of Walking the Path today: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Path-Leaders-Keith-McNally/dp/1387458248/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VMVJXJ24X9KQ&keywords=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcnally&qid=1684443115&sprefix=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcn%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Path-Leaders-Keith-McNally/dp/1387458248/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VMVJXJ24X9KQ&amp;keywords=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcnally&amp;qid=1684443115&amp;sprefix=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcn%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-1</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to The Question Guy Podcast with Dr. Keith: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally</a></p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Keith McNally.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Creating your path to intentional leadership is an ongoing process that takes energy, awareness, and creativity. Dr. Keith McCall, author of Walking the Path, stops by today to discuss creating a path to great leadership through the power of story. </p>

<p>Order your copy of Walking the Path today: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Path-Leaders-Keith-McNally/dp/1387458248/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VMVJXJ24X9KQ&keywords=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcnally&qid=1684443115&sprefix=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcn%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Path-Leaders-Keith-McNally/dp/1387458248/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VMVJXJ24X9KQ&amp;keywords=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcnally&amp;qid=1684443115&amp;sprefix=walking+the+path+dr+keith+mcn%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-1</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to The Question Guy Podcast with Dr. Keith: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally</a></p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Keith McNally.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 112: The Art of Leading Creatives w/ Mitch Gray &amp; Miguel Antonio</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Leading creatives can often be a challenging journey. Supporting independent thought and creating space for idealism is an act leaders often avoid. There is a myth in leadership that designing a culture of creativity and independence equates to lack of control and productivity. This myth could be further from the truth. In this episode, Mitch and Miguel discuss what empowering creativity on your team can lead to and why it might be your most underutilized asset. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>37:25</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Leading creatives can often be a challenging journey. Supporting independent thought and creating space for idealism is an act leaders often avoid. There is a myth in leadership that designing a culture of creativity and independence equates to lack of control and productivity. This myth could be further from the truth. In this episode, Mitch and Miguel discuss what empowering creativity on your team can lead to and why it might be your most underutilized asset.  Special Guest: Mitch Gray.
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  <itunes:keywords>leadership, culture, creativity, leaders, teams</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leading creatives can often be a challenging journey. Supporting independent thought and creating space for idealism is an act leaders often avoid. There is a myth in leadership that designing a culture of creativity and independence equates to lack of control and productivity. This myth could be further from the truth. In this episode, Mitch and Miguel discuss what empowering creativity on your team can lead to and why it might be your most underutilized asset. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leading creatives can often be a challenging journey. Supporting independent thought and creating space for idealism is an act leaders often avoid. There is a myth in leadership that designing a culture of creativity and independence equates to lack of control and productivity. This myth could be further from the truth. In this episode, Mitch and Miguel discuss what empowering creativity on your team can lead to and why it might be your most underutilized asset. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 111: The Role of Leadership in Culture w/ Mitch Gray &amp; Miguel Antonio</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Leaders play a critical role in designing and implementing culture within the workplace. In this weeks episode, Mitch and Miguel explore how leaders can be more aware and intentional with their impact when it comes to designing culture that empowers, inspires, and creates opportunity for connection. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Leaders play a critical role in designing and implementing culture within the workplace. In this weeks episode, Mitch and Miguel explore how leaders can be more aware and intentional with their impact when it comes to designing culture that empowers, inspires, and creates opportunity for connection. 
Order Mitch's book How to Hire and Keep Great People: https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt
Subscribe to the Live and Create Podcast: https://www.justthemiguel.com/podcast-links
 Special Guest: Mitch Gray.
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  <itunes:keywords>culture, leadership, leader, empower, inspire</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leaders play a critical role in designing and implementing culture within the workplace. In this weeks episode, Mitch and Miguel explore how leaders can be more aware and intentional with their impact when it comes to designing culture that empowers, inspires, and creates opportunity for connection. </p>

<p>Order Mitch&#39;s book How to Hire and Keep Great People: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt</a><br>
Subscribe to the Live and Create Podcast: <a href="https://www.justthemiguel.com/podcast-links" rel="nofollow">https://www.justthemiguel.com/podcast-links</a></p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leaders play a critical role in designing and implementing culture within the workplace. In this weeks episode, Mitch and Miguel explore how leaders can be more aware and intentional with their impact when it comes to designing culture that empowers, inspires, and creates opportunity for connection. </p>

<p>Order Mitch&#39;s book How to Hire and Keep Great People: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt</a><br>
Subscribe to the Live and Create Podcast: <a href="https://www.justthemiguel.com/podcast-links" rel="nofollow">https://www.justthemiguel.com/podcast-links</a></p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 109: The Greatest Mistake Leaders Make When Building Their Team w/ Mitch Gray</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What does it take to build a truly great team? How do you clarify who you want on your team and where to find them? Today, Mitch teaches leaders the most critical step you must take to build a great team. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>What does it take to build a truly great team? How do you clarify who you want on your team and where to find them? Today, Mitch teaches leaders the most critical step you must take to build a great team.  Special Guest: Mitch Gray.
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  <itunes:keywords>hiring, recruiting, development, teams, leadership, leader</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to build a truly great team? How do you clarify who you want on your team and where to find them? Today, Mitch teaches leaders the most critical step you must take to build a great team. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to build a truly great team? How do you clarify who you want on your team and where to find them? Today, Mitch teaches leaders the most critical step you must take to build a great team. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 107: Leading Through Conflict w/ Paul D Casey</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Paul D Casey shares with us strategies and wisdom around leading through conflict and how to empower others during the moments we often fear. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What does it take to lead through conflict? How do leaders best adjust to the ever changing environment of leadership? In this episode, Paul Casey highlights the power of curiosity and empathy and how those elements will help you lead through conflict to create a culture of empowerment and success. 
Paul's latest book 'Leading Through the Dark Waters of Conflict' is available now: https://growingforwardservices.net/product/leading-through-dark-waters-of-conflict/
 Special Guest: Paul D. Casey.
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to lead through conflict? How do leaders best adjust to the ever changing environment of leadership? In this episode, Paul Casey highlights the power of curiosity and empathy and how those elements will help you lead through conflict to create a culture of empowerment and success. </p>

<p>Paul&#39;s latest book &#39;Leading Through the Dark Waters of Conflict&#39; is available now: <a href="https://growingforwardservices.net/product/leading-through-dark-waters-of-conflict/" rel="nofollow">https://growingforwardservices.net/product/leading-through-dark-waters-of-conflict/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Paul D. Casey.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to lead through conflict? How do leaders best adjust to the ever changing environment of leadership? In this episode, Paul Casey highlights the power of curiosity and empathy and how those elements will help you lead through conflict to create a culture of empowerment and success. </p>

<p>Paul&#39;s latest book &#39;Leading Through the Dark Waters of Conflict&#39; is available now: <a href="https://growingforwardservices.net/product/leading-through-dark-waters-of-conflict/" rel="nofollow">https://growingforwardservices.net/product/leading-through-dark-waters-of-conflict/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Paul D. Casey.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 104: The Key to Developing Leaders w/ Eddie White</title>
  <link>http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/104</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What does it take to not only lead others but to develop leaders within your team? Eddie White shares his three decades of experience that helped developed strategies for developing great leaders. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:41</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What does it take to not only lead others but to develop leaders within your team? Eddie White shares his three decades of experience that helped create his strategies for developing great leaders.  Special Guest: Eddie White.
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  <itunes:keywords>leadership, culture, team, leader</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to not only lead others but to develop leaders within your team? Eddie White shares his three decades of experience that helped create his strategies for developing great leaders. </p><p>Special Guest: Eddie White.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to not only lead others but to develop leaders within your team? Eddie White shares his three decades of experience that helped create his strategies for developing great leaders. </p><p>Special Guest: Eddie White.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 98: Bringing Humanity Back to the Workplace w/ John Chilkotowsky</title>
  <link>http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/98</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f1a954ea-e103-4ddf-b355-4284dd89519c/7bcd30a4-8142-4a85-a16c-060d3c144ddb.mp3" length="54609837" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Learning to stay connected in the workplace is critical to creating an environment of positivity and empowerment. Today John shares with us how to stay connected and empowered. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>37:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>It can be easy to become distracted as a leader. 
Work needs done, goals need met, employees need supported. Often times we lose sight of the connection between our leadership, our personal growth, and the impact we have on others. 
Today, John shares with us wisdom and practical steps to ensure we stay connected in a way that is empowering and impactful.  Special Guest: John Chilkotowsky.
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    <![CDATA[<p>It can be easy to become distracted as a leader. </p>

<p>Work needs done, goals need met, employees need supported. Often times we lose sight of the connection between our leadership, our personal growth, and the impact we have on others. </p>

<p>Today, John shares with us wisdom and practical steps to ensure we stay connected in a way that is empowering and impactful. </p><p>Special Guest: John Chilkotowsky.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It can be easy to become distracted as a leader. </p>

<p>Work needs done, goals need met, employees need supported. Often times we lose sight of the connection between our leadership, our personal growth, and the impact we have on others. </p>

<p>Today, John shares with us wisdom and practical steps to ensure we stay connected in a way that is empowering and impactful. </p><p>Special Guest: John Chilkotowsky.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 97: Hire Right, Fire Right w/ Roxi Hewertson</title>
  <link>http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/97</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f1a954ea-e103-4ddf-b355-4284dd89519c/c4916ffc-71c6-4dcd-be76-864cd4d4f5f6.mp3" length="55216087" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Is it truly possible to learn to hire the right people for your business? In this episode, we explore what role culture plays in hiring the right people and how, as a leader, your perspective, either empowers or hinders your ability to find top talent. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:20</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Roxi Hewertson understands what it takes to hire the right people for your organization. During this conversation with Mitch, Roxi shares the difference between relational and transactional hiring, why culture matters when hiring and how to find the people that are the right fit for you!  Special Guest: Roxi Hewertson.
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  <title>Episode 95: Hacking Executive Leadership w/ Emily Sander</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Leadership is not for the faint of heart. In today's episode, Emily Sander shares her wisdom on how to become a great leader and what that looks like in today's marketplace. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What does an effective leader look like? How do they adapt to their surroundings and the challenges that come their way? How do they empower their team and those around them to perform well? 
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does an effective leader look like? How do they adapt to their surroundings and the challenges that come their way? How do they empower their team and those around them to perform well? </p>

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<p>We explore each of these questions with Emily Sander in this episode of The Mitch Gray Show. </p><p>Special Guest: Emily Sander.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 93: Understanding the Strengths of Those on Your Team w/ Micah Lorenc</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>It's one thing to understand your strengths as a leader. It's another challenge to learn and understand the strengths of those on your team. But this step can drastically improve your ability to lead well. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:31</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Leadership is an art form. It is about empowering those around you to step fully into their potential and being. But before that can take place, you must learn and understand the strengths of each person on your team. 
In the last episode of 2021, Micah Lorenc teaches you how to undesrtand the strengths of those around you, why it's important and how you can use that knowledge to empower and inspire your team.  Special Guest: Micah Lorenc.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leadership is an art form. It is about empowering those around you to step fully into their potential and being. But before that can take place, you must learn and understand the strengths of each person on your team. </p>

<p>In the last episode of 2021, Micah Lorenc teaches you how to undesrtand the strengths of those around you, why it&#39;s important and how you can use that knowledge to empower and inspire your team. </p><p>Special Guest: Micah Lorenc.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 92: Empowering Your Team Through Visualization w/ Steve Gamlin</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Helping your team build success through visualization is one of the most empowering actions you can take as a leader. But it must be intentional, actionable, and accountable. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:41</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Everything begins in the mind. Henry Ford is quoted as saying 'whether you think you can, or think you can't- you're right.' 
Success is built internally long before it manifests itself externally. Learning to build success in the mind through visualization, practice, and mental repetition is key to helping your team thrive. In today's episode, visualization master, Steve Gamlin, shares with us practical ways to help your team build success through visualization.  Special Guest: Steve Gamlin.
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<p>Success is built internally long before it manifests itself externally. Learning to build success in the mind through visualization, practice, and mental repetition is key to helping your team thrive. In today&#39;s episode, visualization master, Steve Gamlin, shares with us practical ways to help your team build success through visualization. </p><p>Special Guest: Steve Gamlin.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Everything begins in the mind. Henry Ford is quoted as saying &#39;whether you think you can, or think you can&#39;t- you&#39;re right.&#39; </p>

<p>Success is built internally long before it manifests itself externally. Learning to build success in the mind through visualization, practice, and mental repetition is key to helping your team thrive. In today&#39;s episode, visualization master, Steve Gamlin, shares with us practical ways to help your team build success through visualization. </p><p>Special Guest: Steve Gamlin.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 90: The 7 Keys to Becoming a Great Leader w/ Jim Johnson</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does it take to become a great leader? What can we learn from great leaders of the past? Coach Jim Johnson shares with us the 7 keys to becoming a great leader. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>46:41</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Leadership can often be a challenging task. But creating an empowering culture, space for growth and setting your team up for success is critical to helping your organization become all it can be. Today Jim Johnson shares his 7 keys to becoming a great leader that will have you well on your way to leading your team in the best way possible.  Special Guest: Jim Johnson.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leadership can often be a challenging task. But creating an empowering culture, space for growth and setting your team up for success is critical to helping your organization become all it can be. Today Jim Johnson shares his 7 keys to becoming a great leader that will have you well on your way to leading your team in the best way possible. </p><p>Special Guest: Jim Johnson.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 86: The Peaceful Powered Leader w/ Jared Narlock</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Leadership isn't always easy. Becoming a peaceful powered leader who is fully present may seem like a daunting task, but Jared Narlock has some key insights that will help you do just that. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:38</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Leaders are used to the constant balancing act of leading, mentoring, and engaging their teams while also taking care of the ins-and-outs of business. Maintaining these responsibilities while trying to be fully present can be a difficult task. It takes strategy, commitment, and understanding to know exaclty how to show up in each moment to give your best. In this episode, Jared Narlock teaches you how to be a peaceful powered leader. 
Preorder Jared's new book Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader today: https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com/book Special Guest: Jared Narlock.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leaders are used to the constant balancing act of leading, mentoring, and engaging their teams while also taking care of the ins-and-outs of business. Maintaining these responsibilities while trying to be fully present can be a difficult task. It takes strategy, commitment, and understanding to know exaclty how to show up in each moment to give your best. In this episode, Jared Narlock teaches you how to be a peaceful powered leader. </p>

<p>Preorder Jared&#39;s new book Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader today: <a href="https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com/book</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jared Narlock.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leaders are used to the constant balancing act of leading, mentoring, and engaging their teams while also taking care of the ins-and-outs of business. Maintaining these responsibilities while trying to be fully present can be a difficult task. It takes strategy, commitment, and understanding to know exaclty how to show up in each moment to give your best. In this episode, Jared Narlock teaches you how to be a peaceful powered leader. </p>

<p>Preorder Jared&#39;s new book Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader today: <a href="https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com/book</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jared Narlock.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 85: Leadership That Rocks w/ Jim Knight</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Understanding the power of leadership is critical in designing a culture of empowerment. Jim Knight understands how to be a leader that rocks. In this episode, Jim teaches you how to lead in a way that creates a rock star environment for your team. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Understanding the influence leadership has on a team is a key first step in understanding how to develop a style of leadership that rocks. In today’s conversation with Jim Knight, we discuss how leaders can develop rock star performers, create a culture of fun, and lead from a place of humanity.
Find Jim's latest book 'Leadership That Rocks' by visiting his website or anywhere you order books.  Special Guest: Jim Knight.
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<p>Find Jim&#39;s latest book &#39;Leadership That Rocks&#39; by visiting his website or anywhere you order books. </p><p>Special Guest: Jim Knight.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Understanding the influence leadership has on a team is a key first step in understanding how to develop a style of leadership that rocks. In today’s conversation with Jim Knight, we discuss how leaders can develop rock star performers, create a culture of fun, and lead from a place of humanity.</p>

<p>Find Jim&#39;s latest book &#39;Leadership That Rocks&#39; by visiting his website or anywhere you order books. </p><p>Special Guest: Jim Knight.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 83: Creating a Workplace That People Desire w/ Dana Vogelmeier</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>People desire to work at a place that is empowering, positive, and hopeful. Dana Vogelmeier shares with you the plan and strategies that will transform your workplace to be just that. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:49</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Dana Vogelmeier has used her 25 years of leading teams in the corporate world to create a message and strategies that are changing the workplace. Leaning on experiences and lessons learned during her career, Dana shares with us how to transform the workplace from dismal to desired.  Special Guest: Dana Vogelmeier.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dana Vogelmeier has used her 25 years of leading teams in the corporate world to create a message and strategies that are changing the workplace. Leaning on experiences and lessons learned during her career, Dana shares with us how to transform the workplace from dismal to desired. </p><p>Special Guest: Dana Vogelmeier.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dana Vogelmeier has used her 25 years of leading teams in the corporate world to create a message and strategies that are changing the workplace. Leaning on experiences and lessons learned during her career, Dana shares with us how to transform the workplace from dismal to desired. </p><p>Special Guest: Dana Vogelmeier.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 82: The 4 Elements of Positive Culture w/ Mitch Gray </title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Designing a positive workplace culture is key to building success. But what makes up culture? How is it designed? In today's episode, Mitch teaches you the 4 elements of positive culture that you must understand before designing a culture of empowerment. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>14:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Culture is powerful. It exists regardless if you have designed it with intention or not. But before you can design a culture that will empower your team, you must understand what culture is made of and how to lay a foundation that will allow you to build based on positivity and empowerment. 
 Special Guest: Mitch Gray.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Culture is powerful. It exists regardless if you have designed it with intention or not. But before you can design a culture that will empower your team, you must understand what culture is made of and how to lay a foundation that will allow you to build based on positivity and empowerment. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Culture is powerful. It exists regardless if you have designed it with intention or not. But before you can design a culture that will empower your team, you must understand what culture is made of and how to lay a foundation that will allow you to build based on positivity and empowerment. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 80: Designing Your Culture with Intention w/ Mitch Gray</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>People know one thing for sure: culture matters. How you design and implement a culture of empowerment changes everything in your organization. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:50</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Designing positive, strengths based culture takes strategy, planning and an intentional perspective on how you would like people to function within your organization. It takes bringing more voices to the table that just your own. 
Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do.  Special Guest: Mitch Gray.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Designing positive, strengths based culture takes strategy, planning and an intentional perspective on how you would like people to function within your organization. It takes bringing more voices to the table that just your own. </p>

<p>Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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<p>Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do. </p><p>Special Guest: Mitch Gray.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 79: How to Succeed as an Introverted Leader w/ Dr. Ty Belknap</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Not all leaders are extroverted cheerleaders constantly getting their teams pumped up to find success. Today we look at how to succeed as an introverted leader in todays marketplace.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Life is full of different personalities. Each of us is authentic. This is the same when it comes to leadership. There is no blanket approach to how we lead. In today's episode, Dr. Ty Belknap shares his story as an introverted leader and five things he has learned from being an introverted leader. 
Each of these five lessons are something we can all learn from to be the best leader possible.  Special Guest: Dr. Ty Belknap.
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<p>Each of these five lessons are something we can all learn from to be the best leader possible. </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Ty Belknap.</p>]]>
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<p>Each of these five lessons are something we can all learn from to be the best leader possible. </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Ty Belknap.</p>]]>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>A leaders influence is often immeasurable. Having a mindset of positivity and compassion are great steps in the right direction of becoming a great leader. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Leaders are all around us both in business and personal life. We will look at what mindset aspects make an outstanding leader.
If you are already a leader or an aspiring leader you will know that there is a great deal of difference between a bad leader and a good leader.
Will we take an in-depth look into what makes an outstanding leader. Special Guest: Greg Ward.
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<p>Will we take an in-depth look into what makes an outstanding leader.</p><p>Special Guest: Greg Ward.</p>]]>
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<p>If you are already a leader or an aspiring leader you will know that there is a great deal of difference between a bad leader and a good leader.</p>

<p>Will we take an in-depth look into what makes an outstanding leader.</p><p>Special Guest: Greg Ward.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 69: The Miracle of Leadership w/ Jim Johnson</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>You never know when one seemingly small decision can change everything. Coach Jim Johnson experienced firsthand how one decision can turn into a miracle of leadership. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:50</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated.
On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country.
Coach Johnson shares his wealth of experience that he learned over his 30+ years of leading young people. This is a story you do not want to miss. 
Find his book and story here: https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/ Special Guest: Jim Johnson.
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<p>On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country.</p>

<p>Coach Johnson shares his wealth of experience that he learned over his 30+ years of leading young people. This is a story you do not want to miss. </p>

<p>Find his book and story here: <a href="https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/" rel="nofollow">https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jim Johnson.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated.</p>

<p>On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country.</p>

<p>Coach Johnson shares his wealth of experience that he learned over his 30+ years of leading young people. This is a story you do not want to miss. </p>

<p>Find his book and story here: <a href="https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/" rel="nofollow">https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jim Johnson.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 56: Cannabis and Loving Business with Mike Pachan</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Mitch Gray</author>
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  <itunes:author>Mitch Gray</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Today's conversation is with Mike Pachan, CEO of Mountain Made - a CBD and fitness company in Colorado. Mike is a startup junky, entrepreneurial addict, team builder, functional fitness enthusiast, dog dad and loyal husband. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:23:59</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Mike brings his over 15 years of cannabis and business experience to the table to chat with us about leadership, start ups and how to make sense of running a business. Mike's common sense and passionate approach to business has lead him to much success over the years, but not without struggle and challenge. Mike is very open and transparent during our conversation about what it truly takes to create, build and lead a company and gives you the truth about being an entreprenuer. 
If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that!  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Mike brings his over 15 years of cannabis and business experience to the table to chat with us about leadership, start ups and how to make sense of running a business. Mike&#39;s common sense and passionate approach to business has lead him to much success over the years, but not without struggle and challenge. Mike is very open and transparent during our conversation about what it truly takes to create, build and lead a company and gives you the truth about being an entreprenuer. </p>

<p>If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that! </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Mike brings his over 15 years of cannabis and business experience to the table to chat with us about leadership, start ups and how to make sense of running a business. Mike&#39;s common sense and passionate approach to business has lead him to much success over the years, but not without struggle and challenge. Mike is very open and transparent during our conversation about what it truly takes to create, build and lead a company and gives you the truth about being an entreprenuer. </p>

<p>If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that! </p>]]>
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