Breakfast Leadership Show

Best of Breakfast Leadership Show: Why Routines Work

Episode Title: Why Routines Work
Intro:
Michael D. Levitt introduces the episode, highlighting the significance of routines in our daily lives and the workplace.
He emphasizes that understanding the science behind routines can help us improve productivity, reduce stress, and prevent burnout.
Segment 1: The Power of Routines
Michael discusses the concept of routines and why they are crucial in our personal and professional lives.
He shares his insights on how routines can provide structure and stability, leading to increased efficiency.
Segment 2: The Science Behind Routines
Michael delves into the psychology and neuroscience behind why routines work.
He explains how routines help our brains conserve mental energy, leading to improved decision-making and reduced cognitive load.
Segment 3: Routines and Work-Life Balance
Michael addresses the role of routines in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
He shares practical tips on how listeners can incorporate routines to create boundaries between work and personal life.
Segment 4: Preventing Burnout with Routines
Drawing from his expertise in burnout, Michael explores how routines can serve as a protective shield against workplace burnout.
He provides actionable strategies for individuals and organizations to integrate routines that reduce stress and promote employee well-being.
Segment 5: Q&A with the Audience
Michael takes questions from the audience and provides valuable insights on how to establish and maintain effective routines.
He offers guidance on customizing routines to suit different lifestyles and professions.
Closing Thoughts:
Michael wraps up the episode, emphasizing the importance of incorporating routines into our lives.
He encourages listeners to experiment with routines and discover how they can lead to more balanced, fulfilling, and productive lives.
Outro:
Michael D. Levitt thanks the audience for tuning in and invites them to stay connected for future thought leadership discussions.
Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the Thought Leadership Breakfast Leadership Show podcast for more insightful episodes on HR, burnout, workplace culture, and personal development. If you're looking for practical solutions and expert advice, Michael D. Levitt has you covered. Thanks for joining us today from San Diego, California.

Best of Breakfast Leadership Show: Episode 1 Triage Calendar

The Breakfast Leadership Show launched in February 2017, with an episode on triaging your calendar.  The message continues to reign true today.
 
Blog article:  https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/2017/1/19/triage-your-calendar
Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef7tOeSeRbU
Another episode on Calendar:  https://bfastleadership.podbean.com/e/episode-030-30-days-of-boundaries-day-4-triage-your-calendar/
 

Interview with Gina Mollicone-Long

Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get what they want. Academically trained in engineering, philosophy and the intersection of science and spirit, Gina brings a wealth of knowledge and information to her process. Extensively trained in modern and ancient performance techniques, Gina aggregates their teachings and shows people how to make powerful transformations. Gifted in rapport, connection and language, Gina cuts to the core of your reality and empowers you to engineer a new one.She is an international best-selling author, compelling speaker and peak performance coach with a mission to reveal greatness in individuals, teams and organizations. She is the co-founder of The Greatness Group, a team building and personal development company. Since 1998, she has trained, coached or spoken to tens of thousands of people on six continents. Her books, Think or Sink and The Secret of Successful Failing are widely read and enjoyed by people around the world. She can show you exactly how to get out of your own way.Gina is one of the most highly trained success coaches in the world in mechanistic models of performance. She is a global expert in NLP holding the highly specialized Master Trainer board certification from the ABNLP. She is also a board-certified Master Trainer of Hypnosis from the ABH which is the highest qualification in the field of hypnotherapy. She also holds board certifications as a Trainer of the Master level from the Time Line Therapy® Association and a Master Coaching Trainer from the ABNLP.
She is a certified trainer from the HeartMath Institute with expertise in creating resilience in both individuals and groups. She is a full initiate and a certified trainer in the ancient Hawaiian practice of Huna and studies many other ancient technologies designed to help you break through any obstacles. Gina is obsessed with the intersection of mind and matter.
Her specialty is distilling all of these techniques in a way that is exceptionally relevant to entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers. Gina brings it all to the table for you.
Book: Think or Sink:  https://amzn.to/46n1f2Q
https://linktr.ee/ginamolliconehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ginamollicone/https://www.tiktok.com/@ginamolliconehttps://www.instagram.com/gina.mollicone/https://www.facebook.com/GinaMollicone

Interview with Corey Dissin

GROWING YOUR NETWORK AND YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE TOUGH.COREY DISSIN IS TOUGHER.That’s why so many professionals trust the services of the alpha-dog executive, entrepreneurial evangelist, and author of GOING THE DISS-TANCE.Whether as a one-on-one marketing advisor, revamping your brand identity, or enlisting his virtual administrative assistants, Corey will have your back to develop a pragmatic and personalized fight plan to organize your time, get you out of your own way, and 10x your life and career.
Book:  https://amzn.to/3PqtWph
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydissin/https://www.facebook.com/GoGetItWithCoreyDissin/https://www.instagram.com/thecoreydissin/https://twitter.com/bigdaddydissin

Powerful Interview with Erica Zygelman

Note from Michael:
10/13/23:  Erica and I discuss the situation over in Israel and the Gaza Strip, which can be emotional for many.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all impacted by the war.
 
Erica Zygelman is an Integrative Leadership Coach who empowers high-achieving leaders to attain sustainable success by blending conscious leadership principles, management expertise, and holistic wellness.She equips leaders and management teams with the tools to build emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, management excellence, and well-being. She also supports those who feel overwhelmed by the stress of their roles to develop sustainable habits to prevent burnout and deliver optimal performance within their organizations.During her 15-year leadership career spanning across early-stage startups and corporate tech giants, Erica has led high-performing corporate teams, nurtured client relationships, scaled revenue, and achieved remarkable results for renowned organizations, including Apple and Spotify. Her passions encompass functional medicine, personal development, yoga, mindfulness, and globetrotting.Connect with Erica on LinkedIn and Instagram and DM her if you're interested in working together, joining one of her programs, or to get access her free newsletter, The Leader's Lifeline!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericazygelman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericazygelman/Website: https://www.ericazygelman.com/

Interview with Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer with think2perform

Every leader wants to boost their team's productivity. The first step is to strengthen your leadership skills through learning agility, effective communication, and embracing empathy and compassion.
 
Experts Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, partners at think2perform and authors of the new book DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO FIX IT, are available for interviews to discuss their unbeatable approach to productivity:
 
1. Learning Agility — A leader's ability to analyze new business situations and solve problems is a top priority. Leaders must be curious, choose growth over comfort, resist defensiveness, experiment — and share these skills with their teams to boost productivity.
 
2. Effective Communication — Effective communication is a function of someone attempting to send a message and someone receiving that message. If the receiver does not understand the intention of the communication, then the communication is ineffective and impedes productivity. A big problem often occurs when leaders do not communicate what activities must be undertaken to achieve the organization’s goals.
 
3. Embracing Empathy and Compassion — This leadership skill is more relevant than ever. Empathy is about understanding. Compassion is empathy in action. Any leader who actively cares about the well-being of their people will be rewarded with best efforts, higher productivity, and retention of the best and the brightest.
 
Doug Lennick is the founding CEO of think2perform, a high-performance leadership development firm serving organizations in various industries. Chuck Wachendorfer is President of Distribution at think2perform. They have worked with clients, including American Express, Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank, TD Wealth of Canada, and Charles Schwab. 

Interview with Ian C. Williams

Ian C. Williams is an educator, speaker, and business advisor. Through mindfulness, systemsthinking, and regenerative design, he empowers the growth and development of individualsand communities. As a business advisor, he fosters healthy organizational cultures throughprocess optimization, wellness integration, and environmental restoration. He dedicateshimself to humanitarian and environmental endeavors to generate systemic change for thecommon good. These core values are rooted in the waters and boreal forests of Minnesota,but a single, mystical experience prompted his awakening to spirit. This led him to a devotedpath of service seeking justice for people and the planet.
 
Website (Still Point Insight) https://stillpointinsight.com/Website (Revive U and I) https://www.reviveuandi.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-c-williams/

Interview with Dave Pygon

Dave Pygon is a respected advocate for leadership and personal growth, dedicating his career to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. As the founder and current President of Pygon ONE Consulting, his company specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed.
 
Prior to starting his own company, Pygon honed his skills while working for respected organizations such as Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Alcon Laboratories, and Novartis. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has become a trusted expert in his field. Furthermore, he holds certifications as a distinguished business coach, astute time management consultant, certified behavioral consultant, and master life coach.
 
Drawing from these experiences, as well as his education background, Pygon authored “Win the 16,” a comprehensive guide to help individuals optimize their time and achieve their goals. His expertise and passion are evident, making him a go-to authority on personal development and growth.
 
His journey started in Chicago, where he was born and raised on the south side. Coupled with deep-rooted connection to his hometown, the work ethic, toughness, loyalty and importance of education was taught from an early age by his mom and the south side community. They all have been essential factors driving his professional success. Dave’s love for Chicago is unwavering, and that is evident as he currently makes his home there with his beloved family.
https://pygonone.com/
https://winthe16.org/
Book:  https://amzn.to/3BaY7si