Breakfast Leadership Show

Pre-Emptive Strike Leadership Book

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Pamper Yourself

Michael discusses the importance of taking care of yourself first.  You can't serve from an empty glass!

Interview with Frederic Robinson

Frederic is an awesome leader, and strongly feels solopreneurs and entrepreneurs need legal protection.Https://empowerpeoplefirst.com is a great resource for you to protect your organization, you, everything.Frederic works with LegalShield, which provides affordable legal services, without losing your shirt.  From contract reviews, employee protection, etc.Every entrepreneur should sign up, and you can find out more at EmpowerPeopleFirst.com  

Interview with Gian Marco Palazio

Gian Marco Palazio hails from Nicaragua, a country that's currently in turmoil.  However, that doesn't stop Gian Marco from experiencing enthusiasm in all that he does.Gian Marco is the author of Legacy: How Leaders Transcend the Past, Balance the Present, and Serve for Generations.Michael and Gian discussed the 6 elements that make up the word Legacy:LoveEnergyGroundedAbundanceConnectedYouGian Marco talked about his morning routine, that honors the mind, heart and body, and a focus on a micro and macro balancing of our lives.Gian Marco shared his recent challenge with burnout, and the steps he took to overcome those challenges."When you face challenges, it's your moment to be the leader"Gian Marco's Website:  http://gmpalazio.com/Legacy book:  https://amzn.to/2C1NvNiLifestyle Academy:  http://gmpalazio.com/legacy-lifestyle-academy/Gian Marco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmpalazio/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gmpalazio/ 

Interview with John Hittler, Transformational Business Coach

Here's The Bottom Line:Using motivation as a blanket leadership tactic simply doesn't work. Motivation has limitations and does not scale in the long-term. But there's a better way.What if team members were responsible for motivating themselves and for bringing their own professional, positive, helpful best selves to work each day? John Hittler, Transformational Business Coach, outlines how to accomplish just this in his new book, The Motivation Trap, available now!By suggesting additional tools and where to employ them, John explains how to create achieving teams who find enjoyment in their work and are ready to take initiative and work more autonomously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast Leadership Stress and the daily commute

Burnout happens when you don't address prolonged stress.  Toronto traffic is definitely a stressor (as is traffic in LA, and other cities that deal with more cars than roads)

Interview with Carl Could

Cash flow management is the big takeaway from this episode.*Apologies for the clicking noise; blame the Interwebbles :)CarlGould.com is where you can find out more about Carl's speaking, coaching, etc.Business Analysis Free Consultation, going through 4-phase process:  Mention the Breakfast Leadership podcast. 

Taking Time Off To Refresh and Reflection

Michael discusses the importance of taking a break.  If you don't take a break from time to time, you WILL break.