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  • Episode #44: The Soul of Starbucks —Howard Schultz on Crisis, Culture, and Comeback

    Episode #44: The Soul of Starbucks —Howard Schultz on Crisis, Culture, and Comeback
    2024/09/09

    Episode Summary

    This episode explores Howard Schultz's book Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul, detailing Starbucks' journey through the 2008 financial crisis and its subsequent transformation. The host analyzes Schultz's leadership philosophy, Starbucks' core values, and the challenges faced during this pivotal time.

    Key Takeaways

    * Schultz's leadership philosophy centers on balancing profit with social conscience

    * Starbucks lost its way in 2007 due to rapid expansion and loss of focus on core operations

    * The importance of maintaining brand authenticity and customer experience during growth

    * Schultz's return as CEO in 2008 to lead the company's transformation

    * The role of employee (partner) engagement in delivering exceptional customer experiences

    * Implementing customer feedback systems like MyStarbucksIdea.com

    * Balancing efficiency with maintaining the "romance" of the Starbucks experience

    * The challenges of closing 600 stores and its impact on communities

    * Applying lean methodologies to improve operations without compromising quality

    Quotes

    * "As a business leader, my quest has never been just about winning or making money. It has also been about building a great, enduring company, which has always meant trying to strike a balance between profit and social conscience." - Howard Schultz

    * "No business can do well for its shareholders without first doing well by all the people its business touches." - Howard Schultz

    * "Success is not sustainable if it's defined by how big you become." - Howard Schultz

    * "Starbucks never set out to be cool. We set out to be relevant." - Howard Schultz

    People Mentioned

    * Howard Schultz (former CEO and Chairman of Starbucks)

    * Jim Donald (former Starbucks CEO)

    * Michael Dell (founder of Dell Technologies)

    * Jim Senegal (co-founder and former CEO of Costco)

    * Steve Jobs (mentioned briefly)

    * Cliff Burrows (Starbucks leader)

    * Daniel Henninger (Deputy Editor of the Wall Street Journal)

    * Bono (U2 frontman, quoted on business ethics)

    Books Mentioned

    * Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz

    Companies/Organizations Mentioned

    * Starbucks

    * Dell

    * Costco

    * McDonald's (as a competitor)

    Concepts and Ideas Discussed

    * Integrative thinking in leadership

    * Brand authenticity and customer loyalty

    * The "Third Place" concept in retail

    * Balancing growth with maintaining company culture

    * Crisis management in large corporations

    * The importance of customer feedback in business transformation

    * Lean methodologies in retail operations

    * Corporate social responsibility

    * The role of company culture in business success

    Starbucks Initiatives Mentioned

    * MyStarbucksIdea.com (customer feedback platform)

    * Starbucks Rewards program

    * Entertainment strategy (selling music and movies in stores)

    * Pike Place Roast (as a product development example)

    * Lean techniques implementation in stores

    Episode Highlights

    * [00:01:00] Introduction to Howard Schultz's book "Onward"

    * [00:05:00] The "beverage of truth" and shutting down all stores for training

    * [00:08:00] Signs of hubris and overextension into entertainment

    * [00:15:00] The importance of emotional connection in Starbucks' value proposition

    * [00:19:00] Implementation of MyStarbucksIdea.com

    * [00:22:00] Balancing business transformation with preserving company culture

    * [00:27:00] The critical role of store managers in Starbucks' success

    * [00:29:00] Decision to close 600 stores and its impact

    * [00:34:00] Howard Schultz's personal approach to competition and customer loyalty

    * [00:36:00] Applying lean methodologies to improve store operations



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  • Episode #43: Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning

    Episode #43: Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning
    2024/06/07
    In this episode, Tim Sweetman delves into the profound wisdom and insights from Viktor Frankl's influential book, "Man's Search for Meaning." As a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, Frankl's experiences in the concentration camps served as the foundation for his groundbreaking philosophical and therapeutic approach, logotherapy. This episode explores the central themes of Frankl's work, emphasizing the significance of finding meaning in life, even in the face of unimaginable suffering and adversity.Key Takeaways:* The Importance of Tension for Personal Growth and Meaning: Frankl argues that a certain degree of tension is essential for mental health and personal development. He suggests that what humans truly need is not a tensionless state, but rather the striving and struggling for a worthwhile goal or a freely chosen task. This tension between what one has already achieved and what one still ought to accomplish is the driving force behind self-actualization and the discovery of meaning in life.* The Paradox of Happiness: One of the central ideas in Frankl's work is the paradox of happiness. He maintains that directly pursuing happiness can lead to frustration and disappointment. Instead, he suggests that happiness is a byproduct of accepting uncertainty and tension in life, and focusing on finding meaning and purpose. By dedicating oneself to a cause greater than oneself or loving another person, one can experience a profound sense of fulfillment and happiness.* Three Ways to Find Meaning in Life: Frankl identifies three primary ways in which individuals can discover meaning in their lives: * Creating a work or doing a deed: Engaging in creative pursuits or accomplishing tasks that contribute to the world around us. * Experiencing something or encountering someone: Finding meaning through the appreciation of beauty, art, nature, or forming deep connections with others through love and relationships. * The attitude taken towards unavoidable suffering: When faced with unavoidable suffering, individuals have the opportunity to find meaning by choosing their response and maintaining a courageous and dignified attitude in the face of adversity.* The Power of Choice and Human Dignity: A central theme in Frankl's work is the importance of recognizing and exercising our freedom to choose, even in the most dire circumstances. He argues that the ability to choose one's attitude and response to any given situation is what sets humans apart and allows us to maintain our dignity and find meaning, even in the darkest of times. Frankl emphasizes that while we may not always have control over our circumstances, we always have the freedom to choose how we respond to them.* Tragic Optimism: Finding Hope in the Face of Pain, Guilt, and Death Frankl introduces the concept of tragic optimism, which is the ability to remain hopeful and find meaning despite the presence of what he calls the "tragic triad": pain, guilt, and death. He suggests that by embracing tragic optimism, individuals can transcend their suffering and find purpose and significance in their lives, even when confronted with the most challenging and painful experiences.Notable Quotes:* "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." (p. 66)* "Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'." (p. 76)* "The salvation of man is through love and in love." (p. 37)* "Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning." (p. 113)* "The meaning of life is to be discovered in the world rather than within man or his own psyche." (p. 115)* "Man does not simply exist but always decides what his existence will be, what he will become the next moment. By the same token, every human being has the freedom to change at any instant." (p. 131)* "Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose." (p. 104)* "In some way, suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice." (p. 113)* "The point is not what we expect from life, but rather what life expects from us." (p. 77)* "Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality." (p. 111)Logotherapy and Paradoxical Intention: Frankl's experiences in the concentration camps led him to develop logotherapy, a form of existential analysis that focuses on the search for meaning as the primary motivational force in human life. Logotherapy emphasizes the importance of helping individuals identify and pursue their unique purpose, even in the face of suffering and adversity.One of the key techniques used in logotherapy is paradoxical intention, which involves encouraging individuals to embrace and even exaggerate their fears or anxieties. By doing so, patients can break free from the cycle of anticipatory anxiety and self-fulfilling prophecies. Frankl ...
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  • Episode #42: Jodie Hylkema — Embracing the "And"

    Episode #42: Jodie Hylkema — Embracing the "And"
    2024/05/24
    Jodie’s passion is investing in people. She thrives helping clients process and gain perspective, moving them forward toward personal and professional goals.At Leadership Consultancy, Jodie coaches Operators, senior leaders and their teams on setting and achieving goals, building trust, managing conflict, owning roles in the restaurant, and developing and leveraging emotional intelligence. She conducts Operator consultations, helping them identify areas of focus and creating individual and team focused development plans. She is also a contributing writer for The Operator Pathway, Leadership Consultancy’s guidebook for Operators developing deliverables for their business framework, talent cycle, and systems and processes in the restaurant. Using one of her main strengths of developer, she cultivates growth in individuals and teams as they become the best they can be.Jodie holds a bachelor’s degree in counseling from Moody Bible Institute. She spent four years as a senior leader at Chick-fil-A™ Citrus Plaza in Redlands, CA. As an executive leader specialist, she supervised all aspects of the talent cycle, including recruiting, hiring, labor allocations and scheduling, disciplinary conversations, and leadership development. She also managed receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and incremental profit opportunity in a restaurant grossing 10 million in sales and experiencing consistent 18%+ growth year-over-year. Jodie's clients use CliftonStrengths®, the Enneagram, The Leadership Challenge®, EQi® 2.0 and other models to discover deeper insights and opportunities for growth.Connect with Jodie Hylkema: LinkedIn | Leadership Consultancy Selected Links From The Episode* Mitch Rales: Are You Investing Podcast* Steve Harvey: You Gotta Jump To Be SuccessfulRecommended Books:* Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great by Jim Collins* The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner * Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success by Ryan Leak* The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin* Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development by Ryan Leak* Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry* No One Understands You and What to Do About It by Heidi Grant Halvorson* Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown* David Gibson Book CollectionQuotes From The Interview* “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable because truly that is where the beauty of growth takes place. That is where we start to grow when we’re willing to say you know what this is a really really hard for me to say this person is probably not going to be happy with me when I hold them accountable but I think what a disservice we do to someone else to not address it and not give them the opportunity for their own growth.” - Jodie Hylkema* “The best leaders chase failures meaning they chase opportunities to learn.” - Jodie HylkemaPeople Mentioned* Jim Collins* Mitch Rales* Kobe BryantShow Notes* [00:00:00] Introduction to Jodie Hylkema* [00:03:50] Going from Chick-fil-A to coaching* [00:07:55] What sets Chick-fil-A apart from other brands and makes them successful* [00:10:12] Why aren’t other brands adopting Chick-fil-A’s vision* [00:13:14] Lessons leaders could apply and emphasis on core values* [00:19:27] Hardest part of leadership is clarity* [00:22:39] Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable* [00:27:00] Craving tension and leaning into the difficulty* [00:34:07] Embracing the “and” as leaders* [00:40:30] Examples of tension and ambition* [00:45:00] The challenge of making small changes and the output leads to success* [00:46:44] How the best leaders react to failure* [00:52:00] Failing and failing forward* [00:54:45] Finding balance between comfort and tension* [00:58:00] Helpful resources Get full access to Tension at www.timsweetman.com/subscribe
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  • Episode #41: Truett Cathy — Chick-fil-A Founder's Essential Lessons from "It's Easier to Succeed Than Fail"

    Episode #41: Truett Cathy — Chick-fil-A Founder's Essential Lessons from "It's Easier to Succeed Than Fail"
    2024/05/18
    I read It’s Easier to Succeed Than to Fail to share the essential lessons from the founder of Chick-fil-A. S. Truett Cathy was founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House®). Through the years, that restaurant prospered and led Cathy to further the success of his business. In 1967, Cathy founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta’s Greenbriar Shopping Center. Lessons from It’s Easier to Succeed Than Fail: * Things don't happen by chance, they happen by choice. Associate with winners and those with great attitudes. "Associate yourselves only with those people you can be proud of, whether they work for you or you work for them." "A less qualified individual with a good attitude would be more welcomed at my company than a highly talented individual with a bad attitude."* Generosity and care for others, even amidst business challenges, is essential. Truett was deeply moved and inspired by Gene, a blind and deaf boy he helped on a flight, saying "If I ever felt, or feel sorry for myself, I turn my thoughts to that courageous boy." "As we blessed others, we ourselves were blessed in fulfillment of Proverbs 11:25 'He who waters will also be watered himself.'"* Every problem has a solution if you persevere and get creative. When faced with shortages of building supplies after WWII, Truett said "I couldn't wait for five or six months. Ben and I had to get that building up so we could start earning a living." He drove to small towns to buy nails and scavenged wood from torn down buildings, doing whatever it took to finish construction.* Consistency is the most important aspect of business, especially in food service. "The friendliness of the staff, the expression on your face, paying attention to their special requests - all these are extremely important. People don't always go out to eat because they're hungry. They may be simply looking for fellowship or a pleasant experience."* Crisis is an opportunity in disguise. Get away from problems to find solutions. Faced with the company's first sales decrease in 1982, the executive team went on a retreat to refocus on their purpose. "As I've learned so often in life, people need to get away from a problem in order to solve it. Sitting in the midst of the trouble only makes people more conscious of the negative forces."* Craft a meaningful corporate purpose that honors God and influences others. Profit and purpose can coexist. The team developed this purpose statement: "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." "We wanted to be faithful to our statements, but we also were in business to make a profit. I knew the two could work together."* Stay closed on Sundays out of spiritual principle, even if it seems illogical from a business perspective. "It was just a principle that I stand very firmly on for my business... We find closing on Sunday attracts those people who give attention to spiritual growth and are family oriented."* Embrace the power of integrative thinking - face tensions and find creative resolutions that contain elements of each side. Chick-fil-A could have expanded more rapidly through franchising or going public, but Truett decided to grow slowly, stay private, and focus on people over profits. This allowed them to be extremely generous in unconventional ways.* Success takes time and persistence, like the Chinese bamboo tree that shows no growth for 4 years then shoots up 90 feet in 6 weeks. "Life is much akin to the growing process of the Chinese bamboo tree. It is often discouraging. We seemingly do the right thing, and nothing happens. But for those who do things right and are not discouraged and are persistent, things will begin to happen. Finally, we begin to receive the rewards."* It truly is easier to succeed than to fail if you do things right. "May I assure you, who are kind enough to read this book, that it is indeed easier to succeed than to fail. That it takes time to succeed and time to fail, but more time to fail than to succeed."Truett Cathy's remarkable life and leadership demonstrate the power of uncompromising commitment to faith, generosity, relationships, and a higher purpose beyond profits. His legacy inspires us to lead organizations that honor God and serve people with consistency and care.Books: * It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail (1989) * Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People (2002) * It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men (2004) * How Did You Do It, Truett?: A Recipe for Success (2007) * Wealth, Is It Worth It? (2011) * The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure (2002)Timestamps: * 0:00 Introduction* 7:24 Things don't happen by chance, they happen by choice* 12:00 Generosity and care for others is essential* 31:00 ...
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  • Episode #40: Jeff Bezos — Lessons from 1997-2023 Amazon.com Shareholder Letters

    Episode #40: Jeff Bezos — Lessons from 1997-2023 Amazon.com Shareholder Letters
    2024/05/13
    I read every single shareholder letter written by Jeff Bezos from 1997-2023 in order to learn everything I could about how Bezos applies the concepts of integrative thinking and tension into Amazon. I was not disappointed. Bezos doesn't shy away from the discomfort of tension — he leans into it as a powerful tool for unlocking creativity and making the impossible, possible. By challenging the assumption that leaders must choose between competing priorities, Bezos has been able to carve a unique path for Amazon. His integrative thinking keeps the company relentlessly focused on customers while also building for the long term.Packed with insightful quotes and stories, I hope this episode offers you a masterclass in how to turn tension into an advantage.Intro* Jeff Bezos and Amazon embrace tension and integrative thinking to drive innovation and growth* Integrative thinking involves finding creative solutions that combine opposing ideas, rather than choosing one over the other* Great leaders lean into the discomfort of tension to unlock transformative ideasIdea 1: Embracing Long-term Thinking vs. Short-term Thinking* 1997 shareholder letter: "We are firm believers that the long-term interests of shareholders are tightly linked to the interests of our customers"* Bezos believed creating a strong business through customer obsession would ultimately benefit shareholders* Amazon makes decisions based on long-term market leadership rather than short-term profitability or Wall Street reactionsIdea 2: World-class Customer Experience vs. Low Prices* Amazon strives to offer the best of both, rejecting the traditional trade-off between high-quality service and low prices* By turning fixed costs into variable ones, Amazon can offer low prices and superior service* Bezos: "Proactively delighting customers earns trust, which earns more business from those customers, even in new business arenas."Idea 3: Invention and Customer Obsession* Bezos: "We can be a large company that's also an invention machine."* Amazon's culture of innovation is centered around core values of customer obsession* Innovations empower others, including third-party sellers, rather than solely benefiting AmazonIdea 4: Making Judgement-based vs. Math-based Decisions* Judgement-based decisions, while debated and controversial, are key to innovation and long-term value creation* Amazon combines inspiration from old models with new innovations to create unprecedented value* Bezos: "Many of the problems we face have no textbook solutions, and so we – happily – invent new approaches."Idea 5: Internal vs. External Motivation* Amazon is internally driven by a desire to impress customers, not just to best competitors* Being proactive and customer-focused allows Amazon to invent and improve before external pressure demands itIdea 6: High-velocity vs. Slow Decision Making* As companies grow, they tend to make decisions slowly; Amazon fights this tendency with a "Day 1" mentality* Type 1 decisions (irreversible) and Type 2 decisions (reversible) – most decisions are Type 2 and should be made quickly* Bezos: "The senior team at Amazon is determined to keep our decision making velocity high. Speed matters in business."Idea 7: Wandering and Experimentation* Wandering, guided by intuition and curiosity, is an essential balance to efficiency in business* Many innovations (like AWS) come from wandering and experimentation, even when the market doesn't know what it wants* Failure is a necessary part of invention; the path to success is not straightConclusion* To maintain distinctiveness, you must resist the pull to be normal and continually invest energy in being unique* Leaning into tension and integrative thinking is difficult but essential for innovation and growthBooks Mentioned:Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar and Bill CarrThe Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon by Brad StoneThe Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking by Roger MartinBoth/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems" by Wendy SmithAdditional Resources:* Shareholder letters from Amazon* Founders podcast, especially episode 179 Get full access to Tension at www.timsweetman.com/subscribe
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  • Episode #39: Austin Linney — Lessons from the Frontlines, Breaking Negative Mindsets, and What Real Success Looks Like

    Episode #39: Austin Linney — Lessons from the Frontlines, Breaking Negative Mindsets, and What Real Success Looks Like
    2024/05/10
    In this episode of the Tension podcast, host Tim Sweetman interviews Austin Linney, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, business and mindset coach. Austin shares his personal journey of overcoming negative thought patterns, self-sabotage, and alcohol addiction to live a life of abundance and significance. He emphasizes the importance of taking radical responsibility for one's mindset and life choices.Austin and Tim discuss the power of an engaged, involved boss or CEO in impacting employees' lives, and the higher calling of serving others through business. They explore the role of faith in Austin's journey, learning to surrender and believe in a higher power during challenging times.Austin shares his philosophy of giving people opportunities to show greatness and the lessons he's learned from interviewing successful individuals. He recommends two influential books: What You Say When You Talk to Yourself and The Gap and the Gain.Throughout the conversation, Austin's infectious energy and passion for personal growth shine through. He encourages listeners to embrace curiosity, think for themselves, and consistently work towards becoming the best version of themselves. The episode offers insights on mindset, leadership, and the transformative power of taking responsibility for one's life.About Austin LinneyAustin Linney is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, business and mindset coach, and host of the weekly podcast, Construct Your Life with Austin Linney. He has built an expansive network of top professionals in leading industries, and helped countless individuals break through obstacles and become who they were meant to be. For years, Austin struggled with negative thought patterns, self-sabotage, and alcohol addiction that left him trapped in an unfulfilling job, financial struggles, and disconnected and failing relationships. When he reached a breaking point, Austin knew he needed to take radical responsibility for his mindset and his life. He dedicated everything to learning strategies, systems, and tools to break free from a self-destructive cycle and live a life of abundance and significance. Now Austin lives his passion and purpose helping people establish habits and improve their mindset so they can live the life they truly want. Whether you are looking to build a business, obtain financial freedom, or become more of who you are, Austin can help you get where you want to go.Connect with Austin Linney X | Instagram | Podcast | WebsiteRecommended Books:* Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff* Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your Idea is Their Idea by Oren Klaff * The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy* What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter PhD, Douglas Martin* 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan Quotes From The Interview* “I guarantee you there’s three to four to five things whether in your personal life or your business life that you’re stringing along…there’s a million things that I could do to make money but that doesn’t mean I’m going to do them because it doesn’t make me happy.” - Austin Linney* “The number one skill I see in all those people that make them happy and successful is curiosity. They’re never done learning, they got a notepad next to them and they ask questions.” - Austin LinneyPeople Mentioned* Robert Horry* Avery Johnson* Shaquille O'Neal* Jim Rome* David Perell* Joe Dispenza* Ed Mylett* Graham CookShow Notes* [00:00:00] Introduction to Austin Linney* [00:03:02] Simplicity and margins* [00:08:33] Energy and getting things done* [00:09:37] Growing up and addiction* [00:16:38] What helped Austin break a negative mindset* [00:20:46] Going to the extreme and ownership* [00:23:27] Stared in coaching* [00:26:50] Strategy to break the negative thinking * [00:35:00] Why are people afraid to make the big change* [00:39:33] What should a person do to work through criticism in making changes* [00:46:50] The impact of an engaged leader* [00:49:18] How faith is becoming part of Austin’s journey* [01:04:00] Serving and leadership Get full access to Tension at www.timsweetman.com/subscribe
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  • Episode #38: Gretchen Heinen — Navigating the Tensions of Entrepreneurship

    Episode #38: Gretchen Heinen — Navigating the Tensions of Entrepreneurship
    2024/05/04
    (Originally released April 19, 2022 — links and resources may have changed) Gretchen Heinen is the Founder/CEO of Authsnap, a team of healthcare experts who have come together to create solutions for hospitals in the complex areas of revenue cycle management.Gretchen is a nurse turned seven-figure entrepreneur and previously was the founder of Net Worth It School, a faith-based business mentorship program that offers coaching, courses, and a monthly membership to help people create financial legacy.Gretchen started her career as a nurse but quickly reached the top of her field and felt called to do more. During the 2008-2009 recession, she and her husband faced financial difficulties, prompting her to pray for wisdom. This led to the creation of her podcast, Net Worth It, where she interviewed financially successful individuals.Through her podcast, Gretchen learned that wealth is created by building multiple income streams. She experimented with various entrepreneurial ventures, learning valuable lessons along the way. In 2020, she rebranded her podcast and business to be faith-based, aligning her work with her Christian values.As a mother and foster parent, Gretchen understands the challenges of balancing family life with entrepreneurship. She emphasizes investing in personal development, hiring coaches, and surrounding yourself with successful people to grow and reach your full potential.Gretchen is passionate about helping others develop a healthy relationship with money and view it as a tool to accomplish their mission in life. Through her Net Worth It School and podcast (now Daring Daughters), she continues to inspire and guide others on their journey to financial freedom and purposeful living.X | LinkedIn | Daring Daughters Selected Links From The Episode* Daring Daughters* Tim Ferriss' podcast* Seth Godin's blog* Ephesians 3:20 * The power of words and affirmations* Tips for drinking more water* Benefits of walking for exercise* Guide to creating a morning routine* Productivity tips for entrepreneursRecommended Books:* Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill* Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker* The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp* Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckQuotes From The Interview* "I'm okay with looking stupid or failing... I just do it. Be okay with knowing even if this fails, I'll figure it out."* "If you're going into entrepreneurship because you hate your job, don't do it because you won't succeed. You have to have a passion to solve a problem."* "Money is a tool that we get to use to do whatever it is we're supposed to do in this world that we feel is our mission."* "Our words have power... We need to be so careful about our words and what we say."Show Notes* [00:00] Introduction * [01:58] Gretchen's journey from attempting to become a doctor to pursuing nursing * [04:04] Reaching the top of her nursing career and feeling called to do more * [06:14] Starting the Net Worth It podcast and interviewing financially successful people * [08:40] Transitioning to a faith-based podcast and rebranding in 2020 * [10:23] Balancing nursing and entrepreneurship * [13:40] Overcoming the fear of failure and looking stupid * [16:55] The importance of having a passion and purpose in entrepreneurship * [19:40] Investing in yourself by getting in the right rooms and hiring coaches * [22:15] Taking action and being okay with failing * [24:42] Treating your job as an investment partner while building your business * [27:00] Changing the way we think about and relate to money * [30:25] Overcoming the belief that you're not worthy of talking to successful people * [33:40] The power of words and canceling negative words spoken over you * [37:20] Prioritizing self-care as an entrepreneur * [40:30] Micro tweaks to ensure proper nutrition, hydration, and exercise * [43:15] Gretchen's ideal daily routine and schedule * [48:40] The importance of having a plan and theming your days * [49:50] Where to find Gretchen's resources and free 5-day challenge Get full access to Tension at www.timsweetman.com/subscribe
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  • Episode #37: Daniel Darling — Cultivating Confidence in a Cynical Age

    Episode #37: Daniel Darling — Cultivating Confidence in a Cynical Age
    2024/04/26
    Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Prior to his leadership of the Land Center, Darling served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters. He also has served the Southern Baptist Convention as the Vice President of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He has also pastored churches in Illinois and Tennessee.Website | Substack | Podcast | XSelected Links From The Episode* Founders Podcast by David SenraRecommended Books:* A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders by Mark Sayers* Dan’s BooksQuotes From The Interview* “The environment I was in was really rewarding, in terms of leadership was this kind of alpha you’re not a leader unless you’re a super alpha and running over people but basically that’s kind of what defined courage and leadership so I felt like am I actually a leader because I feel like I can motivate people and have vision but I don’t feel like being a jerk to people.” - Dan Darling* “Forgiveness matters…willingness to not carry with me the bitterness of my hurt and spend my whole like getting even is so important…” - Dan DarlingPeople Mentioned* Tim Keller* Dan Silva* John Grisham* Tom Brady* Steve Martin* Charlie Chaplin* Tim Alberta* Dr. Russell Moore* Morning Joe* Mark Sayers* C.S. LewisShow Notes* [00:00:00] Introduction to Dan Darling* [00:02:20] Upbringing and how father shaped Dan into who he is today* [00:10:58] Discovering ability to write* [00:15:54] Where ideas to write come from and the process* [00:21:43] Intentional in reading selection or read widely?* [00:28:05] Stress testing leadership principles* [00:35:29] Think about the mood and culture in the organization* [00:39:48] How to overcome negative reviews* [00:49:02] Evangelicals and role in America* [00:56:52] Leaning into headlines and extremes versus meeting people in real life* [01:04:50] Leadership in government* [01:08:07] Ideas on upcoming book covering being Christian and patriotism* [01:15:22] Where to find Dan Get full access to Tension at www.timsweetman.com/subscribe
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