Leadership

There are few people who have figured out what it takes to systematize life in ways that lead to true effectiveness. Geoff Blades is one of those people. He’s not only figured it out for his own life but helps Wall Street professionals and large companies design and implement systems through every aspect of their existence in order to create greater results and more of what they truly want. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Ozan Varol is a Leverage certified coach who specializes in helping lawyers and others in the legal profession be most effective with their time. On this episode, Ozan shares how he got into the legal profession, what most solo and large practice attorneys do that decreases effectiveness, and more. Take the time to listen even if you are not a lawyer, you’ll hear some very practical ideas. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

There’s a lot of talk out there about generation Z marketing – what it is and why it’s important. But on this episode of Leverage Ari chats with the guy who knows the subject better than anyone, because he’s part of the generation companies are trying to target, and he’s incredibly savvy for his 17 years of experience. Connor Blakley is Ari’s guest on this episode of Leverage. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

When it comes to understanding what is coming in the future of work, there are few people who have more relevant insights than Matthew Brimer. Matthew is the co-founder of General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation that specializes in teaching people today’s most in-demand skills. This conversation with Matthew is intriguing, hitting on many themes having to do with the future of work and what you can do to position yourself for success, so be sure you listen.

## Outcome oriented education that tees you up for real-world skills and employment. General Assembly is all about outcome-oriented education. What does that mean practically? It means the GA team approaches education not from the standpoint of a standardized curriculum, but rather from the perspective of what the desired end-goal is. They do so by staying abreast of what companies are and will be looking for in terms of employee skills and talents in years ahead. That enables General Assembly to stay on the cutting edge of what students need to learn. Find out why Ari and Nick have begun working alongside the General Assembly team, on this episode of Leverage.

Why everyone needs to think more entrepreneurially about their career. When Ari asked Matthew Brimer about the future of work, he said that he’s pretty certain that everyone in the workforce is going to need to learn how to think entrepreneurially about their career. He’s not saying everyone should become an entrepreneur, but that everyone needs to learn how to push the envelope, be creative, and take risks in order to discover the things about their field and their skillset that make them uniquely suited for particular roles. It’s going to cause the workforce to be more agile, but more specialized, which is what Matthew believes the future will demand. Find out more of Matthew’s thoughts about the future of work, on this episode.

experimentation is part of the game as you move forward on the success journey. Gone are the days of rote, mechanical roles in a static workplace. As technology and commerce advance at increasingly higher rates those in the workforce will be required to flex, adapt, and experiment, even in well-established roles. Matthew Brimer says that experimentation is part of what will enable people to discover their unique fit and thrive in the ever-changing future of work. As co-founder of General Assembly, Matthew has a unique perspective on this topic that you’ll want to hear, so be sure to listen.

To be more effective, intentionally and diligently surround yourself with people who raise the bar. Matthew Brimer is a person who knows that growth doesn’t come from staying in the same environment you’ve always been in. That’s why his advice about how to be more effective began with intentionally surrounding yourself with people who push you toward growth. He pointed out that great things are seldom done in isolation and those who achieve great things in their lives are those who are constantly interacting with others who are on the same trajectory. You can hear all three of Matthew’s recommendations for how to be more effective, on this episode of Leverage.

Outline of This Episode

– [0:03] Welcome to Matthew Brimer – a guy who’s a bigger deal than he realizes.

– [2:40] Why Matthew is on the cutting edge of technology and education at the same time.

– [4:55] What is Daybreaker and why did Matthew even try such an out of the box thing?

– [10:30] How Matthew starts his day and manages time as his most important resource.

– [14:30] How Matthew chooses the kind of companies he will serve as an advisor.

– [16:39] Matthew’s thoughts about the future of work.

– [22:47] Why the valedictorian of the will not be the high achiever of the future.

– [26:40] Matthew’s biggest startup failure: they made every mistake in the book.

– [35:00] What was the MVP for General Assembly?

– [39:30] Matthew’s top tips for becoming more effective.

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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition is not something most people have heard of. Nick and Ari’s guest on this episode, Toréa Rodriquez is just the person to help us understand. She’s a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner who offers lifestyle coaching to help her clients get to the root cause of what ails them – and she’s a member of the Leverage community. FDN is based on functional medicine combined with modern diagnostic labs to build a customized health plan, unique to each individual. With Toréa’s help, her clients explore food, rest, movement, stress reduction and supplementation programs to rebuild their health and restore their quality of life. Hear how Toréa came to her current business and practice as an FDN provider from walking through a health crisis of her own, on this episode of Leverage.

Lifestyle issues are always at the heart of physical conditions. Toréa Rodriguez says that at the heart of every physical illness or condition is some kind of lifestyle issue – whether it’s diet and nutrition, lack of sufficient rest, stress, or inadequate physical or mental activity. In her work as a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Toréa has seen many people turn around their health problems and restore themselves to a more satisfying and fulfilling life through addressing the lifestyle habits that have put them in a bad place, to begin with. You can hear how Toréa helps her clients, on this episode.

Most people don’t have a clue about how they are REALLY doing from a health perspective. In modern society, we’ve relied on traditional, medicine-based approaches to health for so long that we’ve lost our ability to wisely consider other ways of assessing and addressing health issues. Toréa Rodriguez says that even the most basic blood work is not a part of how the average family practice or medical doctor approaches understanding and treatment… at least not until a situation is in dire need of a solution. On this episode, Toréa walks Ari and Nick through a handful of blood tests and evaluations she feels are crucial for most people and explains the kind of results you can expect and the path toward addressing each one.

How important is family history for diagnosing risk of certain conditions? On this episode, Nick mentioned to his guest, Toréa Rodriguez that his doctor is concerned about his risks for certain conditions because of family history in those areas. Toréa replied that though family history is a factor to consider, it’s not always as telling a sign as doctors imply, simply because your lifestyle and diet choices may be far different than those in your family who have come before you. On this episode, Toréa walks through some of Nick’s test numbers and gives him advice on what additional tests he should do to get a clearer picture of his health.

Time is time, whether personal or work related. Optimizing your ability to use it is vital. When asked about her 3 biggest pieces of advice for people who want to be more effective, Toréa Rodriguez said that people need to do whatever they can to automate their lives so they can do what is truly important. She says that no matter what you need to use your time for – personal or work-related – it’s all the same thing: time. That means you need to maximize it by automating everything you can in order to spend your time doing the things that are most important. You can hear her singing Ari and Nick’s song, can’t you? Get more of Toréa’s insights on this episode of Leverage.

Outline of This Episode

– [0:11] How Toréa went from being a commercial pilot to a functional medicine practitioner.

– [3:47] What does it entail to work with Toréa?

– [5:00] Toréa’s advice about essential bloodwork most people should have done.

– [13:19] Why you need to do prior health work before doing heavy metal testing.

– [14:57] Approaching issues in a phased approach to get the best, biggest gains sooner.

– [15:51] Supplements Toréa r — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

You’ve likely seen a J.P. Sears video on Facebook or Youtube – he’s the guy with the long red hair who does the tongue-in-cheek comedy videos about spirituality, politics, relationships, and so much more. J.P. has become somewhat of a Youtube sensation these days and is on the show with Ari and Nick to tell the story of how he went from emotional healer to emotional healing Youtube sensation. You’ll find his insight about how to be your authentic self and be productive at the same time quite helpful, and you’ll have a few laughs along the way. Join Ari and Nick on this episode as they chat (and laugh) with J.P. Sears.

How things exploded for J.P. (in a good way) when he quit believing lies. On this episode of Leverage, J.P. Sears tells the story of how he was not gaining much traction in his emotional healing practice because he was telling himself lies What were the lies? That he’d ruin his credibility if he allowed his natural sense of humor to come out. But when he decided that was a part of himself he could no longer keep hidden, he decided to let it out by recording his first comedy video. He not only found a new avenue of personal fulfillment but also discovered that others were drawn to his sense of humor. That’s when his career began to skyrocket. You can hear the rest of his story in detail, on this episode of Leverage.

What does it mean to bet on your authentic self? You hear the term “authentic self” a lot these days. J.P. Sears says that everyone needs to learn how to be who they really are, not who they think people expect them to be or want them to be. That’s the only way you can truly know who you are and what you bring to the world that is unique and beneficial. His advice for anyone who wants to be more effective: Always bet on your authentic self. Find out what he means by that, on this episode.

Avoiding the people-pleasing trap is essential for anyone who wants to make a difference. One of the things that held J.P. Sears back from excelling in his career as an emotional healing coach was that he was trying to please others. He wanted to be respected in his field so he was careful to do the things he believed others in the field would expect of him. But he found that important aspects of who he was were being stifled, and in time he couldn’t continue with the dissonance that was going on in his own soul. Once he let out the parts of him he was keeping tucked away, his career began to take off. J.P.’s story is an example of how being true to your authentic self is the best thing you can do to be effective.

How J.P. uses outsourcing to highlight his unique abilities. It’s obvious from watching any of J.P. Sears’ videos that he’s a witty, creative person. In order to be most effective in his creativity, he’s had to outsource some of the tasks that need to happen for the sake of his business success so he doesn’t become bogged down in them. That allows him to continue to use his creative gifts effectively. On this episode J.P. describes a bit of the process he’s gone through to outsource for the sake of effectiveness, so be sure you listen.

Outline of This Episode

– [0:03] Why J.P. is glad they guys are irresponsible enough to ask him on the show.

– [1:45] J.P.’s specific background as an emotional healing coach and how he got started.

– [5:13] How J.P. transitioned from wholistic healer to Youtube sensation.

– [11:09] How comedy videos have helped J.P. accomplish his goals. – [14:37] The places and people J.P. derives inspiration from.

– [19:11] J.P.’s morning routine.

– [23:42] What J.P. hopes readers get from his new book.

– [26:52] Ari’s idea for a business retreat: J.P.’s response.

– [33:42] A Facebook question: Are Vegans better people? Yes, but they are hypocritical.

– [34:20] What is J.P.’s unique ability and how does he use outsourcing to protect it?

– [37:52] What’s next for J.P.?

– [40:04] J.P.’s top three pieces of advice to be more effective.

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