Bright Insights

This is the final episode of season 2. It's been a long road, but I live by my words, and my zeal for this podcast has kept me going.

What keeps you going? What pushed the passion? I'll talk about the importance of …

Jadon Brooks is off to a good start: At 13, he's already engaged in 3 different business ventures with no plans to stop any time soon. If you think I'm kidding, check out his fitness Instagram!

Despite all that flex, …

If you're a new leader, expect to be a public speaker whether you like it or not.

Yes, it can be scary. But there's one thing you absolutely MUST …

Do you find yourself worrying excessively over your leadership responsibilities? Are you tired of people telling you "don't worry" without trying to understand why you're worrying?

This episode may not be the one you …

I've spoken in the past about how to create a vision for your organization when you're new to leadership.

But what about creating one for yourself now that you're in leadership?

I talk about ways to do it, starting …

When you're ready to elevate your organization or business amongst the competition, rely on your uniqueness. Learn how to discover what it is about you that stands out (in a positive way), and how to make it work for …

Leaders, if you feel your emotions are getting beyond the best of you, or you're completely forgetting any sort of self-care, or your relationships are breaking down now that you've taken the helm...it might be time to …

The myth of "if you're sleeping, you're not working hard enough" is still running rampant. But there's too much practical research showing that lack of sleep eventually has significant, negative consequences on your …

Subscribe to the Bright Insights podcast so you can learn to lead with less stress and more success. We do this through helping you build tools for …

America is coming out of the pandemic.

Leaders will be going back to the workspaces and interact for longer with coworkers and customers.

How do …

I would argue that one big mistake new leaders make is assuming everyone assumes they have all the answers to every question.

You don't have all the …

Prepare to Pivot! Some of you have already learned this the hard way during the pandemic, but leaders do need to be prepared to pivot. Sometimes your vision is perfect, but an imperfect world can de-rail the path …

Optimism is probably one of the hardest things to come by; even harder when there's a global pandemic.

However, leaders can keep their organizations …

I am taking a tactical pause from creating new episodes. It's not a cancelation, or discontinuation, but a pause with a purpose. Listen in to find out why I'm taking the pause and what you can look forward to in the …

Arish Rivers is a master at networking. He doesn't let a contact die, and every connection leads to something better for both parties.  Music promotions, podcasts, band ambassadors, apparel, supplements, spirits; if …

Meditation isn't just spiritual chants and yoga. It's not just stuff you can use an app for, either. It can be done many ways.

And if you are a …

When you transition from employee or solo preneur to leader, you have to adjust your language. The words you use and don't use have a ripple effect. …

We continue on with Bill DeMarco's interview. Here we talk about his role in Air University's Department of Education Leadership, cognitive …

I'm very excited to bring you part one of this discussion with retired Air Force Colonel Bill DeMarco, Chair and Dean of Air University's Education …

Finding Joy will help jumpstart that "juice" in you that makes you a great leader!

But how do you find joy when things are tough all over? There are four ways. I talk about them in a pretty straight forward, quick and …

What makes you do what you do? That's what Introspection will teach you.

Sometimes learning to look within starts with seeing how you come across to people. This episode features an excercise you can perform with the …

When you get into management and leadership, it's easy for your self-care to slip. Your planned times to work out and eat right can get muddled.

So how do you stay on track?

I enlisted help from my good friend Charity …

This is a mini-episode about how to take a healthy walk for your mind- and not your body!

A mind-healthy walk, as short as five minutes, can significantly change the trajectory of your day in a good way. But there are …

How to find moments of gratitude when leadership becomes challenging!

Trust me. It's possible.

Visit Bright Insights Media for more leadership tips and tricks.

If you're ready to start having less stress and more …

This episode features a correspondence interview I did with Erik Allen, Owner of Top Rated MMA.  

We talked about his failures.

You're going to fail in some way as a leader. Even experienced leaders fail. 

But how do …

Hello, Bright Lights!

We're resuming the A to Z series with this episode on Emotional IQ.

Yes, Emotional IQ is a buzz phrase that's spreading in …

Sorry/not sorry for the unannounced six week break.

Sometimes life takes you for a loop and you gotta ride the wave until it settles.

The Coronavirus Crisis didn't get me sick, but my mind needed to rest, even when I …

I recorded this episode about 2 months before the Coronavirus outbreak. It was designed to be a mid-season break for the A to Z series. But I feel it's still relevant now.

I have a longer version of this focused …

Grief is a part of our lives and a normal process when dealing with loss. Sadly, this crisis will produce loss, and we will grieve. But how do you do it? What is it that you can grieve? How do you lead others THROUGH …

In the midst of leading through a crisis such as with this Coronavirus pandemic, it can be difficult to find confidence-boosting sources. However, …

D is for Diversity.

BLUF: Increasing your workforce diversity can increase your bottom line.

It's easy to take over as a manager and leave everything "as is" when it comes to who makes up your workforce. But to get to …

The BLUF: I'm pausing the A to Z series in order to provide helpful episodes as you lead others through this Coronavirus crisis.

No matter how …

C is for Confidence.

The BLUF: Build confidence in yourself before you build it in your team.  It's a process, and just because you're good at your job doesn't mean you're 100 percent ready to teach others at the next …

B is for Baseline

This is a fairly short and to the point episode of why it's important to remember where you started once you became a leader or THE leader in your organization. The "firsts" are progress markers. And …

Season 2 is kicking off strong with A is for Anxiety Management! Every episode this season will focus on tools leaders can use to improve their …

Season 2 is coming! This season will be dedicated to providing at least 26 different principles that new leaders can use as they learn how to guide their subordinates to a common vision!

And it won't be just my words, …

This is the season 1 wrap up episode!

Show notes:

1. Summary of the various episode series

2. Shout outs to contributors

3. A preview into what's coming, to include approximate launch of Season 2, video …

The fifth and final part of the Leadership 101 Series: Servant Leadership. Almost every leader says things that servant leaders embody: "I have an …

Take a trip down history lane as I review General George Patton, his authoritative leadership style, and how to manage it towards long term success if this tough-as-nails style is what you use.

Show Notes:

-How Patton …

In Part 3 of the Leadership 101 series, we explore Leader Member Exchange theory, also known as LMX, and how you may be unintentionally creating "in" and "out" groups with your employees. And does Batman have the …

Once you decide to hire people to work towards your vision, you've got to establish your work culture. But before you decide how people are going to …

Part 1 in the Leadership 101 series: A Clear, Concise Vision.  If you plan to have employees, you're money-making idea won't go very far without a clear, concise vision. Learn why it's the one thing you gotta have set …

There are people who you might think are haters because they have negative things to say about you. But the truth is that they aren't all haters. In fact, there are three kinds of people who look like haters but really …

The final part in the "Maslow" series explores how to retain employees who are reaching their peak performance. In some cases, it's actually beneficial to let them go! Find out why, and visit the Bright Insights website …

Are you finding ways to boost your employees' self-esteem? What about your own? People stick around where they are loved. Learn how to be the positive force for yourself and others (even when things suck at the moment!) …

Do your employees feel like they belong? Many workers will stick around longer if they make good friends at a work center. Learn how to foster a friendly work environment while boosting production in part three of the …

How safe and secure do your employees feel about their job and their work center? We address this in part 2 of the "Maslow, Motivation, and Your …

The first in the Maslow, Motivation, and Your Organization" Series: Physiological Needs. Learn how your approach to the most basic human needs can …

Can you say you have OCD, ADHD, or PTSD without a true diagnosis? Listen here, and follow the website for more information.

Schizophrenia is among the most common misused psychological terms. It gets mixed up with Multiple Personality Disorder. After the podcast, you can …

Listen to find out if you or someone you know is either very self-confident or narcissistic like the wrestler Ric Flair (image created by Chad Stanhope). When you're done listening to this podcast, visit the Bright …

My friend Sarah Francis helps dispel bipolar disorder misconceptions by discussing her symptoms, the book that helped with the diagnosis, how she …

The "Inconceivable!" Series focuses on myths and misunderstood psychological concepts and disorders. This first episode in the series, "Therapy …