068: Ignite the Attractive Power of Fun for Sustainable Business Success
Release Date: 06/22/2016
097: Locating the Balance between Effort and Surrender
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Be the expert in your local or global community by being the go-to authority for radio, television, internet, and print media. Jess Todtfeld has been training CEOs of major corporations and small business owners all over the world for 15 years. Tune in and get ready to become a media master! Contact Jess Todtfeld: Key Links: Email Mindfluence: Schedule a free call with Mindfluence:
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095: Summon the Courage to Walk into Your Fear
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We’re designed to learn, to grow, to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and contribute at higher levels. But this requires "new," and "new" requires risk--and risk induces fear. So what will you do? Turn and run from fear; freeze, avoid, and attempt to hide from fear; or will you summon the courage and walk straight into it? We're walking into ours. Will you join us? Key Links: Email Mindfluence: Schedule a free call with Mindfluence:
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094: Kevin Javid - Branding Your Business and Optimizing Your Online Presence
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We’re designed to learn, to grow, to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and contribute at higher levels. But this requires "new," and "new" requires risk--and risk induces fear. So what will you do? Turn and run from fear; freeze, avoid, and attempt to hide from fear; or will you summon the courage and walk straight into it? We're walking into ours. Will you join us? Contact Kevin Javid: Key Links: Email Mindfluence: Schedule a free call with Mindfluence:
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093: Leaders...Vulnerability is the Only Bridge to True Human Connection
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Business leaders might feel as though they have to project this ‘superhuman’ persona in order to be considered effective leaders, but Dr. Norton and Bruce discuss why you shouldn’t, on this week’s episode. Although it might seem frightening at first, a vulnerable leader is often a good leader, and is seen as much more trustworthy to their team. Key Takeaways: [3:15] Vulnerability is the only bridge to true human connection. [4:30] Bruce believes the lack of vulnerability in business relationships made them less functional. [7:25] Bruce kept up the image of always being...
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092: Doug Stevenson - Engage the Power of Storytelling to Better Sell Your Vision, Ideas, and Service
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How do you leverage, and monetize, your personal story? How does story apply in a company setting? This week’s guest is a masterful storyteller. Doug Stevenson is the Founder and President of Story Theater International, a speaking, training, and consulting company. Doug has trained clients from all over the world on how to properly tell their story in an engaging way, where it attracts the customers’ feelings and emotions first. Find out more on how to engage your customer through storytelling on this week’s episode! Key Takeaways: [3:30] How does telling a good story change...
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091: Embrace Frustration for Positive Change & Greater Impact
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We often see frustration and anger as negative things, but Dr. Norton and Bruce discusses why they don’t always have to be. We often seek comfort over action, but this can lead to inaction, which can then lead to regret. If anything, you should be more afraid of inaction than taking the action itself. On this episode, you’ll find out how you can use your frustration to create momentum, growth, and change. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Is your status quo just okay? [3:30] You can’t always be happy, right? [5:45] You can really learn a lot from your frustrations. They can be the trigger you...
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089: Designing Your Compelling Future...Plant Seeds of Success
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088: Joe Calloway - How Can I Attract Customers to Me?
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Joe Calloway is prominently known for his work as a consultant and advisor to businesses. He is also the author of seven books, including Magnetic: The Art Of Attracting Business, and Keep It Simple: UNCLUTTER Your Mind to UNCOMPLICATE Your Life. On today’s discussion with Dr. Norton, Joe dives in on how to create a magnetic business and a business model your entire team can get behind and follow. Key Takeaways: [2:40] What does it mean to be magnetic, and why does it matter? [3:30] Word of mouth is more powerful than an ad. [8:05] How do you achieve a magnetic mindset? [12:45] What...
info_outlineFun drastically increases your clients’ and the public’s interest in engaging with you and your company. That is because Fun is a powerful contributor to the high, positive energy state of flow when you’re fully engaged in the present moment and it’s tied into dopamine release with a sense of pleasure in the activity. Fun also fosters a workplace culture that’s highly productive and profitable. Among companies denoted as Great in Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for, 81% of employees said they work in a Fun environment. Would yours say that? Tune in as we explore some strategies for igniting the attractive power of Fun for sustainable business success. Also, stick around to the end for this week’s Mindfluence Challenge on creating the Fun section of your sustainable success blueprint.
Key Takeaways:
[0:38] As Cyndi Lauper said, “Girls just wanna have Fun”, and as children we wanted to have it too. But don’t we all just still want to have Fun?
[1:27] Don’t miss the boat on Fun, because Fun is another key element - among wealth, contribution and time-freedom - which is necessary for long-term sustainable business success.
[4:11] Let’s talk about Fun from these two perspectives: 1) Are you and your team having Fun? 2) Are the people you serve having Fun?
[6:35] Bruce offers tips on how to ease your company’s culture into having more Fun, and to improve the kind of atmosphere and the level of Fun you have in your business.
[15:29] Discover how Fun and competence are mutually inclusive.
[21:17] There is a positive correlation between Fun and productivity, so as Fun goes up productivity goes up!
[24:17] Google search this: “Google’s 20% time” or listen as Bruce explains the concept.
[26:30] Still not convinced? Listen to Dr. Norton discuss how this concept has been explored from the brain science, psychology and neuro personal perspectives.
[28:33] Bruce has a great idea on how you can use Fun as an outreach tool and for social media engagement.
[29:33] Engaged team members vs. disengaged employees. What a difference Fun makes!
[30:31] Ready to take notes? Because Bruce is giving away some great strategies on Fun.
[35:26] You CAN choose to have more Fun in your work and Dr. Norton challenges you to try this exploratory exercise.
[37:01] Mindfluence success challenge: Begin creating the Fun section of your sustainable success blueprint.
[37:56] Go to meetme.so/mindfluencerevolution to schedule a free breakthrough strategy call with Dr. Norton if you’re willing to consider some change action right now.
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Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
“Fun is creativity having fun.” - Albert Einstein
“I don't know how to not have fun. I'm dying and I'm having fun, and I'm going to keep having fun every day I've got left.” - Randy Pausch
“Fun is just another word for learning.” - Raph Koster