A Special Announcement, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
We have recorded almost 150 episodes of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, and we are beyond grateful for your continued support, enthusiasm, and feedback. During this special announcement episode, Sue discusses what to expect from the show in the coming weeks, as well as changes that you will hear in our upcoming spring episodes. What You Will Learn: What can you expect from the show in the next few weeks The exciting changes coming later this year Why you should continue to share your feedback and thoughts about the podcast Where you can find continued support and resources from...
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Cleaning House in 2022, Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter. and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter, says author James Clear. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us again to discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During our conversation, Ali and I share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods.
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Mindset Shifts to Combat Burnout, with Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
As we continue battling a pandemic we are finding that more and more people are beginning to experience a feeling of burnout. People are just tired. Tired of their current circumstances and mentally exhausted. While there have been many discussions surrounding burnout - there has not been a lot of talk focused on ways to combat it. During our conversation, my daughter, Ali, and I share insights into what we really need when we’re experiencing burnout and how to avoid it altogether.
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The Evolution of Communication in the Workplace, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
The challenging part of business isn’t business at all - it’s people. Business is easy. People are challenging. During this week’s episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, my daughter Ali and I share our insights on communication best practices in the workplace. In 2022 things are going to get a lot messier before they get cleaner. It’s important to know what employees really want right now and what they’re willing to trade to have those things.
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Getting the Right People in the Right Seats, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, Sue shares her thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business.
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Being Intentional in 2022, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn’t come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great
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Striving for Excellence, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with the City Girl Empower Hour podcast, Sue speaks with host Alyza Bohbot James about how to use the principles of EOS to become successful in both your professional and personal life. During the conversation, she discusses how important remaining disciplined is to reach your ultimate level of success.
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Avoiding Arguing with Reality, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
The world gives us what we need, but unfortunately, it’s not always what we want. When we are forced to learn a lesson or go through things that are not what we expected, how do we remain resilient enough to learn? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss remaining open and keeping a positive mindset during challenging times. Sue also explains what your negative emotions and thoughts mean, and what she does to shift her mindset.
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Balance Is Bullshit, with Sue Hawkes and Ali Stieglbauer
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
How do you find the ever-elusive work-life balance, whatever balance means to you? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss chapter 2 of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt and Maximize Success, titled Balance is Bullshit. During the holiday season, it can be difficult to integrate your work priorities along with your personal priorities. Sue shares how to prioritize your needs during busy and stressful times.
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Learning to Say No, with Sue Hawkes
The Intentional Greatness Podcast
We all experience moments in life when we feel down or in a bad mood, and we may typically step back during those times. However, this week Sue chooses to be vulnerable and share some of the challenges she has been facing in life recently. During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue also explains how to move forward when you are feeling bad, and the importance of evaluating the things you say yes and no to in life.
info_outlineListen in for a special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast. Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about the importance of addressing self-doubt and defining excellence as a leader.
Your two options in business are either winning or learning. Sue shares how to learn from the down cycles of business, including how a few “unkind” words from a friend helped her push forward during a challenging time.
What You Will Learn:
- Why it’s important to be vulnerable enough to address self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- How continuous self-improvement results in increased freedom and internal peace
- What advice Sue received to get through a challenging time in her life
- How to prepare yourself to face a downturn in your business
- The most critical skill required to be a successful business owner
- Why becoming a leadership team is more important than being a team of leaders
Resources:
- Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/
- Website:https://www.sayyess.com/
- Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS
Winning or Learning
In this special episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast with Onward Nation Podcast. Sue speaks with host Stephen Woessner about the importance of addressing self-doubt and defining excellence as a leader. Your two options in business are either winning or learning. Sue shares how to learn from the down cycles of business, including how a few “unkind” words from a friend helped her push forward during a challenging time.
Facing Challenges
In 2008 Sue experienced a very difficult time both professionally and personally where she was going through a divorce, her house was in foreclosure, and her two businesses were struggling. Unfortunately, her struggles continued when she lost both of her parents and her brother in the years following. She explained how a friend’s words, “I suggest you get about getting back on your horse” could have been perceived as unkind, aided her in pushing forward and bouncing back from the challenging cycle she was in.
Alignment vs Agreement
Sue explains that the first step to having better control over your business is to align with your team. There is more power in moving from being a team of leaders to becoming a leadership team. Alignment is not the same as agreement. Sue shares why you need to leverage the best of each leader and allow them to contribute their maximum value. Allow each leader in your business to take complete ownership of their role and duties, while you do the same in your role