Welcome to the Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast. I interview blue-collar business owners who are building their leadership house. On this podcast as they share their insights into their lives and businesses. These 30-45 minute conversations are packed with fun stories, helpful insights, and more. I ask every guest to share one insight (or more, of course!) with my listeners that, when applied over time, the listener will experience massive change for their future! Tune in every Tuesday to learn powerful communication, leadership, and business insights. If you’re not careful, you might just become a SAGE Leader!
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Today’s guest on the Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast is Jerry Macnamara. For 25 years, Jerry’s fearlessly positive approach to business led to massive success. He’s led five companies in five different industries in B2B and B2C and in both products and services. Jerry has been selected as Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO and Business Journal’s 40 under 40. He runs Proven Chaos, a company driven to help CEO’s create compelling companies that outperform…and still make it home for dinner. His mission is to positively impact 5MM people in the next five years through better business.
On today’s podcast, Jerry Macnamara and Kyle discuss the importance of good communication in leadership, of listening well, and of looking at your employees as whole people. Jerry tells stories from his own experiences and encourages business owners to lead with intention, to set clear and realistic goals, and to invest in themselves as leaders.
Notable Quotes:
“The most important thing that I can do as a leader is send my people home on the weekends with clear minds and whole hearts to go be with their families.”
“If we recognize our people as whole people, if you're good at work, you have the potential to be great at home and if you were good at home, you have the potential to be great at work.”
“You have to live your life on your terms. That's the most important thing that you can do as a human being.”
“Patience comes from having a plan and then you have to take action.”
“Failure is simply feedback of what is working and what's not working.”
“There's no better investment than in yourself, because it allows you to invest in all of the people around you.”
“Treasure collaboration over conflict.”
00:00-01:15- Welcome to the podcast and brief description of the purpose of the podcast
01:16-02:12- Introduction of guest and summary of Jerry’s accomplishments and achievements
03:03-05:13-Jerry tells a story about regularly working 100hr weeks until he ended up in the hospital thinking he was having a heart attack at 26 yrs old, and he shares a revelation he had while laying there.
05:42-06:29-Learn from other people. You don’t have to learn all of life’s lessons yourself.
06:30-07:46- Jerry talks about doing what he’s doing because people should enjoy their work.
07:47-10:45 Jerry talks about how the people who are good at ‘doing’ often get promoted to positions of leadership but they aren’t always good leaders and what can be done to help them.
10:46-12:33 Jerry provides an example from his life about a time when he did not lead well, and how poor communication and poor leadership led to a vacation in Paris where he still had to report to work every day.
12:34-15:00 Jerry talks about the importance of communication in businesses and gives real-life examples of how this can be done.
15:01-16:29 Jerry makes the point that we are whole people, and being great at work can make you great at home and if you are great at home, you have the potential to be great at work.
18:37-21:04 Jerry and Kyle discuss how business owners can easily spiral out of control and the importance of conscious intention in leadership.
21:05-24:30 Jerry and Kyle discuss how to be patient in growing your business and how setting goals plays into business growth.
24:31-26:10 Jerry talks about failure as being feedback on what is working and what’s not working.
26:10-29:12 Jerry reminds listeners about the importance of listening to understand, as opposed to listening to respond.
29:12-31:09 Jerry talks about why he does what he does and what his primary goal is for his work.
31:10-33:00 Jerry reminds us that it is possible for our business to outgrow our skills and encourages business leaders to build a community around them to help them grow in their leadership.
Connect with Jerry at provenchaos.com or on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Jarrod Morgan is the founder of ProctorU, the world's largest online testing company, and the host of the Slow-Smoked Business Podcast.
He is passionate about entrepreneurship, personal success, and helping others on their path. Jarrod shares his insights and stories about the importance of being genuine in your leadership, his "dangerous prayer, " and what he calls the Living Ledger.
Make sure to listen to the end to learn about this powerful process he uses for personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
The most important lesson Andrew Shelton learned is that the service of others is the only thing that can lend true meaning to one’s life. He learned this in his twenties, standing on the street, asking folks to donate money to aid children in dire poverty.
Providing those kids with necessities and receiving warm thanks and hugs from people who donated changed Andrew profoundly positively and instilled a deep-abiding passion for serving others.
Andrew carries this forward to his real estate business in Bellingham, Washington. In today's episode, he shares his journey of how he got here, some key moments, and some key insights from 10,000+ hours of sales conversations on the streets.
To connect with Andrew after the show, visit https://andrewshelton.findbellinghamhomes.com/
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Learn what it takes to stick with a dream for 19 years and a man changing the world on the latest SAGE Mindset Podcast Episode.
Damani Thomas invented the D30 fuel and is changing the world with its applications. The D30 fuel is a semi-synthetic biofuel designed to be more sustainable than E10. The D30 fuel has a higher energy density.
It uses more complex synthetic biofuels and less petrol resulting in a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation fuel that burns cleaner but cheaper than its predecessor, lowering the energy budget and fossil fuel dependency.
In this episode, you will also learn about how he overcame the failures, has recently gotten significant traction in his initiatives and has the power of believing in your "why."
To learn more about Damani and D30, visit https://heylink.me/damani/ to connect with Damani.
Want to learn more about SAGE Leadership and the SAGE Mindset?
Check out my latest book, SAGE Leadership. https://book.sagemindset.com/
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Have you cringed after saying something to someone on your team that didn't come out right? We can say things in a tone that we didn't mean or in such a way that we didn't notice is having a negative impact.
This can change with a few tweaks and paying attention to our tone.
Welcome to today's episode on the SAGE Mindset Podcast. Today we will focus on valuable tips, tricks, and insights on the importance of paying attention to how you speak in leadership.
Not just what you speak but how you speak. Don't miss out on the power of using your voice in your leadership.
Connect with me directly by visiting, sagemindset.com
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Do you have anxieties, frustrations, or worries about your business? In this episode, I interview Logan Bloom, author of Praying God's Word for Your Business.
Logan shares insights about building a team of prayer partners, stories of God intervening in amazing ways in business, and a perspective on this generation I've never heard before.
If you want to be encouraged and let go of those anxieties, frustrations, and worries this episode will give you a process to help you get there.
To learn more about Logan and his ministry, please visit www.servantleadernetwork.org.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
This episode will make you question your perspective on accountability and communication among several other leadership challenges and pillars.
Jeff Cohen is my guest today and he is a founder of six businesses, has worked with 300 business leaders to develop and test his Count-On-Able method of leadership.
Jeff shares what effective communication really looks like, how saying what you are NOT count-on-able to is key to helping you thrive, and the importance of taking action on the lessons you learn.
To connect with Jeff and learn more about his method, visit www.countonable.com
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In today's episode, I speak with attorney Matt Davis. His law firm focuses on helping companies and entrepreneurs deal with the complex vulnerabilities they face in their problems and opportunities.
We discuss the importance of knowing your business' "word problem" and how this solves a lot of issues. Matt dives in with us on the importance of being bold in where you want to go and start building the plan and structures to get there.
As an Inc 5000 business, Matt understands the importance of knowing your vulnerabilities, numbers, and priorities. In this episode, we go into detail on is Strong Protected Business System and how you can overcome common vulnerabilities in your business.
Matt is available to talk with you and you can find him by visiting https://davisbusinesslaw.com/
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
In this fun episode, Breanna Gunn shares with us several useful and practical insights about business funnels, messaging, and finding your voice. As an expert copywriter and funnel specialist, Brea brings great perspectives to her clients and to today's episode.
You will learn the importance of data and how to gather it. She urges us to look at our data and create opportunities to use the data to better our sales and interactions with prospects. Speaking of prospects, I asked Brea about how to know who is a great fit for your business.
She made some suggestions you can immediately apply. Figure out who your best customers are and replicate them. Talk to them and find out what makes them tick then get your message out to fit this ideal customer.
Number two, ask powerful questions such as "What else is difficult about this challenge?" and "If I could wave a magic wand to solve this problem, how would it make you feel?" Through it all, Brea challenges us to know our own voices and share our stories.
To be real with our customers is one of the best ways to serve them. To learn more about Breanna Gunn and her services, visit www.breannagunn.com/magazine.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
I can't believe it, I've completed 200 episodes on the SAGE Mindset Podcast! That is an amazing milestone. In this episode, I share a few key leadership takeaways from these shows. To keep it simple, I broke the lessons into 5 insights.
It's been an interesting journey along the way and I've found that the lessons I've learned from hosting a podcast fit very nicely with leading a team. Here are some of the lessons.
Find your voice. In the podcast world, you need to find your own voice to stand out and be able to influence. The same is true in leadership.
Learn how to ask great questions and listen well. It goes without saying that these are necessary skills in hosting and leadership.
Expect insights. As a host, I require my guests to provide life-changing insights to my listeners. And they deliver. As a leader, you can deliver this level of insight to your team and they to you too.
People are fascinating. After interviewing 150+ people I've learned a lot. One of the biggest insights is that people are fascinating. Now I assume the people I am interviewing are fascinating just like I assume they have powerful insights. You can believe the same with those you lead.
Finally, of the four parts of the SAGE Leadership Framework, accountability has proven over and over again to be the most valuable to my clients, guests, and listeners. Because of this, I have a free SAGE Accountability Guide that I'm giving away to help you unlock exceptional accountability in life and business.
Download it by visiting https://www.sagemindset.com/accountability-guide/
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In this episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast, Deanna Hurn and I discuss the power of your brain.
Deanna is a brain learning expert that focuses on helping K-12 students learn and grow in their abilities. Today, she shares her experiences in becoming an award-winning entrepreneur and how your brain is key to your growth.
From the power of pausing and resting to not rushing Deanna shares, learning all you need to succeed is inside of you, Deanna brings the encouraging words that many of us need to hear. She shares her passion for the brain and how we aren't stuck as we are, there is always room to grow and shift our thinking.
Tune in to learn about her tips on seeing the bread crumbs, journaling, and much more. Connect with Deanna by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannahurn
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
In this episode, LinkedIn expert Daniel Alfon shares helpful insights and tips on what LinkedIn is really for. You'll be surprised by what he shares.
A few of the key insights that you can immediately apply include LinkedIn serves as a funnel to get people to go to your website and interact there, it's not about the metrics of LinkedIn but how LinkedIn is impacting your business metrics, and your profile is not about YOU it's about THEM (your prospects and what they want). Daniel is the author of "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success."
Daniel joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and publishes articles, interviews, and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers to his website, www.danielalfon.com
Visit his website to experience a powerful 1:1 call to help you make the most of your LinkedIn profile.
You can also download Daniel's powerful quadrant PDF to help you design a next level profile by clicking the Bitly link below.
https://bit.ly/3MPhxq3
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In today's episode, I talk about a tool in the leadership toolbelt that you can use every day and will bring powerful insights, new sales, less overwhelm, and a more enjoyable work experience to all! If this sounds too good to be true, you'll have to give the episode a listen to test out this tool.
The tool is the power of 2-20 minute coaching conversations in the workplace. Share with you what I call the ABC St. of coaching and how you can use this method to unlock more potential in your employees than you ever knew was possible.
This isn't an easy, simple hack but it works and will work for you IF you use coaching consistently.
Check out today's episode to get the 411 or the ABCs.
If you'd like to connect directly with me to learn more about how I help my clients use tools like this and unlock powerful mindsets and habits in their leadership, visit http://sagemindset.com/ and let's get on a call together.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Dr. Ty Belknap ("Bellnap") went from being a homeless teenager to a techy-nerd and successful business owner. Now, with a Doctorate in Leadership and Coaching, he helps other business owners break the limiting beliefs that stop them from being successful.
He embodies the idea that your success isn't about your worth but your mindset. Ty had a moment in his life when he realized change won't happen for him until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. This realization opened his mind to realize you can be successful when you decide to be.
This mindset shift catapulted his life and career to be able to impact 1000s of lives. In today's episode, Dr. Belknap speaks of his work with homeless youth in Tacoma (where he was homeless in the 80s), his educational journey both practically and institutionally, plus he shares insights from his book.
To connect with Dr. Belknap, visit mycoach.life and look for his book Leadership for Introverts on Amazon.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Welcome to another episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast. Today's guest is the author of The Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon, a marketing expert, and morning routine guru. Ryan Cote shares with us what got him started on his journey to better mornings and how you can join him in the adventure.
In today's episode, Ryan shares the importance of keeping promises to yourself, the power of masterminds, and small daily habits are keys to personal growth. He shares if you can create 25-minutes to follow his morning routine, you can change your life.
Ryan makes it simple with a series of questions and tasks for you to follow to help you build the momentum you need for yourself. He says, "sometimes we need to take action, the behavior will create the feeling to keep going."
Ryan Cote is the Founder of Morning Upgrade, a business dedicated to raising awareness of morning routines and personal development. He is also co-owner of his family's marketing agency and a real estate investor. Ryan lives in New Jersey with his wife and 3 daughters.
Find more information on Ryan and his book by visiting https://morningupgrade.com/
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