In this week's episode, my guest opens up about his personal battle with alcohol misuse and how he ultimately regained control—a journey he now shares with others, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar struggles.Drawing from the lessons learned during his recovery and his business acumen, he founded Oar Health—a telehealth platform designed to support individuals dealing with substance abuse. His story is a testament to the idea that, through resilience and determination, adversity can be transformed into an opportunity to not only reclaim personal power but also to help others do the same.ABOUT OUR GUESTJonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Oar Health is a telehealth platform that simplifies access to medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder. Oar has helped more than 35,000 members get started with safe, effective, FDA-approved medication that helps them drink less or quit alcohol all together. Jonathan founded Oar Health after struggling with alcohol misuse for more than 15 years before taking back control over alcohol with help from medication. Before founding Oar, Jonathan held healthcare strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum and Bain & Company.Learn more about Jonathan and his work here:http://www.oarhealth.com/podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jhuntglassman/https://www.facebook.com/OarHealthhttps://x.com/OarHealthhttps://www.instagram.com/OarHealth/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the difference between working in, working on, and working above your business - with my guest Bradley Hamner.He shares how other entrepreneurs & business owners can install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? A successful business that creates the freedom and flexibility every owner desired from the start.In this conversation, we also discuss…How to go from “Rainmaker” to the “Architect of Your Business”How to lead yourself firstThe mindset, skillset & toolset of a visionary entrepreneurAnd so much more!ABOUT OUR GUESTBradley Hamner is a Business Growth Coach, certified Value Builder, creator of The Rainmaker to Architect Assessment, and host of the Above The Business Podcast. He started his first business in 2009 with no customers, no leads, and very little cash. After being successful early in his career in sales, Bradley believed that his ability to be the Rainmaker for the business would be enough to grow and scale. That however, proved not to be the case.From 2009 – 2014 after seemingly working around the clock, with young children at home, endless rescheduled appointments and tee-offs, and hitting an invisible barrier to personal and business growth, he knew something had to change.Bradley had a stress-related health scare at the age of 34, which greatly changed his perspective. He began to build himself first as a leader, and then he focused on re-structuring his business. He learned how to “architect” the business to work for him, not the other way around. This led him to designing the ultimate operating system for business owners – BlueprintOS. This framework has empowered business owners to move successfully from rainmaker to architect in their business.Learn more about Bradley and his work here: blueprintos.com/media-kitAnd check out this free course today: Blueprintos.com/assetsABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the mindset of greatness with my guest Gaj Ravichandra.Since Gaj was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset – more than background or circumstance - was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many people. Armed with that insight, Gaj wanted to understand how he could empower others to reach their highest potential, so he chose to pursue Psychology. In doing so, he learnt that helping people was his calling and that he could leave a trail of happiness behind him in everything he does.ABOUT OUR GUESTGaj Ravichandra is a highly sought-after performance coach recognized for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential. For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximize performance, and accelerate growth.As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients. Gaj leads individuals, sporting teams and educational institutions to success with cutting-edge learning techniques and disruptive growth strategies that are proven to enhance potential and performance.Learn more about Gaj and his work here: linkedin.com/in/gaj-ravichandraABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, let’s get tapping!I’m excited to introduce my very special guest, Brad Yates. Brad joins me on the mic to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. We talked about its history, the benefits of tapping, and how it has helped a lot of people all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.In the episode, I also asked Brad to demonstrate tapping with me, and I got to experience it for the first time. Listen to the full episode to find out how tapping affected my day…ABOUT OUR GUESTBrad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. Brad is the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.” He has also been a presenter at a number of events, including Jack Canfield's Breakthrough to Success, has done teleseminars with “The Secret” stars Bob Doyle and Dr. Joe Vitale, and has been heard internationally on a number of internet radio talk shows.  Brad also has over 1000 videos on YouTube, that have been viewed over 49 million times.  Learn more about Ruari and his work here: www.tapwithbrad.comABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction.My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was starting to affect his personal life…Many people get into drinking because of the social aspect of it. Sadly, we still live in a world that makes us think that if you don’t drink alcohol, you’ll never really be part of the “fun group”. This is despite us knowing the damaging effects of alcohol on our health.Well, Ruari is on a mission to make us realize that alcohol is pulling you away from reaching your full potential in life…ABOUT OUR GUESTRuari Fairbairns is the Founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.Learn more about Ruari and his work here: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this episode, my guest, Nat Eliason, joins me to share his fascinating journey…In 2021, Nat was unemployed with a baby on the way. He needed a way to quickly make as much money as possible, so he turned to the most promising “get rich quick” opportunity of the time: crypto.By 2022, Nat was deeper inside the world of crypto than he’d ever imagined—with all its dramatic highs and devastating lows. He was a self-taught programmer who now wrote code holding hundreds of millions of dollars of other people's money. His crypto wallet was hacked, leaving him to watch helplessly as his funds were drained in a flurry of transactions. He sold an NFT of an ape for two hundred grand—deciding when to sell based on a combination of gambling and aggressive speculation. He became an influencer, speaking at conferences, and writing a weekly newsletter to tens of thousands of fans. Best of all, Nat had amassed a small fortune. Nat’s book, CRYPTO CONFIDENTIAL, is Nat's unfiltered, insider account of the hyperactive, hyper-speculative, hyper-addictive, nearly unregulated, completely insane world being built on the blockchain. Along the way, Nat educates readers with informative asides for both beginning and advanced crypto investors alike—from the basics of blockchain and NFTs, to avoiding bad crypto actors and how to decide when to sell.In this interview, we talk about:- Getting rich, going broke, and getting scammed. - Nat’s personal journey, and a peek at how the crypto-sausage gets made.- How we can all be more educated participants during the next inevitable bull run.- And more!ABOUT OUR GUESTNathaniel “Nat” Eliason is a writer and a crypto insider with a wildly popular newsletter and podcast. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife and children. Learn more about Nat and his work here: https://www.nateliason.com https://x.com/nateliasonABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This episode is a lot about leadership and being an effective leader, but it also delves into a sensitive topic: Leading through difficult times. This week’s guest, Elliot Kallen, has many times had to stay focused on managing his companies amid chaos in his personal and professional life.Elliot is no stranger to tragedy. In 2015, his son, Jake, committed suicide and left a note that made Elliot promise to help teens and their families understand, protect, and sustain their mental health.Join us in this conversation, and our hope is that it inspires you to become a better leader, parent, partner, or child; and that it reminds you that no matter what challenges you currently face, you are not alone and that it’s okay to ask for support and help.ABOUT OUR GUESTElliot Kallen is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author of DRIVEN: How to Elevate Your Success as an Entrepreneur, a book that provides invaluable insights, lessons, and strategies on how to succeed as a leader and entrepreneur.He has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades running several companies he founded, including Prosperity Financial Group, an investment advisory firm with almost $1B AUM, and A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship funds and mental health resources to teens experiencing stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Elliot started Brighter Day in memory of his youngest son, Jake, who committed suicide at 19, and he has grown it to become a renowned national organization, helping 5,000 to 10,000 teens and their families monthly to understand, protect, and sustain their mental health.Learn more about Elliot and his work here: https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/elliot-kallen/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This episode packs so much value not only for busy leaders who may find themselves burnt out from juggling different work and life responsibilities, but also for those who need help in dealing with their brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, excess stress, fatigue, and pain.Joining me on the mic for this interview is Tiffany Cagwin, who shares her story of how her own burnout pushed her to pivot careers and make the decision to help other leaders escape the chronic fatigue that's so prevalent in leadership circles. ABOUT OUR GUESTTiffany Cagwin, FDN-P is a former corporate head of People who became a functional diagnostic nutrition and holistic health practitioner to support busy professionals as they heal the excess stress, fatigue and pain that often comes from a demanding work life. While navigating her health journey, Tiffany realized that many traditional and holistic practitioners were simply using different band-aids to cover the symptoms of root problems.Now, as a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and yoga teacher, Tiffany helps her clients make the lifestyle, mindset, and nutritional changes that heal the brain fog, anxiety, and inflammation that keep them from taking on new challenges and adventures.Learn more about Tiffany and her work here: tiffanycagwin.comABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This episode is different from any other episode I’ve put out lately...We have 2 guests in one episode this week. They are both very close friends of mine. And our topic is not just about leadership - we get personal and vulnerable about life’s challenges and losses, tenacity and success, not giving up and always looking for ways to do things better.I am also glad to say that this conversation explores the topic of family, relationships, love, and choosing to live a rich life based on your own definition of what makes it worth living.These, and so much more, are in store for you in this episode. Enjoy.ABOUT OUR GUESTCraig and Lore Hamilton are old friends of mine, and I have had the privilege of knowing them for over two decades. Their story is one of perseverance, tenacity, hard work, and ultimately, love.Despite facing personal tragedies, Craig and Lore have built an amazing marriage and business partnership, raised children who are starting their own families, created an impressive real estate portfolio and achieved significant passive income. They did all of this in the aftermath of tragedy.Their journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of how, even in the face of adversity, we can rise above our circumstances and achieve our dreams and I asked them to be on the show because they inspire me both as individuals and as a couple.ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“I’m encouraging leaders to ask some important questions about themselves and about the ways that their old-fashioned ideas are getting in the way of them getting the best out of themselves and their people. And I’m also challenging them to leave their organizations and, ideally, the world in a better place than they found it.”This episode, inspired by my guest’s amazing book called Punks in Suits, aims to dare leaders to question the way things are done and to create a positive impact that will last across generations. In this 50-minute conversation…We assess the world of work, with practical takeaways and engaging illustrations.We highlight key areas where organizations must rethink how they work and use people. We cover topics such as deconstructing hierarchical thinking, embracing peoples’ humanity, and using business as a force for good.And so much more!ABOUT OUR GUESTBlaire Palmer is a former BBC journalist turned leadership consultant and keynote speaker, who has worked on flagship Radio 4 programs like Today and Woman’s Hour. For the past 24 years, Blaire has worked with organizations helping to drive real change in their businesses and create places where people can come and do their best work. Currently, Blaire speaks internationally at conferences and events, calling on audiences of senior leaders to rethink what leadership means in the modern era. You can learn more about Blaire and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairepalmer/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

"There's a small select group of leaders out there, and they work in organizations, they lead companies where they're always hungry to get better. Sometimes they're struggling, sometimes they're doing really well. But at the end of the day, they always have this growth mindset of how can we better?"I am excited to share this episode with you as we delve deep into strategic leadership. Helping me discuss this topic is my guest Rich Horwath. As someone who has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities over the past two decades, I couldn’t think of anyone else better to join me on the mic this week.In this 30-minute conversation packed with value, we talk about:The definition of Strategic Leadership and the importance of carving out time to strategize your life or your business, especially in an environment filled with to-do lists, appointments, and distractions.We also discuss Rich's book, "STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence" - which is an amazing resource for leaders out there looking to further explore their potential to become the most successful and effective leaders they can be.And so much more!ABOUT OUR GUESTRich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he is a strategy facilitator and coach to executive leadership teams. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking, including his most recent work, STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence which was selected by Inc. Magazine as a top 4 “must-read book for 2024.”Rich has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX TV to provide expert commentary on business strategy and his work has been published in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. He is a former Chief Strategy Officer and professor of strategy at the graduate level.Rich has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities over the past two decades in pursuit of his vision to teach the world to be strategic.You can learn more about Rich and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhorwath/https://www.strategyskills.com/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“Mindset is the separator, it truly is. It’s how you show up in the moments that matter most that separate individuals…”This week I asked Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player who is now the Director of Mental Performance at a global cybersecurity company, to join me on the mic to help me talk about how to cultivate a world-class mindset….In our conversation, we discuss:His early journey in becoming a coach - how it came at a time in his life when he didn’t appreciate it as much because his eyes were so set in being a professional player, but eventually realized the importance of coaching.“The heart of performance” - why we act and perform a certain way. Derin asks the questions that explore our behavioral drivers, our passions, our beliefs, and our identity.Sports psychology and principles that translate so well in the world of business.Work-life balance myths - debunking common definitions of work-life balance and introducing what Derin calls “work-life presence”.And more!ABOUT OUR GUESTDerin McMains is a former professional baseball player and manager, now Director of Mental Performance at global cybersecurity company ReliaQuest. McMains has spent the last decade-plus training athletes, executives and other high performers using mental performance principles to take their game to the next level. He’s built out mental performance programs for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Notre Dame. One of the most important skills he teaches is a simple (yet not easy) one: learning how to be a high performer by staying in the present moment. You can learn more about Derin and his work here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-cmpc-09158662/https://x.com/McMainsDmacABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joe Rare as we talk about our personal experiences and insights on entrepreneurship while highlighting the role of upbringing, mentorship, and resilience in shaping our aspirations and business strategies. Joe shares his experiences with business setbacks and successes, and strategies for scaling businesses by leveraging virtual assistants. He also talks about Level Nine Virtual, a platform that provides project-based services with specialists in various fields. Throughout the conversation, Joe and I make sure to emphasize the importance of learning from failures, adapting to new strategies, and managing virtual teams effectively.ABOUT OUR GUESTJoe Rare is an “underground” serial entrepreneur, investor, outsourcing expert, father and husband. He currently owns four digital companies, five wedding venues, and real estate investment properties.Joe's journey began with a door-to-door product sales business, which grew from a team of two to 40 employees in under two years. He later sold the company after 27 months. His passion for sales never dimmed, but he discovered what his life’s work would be - building digital businesses. The road was definitely made of dirt with a lot of potholes. There were failed businesses in the early days, but he took the failures and learned to create wins. He has since built multiple 7+ figure companies and built a strong and growing real estate portfolio.Joe focuses on helping small- to medium-sized businesses around the world, while working from the comfort of his home in Montana and enjoying Big Sky Country with his family. He’s an investor and looks to find projects that he can use his marketing leverage to impact growth and profitability. All of his companies are fully being run by his virtual assistants.You can learn more about Joe and his work here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerare/https://www.level9virtual.com/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week, my podcast guest talks about his journey in creating habit-tracking apps with AI integration, while highlighting the potential for personalized insights and recommendations to change people's lives… In this episode, we also discuss:- The challenges of building and monetizing the apps- The need for a clear roadmap and understanding the target audience's needs- The benefits of integrating AI language models in personal development apps, and strategies for growing these apps, including synergizing with software companies, coaches, and enterprise channels. - Last but not least, the crucial aspects of forming habits and overcoming resistance; and the importance of starting small, being consistent, and keeping a positive mindset.ABOUT OUR GUESTOver the past two decades, Mike Jalonen has built thriving software companies and his entrepreneurial spirit has led him to implement self-development tactics across different aspects of his life. In early 2023, he made a commitment to being the healthiest and wealthiest he has ever been while also helping others do the same.Inspired by his frustration with existing goal-setting and habit-tracking apps, Mike is creating Habit Driven, the first of its kind with AI integration that makes it unique and innovative. With this app, Mike aims to help users join his self-development mission and achieve their goals while improving their lives. The app’s unique AI integration allows users to set and track habits more effectively than ever before.You can learn more about Mike and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejluckyhttps://www.habitdriven.ai/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week’s episode revolves around leadership development, mission statements, and eliminating resignation in organizations. Our amazing speakers (yes, this week we have two guests) emphasize the importance of aligning purpose and empowerment to create a culture that resonates with employees and stakeholders. They also discuss various effective leadership and management strategies, including understanding individual team members' motivations and personal aspirations, prioritizing meaningful targets, and fostering a commitment to a higher purpose. In this conversation, we also highlight the challenges of implementing these concepts in larger organizations and the need for intentionality and practical exercises in creating an exceptional culture.ABOUT OUR GUESTSBrad Zimmerman has been helping CEOs create exceptional cultures since 1992. He believes there is unlimited potential in the human spirit and that we all adopt beliefs that can limit our potential. Gaining access to this potential unleashes personal and organizational growth. He turned to organizational coaching more than 30 years ago following a successful career in sales and operations. Since then, he has helped over 10,000 leaders in businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations develop cultures that transform work environments so people grow and the organizations thrive.Tom Willis is an organizational culture expert. He believes we are all born with unlimited potential. As a former classroom teacher, he also believes in the power of lifelong learning. These beliefs have shaped his primary goal in life: helping others uncover their talents so they can reach their potential. Prior to joining Phoenix, he had the great honor of serving as CEO for Cornerstone; a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers; and an engineer with the Intel Corporation. Along the way, he was fortunate to earn degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Notre Dame (MBA). He thanks God every day for his amazing wife and three wonderful children.For all our dear podcast listeners, you can access the Engaged Life Inventory for free here: https://www.phoenixperform.com/theleaderslabABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week, our guest is Aleric Heck. He joins me on the mic to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, which actually started from childhood. He began with small ventures like paper routes and selling popcorn as a Boy Scout, which is how he learned valuable lessons about business and sales. This early interest led him to create videos with friends, eventually posting on platforms like Newgrounds, and later, YouTube. He taught himself video editing and began uploading content around 2007-2008, focusing on tech tutorials and app reviews. By 2009, he launched a YouTube channel called AppFind, reviewing mobile apps and gaining significant traction, generating about $60,000 annually.Despite receiving a job offer from a Silicon Valley company, Aleric chose to stay in school and grow his own business, Ad Outreach, established in 2016. He focused on YouTube ads for businesses, gradually shifting from app installs to broader business applications.In this interview, we also discuss:How to have a disciplined approach to saving and reinvesting earningsHow to maintain focus on your business as you work on other aspects off your life And so much more!ABOUT OUR GUESTAleric Heck is a YouTube Ads Expert & the Founder of AdOutreach. He has been on YouTube for over 12 Years, first growing a YouTube Channel to over 500,000+ Subscribers. Over the last 8 Years, Aleric has taught thousands of Entrepreneurs & Business Owners how to Grow & Scale their business using laser-targeted YouTube Ads. Collectively, Aleric has helped his clients generate over $200 Million+ in sales from YouTube Ads & scaled his own business to over 8 Figures.You can learn more about Aeric and his work here: https://aleric.com/And check out this FREE GIFT from Aleric himself to all the listeners of The Leaders Lab Podcast: https://www.adoutreach.com/pdfABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, we take deep dive into the world of coaching, personal growth, and integrity. In order to help us do that, my guest this week, Jefrrey Klubeck, will share his story of how he was introduced into the world of coaching as driven by both practical and spiritual catalysts. When he realized that coaching aligned with personal needs and professional skills, this led to a significant career shift. We hope that this story serves as an inspiration for you to pursue your calling, embrace vulnerability, and strive for integrity in your personal and professional lives.Jeffrey and I talk about:The importance of integrity in leadership and personal development.The integrity game - a concept developed by our guest speaker, involving a 10-point model to foster accountability and resilience in individuals and teams. This model encourages leaders to introspect and retrofit their own values and behaviors to avoid crumbling under pressure.Common challenges in leadership, such as ego defenses and the difficulty of genuine self-assessment.How vulnerability and accountability are crucial for effective leadership.Leading with love, fostering mutual respect, and maintaining integrity in all aspects of life.His journey from real estate to coaching as a testament to the transformative power of embracing new opportunities and aligning professional endeavors with personal growth.ABOUT OUR GUESTJeffrey Klubeck is a retired Professor of Communication and the author of The Integrity Game® which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. As a world class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high performance teams in 12 countries across 4 continents. He is also the founder of Get A Klu, Inc. which serves small/micro businesses and solo-preneurs with productivity and accountability frameworks.Klubeck is also the author of the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills Book series. As a speaker, he is fast paced, humor-laced and a little bit in your face ... always challenging audiences to look within!You can learn more about Jeff and his work here:www.linkedin.com/in/getakluABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, our guest, who grew up in a middle-class family in Bangladesh, shares his experiences after moving to the US that sparked his entrepreneurial spirit, despite facing challenges and setbacks… In this episode, we also discuss:The struggles that come with leadership and managing diverse stakeholders, and the valuable lessons we can learn from themOur guest talks about his subsequent ventures focused on solving problems for large organizations, and how he became an impact-driven entrepreneur, emphasizing ethical and socially conscious leadership The dual nature of technology, which can both uplift and disrupt societiesThe need for regulation and governance at multiple levels to harness technology's benefits while mitigating its risksRemaining optimistic about the potential of technology to drive positive change, drawing on historical examples of human progress despite periods of turmoilABOUT OUR GUESTFaisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. Furthermore, he serves as a strategic partner and an innovation leader for CACI, a $6.7 billion company whose mission and enterprise technology and expertise play a vital role in US national security. He has developed over 20 plus commercial business and technology platforms and worked with GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Netscape, Infosys, French Social Security Services, Gartner, Cambridge Technology Partners, JP Morgan Chase, CSC, CACI, US DoD, and others.He is a three-time winning founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards and a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author for his newest books REINVENT (#1), Everything Connects (#2), and LIFT (#1). His book proceeds are donated to multiple myeloma cancer research.You can learn more about Faisal and his work here:faisalhoque.comABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week’s episode revolves around the intersection of business, leadership, culture, and the impact of AI on the writing industry - but it’s so much more than that. My amazing guest shares insights she learned from her journey as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive culture, personal development, and team growth.She tells us about their organization's rebranding efforts and the role of culture in decision-making, especially regarding technology adoption. Our conversation acknowledges the potential of AI in content creation, but we also stress the irreplaceable human element in creating custom content services. We also talk about reflections on reinventing the workplace culture, and balancing financial goals while maintaining a values-driven approach to business…I hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful to your business or your career!ABOUT OUR GUESTAs the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She has built an industry-leading company that delivers superior content strategy and creation to healthcare brands across the country. Along the way, she also changed what it means to work at a growing organization. She’s a popular guest speaker for both organizations and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build an employee-centric workplace.Christy has always been intentional about building her business based on kindness. That approach has proven to be good for people — and the bottom line.Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth, resulting in an environment where people can thrive. She’s been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, The Insight Interviews, Lead Like a Woman, Perky Caller Radio Show, Smart Business Revolution and Blossom Your Awesome.See for yourself how Christy is reinventing the way people look at work. It all starts by building on a foundation of kindness.You can learn more about Christy and her work here: www.linkedin.com/in/christypretzingerABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this week’s episode, let’s take a personal journey of transformation and success - specifically taking back control of your life, embracing challenges, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating solely on goals. My guest generously shares his story of progression from struggling with time management and direction, to achieving significant success in real estate investment. We emphasize the importance of consistent action, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and recognizing the power of individual agency in shaping one's destiny. You will also learn more about the "Bottle John effect," which illustrates how unexpected opportunities can arise from taking initiative and being resourceful. Overall, this conversation successfully discusses the value of personal growth, resilience, and proactive decision-making in achieving one's aspirations. Enjoy!ABOUT OUR GUESTJason Yarusi is a charismatic communicator who electrifies every stage he graces. His magnetic presence, coupled with his captivating storytelling prowess, leaves audiences spellbound and hungry for knowledge. With an ability to seamlessly blend his personal experiences with actionable insights, he transforms complex concepts into practical takeaways, equipping his listeners with the tools they need to conquer their own journeys to success.Jason is a Private fund manager of over $300 million dollars in commercial real estate. Since 2017 his company Yarusi Holdings has amassed over 3000 apartment and commercial real estate units. Jason has built and exitedmultiple companies: construction, restaurants, a brewery, and multiple large apartment communities.He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast.Jason is the host of LIVE100 and The Multifamily Live Podcast, runs 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind and coaches clients on the Live 100 Principles.You can learn more about Jason and his work here: https://www.jasonyarusi.com/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/