In todays episode Mario sits down with former co-worker,  friend, mother of 3, and amazing entrepreneur Christina Hobbs. From growing up in Chicago to creating her own path. From creating her own path to experiencing life as a Beautiful Chaos. Christina's creativity can be found not just on her Instagram page but on her Beautiful Chaos Shoppe page and her podcast that she leads with her sisters. Below you can find her on social media. Do us a favor and give her a follow and support her!   Christina Hobbs on Insta HERE. Beautiful Chaos Shop HERE.Small Business Sister Podcast HERE. We would like to thank Christina Hobbs for taking some time to share her story with us. We continue to share stories to encourage those around us. Remember that you have a story too. You can embrace the Beautiful Chaos. We exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

In this week's podcast we wrap up the book The Wisdom of the Bull Frog by Admiral William H. McRaven. * If you are looking for the book, you can click HERE to purchase it! In this episode we are covering chapter 15-18. 15. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate16. When In Doubt, Overload 17. Can You Stand Before The Long Green Table18. Always Have A Swim Buddy. It is easy as leaders to think we are alone, when in reality that is a simple choice. Just like it is a choice to open up and talk about something, it is a choice to walk through life alone. Yes, we may have fears and challenges talking to others, but leading alone is a choice. We have people around us that want to be a part of something bigger and when we serve them and make them better, they will make us better. But yet again, it is a CHOICE. Make the choice this week to be team driven and to have a swim buddy. Remember we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

In today's episode Mario is flying solo to discuss the next few chapters in our book, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRaven. Here are the chapters we are covering, and you can pick up the book HERE. Chapter 12: A Shepherd Should Smell Like His Sheep Chapter 13: Troop The Line Chapter 14: Expect What You Inspect We found that in these chapters it comes down to knowing your people. If we don't know our people they become a number to us. When they become a number to us there is no trust. When there is no trust there is no leadership. Product over people will never work. Remember we EXIST for more, we're here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

This episode is another episode from our book The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRaven.      You can purchase it HERE. In this episode we discuss chapters 7 - 11. 7. Sua Sponte (Of Your Own Accord) 8. Who Dares Wins9. Hope Is Not A Strategy 10. No Plan Survives First Contact With The Enemy 11. It Pays To Be A Winner Here is also the link to the Shawn Ryan Show with Rob O'Neill, the man who killed Osama Bin Laden. Click HERE to listen. We want to wish all our teachers, students, & parents a great first great couple of weeks of school. There are lots of people going back to routine. Give yourself some grace and adjust. Make this your best year yet! Remember we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today Mario, continues our book The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRaven. You can purchase the book HERE. In today's episode we discuss...- When In Command, Command- We All Have Our Frog Floats - The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday- Run To The Sound Of The Guns We want to make sure that as leaders, we are growing. Leading by example is the biggest example we can be. Self leadership allows us to lead others and allows us to have influence into the lives of those we lead. ACTION STEPS 1. Ask yourself...        - Are there areas in my job where I am feeling entitled?         - Are there areas that I find beneath me and my role? If so, this week go and help with them. Show your team and employees or co-workers that you are a team player and team leader. 2. What are you putting off because it is a tough decision or choice?        - Did you know that putting the choice or decision off, is going to do just as much damage as doing it.       - Not moving on a decision will only compound when a new decision arises or makes itself available. Choose to MOVE. Remember, we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today we kick off episode 125 with a new book! The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRaven. You can purchase the book by clicking HERE! This is a GREAT book for any individual or team that wants to build teamwork, trust, influence, but more importantly, LEADERSHIP. It's simple but not easy. Listen to the episode and then answer these two questions as our action steps for the week. What do you stand for? What is your motto or purpose statement for life? Does your team have one? Your company? Your family? Begin building trust with people this week. Take the initiative to get to know someone on your team. Your boss. Your employee. Your co-worker. Keep in mind that our motto or code of conduct exist to help us take action in life, and not just for ourselves but for others! Remember we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is MADE4MORE.

We are back with episode 124! Have you ever used the phrase, "I am just not feeling it." ? Let's just face it, there are going to be times that we just aren't feeling it. But what can we PREPARE for and PLAN for? Today we discuss why we brush up against this feeling and what we can do about it! We come up with 7 ways to combat life when We just aren't FEELING it. Own that you're in THAT spotKnow it's going to take work Challenge yourselfConsistent time for yourselfTake your PTODo what you love Learn and document what drains you Remember we exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today Jay Mayo & Mario talk about what happens when the podcast mics are turned off. This is a different kind of podcast that will challenges the way we think about the traditional "church" gathering. Why are we having this discussion? After years of being in the ministry, Mario & Jay have began to challenge each other leading individuals outside the walls of the church. Is there a different way to approach leading people and reaching people. We understand that this discussion will challenge our way of thinking of something so traditional, but if traditional is not working anymore, then what do we need to change? Same Message, different approach! Resources - Jocko Podcast - Micah Fink - AND: The Gathered and Scattered Church - Simon Sinek - Leaders Eat Last - Trust & Inspire Remember We exist for more, We are here to offer more, Don't ever give up, Every single one of us is Made4More.

Today Mario is wrapping up our book The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. Building leadership and personal development is KEY when leading organizations and teams. Today we talk about the 3rd section of this book...ESTABLISH PURPOSE. The Culture Code is broken into 3 sectionsBuild Safety Share Vulnerability Establish Purpose If we want to create a great culture, our teams need to know the DIRECTION in which we are going. Direction comes from Purpose. Take a listen and let us know what you learn by emailing us at info@made4moreconsulting.com Also we have 1 book to give away and if you would like a copy of The Culture Code email mario at mario@made4moreconsulting.com and he will be in touch and will send you this free copy! Remember WE exist for more, WE are here to offer more, don't EVER give up, every single ONE of us is Made4More.

Here is episode 121 and we are continuing to cover an amazing book. The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. This week we wrap up the second section of the book on Vulnerability.  There are 3 sections to this book and they are...1. Safety 2. Vulnerability 3. PurposeThis week is ALL about how to succeed as a team at the highest levels. Teamwork that involves interconnectedness. To watch the video version of this podcast, click HERE and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Chanel. Here is the link to the Shawn Ryan show with the man who shot and killed osama bin laden. Click HERE. As always remember, WE exist for more, WE are here to offer more, don't EVER give up, every single one of US is Made4More.

In today's episode Mario, Jamie, & Etiana continue our discussion on culture. We are in the book The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. The book is broken up into 3 parts. 1. Safety (chapters 1-6)  Episode 117Episode 118Episode 1192. Vulnerability 3. Purpose Safety = Glue = Vulnerability = Strength = Trust = GrowthSubscribe to our YouTube channel HERE. Remember we exist for more, we are here to offer more, don’t ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

This week Mario & Jamie are back to close out section 1 of The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. To recap before we jump in to todays chapters, here is what we have covered. Chpt 1: The Good Apple  Chpt 2: The Billion Dollar Day When Nothing Happened Chpt 3: The Christmas Truce, The One Hour Experiment, and The Missileers Chpt 4: How To Build BelongingWe have 2 previous episodes on this chapter and they are 117 & 118. Today here are the Ideas For Action by Daniel Coyle and we want to pick ones we are great at and ones we need to work on. Gather your team and work on these together. Overcommunicate Your Listening Spotlight Your Fallibility Early On -Especially if You're The LeaderEmbrace The MessengerPreview Future ConnectionOverdo Thank-YousBe Painstaking In The Hiring ProcessEliminate The Bad Apples Create Safe, Collision-Rich SpacesMake Sure Everyone Has A VoicePick Up TrashCapitalize On Threshold MomentsAvoid Giving Sandwich FeedbackEmbrace Fun We would love for you to gather your team, look these over, and ask them to rank the ones we are good at, and ones we need to work on. Do this together. Create safety. Do us a HUGE favor and follow us on YouTube by following the link below. Subscribe to our YouTube HERE! And as always remember, WE exist for MORE, WE are here to OFFER MORE, don't EVER give up, every single one of US is Made4More.

Today Mario teams up with his wife Jamie to talk about building culture. This week's podcast comes from the book, The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. Mario talks about a few words coming to mind to challenge ourselves in building culture. Here are a few to keep in mind...1. Safety2. Connection3. Belong4. Care5. Identity These words help us and challenge us to create a place of work that values these words. If we focus on culture, the culture will focus on producing the best work. ACTION STEPSDo my people feel safe at work? Do my people know why I need them?Am I pouring into my team? Do us a favor please and go subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can do so by clicking HERE. Thanks for listening and remember, We exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Episode 117! Mario & Etiana discuss the start of our new book, The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. Wherever we go, whether its our place of work, a place we lead, or a place we are a part of, we will encounter culture. And culture right now is a huge buzz and we seem to be hearing more about it as people go back into work from the covid and being remote.The Culture Code is broken up into 3 partsBuild Safety Share VulnerabilityEstablish Purpose Today we will start the intro and chapter one. ACTION STEPSDo our people feel safe? Do they feel like they are a part of the family? Am I communicating the vision and direction with my team? If not, how do they know they belong? What Can I do this week to share the vision and direction? Remember we exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today Mario links up with Jon Parks from Bend, Oregon. If you have not listened to episode 60 with Jon & Grace Parks you can do so by clicking HERE.  Jon is a part of our M4M community and has been with us since the beginning, just from a different state. Today we talk about our 1 on 1 coaching and how it can help push development forward personally, so that in turn we can lead others around us. Once you listen to this episode and if you're interested in our 1 on 1 coaching, or our team development you can click HERE to fill out our questionnaire. If you have any other questions, you can email us at info@made4moreconsulting.com. Remember, We exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

In today's episode Mario interviews Hayden & Makenna as they made their way back to the U.S. If you have not heard Hayden & Makenna's story, you can hear it by clicking here on Episode 76! You will get to find out why they took 10 months off and traveled the world together.  Their is a story that has so many questions but in today's episode we get to see some of the answers they have found on their journey. Follow Wilderfest on Instagram. Check out Wilderfest & Give a donation HERE. You can follow HAYDEN and MAKENNA on Instagram by clicking on their name! Hayden & Makenna have shared their story and have allowed others to have a voice. If you have connected with their story please reach out and let them know. If you have an NICU nurse that you would like to nominate, visit their website www.wilderfest.orgRemember, we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, DON'T ever give up, EVERY single one of us is Made4More.

In today's episode, Mario discusses the price of influence. He compares it to having a savings account. Mario breaks it down into 5 thoughts. Here they are...Influence is a savings account, not a checking account.Influence calls us to mean what we say, and say what we mean.We must LISTEN not just HEAR.We learn to have a GROWTH driven mindset, not a success driven mindset.People will not come to us, we must go to them. Our next book that we are covering is going to be The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. To sign up & subscribe to Made4More click HERE. Remember we EXIST for more, we are here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us is MADE4MORE.

In today's episode, Mario & Etiana discuss one page from the book, Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink. If you are a NEW leader or an existing leader and need a GREAT list to help remind you, that as a leader we exist to Motivate, Inspire, & Encourage, here it is! Write this list down, post it near your desk, save it to your phone, whatever you have to do, make this list to remind you. How to Succeed as a New Leader Be HumbleDon't act like you know everything.ListenTreat people with respect. Take Ownership of failures and mistakes.Pass credit for success up and down the chain.Work hard.Have integrity.Be balanced.Be decisive.Build relationshipsGet the job done. Go check out the book Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink. Remember, we exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today we welcome back Jay Mayo! Jay is a great friend of ours and is the founder of Epic Warrior Foundation & Epic Warrior Podcast.  (Give them a follow on Instagram and Apple Podcast)Today Mario & Jay begin a conversation of how easy it is to get discouraged when things don't look as we thought they would. Pursing our dreams and goals will never look the way we thought they would but it does not mean we have to give up! Continue to pursue regardless of what others will see on the outside and how they perceive you. We don't always fit the mold. Don't Give Up. Stay moving forward. Remember we exist for more, we are here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single one of us is Made4More.

Today we are looking at the Road To Self Discovery. There is not a single person on this planet that is made to merely exist. We are made to pursue our purpose. Potential reminds us of this every single day, but potential does not make us move.  We must make the choice to move, to take action. 2 Words That We Discuss In Our Pursuit of Purpose - Self Imposed - Self Inflicted Find out how these 2 words differ and what we need to do to move forward with our purpose. Remember we exist for more, we are here to offer more, every single one of us is Made4More.