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We’re nearly seven months into this pandemic, and many of us are still grappling with assembling some version of the “new normal.” Many of us have had to make tough decisions and carve new paths forward. However, some of us are still frozen in place, waiting for things to go back to the way they always were or are avoiding taking that uncertain first step forward.

You may be stewing over whether to find a new job with more flexibility or quitting your job altogether to stay home to assist the kids with virtual learning. Or maybe it’s the prospect of launching a new business or a new product line that has you frozen in place. In any case, the time spent circling the worry drain is energy expended … energy wasted.

What if, instead, you spent that energy envisioning how brilliant it could be on the other side? What if you spent the time imagining a positive future beyond the difficulty that’s coming?

Read the full article on LeadChange

“Acknowledge How You Feel. You’re not alone in feeling alone. Loneliness is a common experience for entrepreneurs. The first step in combating loneliness, as in all challenges, is to acknowledge your feelings. The most critical step is next: Remove the judgment. Once you’ve acknowledged where you are and have given yourself a break for feeling that way, then you can begin to reach out and take action to change it.”

When you rise to the top of your field or become the head of an organization, the old adage about how lonely it can be at the top often starts to ring true. To validate the sacrifices you’re making—and perhaps to distract yourself from the pressure of working solo much of the time—you may up your load, trying to bring every big idea to life. Although many entrepreneurs lose themselves in their work in this way, no one can escape the fact that humans are social animals by nature, and being disconnected from others will eventually impact your health.

Mike released this episode in it’s long form because we covered A LOT of ground including:

• The messy creative process of writing a book
• The “decorative books” on our bookshelves
• Leaning into controversial thought leadership
• Why DTK, being inextricably linked to his business, publicly shares his politics…

This one was a blast to record and even more fun to listen to!!

What is that simple idea within your heart that your mind could be hindering?

DTK Flips the Script and Interviews the Host

The incomparable Tamara Von Dohren (Executive Coach, Creative Strategist, and International Speaker) handed me the mic and let me interview her on this week’s episode of her podcast “Tall Poppies” Podcast.

Our conversation walks through the reason she started the Tall Poppies Podcast, unearths her own struggles with releasing expectations, and dives into her ongoing search for what compliments. It’s a deeply personal conversation … and, in her words,” a very edgy and scary episode to share.”

By changing the way you think, you will experience more success, health, and fulfillment. But first, you must believe and embrace the choice and the control you truly have over your life and mindsets. Becky Robinson, CEO of Weaving Influence, hosts David Taylor-Klaus and his very personal presentation as he explains how you can REWIRE your thinking and transform your life.

“The words you choose as a leader shape the experience of those you lead. Be authentic. Be intentional. Be aware of your impact wake.”

Work is part of our lives; it should be blended into our existence to create a natural, comfortable, successful rhythm. Why, then, do we fundamentally default to putting it first in the elusive work-life balance equation?

Read the full article on CEOworld.biz

For their final live broadcast in the series, Becky Robinson, CEO of Weaving Influence interviewed me about why work-life balance is such a bad idea. We discussed the importance of taking the time to reflect on the question: “are you living your values.”

Inaugural episode of Tony’s podcast where, as the guest, I flip the script and interview the host!

I definitely didn’t hold back from speaking truth to the audience here. I asked blunt questions that force you to look in the mirror and face how you are showing up to the world. Are you feeling like an imposter? Have you over calibrated your life and are neglecting your family and yourself?

With growing as a man, with every new level there is a new devil to battle. Listen in on this interview to get challenged on how you are showing up to the world, your family, and your work.