Leadership Lesson: Feeling Heard
A leadership truth I’ve learned and was reminded of in 2024 that can be counterintuitive is this: Your following can and will get behind an idea that isn’t theirs. However, there’s 1 important caveat. Their ideas and feedback need to be heard before they will get on board. The opposite is true. If you don’t […]
[MM]: A priority gut check
Happy Monday Mindset! Thank you for your support as the fundraiser ended last week. The good news is that we raised nearly $7,000 for the California Fire Foundation Relief effort because of you! Donate to the Fit Body California Fire Foundation Fund Hitting so close to home, I have many thoughts about the tragedy that […]
Leadership Lesson: Better Leadership for 2025
I received this below leadership message from my friend Craig Ballantyne last week. I thought it was spot on so I wanted to share it with you. This way, you can level up your leadership for 2025. Phases of leadership: You must first lead yourself (good habits) You must lead with vision (helping your team […]
[MM]: Our Mission + The Los Angeles Fires
Happy Monday Mindset! I had a different mindset message for you today. However, will table that until next week. Why? It’s no secret, that the recent fires here in Los Angeles, California have taken center stage. Our country has had a rough go with Mother Nature over the last few months. This one hits especially […]
Leadership Lesson: The 3 qualities
Last year Bedros and I were chatting about leadership and life. He shared with me 3 qualities of leadership that effective leaders possess. Why? These qualities attract people. And leadership is more of a game of attraction than promotion. To aid you, I would encourage you to take note and then develop the qualities for […]
[MM]: 8+ years alcohol-free
Happy Monday Mindset! I hope your 2025 is off to a great start. I just back from a 12-day trip to Brazil to spend Christmas and New Year with my wife Tatiana’s family. During the trip, I was there to make good on a promise I made Tatiana’s mom 12 years ago. I also celebrated […]
Leadership Lesson: Leaders Reflect
When driving your car, most of the time you need to be looking at what’s ahead. This is important to ensure you arrive at the desired destination. However, at times, you need to use your rearview mirror. It’s there for a reason. This provides a moment of reflection to check blind spots as you navigate […]
[MM]: The 5 Questions (The Year-End Reflection)
Happy Monday Mindset! 🙌 In the blink of an eye, another year is almost in the books. Crazy, right? If you are anything like me. Every year that passes by, goes by quicker. I’m sure you can relate. The truth is that if we don’t take a second to reflect on each year, it will […]
Leadership Lesson: Leaders Possess Presence
Effective leadership requires presence. How to develop more presence you might ask? Drum roll. Wait for it. Are you ready? Be present. My leadership message today? During today’s celebration and throughout the holidays. Be present with your loved ones. Put away the phone. Turn off the TV. Dig into enriching conversations with your loved ones […]
[MM]: Make a promise, keep a promise (Brazil)
Happy Monday Mindset! 🙌 Live from Rio De Janeiro Brazil having arrived yesterday. Why? To make good on a promise I made my mother-in-law Cristina back in 2012. The promise? To bring her daughter home for Christmas after sweeping her away from her Brazilian home after living there from 2010-2012. Looking back, it’s been a […]