Episodes

  • From The Gap To The Gain

    From The Gap To The Gain
    Apr 2 2025
    David discusses the concept of focusing on the "gain" rather than the "gap" in leadership and personal development. He emphasizes the importance of shifting perspective to recognize progress and achievements, rather than dwelling on unmet goals. He shares personal experiences, including his 20-year marriage and business challenges, to illustrate how maintaining a positive outlook can foster resilience. He highlights practical strategies like celebrating small wins, revisiting one's purpose, and seeking community support. He also promotes his upcoming event, "Grow Your Vision," aimed at helping men achieve their goals and maintain resilience in the face of challenges.

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    22 mins
  • The Power Of Presence

    The Power Of Presence
    Mar 27 2025
    David shares a personal story about the importance of being present, using a recent concert experience with his sister as an example. He reflects on the power of music and the connection it brings, highlighting the humility and authenticity of artist Mindy Smith. He emphasizes the need to overcome distractions, both external and internal, to achieve true presence. He discusses the significance of living a purposeful life, drawing from his background in music and his work with the Steward Business approach. He also encourages you to evaluate your own presence and authenticity, offering resources and coaching to help you live a fully engaged life.

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    19 mins
  • Hiring For Passion

    Hiring For Passion
    Mar 20 2025
    David discusses the importance of hiring for passion in addition to technical skills. He emphasizes that passionate individuals can amplify a company's mission and drive growth, while technically skilled but disengaged employees can hinder progress. He advises leaders to ask mission-driven questions during interviews to gauge candidates' passion and alignment with company values. He also highlights the need for leaders to be passionate themselves and to create a culture that values passion over perfect resumes. He also offers resources, including a free boot camp and discovery clarity calls, to help leaders build passionate, sustainable teams.

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    23 mins
  • Why Passion Trumps Skills

    Why Passion Trumps Skills
    Mar 13 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the importance of hiring passionate people over those with just technical skills. He emphasizes that passion drives engagement, ownership, and long-term success, while technical skills alone can lead to team disengagement and high turnover. He shares personal experiences and insights from over 25 years in environmental consulting, highlighting the negative impact of hiring for skills without passion. He encourages leaders to evaluate their own passion and mission, and to prioritize hiring for personality and drive. The podcast aims to help leaders create a culture of passion and engagement, ultimately leading to better team performance and organizational success.

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    22 mins
  • Breaking Free From Distractions

    Breaking Free From Distractions
    Feb 26 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the challenges of managing distractions and maintaining focus. He shares his personal experience with distractions, using the Full Focus Planner and the Wake Up Warrior method to improve his productivity. He emphasizes the importance of eliminating distractions to achieve true presence and intentionality. He uses the movie "Somewhere in Time" as a metaphor, highlighting how a single distraction can derail one's focus. He also advises using a subtractive approach, simplifying commitments, and creating intentional systems to enhance productivity and achieve goals.

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    22 mins
  • Asking The Right Questions

    Asking The Right Questions
    Feb 20 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the importance of asking the right questions in leadership rather than providing answers. He suggests three key questions: "What is the real challenge here?" to identify root causes, "What's another way to look at this?" to foster creative problem-solving, and "What's the next smallest step?" to inspire action. He argues that leaders should empower their teams by encouraging them to find their own solutions, which fosters engagement and growth. He encourages leaders to adopt a question-focused approach in various contexts, including team meetings and client interactions, to promote deeper understanding and better decision-making.

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    11 mins
  • The Power Of Reflection

    The Power Of Reflection
    Feb 12 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the importance of weekly reflection and accountability in leadership, drawing from his experience at the Wildlife Society's 72nd Annual Meeting. He emphasizes the need to assess what's working and what's not, using tools like the full focus planner and the Wake Up Warrior app's stack tool. He highlights the significance of addressing both successes and failures, learning from them, and continuously improving. He also stresses the value of community and peer support, sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging you to adopt a "return and report" system for personal and professional growth.

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    20 mins
  • Expanding Your Influence Through Connection And Service

    Expanding Your Influence Through Connection And Service
    Feb 5 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the importance of expanding influence through connection and service in leadership. He emphasizes the three pillars of influence: character, confidence, and connection. He shares his experience in the environmental consulting industry, highlighting the value of trust and service. He advocates for a "give first" mindset, providing examples like mentoring UC Davis students and making valuable introductions. He stresses the importance of being present, maintaining relationships, and following up consistently. He concludes by encouraging leaders to focus on serving others and building genuine connections to leave a lasting impact.

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    22 mins