BEATS WORKING Bites features bite-sized wisdom from past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast and WORKP2P founder Dan T. Rogers. Our mission is to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. This episode of BWB was sourced from episode 77, “Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Freedom with Rob Dube.” Enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

1. Rob Dube: LinkedIn
2. Book: "Shine" by Rob Dube
3. Dan T. Rogers: LinkedIn
4. Organization: BEATS WORKING

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

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BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, Dwayne J. Clark shares his insights on the importance of forming meaningful relationships, the impact of his mother's Alzheimer's on his perspective, and his holistic approach to longevity. From his roots in poverty to becoming a leader in senior living, Clark discusses resilience, the role of high-quality managers, and the pursuit of purpose.

Key Takeaways:

1. High-Quality Humans (HQH): Surround yourself with people who uplift, support, and inspire you.
2. Longevity Studies: Genetics only play a 22% role in longevity while purpose and relationships play a significant part.
3. Leadership in Senior Living: Competency and trust are crucial for effective management and high-quality service in senior living communities.

Guest:

Dwayne J. Clark, CEO of Aegis Living and author of "30 Summers More."

Resources Mentioned:

1. Dwayne J. Clark: LinkedIn and Instagram
2. Aegis Living: Organization and Facebook
3. Dwayne J. Clark’s Book: "30 Summers More"
4. Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story (Documentary)
5. Brain Scientist John Medina's Book: "Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp"

Quotes:

-"Don’t chase money or prestige; chase meaningful relationships that you won’t regret later in life." – Dwayne J. Clark

-"Purpose and relationships, not stress, contribute most significantly to longevity." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, focus on building a meaningful relationship. Share your experience with us on social media using #BeatsWorkingShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, we explore the personal journeys of our hosts and guests as they navigate mental health, neurodiversity, and work-life balance. From open discussions about recovery to the benefits of working four days a week, we cover a range of insights on embracing individual differences within the workplace.

Key Takeaways:

1. Openness in Interviews: Alysse Bryson shares the importance of openly discussing personal challenges during job interviews and establishing healthy boundaries at work.
2. The Role of Therapy: Libby Sundgren explains how behavioral therapy has helped her manage OCD and anxiety, turning these challenges into strengths in her professional life.
3. Parenting Neurodiverse Children: Tamar Medford highlights the need for greater education on neurodiversity to better support neurodiverse children.
4. Empowering Work Environments: The team discusses the positive impact of supportive workplaces that allow individuals to seek help without fear of judgment.

Guests:

Our WORKP2P sidekicks are Alysse Bryson, VP of community development; Tamar Medford, show producer; Libby Sundgren, content development manager; and BEATS WORKING host Mark Wright.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Contributors Corner June 2024: Tapping the Power of Neurodiversity at Work
2. Organization: BEATS WORKING & WORKP2P
3. Guests: Bios & LinkedIn

Quotes:

-"At 40, I felt empowered enough to own my challenges and present them during the interview process, and it became a personal choice." – Alysse Bryson

-"Honoring each other's differences creates better team performance and individual growth." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try discussing a personal challenge you’ve overcome in your workplace and observe the impact on your team dynamics. Share your experience with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

Admiral Bill Center's Navy career began in the Vietnam era. It took him from commanding ships on the high seas to the Pentagon, where he was an advisor and nuclear weapons negotiator.

When he led the Navy Region Northwest, Admiral Center was responsible for more than 40,000 personnel and a budget of over 6 billion dollars.

He also oversaw a dramatic restructuring in the northwest that the Navy would use as a blueprint across that military branch.

Admiral Center shares valuable insights on how to lead a massive organization, the key to getting people to follow you, and how the military builds teams of people willing to fight and die for the person next to them.

Above all, he believes good leadership is essential whether you're defending the free world on a ship or working at an office or factory.

Resources from the episode:

1. Follow Admiral Center on Facebook.
2. Admiral Center was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award from the University of Washington in 2020. Read more about it here.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

Stay up to date with us on Instagram (@beatsworkingshow), LinkedIn (@BEATS WORKING show), or YouTube (@BEATSWORKINGPODCAST).

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

BEATS WORKING Bites features bite-sized wisdom from past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast and WORKP2P founder Dan Rogers. Our mission is to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. This episode of BWB was sourced from episode 53, “Discovering Your Unique Ability with Julia Waller.” Enjoy!

Resources from the episode:

1. Connect with Julia Waller on LinkedIn.
2. Learn more about Strategic Coach here and dive into content written by Waller here.
3. Want to learn more about the world of unique ability? Find more resources and get the "Unique Ability 2.0: Discovery" book here.
4. Dan’s an open book! Get to know him here.
5. Want to connect directly with Dan? Message him on LinkedIn.
6. Learn more about BEATS WORKING and Dan’s mission to redeem work here.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

Stay up to date with us on Instagram (@beatsworkingshow), LinkedIn (@BEATS WORKING show), or YouTube (@BEATSWORKINGPODCAST).

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

For decades, Erick Slabaugh has lived the entrepreneur's life. He owns and operates two companies in the Seattle area and has helped lead EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) at the regional and global levels.

Our conversation with Erick is an unvarnished look at the life of an entrepreneur—its highs, lows, and everything in between.

Erick shares his mistakes when he took over the family business at 19, lessons learned on hiring, managing, and growing his companies, and the single most important reason for his success.

"Entrepreneurs don't do what they do because every day is easy and fun," says BEATS WORKING host Mark Wright. "Erick says they do it because they see a need in the marketplace and want to fix it using their time, energy, and money. In the process, they make the world a better place."

That's one way to redeem work, and Erick Slabaugh certainly fits that bill.

Resources from the episode:

1. Connect with Erick on LinkedIn.
2. Follow Erick on Facebook.
3. Erick is the CEO of Absco Solutions, a 40+ year market veteran in the facility security and fire-life safety industry. Learn more about the company and the services they provide here.
4. Erick is also the founder and CEO of FCP Insight, a construction management software company. Learn more about them here.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

Stay up to date with us on Instagram (@beatsworkingshow), LinkedIn (@BEATS WORKING show), or YouTube (@BEATSWORKINGPODCAST).

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

This month on Contributors Corner, the power of neurodiversity at work. It's estimated as much as 30 percent of the U.S. population may be neurodivergent—having things like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and OCD.

Entrepreneur André Brisson, host of "The Impulsive Thinker" podcast, leads this conversation with fellow contributors Kristin Graham, Orlando Hampton, and Jeff Kaas. André discovered his ADHD and Asperger's as an adult. Since then, he's dedicated his life to helping neurodivergent people reach their potential.

"As someone who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, this conversation was profound for me," says BEATS WORKING Host Mark Wright. "It made me realize all those things I thought were wrong with me are simply differences, and just like any other difference, they can be both a strength or a weakness depending on how we use them."

What's exciting is research now recognizes the value of neurodiversity in the workplace. It's actually good for the bottom line, but for it to become an asset, it takes enlightened leaders who recognize and honor it.

So here's to redeeming work for everyone—including those who haven't always fit the mold.

Resources from the episode:

1. Our contributors are on LinkedIn! Connect with André Brisson, Kristin Graham, Orlando Hampton, and Jeff Kaas.
2. Listen to "Working with ADHD," our episode with André Brisson, here.
3. Listen to "Lessons From a Word Nerd. My Journey From Expedia to Amazon and Beyond," our episode with Kristin Graham, here.
4. Listen to "The Power of Authenticity," our episode with Orlando Hampton, here.
5. Listen to "Growing Your Business by Growing Your People," our episode with Jeff Kaas, here.
6. Listen to Brisson's Tactical Breakthroughs podcast here and visit Brisson's Tactical Breakthroughs website to learn more about him and start your ADHD transformational journey.
7. Visit Kristin's Unlock the Brain website to find video lessons to hack a better work experience and listen to her Fewer Things Better podcast here.
8. Get to know more about Kaas Tailored on their website, and learn more about Jeff's consulting company, Truth Bit Pull, and how they guide organizations through their own transformation into sustainable cultures of continuous improvement.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

Stay up to date with us on Instagram (@beatsworkingshow), LinkedIn (@BEATS WORKING show), or YouTube (@BEATSWORKINGPODCAST).

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, we speak with Rais Bhuiyan, who recounts his harrowing experience of being a hate crime survivor post-9/11 and the journey of forgiveness that led to the creation of World Without Hate. We discuss how his extraordinary story inspires empathy, understanding, and the power of forgiveness to overcome hate and violence.

Key Takeaways:

1. Life-Altering Event: Rais Bhuiyan shares the traumatic experience of being shot in the face by a white supremacist ten days after 9/11 and the extensive recovery process that followed.
2. Path to Forgiveness: Despite severe injuries and emotional trauma, Bhuiyan chose the path of forgiveness, even launching a campaign to save his attacker from death row.
3. World Without Hate: Discover how Rais and his wife Jessica founded a nonprofit organization to promote empathy, forgiveness, and kindness, as well as their documentary, "Pain and Peace," which aims to debunk myths and humanize victims and perpetrators of hate crimes.

Guest:

Rais Bhuiyan, founder of World Without Hate, survivor of a hate crime, and advocate for forgiveness and empathy.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Organization: World Without Hate
2. Film: Pain and Peace
3. LinkedIn: Rais Bhuiyan
4. Facebook: Rais Bhuiyan
5. Video: United We Stand Summit at the White House

Quotes:

-"Forgiveness isn't a sign of weakness; it's a powerful tool to reclaim your peace." – Rais Bhuiyan

-"Empathy can build bridges where there was once hate." – Host Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try to engage in a conversation with someone from a different background than yours. Share your experiences and reflections with us on social media using #BeatsWorkingShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

Stay up to date with us on Instagram (@beatsworkingshow), LinkedIn (@BEATS WORKING show), or YouTube (@BEATSWORKINGPODCAST).

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.