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17 Oct

In a marketplace riddled with fear, @waldowaldman is a "courage-monger". Learn more on #LiveInspired Podcast ep. 402.
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16 Oct

"Your comfort zone is your danger zone." - @waldowaldman on #LiveInspired Podcast ep. 402. Listen now. https://bit.ly/WaldoWaldman

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16 Oct

This week's #LiveInspired Podcast episode will leave you ready to recommit yourself to excellence, diligently prepare for every mission and collaborate with others through trust, mutual support, and courage. Listen now. https://bit.ly/WaldoWaldman

15 Oct

"Your comfort zone is your danger zone." - @waldowaldman on #LiveInspired Podcast ep. 402. Listen now. https://bit.ly/WaldoWaldman

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15 Oct

"You can't coach the uncommitted." - @waldowaldman on #LiveInspired Podcast ep. 402. Listen now. https://bit.ly/WaldoWaldman

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“Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.” ― Dwight MacDonaldI’ve had the pleasure of hearing some of the most remarkable speakers in the world present at conferences. These past presidents, humanitarians, social rights activists, artists, and authors have positivity influenced my life by sharing important lessons from their own.Most conferences also include somewhat lesser-known, but incredibly knowledgeable speakers on time-management, leadership development, industry-specific topics or how to simply be a better human. Sometimes these presenters promote ideas they’ve benefited from as something we may benefit from as well.A small sample of presentations I’ve attended over the past few years includes the benefits of:YogaExerciseMeditationMindfulnessA paleo dietA vegan dietCognitive therapyMedicinal marijuanaMicro-dosing psychedelicsWhy share this list?Because there’s one topic that addresses an important longing in our lives but seldom is shared at conferences or company events: faith.It’s seen as either taboo or simply too divisive a topic to broach publicly. In fact, over the past 15 years of speaking and with more than 2,000 clients served, the vast majority strongly encourage me to not discuss faith during my presentation. It was made even more clear on a call when a senior leader shared:“Just stay away from God in your content. If you take out God, everything else is good.”My friends, we all know life is hard, fragile and fleeting.We all struggle balancing relationships, physical health and mental wellness while also desiring greater connectedness to others, meaning for our days, and purpose for our lives.And we all have wondered where we came from, how we got here, what the point of life is and what happens after we’re gone.Yet in the midst of a global pandemic, with reported levels of anxiety, depression, suicide and divisiveness at historic highs, the aversion to faith remains.Is it possible that rather than avoiding discussions around faith and spirituality, we might actually benefit from choosing to listen, prod, ask, debate, disagree and have healthy, constructive and mutually enriching conversations together?I think so!This form of conversation, by the way, is not the responsibility of conference organizers and meeting planners tweaking schedules or hiring different speakers.It’s the duty of adults who can open-mindedly listen to ideas on time-management, diet or yoga, but immediately erect a wall, cross their arms and revolt against any ideas that contrast their established beliefs.Ultimately, the way forward isn’t to hide from topics we know to be divisive, but to bring them into the light and to respectfully discuss them.Looking forward to the discussion.This is your day. Live Inspired. J ... See MoreSee Less

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Lauren Daigle: 2x Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter (ep. 404)

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Lauren Daigle is the fastest-selling new artist in the Contemporary Christian genre of the last decade. Critically acclaimed for her unique, soulful + soaring vocals, the singer-songwriter is sincere, down-to-earth and has unwavering faith.Today, the 2-time Grammy Award winner shares how her Louisiana-roots cultivated her appreciation for music, the uplifting inspiration behind her lyrics, and how rediscovering her childlike wonder helped her find greater joy in life.Lauren also shares how she previously embraced a period of stillness amidst a whirlwind of success, how it propelled her forward into her next fruitful season + what it could mean for you today.Listen to #liveinspired Podcast ep. 404 now:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2TEUEKTSpotify: spoti.fi/2RENGqQMy website: bit.ly/404LD ... See MoreSee Less

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Lauren Daigle, 2x Grammy Award singer-songwriter, joins John O'Leary on the Live Inspired Podcast to share how she embraces stillness, rediscovered her

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“We do not have to love. We choose to love.” ― M. Scott PeckThere is a significant gap between living from a place where we feel obligated to perform and living with a mindset that views service as an opportunity. I was reminded of this through the simple action and words of my wife. Let me explain.It was early morning and I was exhausted after getting home at 2am from a delayed flight. As groggily reachiing for a towel after a shower, I noticed a simple note that read, “I love you” next to a mug of hot coffee on the bathroom sink.My wife, Beth, who doesn’t even drink coffee made a pot, poured a cup, ran up a flight of steps and placed it where I couldn’t miss it.Now, her morning was hectic, too. She had four little ones to get up, lunches to prepare, backpacks to check, kids to get out the door and a work meeting to attend. In other words, with a million things happening that morning, she didn’t need to put one more thing on her list.I dressed quickly, danced down the steps, and kissed my four little ones and their mom. Thanking Beth for her thoughtfulness, I asked why she made the coffee? Her answer was awesome in its simplicity:“Because I wanted to.”My friends, ‘wanting’ to do something is so much more liberating than ‘having’ to do anything.In marriage we commit with the simple words: “I do.” So often in life, though, that simple notion of “I want to” degrades into “I have to.” The former comes from the choice to love; the latter from an obligation of fear.Choosing to love positively impacts not only your family, but also your business, spirituality, relationships and life. You’ll discover yourself more present, active, engaged and effective.Fueled by love, you’ll discover yourself to be less timid making sales calls, less anxious dealing with challenge, less distracted in virtual meetings, less likely to complain about what’s wrong and more likely to celebrate what’s right.The tension and stress associated with “I have to” go to work, forgive her, move forward, watch my weight, clean my house, pick up the kids, be home for dinner, or get back into my faith dissipates when the sentence begins with “I want to.”So, brew that pot of coffee.Fill the mug high and deliver it to those around you with a smile.Free yourself from the chains of “I have to” and be set on fire with the joy again of “I want to.”It positively transforms your thoughts, words and actions.And it elevates the lives of those lucky enough to be drinking the coffee you serve.This is your day. Live Inspired. J ... See MoreSee Less

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Lt. Col. (ret.) Waldo Waldman is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker and #NewYorkTimes bestselling author of Never Fly Solo. After overcoming his massive claustrophobia and fear of heights, Waldo became a highly experienced and decorated combat veteran, with over 2,650 flight hours and 65 real-world combat missions.Today, Waldo shares tools and techniques to overcome obstacles, break performance barriers, and take charge during times of change.This episode will leave you ready to recommit yourself to excellence, to diligently prepare for every mission and collaborate with others through trust, mutual support, and courage.Listen to #liveinspired Podcast ep. 402 now:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2TEUEKTSpotify: spoti.fi/2RENGqQMy website: bit.ly/WaldoWaldman ... See MoreSee Less

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This will make my Alabama Football friends extremely angry at me … (sorry Keith, Mark, Helen and all..)But the pure joy in the stadium when Texas A&M beat the #1 team in the country this past weekend needs a 30 second view. With a tie game and time running out, A&M sent out their kicker, Seth Small, to win the game. Rather than watching the kick and action on the field, just watch it through the facial expressions, agonizing anxiety, and pure joy of his family in the stands. My favorite part? His wife, Rachel, was so fired up she jumped right onto the field to hug him! fb.watch/8De4fzCjWY/This is your day. Live (and Cheer) Inspired. J ... See MoreSee Less

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