Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

On this episode, Alan interviews marketer turned entrepreneur turned Investor…but still mostly a marketer, Ryan Deiss. They talk about his new book Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You, and how to grow and scale all while adding sustainable value.   About Ryan Ryan Deiss is a best selling author, founder of multiple companies collectively employing hundreds around the globe, and one of the most dynamic speakers on marketing in the United States today. Ryan is the founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer.com and Founder and Managing Partner of RivalBrands.com and plattr.com. Ryan is the creator of the “Customer Value Optimization” methodology and have introduced and popularized many of the digital selling strategies that modern companies now take for granted. Ryan is also the founder and host of the Traffic & Conversion Summit, the largest digital marketing conversion conference in North America. Connect with Ryan Website: https://www.ryandeiss.com    

In this episode Alan interviews repeat podcast guest Jordan Raynor about his journey as and entrepreneur and digs into the lies behind our work. You will reevaluate your view of your work in this episode... which is much needed right now. Make sure to hang on for the lightning round at the end!   About Jordan Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author of Called to Create, Master of One, and Redeeming Your Time. He serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world’s largest library of 360° experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. He has spoken at Harvard University, SXSW, and many other events around the world. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters.   Resources mentioned The Sacredness of Secular work https://www.amazon.com/Sacredness-Se

In this episode Alan asks serial entrepreneur Henry Kaestner about his business journey and how he started a movement of God-honoring entrepreneurs across the world. Expect to be challenged and inspired in this one! If you are an entrepreneur make sure to check out the Faith Driven Entrepreneur book or their groups across the country   About Henry Kaestner Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign’s Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign’s Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and t

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 2 of this series Alan and Jonathan share the next 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  342: Jimmy Rollins https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9u7w7-136994d 343: B.J. Thompson https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6byfa-1373b86 344: Alyson Caffrey https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d4s7j-137def9 350: Melissa Hughes https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3gu46-13bb1b3 381: Faith Eury Cho https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wffg6-14ebbdf    

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 1 of this two part series Alan and Jonathan share 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  379: With Erwin McManus. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mw9ap-14c9a4a 382: With Hal Elrod. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wbypn-14f45a5 374: With Dr. Jamie Shapiro. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fkrmu-149d12a 376: With Dan Rockwell. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zw5gh-14afaef 367: with Gordon MacDonald. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jaixh-1455e91  

While each episode is valuable this one is solid wisdom! Alan not only shares obstacles and opportunities he sees for 2024; he also asked catalytic leaders from different fileds what they see for the coming year. He avoids toxic optimism or pessimism here to hold the tension between the two. This will help you gain clarity for 2024! Join us for the EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort starting in January About  Stay Forth We coach leaders to avoid burnout, live and lead with clarity, purpose and from a place of health. We want you to experience long term impact. Welcome to the Journey. Register for EFFECTIVE Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com Apply for Sabbatical Coaching Journey https://sabbatical.stayforthcoaching.com  

In this fourth and final episode of the LEVERAGE series we will evaluate you schedule for effectiveness and make some changes to your schedule. We have WAY more flexibility to shift our schedule that we think, and it can be a great way to bring your whole week together for greater impact.   Register for EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort. https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com

In the third episode of the LEVERAGE series, Alan helps you center on your priorities. Some priorities are constant, others are seasonal. This is where we start, and then? You’ll build around these INSTEAD of just trying to squeeze everything in. Remember, If everything is a priority nothing is a priority.

In the first episode of the LEVERAGE series Alan dives into a foundational place to start if you want to grow your leadership; yourself. He walks listeners through a helpful framework with questions to reflect on regarding your leadership season and how to discern where you are and where you're hading. Don't skip over this one! Pull out your journal and grab a cup of coffee; it's time to reflect. Register for the next EFFECTIVE Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com/

In episode 1 of the LEVERAGE series Alan dives into the foundational place to start if you want to grow your leadership; yourself. He walks listeners through a helpful framework with questions to reflect on regarding who you are, what makes you tick and what impact you can bring to others. Don't skip over this one! Pull out your journal and grab a cup of coffee; it's time to reflect Register for our next EFFECTIVE Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com  

Author, cancer survivor and inspirational speaker Hal Elrod shares his story behind his groundbreaking book, The Miracle Morning. Mornings are vital to productivity and proactivity for any type of leaders, but we all have a different relationship with the morning. This episode won't disappoint!   About Hal   Hal Elrod is on a mission to Elevate the Consciousness of Humanity, One Person at a Time. As the author of one of the highest rated books on Amazon, "The Miracle Morning" (which has been translated into 37 languages, has over 3,000 five-star reviews and has impacted the lives of over 2,000,000 people in more than 70 countries)... he is doing exactly that. What's incredible is that Hal literally died at age 20. His car was hit head-on by a drunk driver at 70 miles per hour, his heart stopped beating for 6 minutes, he broke 11 bones and woke up after being in a coma for 6 days to be told by his doctors that he would probably never walk again. Not only did Hal walk, he ran a 52-mile ultra-marathon and went o

Do you ever have questions for God? We all do. In this episode author, pastor and speaker Faith Eury Cho brings up some questions we all have, and reminds us that God is with us in the everyday and the extraordinary. Her perspective is refreshing About Faith Faith has been a gospel preacher since she was 19-years-old. Currently, she is an international speaker, pastor, church planter, author, and CEO of a nonprofit. The mission of her life is for all to know and enjoy the gift of the gospel, which is the Presence of God. She holds a Masters of Divinity with a concentration in Global Studies from Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University. She has been ministering in the church for 18 years. Faith is the CEO and founder of  The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that equips and activates Asian American women for the mission of God. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is also the co-founder and co-pastor of  Mosaic Covenant Church in NJ. Faith is a coach and collaborator for Propel Ecclesia,

On this episode of the Beyond tired Series, Alan introduces the concept of cultivating a replenishment cycle. Building on the first episode's assessment of tiredness and the second episode's actionable steps, Alan emphasizes the power of coupling newfound awareness with concrete actions for genuine transformation. Sharing personal anecdotes and the inspiring story of a friend's weight loss journey, Alan highlights the significance of consistent small steps rather than daunting, unachievable goals. He champions momentum and routine, encouraging listeners to focus on simple daily actions like walking, reading, journaling, or even taking short naps. These seemingly minor habits, when maintained, can drastically rejuvenate one's energy. Alan also discusses the importance of weekly routines, from tracking energy levels and planning with family to prioritizing sleep and hydration. He reintroduces the holistic grid Jesus provided and the START, STOP, KEEP method as valuable tools to evaluate one's life domains. Howe

Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. On this week's episode, Alan sits down with Mindset expert, leadership coach, and the award-winning author of The Last Arrow Erwin McManus for an illuminating discussion about his new book Mind Shift, and the surprising path toward personal fulfillment and optimal performance.   About Erwin Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spoken to millions of people in seventy countries on five continents in stadiums of up to one-hundred thousand people. His creative genius has resulted in consulting work with organizations spanning from the NFL to the Pentagon. McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, univers

On this episode, Alan dives deeper into the "Beyond Tired" series with a focus on actionable changes to reverse the tiredness cycle. Building on the first episode, listeners are reminded of the importance of knowing their tiredness level and are then guided on how to take next right steps. Alan shares his personal journey, revealing how he landed in "Capital T tiredness" and the strategic plan he developed to regain energy and balance. By leveraging a straightforward yet effective grid, Alan encourages listeners to decide on three critical actions: What will you START doing to invigorate your life What will you STOP doing to eliminate energy-drainers What will you KEEP doing to maintain beneficial habits. Alan shares a few personal choices, from walking daily and prioritizing peace at home to reducing caffeine intake, serve as relatable examples. By the episode's end, listeners are prompted to dedicate time to journaling and making firm declarations in these three pivotal areas. So, listeners must ask themsel

On this episode, Alan introduces us to our "Beyond Tired" series, where listeners are invited to assess their tiredness levels and its sources. We delve into the three types of fatigue: "lowercase t" tiredness, which is an expected short-term fatigue that requires a planned break; "UPPERCASE T" tiredness, indicating extended fatigue without a reversal plan, prompting serious reflection; "Beyond tired", a profound state nearing burnout, often accompanied by numbness and possibly depression. Alan emphasizes the importance of medical checks and therapy, especially for those experiencing the latter two types. The episode also highlights a holistic evaluation grid presented by Jesus, encouraging listeners to evaluate which area of their life – body, mind, relationships, heart, or soul – is causing the most fatigue. Which tiredness level are you experiencing, and which life area is your  primary fatigue source. Journal your reflections  for deeper insight and actionable steps.

In this episode Alan talks with author of The Vagrant, leadership coach and consultant, Dan Rockwell, about how get in our own way, how we can grow and what we need more of right now in leaders. High practical and very close to our heart at Stay Forth   About Dan DAN ROCKWELL  gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan’s fascination with leadership led him to launch his Leadership Freak blog in January 2010. Today Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe, with nearly 500,000 subscribers to its various social media channels. Dan has been named among the “Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts” and “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers” by Inc magazine and “Top 30 Leader in Business of 2014” by the American Management Association. His blog has been hailed as “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet” by Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. In addition to a devoted online following, t

On this episode, former pastor, coach and author, Sean Nemecek, joins us on the podcast to talk about what he's learning about burnout, where he's encouraged by leaders and where he's discouraged. Check out Sean's book The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout and his podcast About Sean Sean Nemecek is the West Michigan Regional Director for Pastor-in-Residence Ministries (pirministries.org), where his primary focus is on coaching pastors through burnout and recovery. Before joining PIR, Sean served as a pastor in a local church for almost 18 years. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 24 years and have one son, Benjamin. Connect with Sean Website: https://seannemecek.com/ Hope Renewed Podcast The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout  

On today's episode Alan interviews CEO, coach, positive organizational psychologist, and best selling author, Dr. Jamie Shapiro about the severity of burnout and how to lead from a place of health to avoid falling into a cycle of burnout.   About Dr. Shapiro   Jamie Shapiro is a CEO coach, positive organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Brilliant, Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out. She is a Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach, professional speaker, researcher, facilitator, and nutritionist. Having experienced burnout in the corporate world, she understands the incredible pressure we face in our lives and the difficulty in staying connected to professional and personal goals in demanding environments. Through her corporate career, she realized the toll that high pressure, stressful and demanding roles can take. She left the corporate world with a mission to make changes for people and organizations.  Jamie has been coaching and developing high performing teams sin

We hate to break it to you; summer is almost over.  This is an interesting time of year. Summer is winding down and the fall push is beginning to ramp up. As demands increase, and the overall pace of your life and leadership increases it's important to ASK, IDENTIFY, and PRIORITIZE what you need to be thinking about this fall. On today's episode, Alan unpacks crucial things you need to be thinking through this fall in order to continue leading from a place of health.   Register for our fall Effective Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com