Opening:

What would you do if you had to stand in front of 5 million people and tell them that you failed? That's what Heather Kelly - Alaska native, entrepreneur and founder of Heather's Choice - did on ABC's Shark Tank when she revealed that she missed payroll at her adventure food company. Listen for more about building a business - the failures that set us back and passion that drives us forward.

Timestamps:

2:48: What is Shark Tank (the show)?

5:20: Heather's Choice Origin

7:35: .00016%

8:20: Why Food?

11:06: How does a passion turn into a business?

16:00:Turning Point

21:00: Defining Leadership as a Woman - Doing Good Work in the World

25:00: What have you learned about being a leader in the last week?

33:00: What is your leadership handshake (how do you create community)?

37:30: What is the awkward handshake in your leadership?

46:00: Mark Cuban's Feedback

49:00: Heather's Favorite Meal

51:00: What is your secret handshake as a leader?

55:00: The final advice

Key Takeaways:

• Intentionally create culture: Culture doesn't just happen. Make the time to create culture at your organization.

• Create space and time to be the best for the team: Let the team know what you need to be the best for the team. Find people to fill your gaps.

• Be Self-Aware: In order to grow as a leader, you need to be vulnerable to build trust with other people. Vocalize when something is eating at you.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📸 Instagram: @heatherschoice

💼 Linkedin: @heatherkelly

🌐 Website: Heather's Choice

Connect with Us:

📸 Instagram: @john.r.petersen

💼 Linkedin: @johnrpetersen

🌐 Website: ThresholdRising.com

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Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to Heather Kelly, music by SERO and jointly produced with Blake Brinker @ Nth Talent

Disclaimer:

Statements in this video do not constitute financial/investment/legal advice. Always do your own research.

Intro:

What do you learn when you're stranded alone in the desert? Better question: how do you learn? Listen to Chris Ward's stories about crossing the Atacama Desert in Chile, his middle school leadership class, and important lessons as a dad of three.

Timestamps:

1:50: Why the Atacama Desert?

2:10: Ray Zahab (runs across the Sahara Desert)

6:40: Facing fear and "The War of Art" (lessons on resistance)

10:20: Facing Shadow Values ('losing control')

13:50: Important Steps for Walking Across a Desert

17:50: Experiential Learning: An Important Lesson for Educators

25:50: What is your leadership handshake?

32:50: What is your awkward handshake as a leader?

39:50: What is your secret handshake?

43:10: Be a Person who People Want to Work With

Key Takeaways:

• Listen More to Be a Better Leader: Actively listening to others fosters a deeper understanding and builds stronger relationships, essential for effective leadership.

• Bring Positivity and Enthusiasm: A leader's positive attitude and enthusiasm are contagious, inspiring team members and creating a more productive and enjoyable work environment.

• Acknowledge Your Faults to Grow as a Leader: Recognizing and admitting your faults, such as the need to always be in control, is crucial for personal growth and developing a more flexible and appreciative leadership style.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📸 Instagram: @likeabigfoot

💼 Film: A Long Way From Nowhere

Connect with Us:

📸 Instagram: @john.r.petersen

💼 Linkedin: @johnrpetersen

🌐 Website: ThresholdRising.com

Subscribe for More:

Leadership is serious business. If you like our podcast please subscribe to our channel for more content like this!

Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to Chris Ward, music by SERO and jointly produced with Blake Brinker @ Nth Talent

Disclaimer:

Statements in this video do not constitute financial/investment/legal advice. Always do your own research.

Intro:

The Dependables. The people who work hard to build communities wake up early. They feed the dog. Put covers over sleeping babies. Brew the coffee. Start the engine in the cold frosty morning. These are not just early risers; they're the lifeblood of our communities. These leaders – the People Who Build America – take to the roads before the sun, not because they have to, but because people rely on them. As they head east on the freeway, they greet the rising sun with a pull of the visor—not as a nuisance but as a sign of another opportunity to make a difference. Listen to Javier Huerta, a construction foreman, on his stories about being a leader and his opportunity for a second chance on life.

Timestamps:

0:12: The Dependables

11:58: Why reliability matters

15:32: Mistakes, failure, and redemption

26:49: Being good at your job doesn't mean you're a good leader

40:41: The awkward handshake

45:00: When you know your leadership is working

Connect with Us:

📸 Instagram: @john.r.petersen

💼 Linkedin: @johnrpetersen

🌐 Website: ThresholdRising.com

Subscribe for More:

Leadership is serious business. If you like our podcast please subscribe to our channel for more content like this!

Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to Javier Huerta, music by SERO and jointly produced with Blake Brinker @ Nth Talent

Disclaimer:

Statements in this video do not constitute financial/investment/legal advice. Always do your own research.

Introduction:

Imagine a world where a slice of pizza holds the power to change everything. Arshay Cooper, against all odds, embarked on a path that led him to become a bestselling author and the central figure in a star-studded documentary "A Most Beautiful Thing". Today, he's dedicated to the art of 'calling people in' for transformative change. Join us as we explore Arshay's inspiring journey as a leader, community builder, and loving father on The Handshake.

Timestamps:

1:04 - An Introduction to Arshay Cooper on the Most Dangerous Ocean in the World

2:29 - Arshay's Story

4:50 - "God Exists Everywhere but Here…"

6:29 - Communities have the right people and impactful solutions to make change…

8:30 - Rowing, "the unlikely lifeboat…"

10:55 - When you learn to take care of yourself, you can take care of everyone else on the team.

12:55 - Arshay's First Lesson in Rowing: Do the work of 8, with 1

14:40 - Arshay's Second Lesson in Rowing: Leave it better than you found it - "Don't step over the mess"

20:15 - What is your leadership handshake (how do you create belonging)? Call People in, don't call them out. No withdrawals without deposits. Being willing to have uncomfortable conversations.

29:25 - What is your leadership awkward handshake (what mistakes have you made and what did you do about it)? (letting go of your pride & it's ok to say no)

37:30 - Build your church with your church

40:38 - What is your leadership Secret Handshake (what makes you a good leader)? (don't be involved in the mess & persist)

Key Takeaways:

On The Handshake Podcast, we talk to guests about three core questions:

• What is your leadership 'handshake'? - How do you build teams? Arshay's Answer:

  • When you learn to take care of yourself, you can begin to take care of everyone else on the team. Ultimately, do the work of 8 with 1.

• What is an 'awkward handshake' to you as a leader? - When have you made mistakes as a leader? What did you learn?

  • Pride and ego get in the way of successful leadership, and relationships

• What is your 'secret handshake' as a leader? What is your secret sauce to leading teams and communities?

  • Call people in, not out!

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗Arshaycooper.com

🔗 "A Most Beautiful Thing"

🔗 @arshaycooper

Connect with Threshold:

📸 Instagram: @john.r.petersen

💼 Linkedin: @johnrpetersen

🌐 Website: ThresholdRising.com

Subscribe for More:

Leadership is serious business. If you like our podcast please subscribe to our channel for more content like this!

Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to Arshay Cooper, music by SERO and jointly produced with Blake Brinker @ Nth Talent

Disclaimer:

Statements in this video do not constitute financial/investment/legal advice. Always do your own research.