The Graham Cochrane Show Graham Cochrane

In this conversation, Graham and Jordan discuss the power of encouragement and its impact on personal and professional relationships. They explore the concept of encouragement as a transformational tool and how it can make people feel empowered and motivated. Jordan shares his personal journey and how he fell into the work of coaching and encouraging others. They also discuss the 10 arts of encouragement, with a focus on the art of character encouragement and the importance of recognizing and praising someone for who they are, not just what they do. The conversation explores three key arts of encouragement: praising who someone is, elevating encouragement, and authentic encouragement. Praising who someone is involves focusing on their character and qualities rather than just their accomplishments. Elevating encouragement means actively promoting and supporting others, whether through social media, reviews, or nominations for awards. Authentic encouragement involves being genuine and specific in our praise, sharing stories and examples to show that we truly care. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being present and intentional in our encouragement, and reminds us that we all have room for growth in this area. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Encouragement 16:09 Chapter 1: The Art of Character Encouragement 21:53 The Art of Praising Who Someone Is 23:25 The Art of Elevating Encouragement 30:53 The Art of Authentic Encouragement Takeaways Encouragement is a universal language that everyone understands and needs. Encouragement is a complex topic that requires understanding the science and art behind it. Encouragement is not just about what you say, but how you make people feel. The art of character encouragement involves recognizing and praising someone for who they are, not just what they do. Encouragement is a powerful tool in building trust and relationships. Praise who someone is, not just what they do. Elevate others by promoting and supporting them. Be authentic and specific in your encouragement. Remember the importance of being present and intentional in your interactions. We all have room for growth in the art of encouragement.

One of the legends in the online business space, Pat Flynn, says that online courses are dead. This is the end of selling information. It's the end of info marketing as we know it. And he has a pretty convincing case. But I completely disagree. Check out Pat's video here: https://youtu.be/BMndJYa_KbM?si=N4XvUwlAwM4rYRFC

I believe if your relationships are healthy, the rest of your life will be healthy - especially your business! And the reverse is true. If your marriage is falling apart, it's really hard to have the creativity, drive, and passion to win at business. Today I've brought on my friend Kathryn Gordon, Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author of "Relationship Grit" to unpack the secrets to a thriving marriage, what to do when there are two powerful personalities in a relationship, and the power of generosity in relationships.

If I'm being honest, this is an announcement I didn't really want to make, but here we are. I am quitting my 52 book challenge and I wanted to let you know about it for a couple of reasons.

One of the biggest and most popular content creators on planet Earth, Alex Hormozi, has made a major shift in his content strategy, moving away from short form content and highly edited content. And we have to talk about it. What we're gonna do in today's episode is unpack his announcement that he posted a couple of weeks ago about his major shift and where he's taking his content and why it's strategic and why I think you need to pay attention. I'm gonna unpack three lessons when it comes to content marketing that's working today that if you're a business owner, you need to understand.

Success doesn't begin with our actions it begins with our minds. Today I sit down with my friend (and author and business mentor) Mike Zeller. In this deep dive we cover how our identity and beliefs shape our actions and outcomes, why rewiring the subconscious mind is essential for personal growth and success and how visualization and alter egos can help create new neural pathways.