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How do you demonstrate appreciation in the workplace based on individual preferences? Our guest today is Dr. Paul White. He is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.”
Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 550,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) and has been translated into 25 languages.
Additionally, their online assessment, the Motivating By Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 350,000 employees worldwide and is available in multiple languages.
Dr. Paul White has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC news, Business Week, CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, Fortune, FoxBusiness.com, the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Washington Post, and Yahoo! Finance.
As a speaker and trainer, he has taught around the world, and his expertise has been requested by PepsiCo, Microsoft, NASA, L’Oréal, Ritz Carlton, Starbucks, Boeing, HP, ExxonMobil, DIRECTV, and numerous other multinational organizations.
In this episode, we explore the 5 languages of appreciation, and their direct connection to increased employee engagement, lower staff turnover, more positive work environments, and higher profitability.
Discover your language of appreciation, potential blind spots to consider, and how to appreciate your team members in a way that has the greatest positive impact. Enjoy!
What We Discuss in this Episode
How to demonstrate appreciation in the workplace The difference between appreciation and recognition Common myths about how people want to be appreciated The 5 languages of appreciation with real life examples How to discover your preferred language of appreciation How different generations value and perceive quality time The percentage of people that prefer each of the languages of appreciation Identifying your blind spots in terms of giving and receiving appreciation Why multi-tasking wastes time Key opportunities that leaders often miss and cost them productivity and effectiveness Properly timing your expression of appreciation How to get our own appreciation needs met in the workplace 3 factors that create a toxic workplace How to transform toxic workplaces Self-care tips to protect yourself from toxicity in the workplace Balancing performance requirements with showing appreciation Small steps you can take to get started Why Dr. Paul White became passionate about this topic The value of languages of appreciation in family businesses Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/466-the-5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace-with-dr-paul-white 
 

Do you have aging loved ones who need special care? Have you ever wondered how you could serve the growing population of seniors in your region?
Isabelle Guarino is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady. She has been working as the COO of the company for the last 8 years and has been featured in many magazines and articles on the topic of Senior Housing.
Most recently, she was given the title as one of the "Top Influencers in Senior Housing". She also won Aging Media's "the Future Leaders of Assisted Living" award in 2020 being one of only two people under 30 to make the list.
Isabelle’s goal is to carry on her father’s legacy by training investors and entrepreneurs how to “Do Good and Do Well”. She trains and teaches entrepreneurs and investors through the Residential Assisted Living Academy, and is responsible for the creation and success of RAL National Convention, RAL National Association, Recovery Housing Academy, Pitch Masters Academy, and most of the Impact Housing Group’s companies.
Today, we discuss the residential assisted living industry, how you can get involved and do good and do well at the same time, and key nuggets from Isabelle’s insightful new book, “Living Legacy”.
Residential Assisted Living is not only a huge opportunity from a community impact standpoint, Isabelle believes it is the greatest real estate and business in the next 25 years. Listen to find out why.
What We Discuss in This Episode
How to do good and do well at the same time The growing opportunity in residential assisted living and senior housing The care ratio and quality differences in residential homes vs large facilities Qualities required to be successful as the owner of a residential assisted living home Investment opportunities, funding requirements, and cashflow timelines How to handle roadblocks when converting a home to a residential assisted living facility Navigating through family business dynamics Protecting relationships when firing family members Why everyone in your company needs a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) The importance of staying humble and connected to the mission The privilege of being a living legacy The advantages of being a young woman in business RAI training available to find, fund and fill your new residential assisted living home
Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/465-do-good-do-well-with-ral-w-isabelle-guarino 

How can one woman make a difference? Our guest this week is Jenny Lopez Lowe. She is the Founder of Women Add Value Inc, an organization whose mission is to ignite the cultural awakening of the female genius. She has ministered in countries in North and South America, Asia, Middle East and in Africa on issues of Humanities, Biblical Counseling and Pedagogy (education for children).
Her heart goes out to women and their unique calling in the Kingdom of God. For her work with women and Peace in Israel, she has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for Israel by the State of Israel, Ministry of Tourism.
She holds an honorary doctorate in Humanities for her Humanitarian work abroad. She is the creator the Rock Solid Beauty Counseling program and the international BLESSED IS SHE WEEKLY devotional incorporating 15 nations.
Her academic background has allowed her to promote discovery and imagination among young minds and the incorporation of inquiry-based strategies, making learning a natural process that is conducive to mastery. In her years of teaching in the public school system, she has been awarded Educator of the Year for Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Coachella California, Coachella Valley Unified School District Educator of the Year, and Educator of the Year for supporting Bilingual Education in Riverside County.
Jenny has also built a successful business formulating and selling biblical anointing oils through her Heaven Scent Shop. She loves to paint and travel, and lives in Southern California, with her husband and her five children.
What We Discuss in this Episode
How one woman can make a difference Jenny’s passion for the women of Israel Building bridges across cultural differences Recognizing God’s voice and calling Why you don’t have to be good at everything Partnering with Jesus in faith Igniting a cultural awakening of the female genius Removing the labels and factors of oppression in women I AM Peace Conference in Israel The importance of being in a strong community of supportive women Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/spirituality/464-awakening-the-female-genius-with-jenny-lopez-lowe
 
 

Do you have a story to tell? A meaningful message to share? Our guest this week is Jeremy Brown. Jeremy is an entrepreneur, adventurer, land investor, and the Founder and CEO of Throne Publishing. They have published over 400 books and their mission is to empower people to tell their stories. Actually, he likes to say that he’s a professional husband and dad and the rest is a side hustle. He is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota but can likely be found somewhere on the open road with his family.
Listen as we discuss the secret to getting your book done, their unique B.U.R.N. process for refining your message, common mistakes authors make, how to decide the right publishing method for you, and effective business growth hacks for authors who want to use their book to generate more clients. Check it out!
What We Discuss in this Episode
Reconnecting with what really matters Faith, family, and entrepreneurship Living a life of no regrets Combating the worldview with your kids Write your book, change your life Truth and honor in choosing who to work with Self publishing vs traditional publishing – advantages and disadvantages The B.U.R.N. Process to disseminate your content down to the core message The 3 biggest mistakes that authors make Focusing on customer acquisition at launch  Get it done and start reaping the benefits Using your book to grow your business  Your next step to writing and publishing your book Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/463-write-your-book-get-it-done-with-jeremy-brown 

How do you approach your first 100 days as a global executive in a new company or role?
Our guest this week is Liesbeth van der Linden. She is a global executive coach, author, speaker, and recognized authority in the field of leadership. She has coached leaders in over 25 countries, including leaders at multinational corporations such as The Coca-Cola Company, PwC, Danone, The Bottling Investment Group, Vanderlande, and Oliver Wyman. 
Her executive coaching work and transformative workshops help global companies and leaders be effective in leading, engaging, and retaining their multicultural and distributed teams. She helps leaders maximize their teams' potential while working in fast-changing and challenging environments.
Listen as we discuss her newly released book, Connect, Inspire, Grow: The Executive’s Framework for the First 100 Days (Scribe Media), which is the definitive guide for senior leaders and executives stepping into new global leadership roles. A practical tool for leading from the inside out, it prepares executives to navigate any situation they might face by teaching them how to tap into what connects all human beings regardless of individual differences. Enjoy!
What We Discuss in this Episode
Why 40% of global executive leaders fail in their new role What expats and their companies need to take into consideration How to support new leaders who go abroad, both personally and professionally The Connect, Inspire, Grow framework for the first 100 days in your new leadership role How to make the transition seamless between executive leaders How to determine who you need to meet within the first 100 days Practical examples of effective self-awareness as a leader Professional intimacy and how you can use it to build trust during the first 100 days Engaging reciprocal support How to create sustainable growth through a shared vision and mission Deciding between quick results and lasting results Why it can’t just be about you and your strengths and expertise Developing productive relationships among leaders Communicating expectations and deliverables with your parent company Don’t blame differences in culture; start with commonalities The power of the Connect Card Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/462-your-first-100-days 

Do you feel the weight of not having enough great leaders in your business, church or nonprofit?
Mac Lake is a pioneering influence in the church planting movement. In 1997, he planted Carolina Forest Community Church (Myrtle Beach, SC). In 2004, he began serving as Leadership Development Pastor at Seacoast Church (Charleston, SC), where he served for over six years. In July 2010, Mac joined West Ridge Church to become the Visionary Architect for the LAUNCH Network.
The North American Mission Board adopted the LAUNCH Church Planting system in 2015 and Mac joined the NAMB team for three years to help integrate and implement it.
Mac founded the Multiply Group in 2019, an organization committed to helping leaders and churches multiply. He is the author of four books: The Multiplication Effect, Leading Others, Leading Leaders, and Leading a Department. Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in Charleston, SC, and have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Listen as we discuss leadership development and how to build a leadership pipeline that solves your leadership shortage. We explore how to integrate leadership development into your everyday operations, how the role of leader changes at the various stages, key questions to ask in developing great leaders, and how to apply the Triad of Leadership Development for maximum learning and growth in the least amount of time.
Whether you are a leader in business, the nonprofit sector, or in a church organization, you will find these insights very relevant and practical in developing great leaders at every level.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Discovering gaps in your leadership development Leadership development vs leadership placement Learning from Jesus’ model for developing great leaders Identifying leaders to invest your time and mentorship in Structuring your leadership pipeline Equipping people to develop their competency, mindset, and confidence Common mistakes in promoting leaders to the next level The key skills required in leading others and leading leaders The role of the leader in growing bigger and smaller at the same time Giving people the right expectations in their leadership development Real life church and business examples of handling the pressures of growth Implementing a healthy leadership structure that protects your health span Why we need to stop sacrificing things God never asked us to Who to include in your preliminary leadership pipeline planning sessions The benefits of having a leadership pipeline in place 4 key questions to ask leadership mentees Applying the Triad of Leadership Development Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/461-developing-great-leaders-with-mac-lake