In this final episode of the first season of Leadership Rising, host Rebecca Schleifer sits down with co-hosts Steve Seay and Jim Urban to discuss personal and professional updates. Reflecting on an exhilarating first season, they share their exciting plans for the future. --- Steve discusses his 'Elevate Up' program and adventurous leadership hikes, while Jim talks about his upcoming book on limitless growth and his renewed focus on family life and coaching. Rebecca shares her unique journey into marriage, upcoming real estate ventures, and the pursuit of celebrating life. The trio also delves into trends post-COVID, integrating personal and professional growth, and strategies to remain accountable and supported in their respective journeys. Look forward to the second season filled with more insightful discussions and remarkable guest appearances. Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

What are some of the signs that you're working IN your business instead of ON your business?  Welcome to the Leadership Rising Podcast! Coach and Guide today, Jim Urban is bringing the community of small businesses owners, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs together for this great discussion. Jim is joined by coaches Steve Seay and Rebecca Schleifer to talk about the challenges that business owners face. Steve looks back to the beginning of his coaching business and reflects on the importance of working "IN" his business when he was asking himself these questions - "What am I doing now to create business? Who am I serving? How am I creating money today?"  Listen for this moment: "It can become a spiral. It's like telling a kid, with a limitless credit card, in a candy shop - you gotta stop buying candy. Sometimes when you've worked IN your business for a long period of time, you can only sustain that level of motivation and energy for so long. And that can be an opportunity to know it is time to dream bigger." Check out these popular past episodes: The 3 Laws of Performance Entrepreneurs: Changing Your Life and Jumping into Leadership Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

"It's about being connected with each other - it's important."  Welcome to the Leadership Rising Podcast! Coach and Guide today, Steve Seay is opening up this discussion around Connection and Creativity. Steve is joined by coaches Jim Urban and Rebecca Schleifer and special guest Richard Kelly. Steve calls Richard the "Great Connector".  With over 25 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and well-being, Richard is passionate about empowering organizations to build resilient, engaged teams that thrive on connection and emotional well-being. Listen for this moment: "We have this gift. We have this great opportunity to create our realities - and we create who we want to be. And if we can do anything to allow that person to have that sprinkle of creativity for themselves - even in how they create their businesses. It's a passion, it's a love - for me to connect with people - a passion for me to talk to people." Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Meet Richard Kelly Richard Kelly on LinkedIn Richard Kelly on Instagram Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

"Positive thinking only works part of the time, but negative thinking is working 100% of the time. It's time to break the cycle of negativity and start thinking NEUTRAL." {Trevor Moawad} Welcome to the Leadership Rising Podcast! Coach and Guide today, Steve Seay is opening up this discussion around Neutral Thinking. Steve is joined by coaches Jim Urban and Rebecca Schleifer to talk about the power of our thinking and how it plays a huge role in the outcomes of our daily lives.  The idea of neutral thinking is a mindset that focuses on staying in the present moment without attaching judgements, emotions or biases to past events or future outcomes.  Listen for this moment: "You think about the power of negativity - our thoughts and our words are so powerful. Negativity is 4 to 7 times greater than positive thinking. It's 10 times greater in our words and our language. So, like at the playground we go 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me' - that's a bunch of BULL. It's actually the opposite." Check out these popular past episodes: The 3 Laws of Performance Entrepreneurs: Changing Your Life and Jumping into Leadership Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Welcome to the Leadership Rising Podcast! Coach and Guide today, Steve Seay is opening up this discussion around the Three Laws of Performance. Steve is joined by coaches Jim Urban and Rebecca Schleifer to talk about the possibilities around rewriting our future in business and in life.  Coach Steve references the book, "The Three Laws of Performance" by Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan.  1st Law: How people perform correlates to how they perceive the situation 2nd Law: How a situation unfolds arises in the language which gets used 3rd Law: Future-based language transforms how situations occur to people Listen for this moment: "Do I happen to life or does life happen to me? We call that in psychology Internal Locus of Control or External Locus of Control. If I believe that I have agency, and capability and opportunity to do something - that creates a ton of possibilities for how the situation can be turned around. When you're talking about language - I think it's an intentional boundary for leaders. It's a point of emphasis that we use language about possibilities and about opportunities and about being right on the cusp of achieving that breakthrough."  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Our guide and coach today, Rebecca Schleifer, is pouring a nice hot cup of entrepreneurship for us! Rebecca, along with Coaches and Hosts Steve Seay and Jim Urban, is welcoming our special guest Cristine Tindall to talk about the challenges and pain points of jumping into leadership as an entrepreneur.  Cristine is the owner of Cafe M in Savanna, Georgia - and she's a 20-year United States Army Veteran. She shares that her passion for building and maintaining teamwork is the driving force behind great customer service.  Listen for this moment: Rebecca talks about what it takes to be a "smart leader". At times, entrepreneurs might not have the exact skillset needed to jump into a new business - but if they surround themselves with smarter people - they can fill the gaps. Jim talks about uncertainty around owning a business during COVID and the passion to pursue a certain business.  Cristine and the team at Cafe M are giving customers a memorable experience in the heart of downtown Savannah by offering a French twist to southern hospitality.  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Cafe M in Savannah, Georgia Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Our guide and coach today, Jim Urban, is drawing a powerful line in the sand and getting us thinking about boundaries. Specifically, our coaches Jim, Rebecca and Steve are diving into an in-depth discussion about boundaries for leaders.  When a team is feeling a lack of control or lack of ability to influence their destiny - we just might need to look at boundaries. There is power in believing that we have a say in our destiny.  Listen for this moment: Belief is a center point of everything. Where do you see yourself a year from now? How do you see yourself - spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally? Coach Steve Seay points out that most people are of the thought that "I won't usually take action if I don't believe in something. If I don't have hope, if I don't have a sense of agency - a sense of value or contribution - I probably won't take action." A leader has a TWO maybe even a THREE (x) impact on the team. How will the team reach their full potential when there is not accountability? Gain insight and powerful action steps in this episode!  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Hosts and Coaches Steve Seay, Jim Urban, and Rebecca Schleifer are sitting down today for Part 2 of "Leading Change" with Daniel Warren. Daniel is the Executive Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.  This two-part episode is all about "Leading Change". How can we LEAD CHANGE - when your organization or company needs to undertake a cultural change, a workplace change, a wellness change? Leading change is about improving how an organization feels to work at and examining if it aligns well with its mission. The real question we are asking ourselves in these moments is: How can we optimize that? We left off in Part 1 with Daniel's take on "organizational change". Daniel is detailing his leadership development journey and discussing some key people in his life that have helped in those changes. Coach Jim also asks what some of the key reasons are that an organization might be considering a major change initiative.  Daniel points out the process that he and his team often work through. A LEADER: 1. Defines their current reality 2. Dreams of that preferred future 3. Designs the path to get there  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Trinity Baptist Church Email Daniel Warren Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network    

Hosts and Coaches Steve Seay and Jim Urban are sitting down today for Part 1 of "Leading Change" with Daniel Warren. Daniel is the Executive Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.  This two-part episode is all about "Leading Change". How can we LEAD CHANGE - when your organization or company needs to undertake a cultural change, a workplace change, a wellness change? Leading change is about improving how an organization feels to work at and examining if it aligns well with its mission. The real question we are asking ourselves in these moments is: How can we optimize that? Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Trinity Baptist Church Email Daniel Warren Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network    

Hosts and Coaches Steve Seay and Jim Urban are sitting down today with Lead Pastor Paul Bush from Highpoint Community Church in Orange Park, Florida.  Paul discusses his path of being "called into ministry" and details the transition process of a founding Pastor passing the baton to him in leadership. He also talks about the "myth of control" and what it means to truly "surrender" in a leadership role.  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Meet Paul Bush & Highpoint Community Church Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Coaches Steve Seay and Jim Urban welcome a very special guest in this episode that reaches the "soul of leadership". Meet Josh Stewart. Also known as "Coach Stewart" - he is a basketball coach in Lodge Grass, Montana, which is a rural community in central Montana on the Crow Reservation. Keep looking for big things from the nonprofit group "One Shot Leadership". This isn't just about leadership or coaching - it's about connection!  Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Learn more about Josh Stewart on Instagram Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Coaches Steve Seay and Jim Urban welcome two special guests on this episode - Raylan and Noel from Warrior's Peace.  Warrior's Peace is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to men and their families. Their mission is to help those who have suffered to find peace and stability in their lives. They believe that through community, education, and spiritual empowerment, we can make a difference in our families and our community. The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Learn more about Warrior's Peace Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Get ready for some FEEDBACK! This episode is the second one in a two-part series about the "Art of Feedback". Today is all about the "HOW" of feedback. Our guide and coach today, Jim Urban, notes a recent study that shows only 33% of employees are actively engaged at work. We also have our Relational Experts and Coaches Steve and Rebecca here to shine a light on the importance of consistent and effective feedback in the workplace.  Listen for this moment: What if we declared a "Feedback Day" in our organizations? BUT, instead of just one day (Annual Performance Review Day) - we do feedback once a month. The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Get ready for some FEEDBACK! This episode is the first in a two-part series about the "Art of Feedback". Our guide and coach today, Jim Urban, notes a recent study that shows only 33% of employees are actively engaged at work. We also have our Relational Experts and Coaches Steve and Rebecca here to shine a light on the importance of consistent and effective feedback in the workplace.  Listen for this moment: The idea that positive feedback - or what some would call CARE or GRACE in speaking to someone - that is the spoonful of sugar that makes the medicine of feedback go down.  The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Coach Rebecca Schleifer is leading this conversation today about "Mastering Communication in Leadership" alongside Relational Experts Steve and Jim. We are welcoming special guests from Open Heart Behavior Services who recently experienced the Communication Mastery Series.   Taemy Kim-Mander is the owner of Open Heart Behavior Services, a Medicaid provider in Colorado offering Behavior Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Joy Chavers is the COO at Open Heart and Jess Anderson is the Executive Administrator and Director of Concept and Design.  The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Open Heart Behavior Services Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network  

We're looking into the four generations in the workplace today: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z.  Steve Seay is guiding us through this conversation about "generations in the workplace". Along with our other Relational Experts, Jim and Rebecca, we're analyzing important questions like: How do we learn to lean into - get to know our people, our staff, our employees? How do we look at work-life balance and collaborations with all of these generations? The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Efficiency and Effectiveness - BOTH are important! The Accelerate Leadership Group is getting "down to (real) business" in this episode that focuses on these two BIG topics. Rebecca Gruenemeier is leading this conversation around metrics, value, and top-down decisions that truly make a difference. The team also introduces the Four Animals that represent four different personality types.  Are you pounding the pavement through tasks?  What if we defined efficiency as: "doing things right"? What if we defined effectiveness as: "doing the right things"? And Rebecca reminds us, "sometimes the right things are the hard things". The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network  

On this episode, we're going deep into EQ - Emotional Intelligence. Our guide and coach today, Jim Urban, is walking us through four core components: Self Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, and Social Skills.  How can we begin to increase our awareness? Jim brings a challenge to the table that starts with a question. This question should be asked to five or ten people that you would consider to be "in your circle" - "How do you experience me? - What is it like to be on the other end of a relationship with me?" Rebecca shines a light on a way to learn our own operation systems and what our subconscious motivators are. Steve talks about "taking the mask off" and being vulnerable. All three coaches leave us with an impactful question: As a leader, what does the lack of EQ cost us? The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network  

According to a recent MIT study, people are four times more likely to stay at a company based on the culture and the manager. That's huge!  What if companies started focusing on HOW THINGS TAKE PLACE within the company? When they begin to do that, they are really concentrating on three distinct areas or THREE SPACES: Transactional, Relational, and Creative.  Steve Seay is guiding us through this conversation today about these THREE SPACES. Also listen closely at the end of today's episode for details on how to get your free E-book, "Mastering the Negotiation".  The Conflict Resolution Mastery WORKSHOP is coming up: We all know that feeling when tensions rise and arguments spark but imagine turning these potentially disruptive moments into opportunities for growth and creativity. The Conflict Resolution Mastery Workshop is here to steer you through these rough waters and equip you with practical skills to navigate conflicts confidently. The focus here is on experiential learning, with interactive sessions, live coaching, and practical exercises ensuring immediate application and understanding. REGISTER HERE for the CONFLICT RESOLUTION MASTERY WORKSHOP Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network  

Welcome to Leadership Rising - the podcast from Accelerate Leadership Group.  The voices of Leadership Rising: Jim Urban, a passionate and highly skilled communicator and leader. Jim is also a licensed therapist, group private-practice owner, and specialist in working with couples and business leaders. He has a high level of training in individual and organizational psychology, relationships, and conflict-resolution. Rebecca Gruenemeier, - her mission in life is simple... to teach people how to live a life with no regrets. She loves using her creative energy to help transform situations in practical and lasting ways. She built and sold a home staging business in Tampa Fl before transitioning to coaching full time. Steve Seay, a seasoned Leadership Coach and Trusted Advisor, bringing over 15 years of management and leadership experience to the table. With an academic background in psychology (MA in Marriage & Family Therapy), Steve expertly blends counseling and advisory work, allowing his clients to unlock their potential and achieve their desired results. An action is always the thing that will get you unstuck. What one little step can you take today? Let’s take this one together... Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: REGISTER HERE for the upcoming Conflict Resolution Mastery Workshop Learn more about Accelerate Leadership Group Exclusive Programs Available through Accelerate Leadership Group Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Facebook Find Accelerate Leadership Group on Instagram Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network