OneSharpSword

OneSharpSword

Hosted by: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.

Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting...

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Blackbelt, Mastery, and Leadership

Episode #100

I’m a fourth-degree blackbelt in the art of Bushido - The Way of The Warrior.  So many people who start out in the martial arts just want the coveted black belt. They don’t realize that the black belt is simply a...
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Carrying Mountains

Episode #99

Maybe you’re feeling a little overwhelmed right now. That’s normal, but the mountains of “stuff” that you’ve been carrying… you were meant to climb.   You need to be in control of your day, your week, your month, your...
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The Power of Holding Four Seconds of Space

Episode #98

It’s odd how people are uncomfortable with silence, isn’t it. What’s amazing is that when I work with teams and leaders, people start to squirm just a few seconds into a pause, a void of talking. By nine seconds,...
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The G in your maGic mindset

Episode #97

Yes, we all need a reminder - especially at this time of year: there are three “G” words that’ll make your days more powerful, effective, efficient and productive.   G is for Gratitude. Look at what you’ve come...
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Three Keys To Overcome Burnout

Episode #96

We’ve stared at the same four walls for the past year and a half. We’ve organized the pantry. We’ve learned to work differently. We’ve extended our work hours and have gotten less done in more time (ahhhh - the new...
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The Challenge of Excellence

Episode #95

I’m eating sushi with a client when I ask him what he expects of me the following day as I engage with his team. “Excellence,” came the one-word, very direct answer. “Challenge Accepted,” I replied with a smile.  ...
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Interview with Solarzar

Episode #94

From homeless street kid to Marine Corps Captain to Sage & Mentor - Solarzar works magic in there somewhere, too!   He notes that leadership is all about communication and relationships!   He believes in the...
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Nice vs. Kind

Episode #93

What’s the difference between being “Nice” and being Kind? When you’re nice, you’re likely to be giving yourself - a lot of yourself - away. And the cost to that? Personal identity. Here I share some very personal...
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Botching Great Communication

Episode #92

So many people think that they have to join in the conversation and even one-up what’s just been said that they miss the opportunity to truly connect.   “I can’t wait to get to Hawaii” “Oh, me either! This pandemic is...
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LeadershipMagic!

Episode #91

We’re all leaders! If you’re being watched, you’re a leader - at home, at work, in the community. You’re a leader.    This episode doesn’t talk about the traits of good leaders. There are tons of books and articles on...
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Interview with Wendy Ryan

Episode #90

Having grown up in a household influenced by healthcare and business, Wendy Ryan shared multiple insights about Human Resources and Organization Development. She runs an interdisciplinary team of organizational change...
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UnPaint That Picture

Episode #89

We expect things to be as we left them. This is good news for us when we park a car or lay down our sunglasses. It’s not so great when we’re talking about relationships and noticing the growth in other people.  ...
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