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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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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Three Types of Trouble

Episode #88

You have a choice about how much “strength” you give the things that are bothering you. There are, in fact, only three types of trouble You can choose to let go of - and learn from - each of them!    Troubles of the...
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Boogeyman Management

Episode #87

No team member in any organization should ever feel like someone is out to get them. Yet so many leaders make a simple, yet monumental, mistake: they assume that because they’re clear about their expectations that...
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EmPHAsis on the Right SyLAHble

Episode #86

Do I need to do this? It’s a great question to keep your focus.  In this episode we’ll explore how a shift in emphasis gives new meaning to a simple question. Have some fun and listen in.   As your focus broadens and...
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