Podcasts by The Self Aware Leader with Jason Rigby

A Reality Check: Are Your Expectations Aligned with Your Efforts? from 2023-02-12T16:58

We've all heard the saying, "if you want it, then you have to work for it." While this phrase is true, it's also important to consider whether our expectations are realistic. In other words, are...

Double Down: Maximizing Success by Focusing on Your Wins. from 2023-02-11T16:40

In today's fast-paced world, it can be tempting to constantly chase the next big idea or try to fix what isn't working. However, this approach can lead to burnout, frustration, and ultimately, f...

Unleashing Your Leadership Potential: The Benefits of Being Focused, Passionate, Energetic, Stress-Free, and Productive from 2023-02-10T13:32

Leadership requires a great deal of energy, focus, and drive. By being focused, passionate, energetic, stress-free, and productive, leaders can achieve success both personally and professionally...

The Power of Presence: Harnessing the Benefits of Mindfulness in Leadership from 2023-02-09T13:23

 How Being Aware, Present, and Centered Can Enhance Your Leadership Skills

Leadership is a demanding role that requires a great deal of focus, energy, and resilience. In order to be an ef...

Breaking the Bias: How Unconscious Beliefs Can Sabotage Your Marketing and Business Success from 2023-02-08T13:11

Bias and beliefs can greatly impact the success of a marketing and business strategy. Here are some ways in which they can mess up your marketing and business:

1. Limited audience ...

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Determining the What and the How of ROI from 2023-02-07T16:30

Marketing is a crucial aspect of any business, and it is important to measure its effectiveness and efficiency. One of the most important metrics for evaluating the success of marketing efforts ...

How to Be Honest With Yourself. from 2023-02-06T16:27

We live in a fast-paced world that demands a lot from us. From work and family obligations to personal goals and aspirations, our lives are filled with tasks and responsibilities that require ou...

My 2023 Goals and Results - January Summary from 2023-02-05T20:11

Getting personal here on what my 2023 intentions are and how I am executing them physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. 

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Principles&Traits of Marine Corps Leadership | Initiative from 2023-02-04T16:57

The traits and principles of leadership are the basic fundamentals that Marines use to develop their own leadership abilities and that of their subordinates.  There are 14 leadership traits and ...

Principles&Traits of Marine Corps Leadership | Dependability from 2023-02-03T14:43

The traits and principles of leadership are the basic fundamentals that Marines use to develop their own leadership abilities and that of their subordinates.  There are 14 leadership traits and ...

Principles&Traits of Marine Corps Leadership | Judgment from 2023-02-02T14:23

The traits and principles of leadership are the basic fundamentals that Marines use to develop their own leadership abilities and that of their subordinates.  There are 14 leadership traits and ...

Principles&Traits of Marine Corps Leadership | Justice from 2023-02-01T14:12

The traits and principles of leadership are the basic fundamentals that Marines use to develop their own leadership abilities and that of their subordinates.  There are 14 leadership traits and ...

Why We Get Bored With Our Habits And Goals. from 2023-01-31T14:36

Why do we get bored with our habits and goals? We think they’re awesome when we start and then slowly, very slowly, the feelings of excitement subside. This happens when you see a lot of initial...

Make Each Day Count. from 2023-01-30T15:58

If you could bottle a day and open it whenever you liked, would that make your life better? We think so. So much passes us by as we go through life — from our friends' crazy antics to the taste ...

Why We Gossip? | What Do We Do to Stop It? from 2023-01-29T16:26

First, you have to understand why people are gossiping. It's not just because they like the attention or because they feel bad. They're usually gossiping to repair a damaged relationship, solve ...

How To Make Those Around You More Valuable from 2023-01-28T15:24

Your people need more than a salary and fulfilling work to be their best. They need to know that you see the value in them as individuals and in the work they deliver. Your job as a leader is to...

Narcissistic Leaders Always Seek Praise. | Why You Seek Compliments. from 2023-01-27T11:16

As we know, the narcissistic personality tends to be relationally antagonistic: competitive, exploitative, and oppressively controlling. Narcissists themselves often seek out praise, and they of...

Making A Happy List | Organize Your Life Around What Makes You Happy. from 2023-01-26T17:07

Most people want to be happy, but don’t know how to go about it. They wait for happiness to find them instead of seeking it out. And when they don’t find it, they become unhappy. If you want to ...

Ancient Rome Simple Wisdom in Handling Problems from 2023-01-25T14:51

When you think about it, the human experience hasn’t changed all that much in the last several thousand years. We still face the same problems – just on a different scale. And while the solution...

5 Ways Any Business Can Provide Luxury Hotel Customer Service from 2023-01-24T14:26

Did you know that improving customer service could collectively save U.S. companies $62 billion annually?

Do you need five great ways to delight your guests? What a...

How to Daily Live Up to Your Higher Self. from 2023-01-23T14:46

How to Daily Live Up to Your Higher Self
In religious traditions and ancient wisdoms—from Christianity to Hinduism to Sufism—it is said that when you connect with the Divine, which we’re a...

Why Do We Try To Impress Others? from 2023-01-22T15:01

Most people want to be liked and accepted by others. We constantly try to make a good impression on those around us, whether it’s our boss, co-workers, friends, or family. But why do we feel the...

Why Do We Blame Others And Play The Victim? from 2023-01-21T14:49

When we are caught in the act of doing something we know is wrong, our first reaction is usually to deny responsibility and to shift the blame onto someone else. This is known as “blame shifting...

How to Coach Yourself to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs from 2023-01-20T14:34

Self-limiting beliefs are those doubts we all have about ourselves that prevent us from achieving our full potential. They are often based on our past experiences or assumptions about our abilit...

Stop Complaining And Start Being Awesome from 2023-01-19T14:24

At some point, we've all been on the receiving end of a complaint. But have you ever stopped to wonder why people complain? It turns out that there are a number of reasons why people might compl...

How to Walk Away&Let Go. from 2023-01-18T16:54

It's a question we all ask ourselves at some point: why do we stay in relationships that are bad for us? Whether it's a toxic friendship or a hurtful romantic relationship, it can be hard to let...

How to Hire High Achievers. from 2023-01-17T15:32

High achievers are the key to any successful business. They are the ones who drive innovation, lead teams, and create value. But how do you find them? And once you find them, how do you keep the...

Why Does Rejection Hurt? | How to Handle When Somebody Says NO. from 2023-01-16T14:51

Rejection can be a difficult experience to deal with, and it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the hurt and disappointment of being turned down. While we m...

Why Am I in a Bad Mood? | How to Overcome it. from 2023-01-15T17:09

In this podcast, we will explore the psychology behind bad moods, how to become more self-aware of our emotions, and what spiritual, leadership, and neuroscienc...

Don't Set Goals Part 4 from 2023-01-14T17:57

Why you have failed in your goals? How to make systems that work and are easy? When should I make a new system? Where do I start in my personal and business life for creating systems? 

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Why You Blame Yourself. | The Apex of Emotional Abuse. from 2023-01-13T14:47

Rather than viewing self-blame as an obstacle to progress, it’s important to recognize it as an opportunity for learning and growth. Self-acceptance is key in t...

The Freedom of Being YOU | What is Authentic Freedom from 2023-01-12T14:44

Authentic freedom is the ability to be yourself without fear or judgment. It is a state of self-awareness and acceptance that allows you to live your life with ...

Say Less, Commit More. | How to Keep your Commitments. from 2023-01-11T14:40

Keeping your commitments is a key factor in becoming a successful leader. It is not just about saying what you will do but also following through with it. Leade...

Every Day is a Week | How to Accomplish Mass Amounts of Work Easily. from 2023-01-10T14:36

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with your daily tasks? It doesn't have to be that way. With a few simple strategies, you can maximize your...

Don't Set Goals It Never Works | Part 3 from 2023-01-09T14:28

Part Three of why you have failed in your goals? How to make systems that work and are easy? When should I make a new system? Where do I start in my personal and business life for creating syste...

Don't Set Goals It Never Works | Part 2 from 2023-01-08T17:25

Part Two of why you have failed in your goals? How to make systems that work and are easy? When should I make a new system? Where do I start in my personal and business life for creating systems...

Don't Set Goals It Never Works | Part 1 from 2023-01-07T14:22

Why you have failed in your goals? How to make systems that work and are easy? When should I make a new system? Where do I start in my personal and business life for creating systems? 

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When to Force and When to Surrender | How to Face Problems from 2023-01-06T14:17

Why do we push back at problems with negative energy? When is the right time to surrender to issues in your life? How do you know when to use force or surrender? What is the underlying issue of ...

Done is Better then Perfect | Why Perfectionism is Narcistic as a Leader from 2023-01-05T14:06

What is this urge to have everything perfect? Why do we freak out to try and make things perfect? How can we break the pattern of wanting everything perfect? 

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How to Be Great as a Leader in Your Industry. from 2023-01-04T19:22

What does greatness look like to you? How do you set yourself apart from others in your industry? Why do most business peeps not seek greatness? When is the right time to expand your presence in...

99% of Humans Won't DO What Needs to be Done to BE Successful from 2023-01-03T11:16

Are you lazy? Do you procrastinate? Why do you not have the energy to accomplish what you want to do? How do you fix the guilt and self-loathing? 

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Why Most of Your Issues are Mosquitos. from 2023-01-02T12:56

Our emotions tell us that the issue at hand is an Elephant when in actuality it's a buzzing mosquito causing disruption that you can easily handle. Stop focusing on the Elephant in the room, and...

Why Do We Hide Our Vices and Unwanted Behaviors ? from 2023-01-01T18:37

How do we break free from guilt and shame? When do our vices and ego control us? What does Leadership look like when we hide our unwanted behaviors? 

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The Power of a Positive Team from 2022-12-27T17:42

What is the number one thing as a leader you can do to develop your team? Why are clear goals and systems so important? How do you share vision with your team? When should I have meetings and co...

Does the Data Support Your Beliefs and Biases? from 2022-12-23T22:56

Hunches not supported by data are dangerous. Always use reports to back up your belief. Biases will many times lead you into making decisions based on ego. 

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Have the Meeting Before the Meeting. Secrets to a Great Team Meeting. from 2022-12-19T21:33

Why are most meetings a waste of time? How do you make a meeting stick? When is the best time to have meetings? 

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Why Working Harder is not the Answer. | Dealing with Toxic Motivation from 2022-12-14T21:55

Do You feel like your work is not good enough? How do I change my toxic motivation of fear? What does YOUR Success look like? The Opposite of Fear is Creativity! 

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Meaning&Self-Awareness. from 2022-12-09T18:52

How do you determine if your thinking aligns with your leadership? What are questions to ask yourself to gain more self-awareness? Why do you search for meaning in your life?  

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When Your Work Discourages You. | How to Handle a Leader that Disappoints You. from 2022-12-03T19:37

Are you disappointed in the company's leadership? How do you handle your boss? When you don't feel like working or leading. 

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How to Beat Being Nervous as a Leader. from 2022-11-27T17:46

How do you handle your anxiety as a leader? Why does self-worth play a role in your confidence as a leader? How catering to your weaknesses and self-doubt is sabotaging you? When should you be u...

Making Decisions Out of Fear. from 2022-11-24T23:45

Why we practice fear-based leadership. How do we manage our fear as a leader? What does fear vs. respect with our team look like? 

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Majority of Business Websites are Boring! | How to Make Your Website Engage&Convert to Paying Customers. from 2022-11-19T21:30

Why are you not getting any phone calls or leads off of your business website? What can you do that doesn't cost a lot to turn your website into a converting machine? How do website conversions ...

Double Digit Growth in 2023 from 2022-11-13T17:15

Three new ways to exponentially grow your business in 2023. 

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How To Deal With Bad News That Can Ruin You. from 2022-11-10T00:13

What should you do when you get really really bad news? How do you cope with it? How to take care of yourself when it hits? Do you hide it from others? 

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Why do you Procrastinate? | Dealing with Fear and Starting Over. from 2022-11-02T23:32

Starting something new can be overwhelming and fearful. In today's podcast, I define what to recognize as your most significant ego barriers. When is the best time to practice self-awareness in ...

Why is it so Hard for You to Relax? from 2022-10-29T21:57

Do you feel guilty all the time? Why are you so distracted? When should you relax? What is stress and how do you take a break effectively? Is working all the time healthy? 

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The Benefits to Building a Learning / Teaching Environment as a Leader. from 2022-10-25T23:03

To learn is the same as to teach. Having this philosophy built into your culture will allow everyone to step into the role of both teacher/learner. This creates self-responsibility, humility, an...

If I Only had $500 Marketing Dollars a Month to Spend on My Business. from 2022-10-22T17:05

This gives you a play-by-play on what to do marketing-wise for your local small business. Digital marketing can be super confusing, and you can blow through a lot of cash quickly before realizin...

One Mission How Leaders Build a Team of Teams Part 2 from 2022-04-12T00:13:24

Part 2 of this  leadership journey with you in an amazing book called One Mission by C...

One Mission How Leaders Build a Team of Teams Part 1 from 2022-03-30T23:45:21

Starting a leadership journey with you in an amazing book called One Mission by Chr...

Developing New Leaders - Why it's important to reproduce yourself in many roles. from 2022-02-12T19:54:37

Do you get tired of the constant interruptions? Everyone needs YOU! Your having to make 100 decisions an hour, and from sunup to sundown your living the business. What does freeing yourself to h...

How to Handle a Whiny Employee from 2022-01-28T21:08:45

We all "have" or "know" someone that's passive aggresive with a negative attitude toward everthing. How do you deal with that person?  This is the Listen

16 Hours on the Tram - How to Understand and Change Your Company's Culture Part 2 from 2022-01-13T21:09:24

Part 2 - We got into details of Tram incident, and also why Companies have Toxic Culture. 

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16 Hours on the Tram - How to Understand and Change Your Company's Culture Part 1 from 2022-01-13T20:43:26

We got into details of Tram incident, and also why Companies have Toxic Culture. 

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New Mexico Angels President Drew Tulchin | Investing In Innovation from 2022-01-11T20:58:49

Drew is President of NM Angels a New Mexico-based group of individual accredited angel investors focused on investing in early-stage companies in the Southwest and cultivating an active investme...

Poisonous Cobras: The Problem with Optimizing and Measuring People - Goodhart's Law from 2022-01-04T23:41:30

The story in today's podcast shows what can happen when you focus on optimizing without taking the human perspective into consideration. Leadership is about Humans First! Rewards and punishments...

Finding Meaning in Your Life for 2022 from 2022-01-01T01:30:26

New Year 2022 another time to fail out our goals! We look at ourselves in the mirror in disgust; or maybe we haven't changed as a leader in 5 years? We feel lethargic and meaningless to the poin...

How to Deal with Non-Performing Employees as a Leader from 2021-12-21T21:59:48

When someone is not working or not doing their share! When they choose to skate by instead of help the team out! When they willfully do the least amount of work possible! We discuss as Leaders h...

How Your Brain Stops You From Leading Yourself and Others from 2021-12-11T19:17:39

Prefrontal Cortex, Limbic system, and Neuroplasticity with Consciousness. How does your brain respond to Leadership, Vision, and Problem Solving? 

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Why is New Mexico so Dependent on the Oil and Gas Industry? from 2021-12-09T02:36:46

New Mexico has a long history with oil and gas. We discuss alternatives and why they work or don't for the state. Alexander also gets into Geothermal energy. We break down the budget and how the...

Alec Baldwin Shooting, New Mexico Tax Cuts for Film Industry, and Why we Need Cinema from 2021-12-04T17:49:04

What happened on set? Why does New Mexico need the film industry? How can Albuquerque benefit from cinema? Alexander and Jason get into details of the shooting, tax breaks, and the business of N...

The Reality of Being an Entrepreneur in Albuquerque from 2021-11-26T14:55:21

What does it take to get funding in ABQ? How do I network to other states? What should my deck be? How do I present to venture capitalist firms? Alexander is CEO of a successful start-up www.TAR...

Four Self Aware Questions to Ask Yourself as a Leader in Albuquerque from 2021-11-24T15:04:35

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Leadership Lessons from General George Patton from 2021-11-19T20:28:35

"Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable."  George S. Patton. History helps us to sharp...

How New Technology Will Revolutionize Albuquerque Business from 2021-11-16T20:06:39

Embracing new technologies gives us the digital solution to revolutionize ABQ. Putting data to work for a Smarter City. Powered by TARTLE. 

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The State of Startups and Venture Capital in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 2021-11-12T19:39:46

We dive into New Startups in New Mexico, and what it takes to receive funding, support, and success. If you know somebody that is beginning the entrepreneurial journey in ABQ this is great podca...

How Albuquerque can be the Greenest City in the United States from 2021-11-11T02:35:35

Whether you are right wing or left wing having an environmentally friendly free city that supports innovation, technology, and business is the cornerstone of growth in any city. Albuquerque's cu...

The Slight Edge Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson Part 1 from 2021-08-20T18:29:56

The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why so...

As a Business Leader is TRT Testosterone Replacement Therapy Right for You? from 2021-08-06T15:21:01