Accountability, responsibility, blame, personal-power, empowerment, attitude, adversity, choice
Episode 038: Don’t blame me!
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-blame-me/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of responsibility and accountability in place of blame. It’s inefficient and unproductive to blame our parents, our job or our government for whatever troubles we have. If you give away that type of control over your life, you can’t make choices to create more success and joy. Take back your power! It might sting a bit, but it’s worth the pain.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Listening, Empathy, Fear, Strengths, Courage
Episode 37: Listen with Empathy - Vanessa Spiller
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/listen-with-empathy-vanessa-spiller/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Vanessa Spiller, who has an amazing superpower of being able to recognize other people’s potential. As an adventure coach for Project Athena, she coaches participants to succeed where they never thought they could. Vanessa listens with empathy and doesn’t try to put herself in someone else’s shoes. Instead, she takes to heart that she’s never been in their shoes, which keeps her from judging others. Join us and find out how to use a 1 to 5 scale to cultivate self-awareness. Get ready for an episode filled with great lessons and a whole lot more.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Connect with Vanessa Spiller on Skype via username “vanessa.spiller4”
Behavior, educate, tolerance, patience, listening, love, attitude
Episode 036: The World’s Gone MAD
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/worlds-gone-mad/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of dealing with adversity. When the world seems like it’s going MAD, it’s the best time to practice techniques to not add to the chaos. Acting out like those you may condemn adds to the problems. To change the atmosphere, you have to rise above and be different.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Gratitude, Leadership, Relationships, Appreciation, Thanks
Episode 35: See the Good - Lisa Ryan
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/see-the-good-lisa-ryan/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Lisa Ryan, who has discovered a way to find something good in every situation through her practice of gratitude. Lisa has used this as a basis to teach organizations that with a change in vocabulary and practice, a workforce environment can transform into a place where people want to be productive and engaged. Lisa will explain to you the practice of creating five “thank you’s” each day. It doesn’t take a lot of time, but the rewards are worth every moment of effort. She’ll even touch on the importance of how we receive a compliment, a part of the process you might not have considered. Come join us on this episode and see how you too can find an opportunity lurking almost everywhere.
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Five ways to create “thank you’s” every day:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Connect with Lisa Ryan on LinkedIn
Connect with Lisa Ryan on Facebook
Connect with Lisa Ryan on Skype via username “mygrategy”
52 Weeks of Gratitude by Lisa Ryan
Time, acceptance, control, positive, mindset
Episode 034: Precious Time
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/precious-time/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of recognizing the precious gift of time. This gift becomes more visible with age and tragedy, but you can see it now. Listen to four tips on enhancing what you receive out of each moment of time. You only get it once, it’s free but you can’t buy more.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Thinking, Mind, Books, Writing, Clarity
Episode 33: Thought to Thoughtful - Mindy Gibbins-Klein
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/thought-to-thoughtful-mindy-gibbins-klein/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview our first international guest, Mindy Gibbins-Klein. Mindy is a serial entrepreneur from England who thoughtfully ties all of her endeavors together with her idea of thoughtful leadership. Her focus is on the difference between having thought and being thoughtful in business, in leadership, and in life. What benefits does it bring? High on her list is the benefit of clarity, from the beginning of the thought process through the manner in which the information is being distributed. Being thoughtful at the outset saves time, money and creates better communication. Join us as we talk about the abundance of content that exists in our world today. Mindy gives us some great tips on how to stand out by having thoughtful content instead.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
24 Carat Bold by Mindy Gibbins-Klein
4 Ways to Step Up Your Thought Leadership
Real Thought Leaders Go to Bed with Their Clients
Follow Mindy Gibbins-Klein on Twitter here and here
Connect with Mindy Gibbins-Klein on LinkedIn
Worry, habits, trust, control
Episode 032: Don’t Worry...Be
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-worry-be/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of learning to not worry. Worry is an aspect of your life that is difficult to quit. You worry so much, up to 2 hours a day, that it becomes a part of your life like breathing. So why worry? You worry about circumstances you can change or you worry about circumstances where you have no influence. Listen to how to recognize each and tips to have more time to make a positive difference in the world instead.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn
Adversity, Growth, Attitude, Mind, Relationships
Episode 31: Mental Muscle - Jake French
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/mental-muscle-jake-french/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview the amazing Jake French, who shares with us his superpower of building mental muscle. Jakes lives his life with the attitude of “life happens … live it.” His story is heart-wrenching and incredibly inspiring.I’ve known Jake for years, and his smile is infectious and his wisdom bold. Listen for how he uses the routine of pause, reset, and re-evaluate. You also won’t want to miss Jake sharing what he considers are the worst cuss words out there: “can’t,” “won’t,” and “don’t.” Listen and learn how you can make people want to be around you.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Do It Like Delta: How You Can Get People’s Attention
Life Happens. Live It! by Jake French
Connect with Jake French on LinkedIn
Influence, positivity, attitude, self-worth,impact
Episode 030: Notes to Yourself
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/notes-to-yourself/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of creating a fuzzy file. This file contains complimentary communication from people whose lives you have had a positive influence on. Self worth is affected in a positive way from this collection. People from all walks of life can benefit from keeping and referring to a fuzzy file.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Decisions, Leadership, Relationships, Teamwork, Action
Episode 29: Right Decision, First Time - Annette Dubrouillet
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/right-decision-first-time-annette-dubrouillet/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Annette Dubrouillet, who has a company called Decision Makers. She shares valuable information on what we need to know to make a good decision. Are you a close-ended decider or an open-ended decider? Find out because it makes a difference. Annette shares what to look for in decision drivers, which might be personalities in the process or past experience. Both of these can get in the way of making an informed and thoughtful decision. Don’t get caught up in the syndrome of, “But we’ve always done it this way.” Join us as Annette assists YOU in making the right decision the first time.
You’ll discover:
Formulas for controlling your open-ended or closed-ended decision making styles:
If you are an Open-Ended Decider:
1. Set a limit for the maximum number of options you will consider, using what you think to be a low number. Give yourself an actual number, don’t just say, “I won’t consider too many options.” Be specific, “I will consider no more than three options.”
2. Set a maximum time limit for your decision. Again, be specific, not just, “I’ll decide quickly.” But make the time frame realistic. If you’re deciding on a new job, don’t say you’ll decide within ten minutes. A situation like that would be more of a one- to two-week decision.
If you are a Closed-Ended Decider:
1. Set a limit to the minimum number of options you will consider, using what you think to be a high number. Give yourself an actual number, don’t just say, “I will consider several options.” Be specific, “I will consider no fewer than four options.”
2. Set a minimum time limit for your decision. Again, be specific, not just, “I won’t decide too quickly.” But make the time frame realistic. If you’re deciding about applying for a grant for your organization that has a deadline of next week, you have to factor in how long it will take to create the grant application. You can’t postpone your decision until the day before the application is due.
Interview Links & Other Resources
Make No Mistake: How to Make the Best Decision the First Time by Annette Dubrouillet
Grazie, Prego - Worrying About Past Decisions
Decision Making in a Bureaucracy - The Good, The Bad and The Paradox
Follow Annette Dubrouillet on Twitter
Decisions, Leadership, Relationships, Teamwork, Action
Episode 29: Right Decision, First Time - Annette Dubrouillet
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/right-decision-first-time-annette-dubrouillet/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Annette Dubrouillet, who has a company called Decision Makers. She shares valuable information on what we need to know to make a good decision. Are you a close-ended decider or an open-ended decider? Find out because it makes a difference. Annette shares what to look for in decision drivers, which might be personalities in the process or past experience. Both of these can get in the way of making an informed and thoughtful decision. Don’t get caught up in the syndrome of, “But we’ve always done it this way.” Join us as Annette assists YOU in making the right decision the first time.
You’ll discover:
Formulas for controlling your open-ended or closed-ended decision making styles:
If you are an Open-Ended Decider:
1. Set a limit for the maximum number of options you will consider, using what you think to be a low number. Give yourself an actual number, don’t just say, “I won’t consider too many options.” Be specific, “I will consider no more than three options.”
2. Set a maximum time limit for your decision. Again, be specific, not just, “I’ll decide quickly.” But make the time frame realistic. If you’re deciding on a new job, don’t say you’ll decide within ten minutes. A situation like that would be more of a one- to two-week decision.
If you are a Closed-Ended Decider:
1. Set a limit to the minimum number of options you will consider, using what you think to be a high number. Give yourself an actual number, don’t just say, “I will consider several options.” Be specific, “I will consider no fewer than four options.”
2. Set a minimum time limit for your decision. Again, be specific, not just, “I won’t decide too quickly.” But make the time frame realistic. If you’re deciding about applying for a grant for your organization that has a deadline of next week, you have to factor in how long it will take to create the grant application. You can’t postpone your decision until the day before the application is due.
Interview Links & Other Resources
Make No Mistake: How to Make the Best Decision the First Time by Annette Dubrouillet
Grazie, Prego - Worrying About Past Decisions
Decision Making in a Bureaucracy - The Good, The Bad and The Paradox
Follow Annette Dubrouillet on Twitter
Creativity, change, control, adaptability, flexibility, opportunity
Episode 28: Create Your Own Reality
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/create-your-own-reality/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of creating your own reality. Life takes turns, unexpected changes and you can either lament or adapt. There are ways to continue the journey with a full heart and great success. It’s easier if your perspective is one in which recognizes that aspects that are out of your control are the reason your experience will be unique. Being unique is advantageous.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Giving, Failure, Adversity, Influence, Relationships
Episode 27: Improving the Lives of Others - Greg Williams
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/improving-lives-others-greg-williams/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Greg Williams, a master negotiator and body language expert. Greg grew up deprived of many of the necessities of life. However, his mother always gave to those less fortunate than they were. Greg’s philosophy grew out of that generosity. When you pay it forward, the return will be tenfold. It's not about what you can receive but more about what positive changes happen in the world as a whole when you live your life like that. Our discussion includes how to engage others and when to back off. Join me in listening to a kind, intelligent, and helpful mere mortal.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Body Language and Nonverbal Communications in Negotiations
Follow Greg Williams on Twitter
Connect with Greg Williams on Facebook
independence
Episode 26: The Power of Independence
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-independence/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of independence. Like the 4th of July celebrates our independence as a nation, you too can celebrate your independence of thought. Don’t allow yourself to follow a crowd like lemmings into the sea. Being independent means you educate yourself on your own beliefs. Sometimes that means understanding the other side.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Choice, Decision-making, Attitude, communication, impression, workplace environment
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-choice/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of choice. A powerful super power that affects every aspect of your life, from your thoughts to your deeds. You can choose and then choose again as you learn what is the best fit for your life. In the workplace having choices allows creativity and better relationships.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Patience, Business, Entrepreneur, Relationships, Creativity
Episode 24: Power of Patience - Jaime Jay
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/jaime-jay-power-of-patience
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Jaime Jay, an entrepreneur who shares with us the superpower of patience. This is certainly a power I continually work on myself. In our conversation, we talk about how patience is an integral part of a good life and a good business. I really like that Jaime keeps mentioning that it’s his responsibility to continue to expand his patience on a daily basis. Jaime’s wisdom on the topic of patience will help improve your relationships and impact your professional life.
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Connect with Jaimie Jay on Facebook
Communication, perspective, open-mindedness, relationships, vocabulary, hyperbole,
Episode 23: Really? Always? Never? No One?
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/really-always-never-no-one/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the use of gross exaggerations and how it can alter your intended message. You probably are so used to using words like always and never that you rarely even think about how it is affecting your communication. Your brains listens to what you say and therefore the use of these words changes how you view any given situation.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Help, Friendship, Needs, Health, Attitude
Episode 22: How to Ask for Help - Marty Stanley
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/how-to-ask-for-help-marty-stanley/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Marty Stanley, one of the most independent women I know. When she had a complete knee replacement, she learned about the superpower of asking for help. This is such an important topic for many of us mere mortals. You’ll learn that it’s not just about asking for help, but also letting people know what you specifically need, so they can help. This interview is so much fun. You’ll laugh and learn some valuable tips that will be helpful for your next cook out or business project
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Follow Marty Stanley on Twitter
Connect with Marty Stanley on Facebook
Connect with Marty Stanley on LinkedIn
How TED Hose Will Make Me a Better Leader
From Type A to Type T: How to Be a Transformational Leader in a Bottom-Line World by Marty Stanley
Self-care, accountability, rejuvenate, re-energize
Episode 21: Weekends are for Chocolate
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/weekends-are-for-chocolate/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the the importance of taking care of you! In a world where you pack in so much in a day, it is imperative that you find space to cater to your own needs and desires. You deserve to take the time to rejuvenate and re-energize. You become a better human for everyone you interact with.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Forgiveness, choice, acceptance, letting-go, anger management, perspective,
Episode 20: Forgiveness Friday
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/forgiveness-friday/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of forgiveness. It’s a gift you can give yourself for healthier living, physically and emotionally. Forgiving yourself can be the most challenging aspect. The result is a healthier life, mind, body and soul.
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Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn
Discipline, Discernment, Perspective, Speaking, Goals
Episode 19: High Level View
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/elizabeth-mccormick-high-level-view/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Elizabeth McCormick, a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot who is disciplined, discerning, and delightful. Elizabeth learned a number of great life lessons while serving our country. One of the important is how the high level view gives you a broader perspective. Elizabeth will inspire you with her message of not getting bogged down in what’s right in front of you, and how this helps with the decisions you need to make to be successful both at work and at home.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Free training to increase your confidence
Follow Elizabeth McCormick on Twitter
Connect with Elizabeth McCormick on LinkedIn
Gratitude, relationships, employee-engagement, well-being,
Episode 18: Gratitude Wednesday
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/gratitude-wednesday
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of gratitude. In everyday life we tend to not take the time to think of all we can be grateful for. It affects our relationships at work and at home. Research has shown that a little bit of gratitude goes a long way. It’s a strong catalyst for employee engagement.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn
Shawn Achor article on Positive Intelligence
A little bit of Gratitude goes a long way - Deluxe Edition
Connection, Relevance, Networking, Relationships, Conversation
Episode 17: It’s Not About Me
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/bryan-heathman-its-not-about-me/
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Bryan Heathman, President of Made for Success Publishing, a company that assists speakers and authors in getting their stories heard. I have worked with Bryan before and his entire team was resourceful and helpful. As we worked together, we became friends and stayed connected. Bryan talks about the importance of connecting and being relatable. He’ll share the value of being intentional, a little vulnerable, and the gift of concentrating on someone else besides yourself.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Made for Success Publishing Blog
Connect with Bryan Heathman on LinkedIn
Connect with Bryan Heathman on Facebook
Relationships,compliments, self-awareness, happiness, habits
Episode 16:Compliments on Monday
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/compliments-on-monday/ /
Summary
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of Compliments. Compliments make both the giver and receiver feel better about themselves. It’s an easy quick way to start a conversation or share appreciation. Being the recipient can take some work to be open to a positive thought coming your way.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Leadership, Speaking, Influence, Storytelling, Engagement
Episode 15: The Fred Factor & Beyond
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/fred-factor-beyond-mark-sanborn
Summary
On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Mark Sanborn, a successful and respected leadership speaker and best-selling author. He shares critically important tips about the power of storytelling, a craft that’s useful both in professional speaking and in any situation where you want to have influence. You’ll come away from this episode with a new passion for storytelling and making a difference in other people’s lives.
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Interview Links & Other Resources
Follow Mark Sanborn on Twitter
Connect with Mark Sanborn on LinkedIn