It Matters Podcast

027 - Live from the I Connect Party - A Fireside Chat with Mike Lazenby

This episode was recorded live at the I Connect Party in Edmonton, Alberta.  On this episode I have a fireside chat with Mike Lazenby, a high-level leader.  With 10+ years of minor hockey coaching, 15+ years in high-level leadership roles, he has accumulated great wisdom and insight on how to lead on and off the ice. 
In this episode we will tackle:
-the championship mindset and the role that coaching plays into that.
-why winning is not just for athletes.
-the importance of winning at practice and in the locker room first.
-what makes a good leader on and off the ice.

026 - Show Up To Practice

Championships are not only won on the court, and success doesn’t happen overnight.  In fact I believe success happens over time. And what you do over time is how you create championships. What you do before you show up matters and that applies to business, that applies to sports, that applies to any area of your life where you want to experience wins.  In this solo episode I want to bring into the light why showing up to practice is equally as important as showing up to the game. Join me as we learn about how practice makes you better. Championships are won in practice, in training, and in the locker room. Practice creates disciplines. Practice is where belief is built.

025 - Win The Day

Do you ever stop part way through the day and just wish you could have a redo? Or does something ever happen first thing in the morning that just affects the rest of your day? What if you could put some disciplines into your life that could change the trajectory of your day and even better, help you win the day. In this solo episode I want to present to you 2 principles to live by that will help you win the day. First is ending your day on purpose in preparation for the next day. And second, a simple but powerful practice of the no snooze rule. Join me as I unpack these two principles for you and set you up not only to win your day but to have wins in multiple areas of your life.

024 - Ingredients For Success

A secret to success that I have learned is that we don't have to re-create the wheel.  Sometimes we just have to go down proven paths that have worked.  I think that if we look hard enough there are ingredients, roadmaps, game plans, and blueprints that already exist to help us get to where we want to go.  But one thing I'm a huge advocate of is finding people that line up with your values and actually have what you want. Check out this solo episode as I unpack three ingredients that I think will get you started and help you on your journey. We will talk about the importance of having a mentor, someone who has gone before us, the importance of listening, growing, and being a lifelong learner, and finally, actually doing something about it and putting it into action. If you like the cake don't change the ingredients.

023 - Time In

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of how you lead in your 'time in' effectively, emphasizing the need for strategic planning, delegation, and setting boundaries. We all plan our time off, but are we also being wise with our 'time in'?! I highlight the impact of overworking on personal and professional life, urging leaders to prioritize rest and balance. This episode serves as a reminder to be mindful of the 'why' behind our actions and to lead with longevity in mind.
 
In this episode you will learn:
 
-Effective time management during 'time in' is crucial for long-term
success and personal well-being.
- Understanding the difference between urgent and important is key to excelling.
Let's be productive not just busy. 
-Strategic planning and delegation are essential for leaders to avoid
burnout and maximize productivity.
-Balancing work and rest is vital for maintaining personal and
professional longevity.
-Understanding the 'why' behind our actions is key to making mindful
decisions and leading with purpose.

022 - Relational Inventory

Leadership can be defined in many ways, but you can't talk about leadership without talking about relationships.  And if we're going to talk about relationships we can't be surface level we have to go deep.  On this episode I want to talk about taking a relational inventory on multiple levels.  We'll unpack the different types of relationships and how we lead in different scenarios.  We need a 360-degree mindset so we can lead those we are responsible for, those that are equal to us, and those that lead us. Relationships matter, and that includes those that are close to us and those that are strangers.  Let's commit to doing all types of relationships well.

021 - Making A Difference With Jamieson Galloway

I love how age does not determine the level of impact.  In fact one of my favourite parts about chatting with young leaders is their ability to dream and their ability to see solutions and not obstacles.  On this episode I introduce you to Jamieson Galloway who has been making a difference since he was in high school. Now at the age of 23 he continues to navigate different life obstacles while impacting the country of Belize. On this episode we talk about the impact of a missions trip, collaborating with others that have a common vision, advocating for those who can't speak for themselves, and the leadership it takes to inspire others to make an impact in another country.
 
Connect with Jamieson
IG: @jamiesons_journey
 
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020 - Make The Plan

Does planning really work? I think if we look hard enough around us, whether that's school, work, sports, etc., planning has always been a part of the key to succeeding. I believe that if you want to get anywhere on purpose, you will have to do it with a plan.  In this episode I want to give you some mindset on why planning is a key player for anything you want to have in life. Regardless of what you do or what season of life you are in, you can benefit from a plan, whether that's in the form of a budget, a daily planner, a business plan or making a plan for the future, you will find the benefit of having a guide.

019 - Say Yes

We all know that person that probably should learn how to say no to things because they have a lot going on.  But what about the people that say yes, say yes to what? Say yes to opportunity! If you want to meet people you've never met before, find yourself in places you've never been before and experiencing next level things, you may need to start saying yes more. In this episode I want to unpack why saying yes could be what you need to propel you to being a better leader, expanding your influence and building your business. Let's learn when to say yes and what to say yes to.

018 - Grow As You Go

Something that is often misunderstood is that growth is not a destination, growth is a journey.  Growth also doesn't happen by accident but by being intentional.  On this episode we narrow in on why leadership is more than a position, making sure you are not the reason your organization is capped, and why growing as a leader is essential.