It Matters Podcast

033 - The Art Of Vision Boards

In the life of a leader, it is important to keep the vision and the dream alive. Vision has the power to motivate, inspire, and to give you hope for an exciting future. There are many ways to feed the vision or the dream, but on today's episode I would love to talk to you about vision boards. Join me as I unpack four thoughts on why vision boards could be a critical tool in your leadership toolbox. 
 
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IG: @theleaderco.inc
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032 - ROI

We have all heard at one point or another that investing is a good thing. Investing can look many different ways.  You can invest in real estate, stocks, business, etc. When it comes to leadership, what should the leader be investing in? We can all probably think of a list of things we should invest in, but on today's episode I would like to unpack what I believe would be the best ROI. On this episode, I want to chat about how the best return on investment is you. When you invest in yourself, it not only makes you better but makes those around you better. Join me as I share some thoughts about areas you should invest in yourself. Whether physical, spiritual, or your mindset, it all matters, and the investment always brings a great return. 

031 - Refocus

Many things in life affect how we live, but one that hits the top of the list absolutely is the way you think. The way you think can either be life-giving to you or it can send you into a pit of darkness, despair, and self-destruction. In this solo episode I want to bring awareness to the fact that the issue may not be focus, but what you are focused on. Some of us may just need to do a refocusing and pay attention to what is feeding our thoughts. Understanding the long term effects of our thinking, our present habits, and the vision we have for our lives is crucial to living a mindful life.

030 - The Volunteering Factor

I believe that one attribute of a great leader is to serve well. Serving has many angles to it but one thing I know is that if you want to become a great servant leader you need to adapt the volunteering habit. In this solo episode I would like to focus in on volunteering, what it looks like, what it can do for you, and what it can do for others. In my 25+ years of intentional leadership I attribute most of my leadership success to volunteering. So join me as we chat and I share with you some of my wins such as learning to stretch, creating new experiences, meeting new people, learning to follow, and learning to lead people that are not motivated by a paycheque.

029 - Get Empowered with Justin LaFavor

I've always strived to surround myself with good people and people who make me better in the process.  This weeks episode is a special one for me as I get to have a conversation with a long time friend who inspires me, sharpens me, dreams with me, and every so often disagrees with me. I sit with Justin LaFavor who is a realtor, author, husband and father, and a leader all around. Join me on this episode as we learn to get empowered through his mindset and the success he has had and continues to have. We have a real conversation about the journey of consistency, discipline, values, leadership and so much more.  We get real so get your notepad ready!
 
Connect with Justin
www.getempowered.info
www.empowerrealestategroup.com
IG: @mrlafavor
 
Connect with Walter
www.theleaderco.ca
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.

028 - It's A Win Win

An interesting part about leadership is that it can be good or bad, so just because you are a leader doesn’t mean you are doing it well. Leadership at its best needs to be done on purpose and with intentionality. Not only do people deserve to be led well but if you’re going to maximize your potential, you’ll need to lead well for yourself as well. The truth is, it’s a win-win when the leader leads well! In this episode, we learn the reasons, the benefits, and the wisdom behind being a great leader. We talk about the importance of leading well in the present, leading well tomorrow, and how long term it impacts your legacy. Regardless of where you find yourself, the fact is, leading well matters!

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.