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The only thing which pulled me forward, was the realization that my voice within was wrong, I learnt to mediate, to listen, to challenge, and it is this presence of mind, this awareness which brought me out from that damp and dark space to one where I can pull myself …
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Life is a spiritual practice, like a long meditation. Mindfulness is being aware that during meditation, you are in control each second in time and space. As in string theory in quantum physics, everything is connected. It is important that all sentient beings work towards this kind of accountability for …
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In my role as Chief Talent Officer for a global marketing agency, I’ve often heard, through conversation in interviews, performance reviews, exit conversations and even day-to-day chatter, a focus on stress, grueling schedules or the effects of a poor leader who says the right things but is, in reality, demanding …
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“I have learned that life has many challenges and unexpected events that you cannot control, and success and happiness all have to do with worrying about what you can control and focusing on the positive.” Dave Cantin is a sought after automobile acquisitions specialist, speaker, self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist. Dave’s …
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“You only get one life, so it’s vital that you spend your time in the ways that bring you the most fulfillment.” Lindsey Dinneen is an entrepreneur, leader, and teacher. She founded and owns VidaDance Studio in Leawood, Kansas, she founded and is the Artistic Director of VidaDance (a professional …
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“How to find your space between stimulus and response” with David S. Karlin, President of National Vision Administrators There is always a “space” between stimulus and response. My mindfulness practice has allowed me to expand that space. As a result my reactions to people and stressful situations are much more …
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Create time and space for staff to meditate. Provide a facilitator to those who are new to meditation or just enjoy meditating as part of a group. Office stretches and healthy snacks are a bonus. I should add that I’ve been very pleasantly surprised to see how successful our mindfulness …
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The learning curve and the hard work needed to pioneer an industry with Christian Hageseth, CEO and co-founder of ONE Cannabis Group “Leadership isn’t just about running an organization, it’s about inspiring an idea. I believe that great leaders set the direction and empower others — whether its employees, customers, shareholders, local communities, …
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Solving life’s challenges in the kitchen with Co-Creator of the Zen of Slow Cooking and Yogini LLC Founder Meg Barnhart “Dining together can radically shift people’s perspectives: It reduces people’s perceptions of inequality, and diners tend to view those of different races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds as more equal than they …
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How a media exec learned balance and found peace through meditation with Meditation Studio cofounder Patricia Karpas “I believe that success is relative to how passionate you feel about what you are doing, and whether you are living in sync with your purpose. I am so grateful that I’m able to …
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Ancient principles of mindfulness for the modern world with E. David Smith, Esq. There is an ancient Jewish practice to start the day with the words, “Modeh Ani,” an expression of gratitude to our Creator and the forging of a deep personal connection. Interestingly, this recitation ends with an expression of …
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When things get overwhelming, I literally sit down and say to myself, “this is in your control, start breathing and you’re not going to let your body take control, you got this! As CEO of the Deutsch NY office, Val DiFebo has been a key architect of the Agency’s continual success …
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Stoicism says ‘’If you want to be good, be good’’. I believe that everybody knows deep down what they need to do to live a good life. The hard part is committing to it. It can be easy in many aspects of your life to avoid doing the things you …
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Helping more than a million women find success at work with Career Contessa founder Lauren McGoodwin “You can’t build an uplifting work culture without trust. Your employees have to be honest with you, you have to honest with them and I think creating a culture with ongoing feedback is important.” …
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Finding your partner in life and business and climbing mountains with them with Hyr founder Erika Mozes I think the ‘instagramation’ of being an entrepreneur makes it look super sexy to be a founder. In my/our case, it has been the hardest challenge I’ve ever faced and if I didn’t truly …
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“Both personally and professionally, focus is my biggest challenge. In our busy world, with multiple distractions, information overload, and an extremely short attention span, it’s crucial to find your focus. We only have that many hours in a day and the way we choose to spend the time will either …
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Leadership and mindfulness secrets for Fortune 100 companies with Walmart leadership coach Lucy Duncan “Being mindful of my emotions is what gives me power over my emotions. Taking the time to pause when something frustrates, intimidates, or excites me and dissecting why I feel that way helps me control my response …
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How to have an eye to solve a problem and build a business with Creative Director of Basic Outfitters Laura Dweck A Merchandising graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Laura Dweck was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Laura understood her desire to work in the fashion …
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“My biggest challenge is my own criticism. The phrase, “We are our own worst critic,” is something I am constantly trying to recognize and work on. My self-critic can be very loud, to the point where I have nicknamed her “Gretchen.” Vlada is the founder of Marco Polo, a popular …
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How to change the world and build amazing company culture with CorePower Yoga CEO Eric Kufel and Rabbi Jacob Rupp I believe the world is missing a tremendous opportunity to lead with compassion, to lead with empathy, to not be afraid of vulnerability and be servants — in the sense it’s our role …
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Unlocking potential is the secret to rapid growth with Approach Marketing President and Founder Megan Shroy “It’s easy for any business owner to get caught up in every aspect of the business, and there have been times when the goal of growing Approach Marketing has taken over every aspect of my …
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“It’s never too late to go in the right direction” with Dr. Nancy B. Irwin “Smart people learn from “failures” and see what is missing from their skill set, adjust, and move forward. Failure is a dress rehearsal for success.” Dr. Nancy B. Irwin, Psy.D, is a clinical psychologist on staff …
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I would say that I define success by how you lead your life, and leading a good life is the ultimate goal. Leading a “good life,” means good in every possible way — health, outlook, business practices, personal and professional relationships, connection with something deeper than what we may fully understand. Arturo …
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Ancient practices for the modern workplace with Hollingsworth digital marketing strategist Alex Tran Anything that you do, do it with love. In yoga we set an intention. An intention is like how you set your attitude for anything that comes your way. In work, when you do your tasks with love, …
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Taking care of your body and yourself FIRST is so crucial. I know it is counterintuitive especially for parents. The reality is that if we are not taking care of ourselves, we will have nothing left to give to anyone else. Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can …
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https://medium.com/media/064f2b02ec98b325f298455ebc67b4f8/href David Meltzer is the former CEO of the legendary Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and S1Media House. He started with nothing and yet, became a millionaire just nine months out of law school and a multi-millionaire by the age of 32 …
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My biggest challenge, as well as my greatest privilege has been perfecting a reasonable work life balance. As a former collegiate athlete, I have the mentality of giving my all in everything I do and trying to balance that mentality at work as well as in my personal life is …
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When we are able to start our day with a complete breakfast, disconnect for a lunch break, and make time for movement throughout our work day, we are able to reconnect with our bodies and eat adequately. By promoting a mindful and intuitive approach in the workplace, we are able …
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Leadership means serving the people below you. That’s true leadership that I teach to our department heads and anyone in a leadership position at Peerfit. The only way that you can use power correctly is to give it out to the people around you. I had the pleasure to interview Ed …
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How to find work you love with CEO of International Association of Wellness Professionals Suzanne Monroe Suzanne Monroe is Founder and CEO of the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP), a global education company that trains and certifies Wellness Coaches worldwide. Suzanne started the IAWP to inspire others to share the …
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Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can you please share your “backstory” with us? Samantha Masabny grew up outside of Philadelphia and started her career in Radio in Philadelphia. After college she pursued a career in Television and Real Estate in New York. In 2010, she moved to …
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Moving out of your comfort zone to start a business fueled by your passion with Shotsbox founder JC Stock and Rabbi Jacob Rupp For as long as he can remember, JC Stock has been running a business. At the age of seven he worked at delivering newspapers, and at age nine …
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Liz Theresa. Liz Theresa, business coach and founder of LizTheresa.com, has been helping entrepreneurs find clarity and uniquely market themselves with confidence for the past 7 years through her strategic website design and clever copywriting services. She wants every entrepreneur to rise and be …
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Lift Your Legacy: How mindfulness in the workplace can tear down walls and create opportunity with FitNFlow CEO Madison Chappell and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Overall, mindful practices have helped me become a more genuine person. I feel I am able to connect more with my family and friends, and think beyond …
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Making the science in science fiction come alive, with astrophysicist Dr Erin Macdonald and Rabbi Jacob Rupp In addition to the actual teaching, I was in front of students and kids who may find inspiration in a punk-redhead woman covered in tattoos who also happens to have a PhD. Dr. Erin is …
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Lift Your Legacy: Doing work you love and leading by example with Oracle Vice President Des Cahill and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “When I see my team doing great work (and I get to see that a lot!), it means I’ve been successful as a leader in creating an environment for them …
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Lift Your Legacy: “The humility of leadership” with Constructor CEO and Co-Founder Eli Finkelshteyn and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Eli Finkelshteyn is co-founder and CEO at Constructor, an AI-first search as a service provider trusted by Walmart-owned Jet.com. Eli got his start as a data scientist where he worked at Tumblr, Shutterstock, …
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Lift Your Legacy: Spiritual lessons for life with internationally renowned business consultant, author, and blogger Phil La Duke and Rabbi Jacob Rupp First and foremost, live the change you want to create, but you should recognize that this is going to be a lot harder than it seems. It takes complete …
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Justine Bowe is responsible for managing and growing the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s Bird Friendly Coffee program. She aims to rally awareness for the Bird Friendly® certification and the conservation work it supports, hone the program’s strategy and expand Bird Friendly® protected habitat worldwide. Bowe coordinates a variety of program-related …
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Lift Your Legacy: Creating a product, movement, and a lifestyle you love with Rock Grace founder and CEO Anne Hulett and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Mindfulness drives my success. I don’t think people realize how important it is to take care of themselves and the importance of self-care habits and practices. Being …
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Expert designer Lori Wiles knocks on your door with 30+ years of experience. She is camera saavy, respectful, fun & an excellent source! As the Lead Designer on projects in 14 states, Lori often meets clients for the first time in an airport luggage area! Good space is not only …
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I scanned the beach. I knew I wanted to say it, but I was really scared. What if she took it the wrong way? I didn’t want to come off as attacking, and I didn’t want to push her away. Perhaps some things were better left off limits or unsaid …
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Lift Your Legacy: Stepping out of the system to create your own with Pascale Founder and CEO Georgette Pascale and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Everyone makes choices and, good or bad, you just have to relish it. Having more success doesn’t necessarily mean you have less time — it just means you have to …
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Our approach is different because it starts with the assumption that if you chose your spouse, you are in the right relationship. The question is only to discover what has gone wrong and how to make it right but we are already going in with the hope that the relationship …
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Jewish guilt is real. Despite our best intentions, we always feel like we can be doing more. And we are frustrated when we fall short of whatever perceived limits we should have. Even the Talmud speaks about the anxiety that our people experience. So I get it, you should be …
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Lift Your Legacy: Finding inner calm with Simple Habit founder and CEO Yunha Kim and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Meditation has changed my life. As a CEO, friend, daughter, I am more focused, more compassionate, and more energized than I’ve ever been. Meditation helps me think clearly and respond to problems with …
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Lift Your Legacy: If she can do it, so can I with Pheramor CEO and co founder Brittany Berreto and Rabbi Jacob Rupp I think many people can be leaders but think that they’re not cut out for it because of their mental illness, upbringing, education or lifestyle. When I share …
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If I stop loving my kids when they don’t perform the way I want, or my wife when she doesn’t do what I want her to, you’d tell me I was sick. But how often to I not love myself because of the mistakes I made or the limitations I …
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Lift Your Legacy: How to outthink the competition, lead with optimism, and grow constantly with Justin Davis and Rabbi Jacob Rupp It’s certainly easy to be extremely busy and not successful. Increased success to me includes having an increased ability to choose how I spend my time. Justin Davis is …
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Lift Your Legacy: With your community at your back, you can achieve the impossible with Nashelle founder Heather Nashelle Collard and Rabbi Jacob Rupp I began as a control freak. Everything was MINE, my designs, my ideas, me, me, me. After almost losing one of my kiddos, facing addiction and …
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Lift Your Legacy: How to amplify your message with ‘8 Second PR’ author Liz H Kelly and Rabbi Jacob Rupp PR Founder and Author Liz H Kelly just released a new book “8-Second PR: Energize Your Story for Ultimate Media Success.” And her insights are from all sides of the …
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Lift Your Legacy: Five straight forward ways to transform your life from health and wellness expert Dina Merhbi and Rabbi Jacob Rupp But being a business woman is about seeing the long term game, while compromising (and not sacrificing) the present moment. Dina Merhbi is a Registered Dietitian for over …
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Lift Your Legacy: Building AI robots while managing your life with Diligent Robotics CEO Andrea Thomaz and Rabbi Jacob Rupp The more I’ve experienced success and business in my professional life, the more I experience it in all other areas as well. People assume if you have one great thing …
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Lift Your Legacy: To build your dream, you have to face your fears with Nui-Foods Co Founder Victor Macias and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “Tim Ferriss says, “Do that in life which you fear the most.” I remember reading that quote while I was at my old “day job.” I wanted …
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“Find something you love to do and it won’t feel like work. I know this sounds corny, ya’ll, but the way you perceive work can make all the difference. If you hate or dread the work you’re doing, it will always feel like “work”. That doesn’t mean you have to …
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Lift Your Legacy: How to love, marry, and find happiness according to the expert with psychotherapist and radio personality Beatty Cohan and Rabbi Jacob Rupp Beatty Cohan, MSW, LCSW, AASECT is a nationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist, author of For Better, for Worse, Forever: Discover the Path to Lasting Love, …
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Lift Your Legacy: How overcoming unbelievable challenges creates a driven an empathetic leader with Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “Empathy and being present are the two more unique concepts I weren’t expecting to hold such importance to me when it comes to work life balance …
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Lift Your Legacy: When you love what you do, there is no work/life balance with Nextiva CMO Yaniv Masjedi and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “Full disclosure: I’m not a huge fan of the concept of work/life balance. Those two things are very intertwined for me, and I’m happy with that. It …
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Nothing has slowed me down more than trying to be your rabbi. I want to be that amazing voice of inspiration that changes your perspective on life. I want to give the speech that makes you view G-d, Judaism, your spouse, your children, your potential, in a way that you …
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Lift Your Legacy: Age isn’t an issue when you have your goal in mind and are not afraid of failure with NVS Designs President Chad Brittian and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “In the beginning, it took a lot of failures and time to get the company going. I took it in strides …
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Lift Your Legacy: Finding harmony in mind, body, and spirit with B3 Method CEO Amy Vetter and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “A major premise of what I teach is that when you find more happiness personally, you are better for those around you. Finding and committing to an activity or hobby outside …
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Lift Your Legacy: Abandoning perfection as your responsibilities grow with Jillian Michaels and Rabbi Jacob Rupp “Things got more difficult was when I added kids to the mix. And that’s when you really are forced to completely abandon any notion of perfection (which was impossible anyway, but still). At that point …
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Lift Your Legacy: How founder and CEO of the Spartan Races Joe De Sena pushes forward, doesn’t look back, and aims to make everyone a little more ‘spartan’ with Rabbi Jacob Rupp “You can’t have everything in life, so something has got to give, and I am no different. If you …
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