The Strategic Living Podcast with Brian Holmes

SLP266 - Monday Mastery Edition : Confidence and Strategic Leadership

We’re continuing a new series on the 4 C’s of Strategic Leadership, and today we’re talking about the third C: Confidence. We’ve covered character and competence, but if you approach a situation or your calling with the right character and the right skill set, but you lack belief or confidence you’re able to execute, the entire result will suffer. Tune in as we talk about this more in-depth in today’s episode.

SLP265 - Monday Mastery Edition : Competence and Strategic Leadership

We’re continuing a new series on the 4 C’s of Strategic Leadership, and today we’re talking about the second C: Competence. Last week we talked about the importance of character and how who you are and how you act are critical in gaining trust and setting the foundation for your influence. This week, we continue that theme in talking about competence and the importance of what you know, what you’ve mastered, what you’re willing to learn, and what you’re able to contribute.

SLP264 - To Next Level, And Beyond

In this special edition episode, I have a few big announcements about the podcast and I’ll be giving you a preview of some of the major changes coming to BrianHolmes.com and Strategic Influencers LLC.

As always, I’m honored you’re here and super excited you have made the decision to take it ALL to the next level, and beyond!

 

Where We’ve Been: 

• Strategic Influencers, LLC
• Blog & Podcast began in 2013
• Monday Mastery video series
• Coaching & speaking
• Strategic Influencers Mastermind (2016)

Vision for 2017/18 & Beyond: 

• Training & development company
• Focused on personal and leadership development
• Empower individuals to administer high levels of influence and principle-centered leadership in every area of culture
• Strategic Influencers International Network
• Youth mentoring programs

Big Dreams, Narrowed Focus: 

• There are so many people out there who want to succeed, increase their leadership capacity, make a difference in others’ lives, BUT they are not receiving the coaching, training, mentoring, or development they need to be activated and effective in their place of influence. I want to change that!

What Does This Mean for BrianHolmes.com, Monday Mastery, and the weekly podcast?

• They are not going anywhere, at least not for long.
• The website is getting a makeover and update.
• The podcast will also undergo a makeover and update.
  • This includes shifting the name of the podcast back to the original name … The Strategic Living Podcast, a name that more broadly aligns with the training and content our listeners want.

To help us prepare for these major changes and update, we will be putting the Thursday podcast on hiatus for the months July and August 2017. During this time, we will continue to release ONE episode each week on Monday mornings. This will be our Monday Mastery series, which is our compact, high value, and always-impactful series on taking your life and leadership to the next level. 

Our Thursday podcast (the all new, full length version Strategic Living Podcast) will re-launch on September 7^th.

Closing Thoughts:

We are working hard to bring you the very best personal and leadership development content available!

SLP263 - Monday Mastery Edition : Character and Strategic Leadership

I’m introducing a new series on the 4 C’s of Strategic Leadership, and today we’re talking about the first C: Character. If you’re going to be a high-level influencer, being a leader or person of character is paramount. How you act in public and private life all matter and are a part of what gives you character. Tune in for more on this first C of strategic leadership and lay the foundation for the remaining three.

SLP262 - The State Of The Host Address

Over the last two weeks, we have been talking about rising to the next level. The premise is simple: there is a next level waiting, but whether you choose to engage or not is up to you.

As you’re probably aware, I turned 50 earlier this year. While others may not be excited about that landmark, I’m more excited than I’ve ever been.

As we prepare to take our website, podcast, and business to the next level, I want to pull back the curtain today and give you a peek into some of the lessons I’ve learned, the changes made, the challenges faced, and the glorious hope I have about the future.

Tune in to this episode for The State Of The Host Address: An Inside Look At My Own Quest For The Next Level.

History of the Host: 

• 2012 Next Level Quest
• No room for double-mindedness
• Identity and meaning
• Philosophy and core beliefs challenged
• Faith, humility, and willingness to learn

The State of the Host: 

• Turning 50 is not the beginning of the end … it’s the beginning of a new beginning
• I am confident in whose I am, and I am learning more every day about WHO I am
• My work matters, and what matters is building people
• I am committed to those I am created to serve
• I love God, I love my wife, I love my kids, and all my friends and colleagues

Closing Thoughts:

As we embark on the newest chapter in this QUEST for more, I encourage you to join the movement. Don’t settle for yesterday’s victories … commit to tomorrow’s possibilities. I am in a GREAT place and am ready to climb the mountain to the next level.

How about YOU?

SLP261 - Monday Mastery Edition : Vocational Leadership

We’re rounding out the four quadrants of leadership today, with this final episode in this series. We’ve talked about personal leadership, family leadership, and community leadership so far, and today we’re talking about vocational leadership – more specifically, the people group you’re called to serve.

SLP260 - The Next Level Challenge (Part 2)

Last week, I introduced part one of a two-part series on what it means to take your life and leadership to the next level. The premise is there IS a next level available to you – right now!

How does one navigate their journey between their current circumstance and the next? Between here and there? What are the steps and considerations one might encounter on their way to their new level?

On today’s episode, I want to take a closer look at the keys you can use to unlock and unleash your next level.

Let’s talk about part 2 of The Next Level Challenge: 5 Truths About Transitioning To Your Next Level.

Part 1 Review: 

• The term “next level” is not necessarily defined in the dictionary, but if you look broad and deep enough, you will deduce that “next level” is somewhere different than where you are right now!
• It’s higher, farther, more productive, more lucrative, more influential.
• It is outside of the ordinary; beyond normal; a notch above the status quo.
• It represents better, bigger, and MORE!

5 Truths About Transitioning To Your Next Level: 

1. Your next level is closer than you think.
2. What got you here will not take you “there”.
3. Next level results require next level thinking.
4. Not everyone will go with you to the next level.
5. Your next level is not your last level, but it is the next level.

Closing Thoughts:

• The best time to commit to taking your life to the next level is right now!
• Stop deferring your advance to an ambiguous timeline.
• Make a decision, go for the gold, and do it today!

SLP259 - Monday Mastery Edition : Community and Civic Leadership

You and I have the power to influence our inner circles, and the ripples we leave beyond our immediate spheres. The way to do that, the way to have a positive, powerful impact on the world around us, is to get involved in it. Oftentimes we “excuse” ourselves from civic service, thinking it will be someone else’s job. And it very well may be. But will they do the kind of job that best suits the future? Or do you have more of a leadership responsibility than you gave yourself credit for?

SLP258 - The Next Level Challenge (Part 1)

On today’s program, I want us to begin to explore what it means to take our life and leadership to the next level.

I’m also going to be sharing with you why the next few weeks are so very strategic for me, for our podcast, and for our work, AND why what we are sharing is going to make a massive difference in your life.

What Is The Next Level? 

• Let’s begin by considering the meaning of NEXT LEVEL.
• The term “next level” is not necessarily defined in the dictionary, but if you look broad and deep enough, you will deduce that “next level” is somewhere different than where you are right now!
• It’s higher, farther, more productive, more lucrative, more influential.
• It is outside of the ordinary; beyond normal; a notch above the status quo.
• It represents better, bigger, and MORE!

What’s At Risk:

Are you willing to settle for what is getting you by, or are you ready to go after ALL that is available to you?

LIFE:

• Health
• Marriage
• Relationships
• Finances
• Spiritual life
• Mental/Emotional Well-being
• Education/Personal Development

BUSINESS/WORK:

• Dreams/Goals
• Business Endeavors
• Career/Job
• Charitable work
• Social contributions
• Making a difference
• Serving your community

MINISTRY:

• Pastor
• Staff Member
• Para-church ministry leader
• Marketplace

Wherever you are, whoever you are, there is a NEXT LEVEL waiting for you even now!

SLP257 - Monday Mastery Edition : Family Leadership

Family leadership is something that is so important, yet we find it missing in so many areas of our culture today. While in our last episode, we focused on being able to take care of yourself and your own personal growth and development, we continue that train of thought with developing leadership in the family. Having a title of “mom” or “dad” does not make you a qualified family leader. Your leadership within your family holds the key to the success of your children, and your children’s children.