"The primary mission of a leader is to raise people up around them both professionally and personally."

In season 18 episode 5 John is joined by Father Mike Schmitz.  He is a priest for the Diocese of Duluth, MN. He currently runs the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is also the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese. Known nationally for his inspiring homilies, videos, and podcasts. 

In our conversation we cover:

- What to do when willpower runs out

- Why the environment you create is so important

- How do you balance what you are called to do

- What's the primary mission of a leader

- Why we have to be aware of our seasons in life

- How to create a culture of excitement

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"There is a difference in grateful versus thankful and knowing this difference can make you more powerful in your communication with others."

In season 18 episode 4, John Eades continues the Versus series exploring the difference between Grateful and Thankful.  He also challenges you to come up with your own Thankfulness list.  

In the show he covers:

- The definition of grateful

- The definition of thankful

- Why know their differences can be powerful

- E + R = O

- Why you should come up with your own Thankful list

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"You were not meant to observe you were meant to participate"

In season 18 episode 3, John Eades starts a new series called Versus which explores various aspects of leadership when you choose one thing versus another.  This week he explores observing versus participating and 4 things you can do to be a better leader at work regardless of your role.  

In the show he also covers:

- The Leadership Compound Theory

- The PTS Method

- How to create better outcomes

- Why it's important you break down silos

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"Doing what is right is always right"

In season 18 episode 2, John Eades covers two types of communication and which one is more important as a leader.  

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In the show John covers:

- The difference between verbal and visual communication

- The definition of behavior

- A great example of a special Olympics teammate that modeled leadership

- Three types of communication styles

- Why it's important you allow yourself to be human

- Why you can't forget you will be tempted

- What you can do if your behavior is suffering