100: Juliet Funt — A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work

June 01, 2023 by Cal Walters in Leadership, Intentional Living

Featured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, and Fast Company, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group.

Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Susan Cain and Adam Grant. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brought her powerful concepts to Spotify, National Geographic, Anthem, Vans, Abbott, Costco, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, Sephora, Sysco, and ESPN.

Great minds in the military are using her book! Juliet recently announced that both the Army War College and the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) have included A Minute to Think in their current curricula.

If you are past or current military, Juliet would love to hear from you. Share with her your experience in trying to find thinking time in your work.

Email her at juliet@julietfunt.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work

By Funt, Juliet

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99: Doug Jones — Lessons from Ranger School, Achieving Excellence in Physical Fitness, and How to Stay Sharp as a Leader

April 25, 2023 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living, Leadership

As the Managing Principal for Cushman & Wakefield’s Dallas office, Doug Jones is responsible for leading the commercial real estate brokerage and advisory efforts in the DFW area.

With over 250 commercial real estate professionals working actively in brokerage, capital markets and real estate advisory services, Doug strives to ensure that his firm leads the market by creating exceptional value for their clients. He and his team are building an incredible place for people to work, serving the industry and Dallas community.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Doug served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. He led in the Army in combat and at home. He received multiple Bronze Star medals, including one for Valor that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld presented to him in 2011. Today he leads Cushman & Wakefield's Military and Veteran Programs which are dedicated to elevating their services and the Cushman & Wakefield brand by bringing top military talent into the organization.

As you will see, it’s no surprise that Doug has been entrusted with significant leadership responsibilities at such a young age. His mindset is something we can all learn from. We dive into how we has dealt with moments of failure and setbacks, key habits he focuses on for self-leadership, his top leadership principles, and much more.

Doug recommended The Motive by Patrick Lencioni as a great read for any leader.

The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities (J-B Lencioni Series)

By Lencioni, Patrick M.

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97: Cassie Holmes, Ph.D. — How to Live a Happier Life

October 07, 2022 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living

Cassie Mogilner Holmes is a Professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Cassie is an expert on time and happiness. Her research examines such questions as how focusing on time (rather than money) increases happiness, how the meaning of happiness changes over the course of one’s lifetime, and how much happiness people enjoy from extraordinary versus ordinary experiences. Across these inquiries, her findings highlight the joy that stems from interpersonal connection and paying attention to the present moment.

Cassie’s academic research on the role of time in cultivating well-being has been published in leading academic journals, including Psychological Science, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and the Journal of Consumer Research, and earned her the Early Career Award from both the Association of Consumer Research and the Society of Consumer Psychology. Cassie was identified by Poets & Quants as one of the best 40 business professors under 40, and popular accounts of her research have been featured on NPR and in such publications as The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Scientific American.

Professor Cassie Holmes is the author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most, which is based on her wildly popular MBA course, “Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design.”

Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most

By Holmes, Cassie

Holmes is a faculty affiliate with The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the research, education, and practice of kindness.

Previously, Holmes was a tenured faculty member and award-winning teacher at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a B.A. from Columbia.

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92: Stephen Drum — Getting through Navy SEAL Training and How to Perform under Intense Pressure

July 29, 2022 by Cal Walters in Servant Leadership, Intentional Living

Stephen Drum is a combat-tested Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for The U.S. Navy, which fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers.

An in-demand speaker and consultant, who helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most. He has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations.

We dive into:

his journey becoming a SEAL,
who doesn’t make it through SEAL selection,
his view of discipline,
how to perform under pressure,
his book “Life On the X” and what that means, and
specific ways he leads himself

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91: Sabrina Dalton — Leadership as a Mom & The MMoment II (An Event with Military Mentors))

July 08, 2022 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living, Leadership

Sabrina Dalton is the Director of Programs for Military Mentors. Military Mentors mission is to elevate, educate and facilitate mentorship for the military and beyond. In her capacity as the Director of Programs, she oversees the eMMissary Program, a leader development fellowship, and the MMoment, a one-day, intensive leadership conference in the DC area.

Sabrina is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Denver and is currently pursuing a Legal Assistant certificate through the University of Oklahoma Law Center. Most importantly, Sabrina is a military spouse, homeschooler and a mother. She is married to Tyler, a US Space Force Officer, and together they have 3 children that bring light and joy to their lives.

On this episode, we discuss an exciting live event on Saturday, July 23 in the DC area. If you’re interested in attending this powerful event, please click on the picture below.

We also discuss:

the backstory to her joining Military Mentors
the inspirational leadership of Dr. Chevy Cook (the Executive Director of Military Mentors)
her decision to be a stay at home mom
some of the tough (and controversial decisions) that carry guilt and shame as a mom
some of her key principles for success as a mom