Leadership & Love (audio)

EP 9: Marketing Magic with Mike Potts: How to Use Technology to Grow Your Business

Are you looking for innovative ideas to market your business using technology? In this special episode, Louie Sharp, an international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, interviews Mike Potts, a successful entrepreneur. Mike transformed his career from cruise ship pianist to co-founder of a nationwide company, growing from two performers to a robust network of 720 employees. From humble beginnings, the Felix And Fingers company has grown into the highest-reviewed dueling piano entertainment in the world.

In this episode, Mike details how you can implement AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for business strategy, marketing campaigns, and metrics analysis. He also describes how AI can serve as a strategic thought partner for your business. Discover why it’s important to know the exact cost to acquire a client. Plus, Mike shares how he continues to grow his business using various employee benefits such as profit sharing, 401K, health insurance, and company trips.

Two books discussed in this episode: 

🌟 Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Book by Greg McKeown and Liz Wiseman

🌟 The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Book by Michael E. Gerber

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Use AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for business strategy, marketing campaigns, and metrics analysis (17:44)
• Employ AI as a strategic thought partner (18:15)
• Maintain regular quarterly sales meetings with team reviews and include guest speakers (33:54)
• Build company culture through profit sharing, benefits, and team events (34:34)
• Know exact client acquisition costs and maintain clear metrics to optimize marketing expenses; being 5-10% better than competition can lead to winning the majority of leads (41:22)

#LeadershipandLove #marketingstrategy #targetedmarketing #marketing #technology #ChatGPT #DeepSeek #Felix&Fingers #Organizationalculture #Thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 8: 3 Keys to Leadership Excellence with Mike Jones

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, interviews Mike Jones, CEO of Discover Leadership. The discussion focuses on the importance of personal responsibility as a core value. Mike also describes his concept called “feed forward”, giving attention to future actions rather than past mistakes. Together, they detail how leadership requires managing promises rather than expectations, along with maintaining high standards within teams.

🌟 Don’t miss out on being nominated for Mike Jones’ Discover Leadership Program! Email Louie TODAY for your nomination:  louie@thegiftedleader.com

🌟 Learn more about Mike’s Discover Leadership Training:  www.discoverleadership.com

🌟 Read Mike’s book, 365 Powerful, Positive Thoughts to Start Your Day! https://discoverwebstore.mybigcommerce.com/365-powerful-positive-thoughts-to-start-your-day-book/

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Deliver difficult messages with tact and love, while emphasizing personal responsibility (2:46)
• Embrace personal responsibility as foundational to leadership (7:51)
• Use the concept of “feed forward” as a positive alternative to traditional feedback, focusing on future actions rather than past mistakes (24:15)
• Read something positive first thing in the morning (52:12)
• Join the Discover Leadership Facebook page for weekly Hump Day Wisdom (56:26)

#LeadershipandLove #Discoverleadership #Personalresponsibility #Feedforward #Organizationalculture #Thegiftedleader #Podcast

EP 7: The Road Map to Lead You and Your Team!

Are you ready to unlock your true leadership potential and learn how love can be your most potent strategic advantage? In this episode, Louie Sharp -- international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant -- provides the road map to lead you and your team. In addition to the purpose for identifying your core values, Louie discusses why to use the Passion Test as a tool for gaining clarity on personal values and goals.

🌟 Schedule your FREE 30-minute meeting HERE with Louie! Gain deeper insight about the Passion Test and how you can Lead with Love!

🌟 Click here to download Louie’s extensive list of Core Values! FREE PDF!

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Identify and define your core values, focusing on 4-6 key values (4:04)
• Develop personal and organizational mission statements that reflect daily actions (6:30)
• Create a clear vision for personal and organizational goals (8:04)
• Regularly review and align decisions with core values, mission statements, and vision (11:45)

🌟 Learn more about Jack Canfield’s book, Success Principles here!

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Corevalues #Missionstatements #Vision #PassionTest #thegiftedleader #NewPodcast

EP 6: Self Leadership & Love from a Spiritual Mentor

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released the latest episode of “Leadership & Love.” This podcast will transform how you connect, motivate, and inspire in organizations, teams, families, and most importantly, yourself!

In this episode, Louie interviews Laurette DeJulian, a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Life Coach, and spiritual guide. Laurette takes a holistic approach to coaching, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. By addressing all three dimensions simultaneously, individuals can achieve balance and harmony. The conversation explores themes of success, failure, and the subjective nature of achievement, concluding with Laurette's perspective on what truly matters at the end of life: experiences and relationships rather than material success.

🌟 Learn more about Laurette and book your free Exploration Call today! www.laurettedejulian.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Determine who you want to be and cultivate those qualities. (8:44)
• Seek a trusted advisor for self-exploration and understand personal values and strengths. (17:32)
• Focus on enjoying what you're doing rather than being attached to money. (18:12)
• Avoid structures that focus mainly on affirmation and success, instead develop trust and love for self. (32:00)

Note: During the episode, Louie mentions the book, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Interested in reading? Click here.

 

#LeadershipandLove #SelfLeadership #SpiritualMentor #Affirmation #Loveforself #Love #Personalgrowth #Thegiftedleader #Podcast

EP 5: Leadership Lessons in Crisis: Taking Care of Your Team & Clients!

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released the latest episode of “Leadership & Love,” a fast-growing podcast channel followed by industry leaders!

In this episode, Louie interviews John Dave (JD), a former Marine Corps pilot and American Airlines captain. Their conversation focuses on two significant leadership stories involving crisis and positive resolve. The first focuses on JD’s leadership during the Mount Pinatubo volcanic eruption in the Philippines and how he creatively boosted troop morale. The second story details a critical incident as an American Airlines captain when his co-pilot suffered a medical emergency during final approach.

🌟 Both stories emphasize the importance of perspective-taking during crisis, attention to detail, and respecting positions of authority while leading with care and compassion.

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Put yourself in others' shoes to understand their needs and expectations. (9:51)
• Consistently maintain professionalism through attention to detail in appearance and behavior. (40:38)
• Respect positions of authority while leading with care and compassion. (42:41)

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Clients #Crisis #Love #Needs #Profesionalism #Leading with care #Leadingwithcompassion #Thegiftedleader #Podcast

EP 4: The Four C’s of Leadership and LOVE in the Corporate World: A Transformative Discussion with Shawn Wiesner

Yes, Leadership with LOVE does exist in the corporate world! Discover how in this episode. Louie Sharp interviews Shawn Wiesner, an acclaimed author, Certified Master Success Coach, Ordained Minister, Learning & Organizational Development Manager. Shawn details the importance of love and authenticity in the workplace using his Four C’s Leadership Model. He explains how to create a safe environment for younger employees and handle conflict resolution. The conversation includes integrating spiritual principles into corporate leadership, demonstrating how these concepts can coexist and enhance organizational culture.

🌟Contact Shawn Wiesner via email (changinglives@telus.net) and take advantage of a free coaching and mentoring session with one of the best in the field.

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs

• Create a safe and inspiring corporate culture, particularly for younger employees. (2:45)
• Grow your own leaders within the workplace by authentically valuing your employees and giving them voice through opportunities such as “brainstorming for brilliance.” (5:02)
• Implement the Four C's Leadership Model: Commitment, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication. (9:40)
• Lead by walking around and being a protective support for employees during conflicts. (19:00)
• Remember that self-love is the foundation for effective leadership. (25:53)
• Lead with this African Proverb in mind: “Go fast, go alone. Go far, go together.” (28:51) 

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Commitment #Creativity #Collaboration #Communication #Community #thegiftedleader #NewPodcast

EP 3: Leading with LOVE and Intention: The Power of Mindset with Tiffany Peterson

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released the latest episode of “Leadership & Love,” the podcast that is taking the industry by storm!

In this episode, Louie interviews Tiffany Peterson, nationally renowned sales expert and mindset coach, focuses on the importance of mindset, self-love, and intentional living. Tiffany emphasizes the power of starting the day with positive input, being intentional, and choosing progress over perfection. The conversation highlights how love can be integrated into coaching, sales, and personal development, with Tiffany sharing her unique approach of calling people 'loves' as a natural expression of her authentic self.

🌟 Learn more about Tiffany and make your free appointment today! https://tiffanyspeaks.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Remember the importance of intention in personal development, especially the concept that 'what we focus on expands'. (3:54)
• Start the day with nourishing activities, such as meditation, prayer, and/or exercise instead of checking smartphones. (12:17)
• Think about how everything is energy and what we think influences our daily mindset and energy levels. (12:30)
• Maintain personal happiness while in a relationship for a positive mindset. (39:13)
• Create a joy list with 12 things that cost money and 12 things that don't. (42:04)

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Mindset #Love #Loves #intention #progress #choosinglove #thegiftedleader #Podcast

EP 2: Leadership, Love, and Marketing: Learn How with Micki Woods

Louie Sharp interviews Micki Woods, a master marketer for collision repair shops and owner of Micki Woods Marketing, about the importance of serving customers with “love through marketing.”  Micki emphasizes the importance of authentic branding, community involvement, and maintaining consistent messaging. Plus, she shares valuable insights about differentiating businesses through unique selling propositions and the significance of daily choices in leadership.

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Conduct team meetings to develop a mission statement and brand slogan. (8:48)
• Implement consistent branding across all platforms and materials. (9:18)
• Focus marketing efforts on one or two community areas rather than spreading resources too thin. (15:55)
• Take time away from the office for creative team meetings. (24:21)
• Start each day with gratitude and positive mindset practices. (31:37)

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Marketing #gratitude #joy #branding #thegiftedleader #Podcast

🌟Listen to this episode from Micki’s podcast channel, Body Bangin’:

Ep #104 - Body Bangin’: The Keys to Success with Louie Sharp

https://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/body-bangin-the-keys-to-success-with-louie-sharp/