Episode 013: In this episode of Unlock Your Excellence, Mike takes listeners through five powerful questions for gaining clarity in all aspects of life, including mental and physical health, as well as wealth, business, and money.

Each question is designed to function like a clarity tool, beginning with the most important question of "Where are we right now?" Mike discusses the importance of setting up an optimal environment for success, clearly defining roles and expectations for teams, and recruiting to fit with company culture.

Listeners will learn why taking action and learning from others who have already achieved a goal is key to achieving success. Additionally, Mike unveils his own clarity tool at uyclaritytool.com and shares how to use it to set and achieve excellence goals in any area of life.

Through all this, listeners will come away with a newfound sense of clarity and actionable steps toward achieving their goals.

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1. Five questions to gain clarity:- Where are we right now?- What is the desired outcome?- What strategy will you use to achieve the goal?- What are the obstacles you'll face?- What resources do you have and need to achieve your goal?

2. Setting up the environment for success:- Importance of a conducive environment- Different environments affect productivity- Optimizing the environment for success

3. Defining roles and clear communication in leadership:- Frustration comes from unclear roles and expectations- Regular feedback and check-ins are crucial- Importance of clear roles and responsibilities in a team

4. Taking action to achieve goals:- Importance of trying different approaches- Clear understanding of current state and desired outcome- Learning from others on similar journeys- Taking action over analysis paralysis

5. Importance of feedback in leadership:- Neglected employees may want to leave after some time- Checking in and creating an environment for feedback- Balancing focus on recruitment and retention with feedback in the middle

6. Achieving goals with strategy:- Identifying someone who has achieved the goal or is further along- Key elements of achieving a goal (current state, desired outcome, and strategy)- Importance of taking action, even if it's the wrong action- Factors contributing to weight loss (exercise, diet, daily activity levels)

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[00:00:30] Upcoming solo episode on a topic related to clarity tool, short but action-packed. Listeners are encouraged to download Uyclaritytool.com.

[00:02:07] Five questions for gaining clarity in life, starting with "Where are we right now?" to understand one's current state.

[00:04:54] Have a clear vision, develop a strategy, and seek guidance from those who have achieved similar goals.

[00:06:48] Avoid being stuck in analysis paralysis when pursuing goals. Seek advice from experienced individuals to reduce the learning curve. Prioritize taking action and pivot when necessary.

[00:07:47] Take action, pivot if necessary, and assess where you are, where you want to go, how you'll get there, and your role in the process. Seek guidance from those with experience.

[00:09:33] Identifying roles and expectations is crucial for business success to avoid frustration. A visionary comes up with ideas while another implements them.

[00:10:29] Effective team leadership involves clear communication, defining roles and expectations, tracking progress, and regular feedback.

[00:12:09] Recruiting good talent isn't enough, average leaders often forget to retain them. Neglect leads to employee turnover.

[00:13:07] Leadership should focus on giving feedback, and loving and supporting their staff, instead of just recruiting and retaining. Checking in and creating an environment for feedback can help in personal and project growth.

[00:15:55] Optimize your environment for success by creating a suitable work environment that maximizes your results.

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👉 Don't forget to download your UYE Clarity Tool worksheet at www.uyeclaritytool.com 👈

Welcome back to the Unlock Your Excellence Podcast!

Today’s episode is quite special! I am very excited to introduce you all to John Vroman, exceptional founder of Front Row Dads, a brotherhood created for family men with businesses.

John is a husband, father, and business owner. He’s founder of the Front Row Foundation, host of the Front Row Dads podcast, and bestselling author of the book The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making. 

What’s really cool about John is he’s amazing at communicating in a deep and effective way!

We talk about things related to fatherhood, such as how to be a better dad and husband, as well as how to be a better entrepreneur for one’s family. He also talked about blind spots, and how to identify them. He also shares his 3-part framework for success: relationships, resources, and results. And we even talked about the school that his sons attend where he offered a unique perspective on education.

I hope you find John to be an inspiring individual. He shared a wealth of knowledge and experience that could benefit anyone looking to improve their relationships with their family and business. I highly recommend checking out the Front Row Dads podcast and learn more about his insights!

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