Redefine™ With Host Robb Braun

Leading Life Large™ - We all know that in order for things to happen - make money, lose wieght, take a vacations, learn to play guitar - we must take action. When we take some kind of action, something happens.  Some of us though, never get to the action part because we don't make decisions, and I am talking about real decisions. We get paralyzed in the indicision or half effort to decide and end up doing nothing.  Sound familiar?  Tune in and we'll talk about how to make a real decision and make things happen in your world.

Leading Life Large™ - Yes, I have listened to the news, read the headlines and been witness to what has happened to people, jobs, homeowners, business owners and the like in relationship to our economy. Yes, we have all been impacted in some way over the past couple of years - I'm with you there. But that's where I typically leave others, and maybe you. I continue to hear and read stories lead with "In these tough economic times..." or "While still mired in this economic downturn..." (poetic version). I choose to believe that it just isn't the truth, this 'downturned economy' - maybe even a lie. Tune in and let's explore it together.

Leading Life Large™ - We've all broken rules and maybe still do.  I rarely drive the speed limit and some times I'll pull a u-turn where I'm fairly certain it's not legal.  I'm clearly breaking the rules.  Maybe you're doing some of these and more.  Maybe you don't show up to work on time or use company time to look online at Victoria's Secret or check out scores at ESPN.  You're breaking the rules - they're 'small' rules so no big deal.  But are you willing to own the consequences when you get caught speeding, showing up to work late or not filing your taxes on time?  Or do you go 'victim' when you finally get caught?  I started to go 'victim' this past weekend.  Tune in!

Leading Life Large™ - Relationships are the sweetest feel-goods and lowest feel-bads we will ever experience. Relationships with spouses, boyfriends, fiancés, our kids, fellow employees, bosses, clients, in-laws and our next door neighbor - when they are in stress, we are in stress. And when we are in stress, we're not at our best. We're oftentimes in no position to solve the stress or the disconnection of the relationship because we're temporarily 'out of our right mind'. But, if we don't go in there and do something to get us back in good connection, who will? Tune in and I'll share with you my thoughts.

Leading Life Large™ - As the year is one third behind us, I decided to take us all on a review of our first four months of 2011. Are you living large in all areas of your life? Are you meeting your goals and objectives? Are you in balance energetically - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually? How about your finances, career, relationships? I cover it all in this show as a way of helping you get back on track to what's important and I help you to identify your next action. Take action!  Make it your Monday Morning Must!

Leading Life Large™ - I have talked about appreciation before...how we have to appreciate what we have or where we are before we can have and be what we want. I'm going to take appreciation to another level that will surprise you, but will free you up in ways you wouldn't otherwise have access to. Tune in for your Monday Morning Must!

Leading Life Large™ - We hear this allot - we must learn to maintain balance in work and play, personal and business, spiritual and physical, and so on.  Balance sounds nice, but how to we actually attain balance, let alone maintain balance.  Life demands so much from us and many of you are wondering "where the hell do I find time to gain balance in all aspects of my life?"  Great question and I've got some answers.  Tune in and contribute.

Leading Life Large™ - (note - program starts @ 3:38 after music) Keeping in line with doing what we must do at times, I am going to focus our entire show on business networking. It is my belief that in order for us to succeed in our respective businesses, we must help others to succeed in their business. Hmmm...help others to get what they what so I can in turn get what I want. It may be one of your least favorite things to do (was mine for a long time), AND I believe networking is a must for your success. Tune in and I'll share some very effective networking strategies. In fact, I'll take some calls from you if you have some tips to share. Join me on Monday!

Leading Life Large™ - In line with our topic last week of embracing our current situation before we can make room for something better, sometimes life delivers situations where we need to pick our game up and do what's necessary, not always what we would rather do. Doing what's called for at a time when a when someone needs to step up and make it happen is a sign of a person with incredible character. I believe this 'taking action in the moment because it's the right thing to do' often paves the way for opportunity that wouldn't otherwise exist. The universe is paying attention. What is it that prevents you from stepping your game up when it's needed?

Leading Life Large™ - We have all at some point wanted something different than what we had whether it be a different job, home, body, husband, girlfriend and so on. In fact, today many of you are currently unsatisfied with your current situations. Some of you want a more satisfying job, a more loving and attentive husband/wife, a body that is fit and attractive or a newer car. But many of you are getting in your own way because you ‘hate’ what you've got. Until you learn to love what you have, what you want is elusive. Tune in and I'll make sense of it for you.

Leading Life Large™ - Many of us have experienced success in different aspects of our lives. You may have had incredible business success, starting one or more companies and leading them to financial 'fitness', for example. Or maybe you found that perfect life partner who completely satisfies your romantic wants and needs. These and other examples are all wonderful things to have accomplished or succeeded at or fulfilled in life. Great! Now, what about the rest of your life? Are you really living life as large as you can? Do you love every part of your life or is something missing? Is there passion in your life and is that passion supported by others? Are you living life full on or are there still areas you avoid, don't know how to succeed in or feel pain around. You could choose to stand pat with your accomplishments up to now and simply live your semi-successful mediocre life or you could step up your game and really go for it at a level bigger than ever. Stand pat or STEP IT UP? Play it safe or GO FOR IT?

Leading Life Large™ - The adage is this; in order to get what we want in life, we move away from pain and toward pleasure. This works when we think about not getting what we want (the pain) and having what we want (the pleasure). I have and do use this often in my business, which by the way, has lead to much success. Sometimes, however, the only way to achieve success is through the pain. This is where many of us come up short because we are wired to avoid pain, even at the expense of our success. Join me as we separate out the pain to avoid and the pain to go after.

***Note Next Week's New Time""" Leading Life Large™ - Being bold scares the crap out of most people...it has me. Even the word 'BOLD' is a bold word, the word "DARE' a daring word. Daring to be bold requires fearlessness (we'll talk about what that means) and courage beyond what we think we can muster up. Bold is daring to be bigger than we imagine we are. Bold is so scary that most people will forgo it because they don't know if they can survive it. Think I'm kidding? Look at the list of common fears - public speaking trumps death! The consequences though of not be being bold in your business, relations, health, etc. are tragic - safe, mediocre, just good enough, blah and boring - and the list goes on. I'd choose death over any of these and if you listen in, I'll share with you what bold is and how to embrace if for yourself - IF YOU DARE!

Leading Life Large™ - I have spent a huge part of my professional and personal life doing it on my own. I'm capable, determined, persistent and courageous. Going it done alone at times reminds us all how capable we are – and that is admirable. And it has its limitations. There are more times than not when we do need help in the form of encouragement, guidance and the wisdom of others. None of us is meant to do it alone in the long run. There will be no reward for getting to the end without the support of others. Is it indeed admirable at times to hang in there and learn what we're made of? Definitely! However, whether in business or in other areas of my life, it is foolish of me and outright painful to continue to develop without the wisdom of others. Let's explore your support.

Leading Life Large™ - Happy Valentine's Day! And no, today's show will not be about love...though it could apply. I like to talk about success, especially personal success, and yet it was one of my least favorite topics some time ago (and maybe it is for you, too). It seemed always to elude me just like it did Ralph on 'The Honeymooners'. I can hear him say "One of these days, baby!" Like Ralph, I had good intentions but I was missing one important ingredient that no one had ever taught me. I'll talk about it with you this morning.

Leading Life Large™ - Like it or not, first impressions are lasting impressions and your presentation of yourself will dictate that first impression. Whatever we do out there, we are always presenting ourselves to the world. And don't make the mistake of thinking people aren't watching. They are watching and waiting for you and me to give them a reason not to do business with us, buy our products or services, recommend us to a potential client and so on. Join me while I share with you how to clean up your presentation of 'you' to the world.

Leading Life Large™ - Like most of you probably, my focus for years in business was on my goals and what I would get. In nearly every client meeting, networking event or new prospect introduction, my attention and focus was on what I would gain from this. Nothing wrong with you and I keeping our eyes on the prize, however, if we fail to consider what others will gain and benefit by being in relationship with us, we miss the bigger picture and believe it or not, real success. I had my best year ever in business when I began to pay more attention to others. Tune in this morning and I'll share how I plan to do it again this year.

Leading Life Large™ - It is to me a crazy thing we do to ourselves when we withhold what we want until we deserve to have it. When would that be? When we are good enough? Wealthy enough? Organized enough? Forgiven enough? Forget it! Truth is you deserve today! That's not me simply wanting to free you up from your personal bondage. You deserve what you want in life today! Tune in today and I'll share with you how to grab on to that one.

Leading Life Large™ - As I reflect today, I am aware that Dr. King continues to be one of my favorite inspirational leaders, though I was only a year old when he left the planet. I regularly view his speeches and use his words to help me shift to the next place in my life and in my spirit, and inspire others to do the same. Dr. King was a tireless, peaceful warrior in pursuit of his dream that we all have the same rights and freedoms, every brother and sister, regardless of race. Though times are better than in the days he marched on Washington, there is still work to be done. Now, most of us are not going to have the kind of influence and impact on the planet that Dr. King had, but we do have the power to free ourselves from self-imposed bondage. Where are you still keeping yourself 'imprisoned' to your past or to messages that keep you down? I invite you to join me this morning and explore this for yourself.

Leading Life Large™ - You and I have set and intend to meet many goals this year. It's that time of year...early January, our goals and resolutions are still fresh in our minds, we're into our second week of hitting the gym, or setting aside time for writing and already distractions are beginning to get in the way and sidetrack us. We're not derailed yet, but if we don't have a plan in place and stick to that plan, we are going to be on that familiar side of having failed yet another goal or let pass by another worthwhile element to our business or life. On the other hand, if I exercised some discipline, I would have a new story to tell. It's not too late! Tune in and I'll share with you how to keep on track and learn love Discipline.