Leadership is two-fold. you MUST be others aware but you also MUST be self aware. Healthy, effective, and impactful leaders understand this tension and utilize specific skills to help them lead themselves and others for the long haul.
On today's episode, Alan shares the first five core skills every healthy leader must develop to lead for the long haul. Our effective leader cohorts cover these skills in depth and we take the time to help you apply them to your leadership context. These skills are so essential that we decided to overview them in this two part series. 
Hold on for the second half next week. Take notes, share with your teams, and consider registering for our next cohort Today. 
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On this weeks episode we're bringing you up close and personal with a unplanned and unexpected podcast recording. With no intention of recording a podcast episode Alan hit play halfway through a coaching session with pastor and content creator, Brent Minter.
On this episode they talk about the value of coaching, what "feeding the ox" looks like and why dreams start with steps.
Our next Effective leadership development cohort is quickly approaching. If you or someone you know are wondering what it takes to continue developing as a leader then consider joining our next cohort. 
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Alan invites you to pull up a chair at our hub space in Colorado Springs as we hear from members of Leap Year. 
Leap Year is a 12 month program developed for hungry leaders who are making a big jump. Leap Year is half way over and these leaders are learning a TON.
We unpack their growth, challenges, new relationships and the importance of finding your crew if you are going to attempt big things. We are BIG fans of this Leap Year community and you will be, too!

On today's episode, Alan sits down with CEO, author and wealth coach Melissa Hughes to talk about money and underlying beliefs that hold us back from unlocking our soul purpose. Melissa provides expert advice and wisdom straight from the intersection of the spiritual and the practical and sheds light on gaps we tend to have about money.
Feeling unsure of your finances right now? You need to ingest this episode
 
About Melissa
A self-made millionaire by 31, Melissa Hughes is the founder of the Live Rich. Spread Wealth. Global Movement, which is changing the lives of businesspeople worldwide. She is a master business coach, best-selling author, international speaker, and consultant. Her mission: to help entrepreneurs and individuals at large companies to accomplish their business goals (including massive profits) while staying connected to their authentic self, transforming the world, and creating lives of limitless abundance.
Known as The Guru of Implementation®, Melissa’s success, and that of her clients, is a result of her practical, proven systems for business and life success. Her clients include companies like Microsoft, Motorola, ESPN, and globally recognized speaker Lisa Nichols, star of the hit film, The Secret, as well as small start-ups and individuals. Large corporations around the world hire Melissa to advise them on projects and initiatives to the tune of $20 million, and she specializes in helping to ensure culture, communication, project scope, and implementation are successful across divisions, departments, and business units.
Melissa is a dynamic, transformative speaker who has presented to companies and at entrepreneurial events, conferences, universities, and associations throughout the U.S. and in Ukraine, Dubai, Costa Rica, Canada, Bali, Tokyo, and Amsterdam, to name a few. Thanks to her high-accountability and firm-love coaching style, Melissa’s coaching clients (who number in the thousands) have created massive results in their business and personal lives.
Melissa, a wife and the mom of a seven-year-old global citizen (who has already been to 14 countries), serves as a board member on the Detroit Chapter of the Entrepreneur Organization. She has worked with leaders, trailblazers, sleeping giants, and entrepreneurs worldwide, helping them live their divine purpose and a full life.
CONNECT WITH MELISSA
Melissa@LiveRichSpreadWealth.com
MelissaHughes.comLiveRichSpreadWealth.com
LinkedIn: Melissa-Lisa-Hughes-MHA-PMP
Facebook: TheGuruOfImplementationInstagram: @IAmMelissaHughes
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Get ready for a new concept we're kicking off on the Stay Forth Leadership podcast! live coaching sessions with Alan.
On today's episode, Alan coaches Jerry, a nonprofit leader, through a brief yet impactful coaching session. He helps Jerry clarify his current reality and future dreams, and provides practical next steps to help him move forward.
Now, it's your turn. We invite you to join us for a free live coaching session on the podcast. Simply send an email hello@stayforth.com and share the area of confusion you'd like to gain clarity on.
 

On today's episode, Alan talks to entrepreneur an author Matt Shoup.
Matt started with a simple business; painting houses. He's evolved into a dynamic business leader, business coach, and inspirational communicator.
He shares a surprising message on how to compost our failures into success and how to show up and be you (not the gal or guy down the street). This one is helpful for anyone who fears failure (yep, that's all of us).
 
About Matt
Matt Shoup is a serial entrepreneur, bilingual keynote speaker, and award-winning business leader who is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs in realizing their leadership potential. Since 2005, Matt has founded six successful companies and been featured on Fox Business, the BBC, U.S. News & World Report, and Entrepreneur. A Brazilian jujitsu black belt, Spanish coffee addict, aspiring paella chef, and fan of all things Spain, Matt lives in northern Colorado with his wife, Emily; their children, Riley and Hailey; and Romeo, their giant schnoodle. 
Connect with Matt
Website: https://www.mattshoup.com/
Books: https://www.mattshoup.com/books/
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A healthy Sabbatical has three distinct phases; Prepare, Experience and Reorient. Without a framework for Sabbatical it can be harmful to the leader, their family and their organization. With this simple framework leaders can design a healthy, life-altering Sabbatical.
On today's episode, Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford share the three phases of sabbatical in a simple and practical way that continues to demystify sabbatical.
They also invite listeners to attend our upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st this is free to attend so click the link below to register.
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There's a lot of talk about sabbatical these days, which is encouraging. But if we don't clarify WHY sabbatical is helpful and WHAT it actually is then sabbatical can cause harm to leaders and organizations discussing them.
Sabbatical is a gift, but must be carefully understood and stewarded. Properly planned and navigated.
On today's episode, sabbatical coaches Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford talk about sabbatical in a simple, practical, and informative way and invite listeners to attend the upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st. It is free to attend and the link to register is below.
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