It doesn’t take a genius.

What if your team realized its "big potential?"

Mike shares the frustration of how hard it is to achieve true teamwork. He and Mark discuss Shawn Achor's book "Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being." Chick-fil-A, U2 and the Christian church share the spotlight. Tune in for three things you can do to help your team. 
 
Mark can be found at www.hipsocket.net. 
Mike can be found at www.successamplified.com. 

Are people listening to your feedback? The secret to being heard.

Mark opens the kimono to share with Mike his geeky hobby. Games Workshop is a stock market darling--up over 600% over the last five years. One of its secrets? Feedback.
(By the way, GW artist Natalie Slinn painted the visual aide ... she said it took her 50 hours. Talk about employee engagement!) 
For more on Mike: https://successamplified.com. 
For more on Mark: https://www.hipsocket.net. 

Do you know these three powerful training methods?

Mike and Mark discuss how a recent car dealership training session was so effective because of its relationship to Ancient Greece. Reach out to Mike (mike@successamplified.com) and Mark (mark@hipsocket.net) for more. 

I think I've got empathy fatigue. ...

Mike and Mark explore the benefits and dangers of empathy--and discuss the ancient step beyond empathy that just so happens to unlock better relationships with customers and coworkers. 

Do your habits address your Now, Near and Far

Last episode revealed how to form good habits. Mike and Mark recently saw them in action when visiting clients for the first time in months (thanks, corona!). They explain that it's not just forming habits but ensuring those habits serve the "Now, Near and Far." 

How do you form good new habits?

Mike and Mark tackle the challenge of forming new habits. (You know, good ones.) They suggest some tips on staying motivated--five Rs and an A. To learn more about Mark, visit www.hipsocket.net. To learn more about Mike, visit www.successamplified.com. 

What do you want for (not from) your people?

Mike and Mark share stories of managers who took care of their staff. It turns out those staff members were loyal and top performers. There's a lesson there, you know. 

In what way is working with you better than going online?

The machines are here, and they want your job. What can you do that they cannot? Mark and Mike share their insights and what you can do. (Our announcer is now voluntarily sending us more snarky remarks to add to our episodes. Enjoy!)

How do you engage people when they can't see half your face?

Mark and Mike discuss the challenges of making connections with customers and employees when your face is partially obscured by a mask.

What is the difference between empathy and compassion?

Mark enlightens Mike about the two concepts--empathy and compassion--and how they apply to life and work. (Also, apparently not paying our announcer has caused him to becomes more sarcastic.)