Episode Description: We are living in a post-Christian era. In this episode, Host Bobby Albert talks to Rick Boxx, CEO, and founder of Unconventional Business Network. They chat about the dramatic changes we are experiencing in workplace culture and why it will be in the history books! Tune in for the mindset you need to withstand the enemy's attacks. The key to leading like Jesus in a time when Continue →
Leadership
Asking Questions and Listening – a Summary
About 30 years ago, I served as the youngest District Governor in the world for Rotary International service clubs. After serving, I was shocked when they asked me to train future District Governors. In preparation for my new training role, I went through a one-week training course. The training really made me realize the true value of asking questions and listening. Making your ear Continue →
Your Competitors Are Using This Strategy, Are You?
There was one particular skill that really helped me in college. I had a goal to practice this skill during each class. You see, I truly valued… …the process of asking questions. I would challenge myself to think of one question to ask during each class. It helped me develop a relationship with my professors. One of my favorite professors taught me Constitutional Law and Continue →
Leadership Is Simple; It’s Love with Jeff Applegate
Episode Description: What do you do when you think the Lord is blessing your efforts, but a door closes? Guest Jeff Applegate has learned a few times that those moments of doubt were also seasons where he had to trust and know that God would come through. Trusting God's character showed him the values he wanted to extend to his family and employees. Jeff knows that legacy is found in how you Continue →
Tenacity in Leadership and Godly Assignments with Summer Napier
Episode Description: Anyone who's ever tried something new has failed. Today, on True North Leader, Bobby gets honest about failures with guest Summer Napier, CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare. She faced a lawsuit from big business when she and her co-founder launched their business. However, the challenging season taught her tenacity and perseverance when given an assignment from the Lord. Tune in Continue →
Use Questions to Give Constructive Feedback
Did you hear the story about the boy in the Cummings family that was very uncomfortable? Every time his father said grace and asked forgiveness for the family’s shortcomings, the boy thought he was the “short Cummings” that his father was concerned about! How many of you have ever had a misunderstanding with your… Wife? Husband? Boyfriend or Girlfriend? Children? Continue →
I’ll Take “Asking Questions” for $500
I’ve written quite a bit about asking questions and listening. I expect that by now, you understand why I’m passionate about asking great questions AND listening to the replies that follow. As leaders, once we understand a concept like this, we’re excited to communicate it to our people, but that can be a challenge. Here’s how I did it… Several years ago, after our summer peak season business, Continue →
True North Leaders Create Values-Driven Cultures with Bobby Albert
Episode Description: Hear Bobby Albert's vision for the show and his journey as a leader. He was thrown into the fire when his Dad passed away, and he had to lead the family business that was heavily in debt. You'll hear how his time as a CEO and business builder led to profound realizations. Understanding that the traditional top-down organizational chart doesn't work and why that model has led Continue →
You Too Can Ask Profound Questions!
One morning several years ago, I received a phone call at my office from the executive secretary of my pastor. Little did I know that this call, and the strange request I was about to hear, would change the very future of my business… She asked if I could pick up a gentleman at his hotel and just drive him around town for a couple of hours. I asked, “Where should I take him?” She responded Continue →
Scale Is Found In Personal Growth with Dr. Greg Pursley
Episode Description: I'm sure you've heard the phrase, work on your business, not just in it. But, the same is true for your LIFE! Years of business building have shown me that you have to grow yourself and grow your people before growing your business. My guest Dr. Greg Pursley tells us how he scaled his Chiropractic practice by transforming himself. You are the biggest investment of Continue →