Courage Cast - Build Your Belief
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEncouragement builds belief. Belief makes the impossible, possible. This podcast exists to encourage others so that more people will believe in themselves. Listeners will find the courage to face their fears and commit to taking action, so they will be unstoppable. Host, Eric Nordhoff, is on a mission to encourage business owners, entrepreneurs, and creative people. This podcast features faith-based motivational messages and interviews with overcomers who have inspirational stories. Find out what it means to live your most courageous life by joining the Courageous Community. Live a life with purpose and intention. Make the impossible, possible in your life and business. "With God all things are possible." - Mark 10:27
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Principle 16 - Let The Other Person Have The Idea | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBWe continue with Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" and the important principle of letting the other person believe it's their idea. Originally released on January 13, 2017 (Episode 194).
487 - Principle 16: Let The Other Person Have The Idea | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBWe continue with Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" and the important principle of letting the other person believe it's their idea. Originally released on January 13, 2017 (Episode 194).
Principle 15 - Be Quick To Listen | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 04, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBWe continue our discussion of the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Today's principles is "Let The Other Person Do Most of the Talking". Originally released on January 13, 2017 (Episode 193).
486 - Principle 15: Be Quick To Listen | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 04, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBWe continue our discussion of the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Today's principles is "Let The Other Person Do Most of the Talking". Originally released on January 13, 2017 (Episode 193).
Principle 14 - Start Out with a Yes | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Getting the other person to give you a yes will always help your disagreement go better. Originally released on January 10, 2017 (Episode 190).
485 - Principle 14: Start Out with a Yes | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Getting the other person to give you a yes will always help your disagreement go better. Originally released on January 10, 2017 (Episode 190).
Principle 13 - How To Disagree With Others The Right Way | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" - Begin any disagreement in a friendly way. Originally released on January 9, 2017 (Episode 189).
484 - Principle 13: How To Disagree With Others The Right Way | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" - Begin any disagreement in a friendly way. Originally released on January 9, 2017 (Episode 189).
Principle 12 - Be The First To Admit When You're Wrong | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIf you very quickly and emphatically admit you're wrong, the person you wronged will be more likely to give you the grace you ultimately want to move forward in the relationship. Another valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People". Originally went live on January 8, 2017 (Episode 188).
483 - Principle 12: Be The First To Admit When You're Wrong | How To Win Friends & Influence People
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIf you very quickly and emphatically admit you're wrong, the person you wronged will be more likely to give you the grace you ultimately want to move forward in the relationship. Another valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People". Originally went live on January 8, 2017 (Episode 188).
Principle 11 - Always Respect Others Opinions | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBAlong similar lines of not engaging in arguments, we should also avoid telling someone that they’re plain wrong. If we begin by announcing that we’re going to prove something to someone, we’re essentially telling them that we are smarter than they are and we’re going to teach them a thing or two. In this podcast episode, we discuss what you should do instead. Taken from a principle out of the Dale Carnegie book "How To Win Friends & Influence People". Originally went live on December 1, 20...
482 - Principle 11: Always Respect Others Opinions | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBAlong similar lines of not engaging in arguments, we should also avoid telling someone that they’re plain wrong. If we begin by announcing that we’re going to prove something to someone, we’re essentially telling them that we are smarter than they are and we’re going to teach them a thing or two. In this podcast episode, we discuss what you should do instead. Taken from a principle out of the Dale Carnegie book "How To Win Friends & Influence People". Originally went live on December 1, 20...
Principle 10 - How To Get The Best Of An Argument | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 28, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBIs there anything good that can come from an argument? Dale Carnegie doesn't believe there is. And there is a scripture that supports the same opinion. A summary of one of the principles of "How To Win Friends & Influence People". Originally went live on November 3, 2016 (Episode 151).
481 - Principle 10: How To Get The Best Of An Argument | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 28, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBIs there anything good that can come from an argument? Dale Carnegie doesn't believe there is. And there is a scripture that supports the same opinion. A summary of one of the principles of "How To Win Friends & Influence People". Originally went live on November 3, 2016 (Episode 151).
480 - Principle 9: Make The Other Person Feel Important | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBWe review the book by Dale Carnegie - "How To Win Friends & Influence People". To truly be a person of influence, you must learn to make other people feel important. Originally went live on November 2, 2016 (Episode 150).
Principle 9 - Make The Other Person Feel Important | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBWe review the book by Dale Carnegie - "How To Win Friends & Influence People". To truly be a person of influence, you must learn to make other people feel important. Originally went live on November 2, 2016 (Episode 150).
479 - Principle 8: Talk In Terms Of The Other Person's Interests | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBWe revisit Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends & influence People". If you want to be a person of influence, you must learn to first talk about what the other person is interested in rather than your own interests. Originally went live on November 1, 2016 (Episode 149).
Principle 8 - Talk In Terms Of The Other Person's Interests | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBWe revisit Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends & influence People". If you want to be a person of influence, you must learn to first talk about what the other person is interested in rather than your own interests. Originally went live on November 1, 2016 (Episode 149).
478 - Principle 7: Be A Good Listener | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBDale Carnegie says in his book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. This is a powerful communication tool to add to your human effectiveness arsenal! Originally went life on October 31, 2016 (Episode 148).
Principle 7 - Be A Good Listener | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBDale Carnegie says in his book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. This is a powerful communication tool to add to your human effectiveness arsenal! Originally went life on October 31, 2016 (Episode 148).
Principle 6 - The Sound of Your Name | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 21, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MBRemember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Another great principle from Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends and Influence People". Originally went live on October 24, 2016 (Episode 143).
477 - Principle 6: The Sound of Your Name | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 21, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MBRemember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Another great principle from Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends and Influence People". Originally went live on October 24, 2016 (Episode 143).
Principle 5 - Smile | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBThe book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is the inspiration for this message. In this episode, I talk about the importance of a simple smile when looking to improve relationships with other people! Originally went live October 2, 2016 (Episode 127)
476 - Principle 5: Smile | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBThe book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is the inspiration for this message. In this episode, I talk about the importance of a simple smile when looking to improve relationships with other people! Originally went live October 2, 2016 (Episode 127)
Principle 4 - Become Genuinely Interested In Other People | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" Originally went live September 29, 2016 (Episode 126)
475 - Principle 4: Become Genuinely Interested In Other People | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" Originally went live September 29, 2016 (Episode 126)
474 - Principle 3: Arouse In The Other Person An Eager Want | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB"The world is full of people who are grabbing and self-seeking. So the rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. He (or she) has little competition." - Dale Carnegie - "How To Win Friends & Influence People" Originally went live on September 25, 2016 (Episode 122)
Principle 3 - Arouse In The Other Person An Eager Want | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB"The world is full of people who are grabbing and self-seeking. So the rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. He (or she) has little competition." - Dale Carnegie - "How To Win Friends & Influence People" Originally went live on September 25, 2016 (Episode 122)
473 - Principle 2: Give Honest and Sincere Appreciation | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBI discuss Principle 2 from Dale Carnegie's hugely popular book, "How To Win Friends and Influence People": Give Honest and Sincere Appreciation. We all crave and desire to be important. I talk about how to cultivate an appreciation for others in your life. Originally went live - September 22, 2016 (Episode 121)
Principle 2 - Give Honest and Sincere Appreciation | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBI discuss Principle 2 from Dale Carnegie's hugely popular book, "How To Win Friends and Influence People": Give Honest and Sincere Appreciation. We all crave and desire to be important. I talk about how to cultivate an appreciation for others in your life. Originally went live - September 22, 2016 (Episode 121)
Principle 1 - Don't Criticize, Condemn, or Complain | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 14, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBI go back through the first principle of the foundational book, How To Win Friends & Influence People, Don't Criticize, Condemn, or Complain. When dealing with others, it's much harder to get curious about others and try to understand where they are coming from. But that's key in winning friends and eventually having influence with them. Originally went live September 21, 2016 (Episode 120)
472 - Principle 1: Don't Criticize, Condemn, or Complain | How To Win Friends & Influence People
May 14, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBI go back through the first principle of the foundational book, How To Win Friends & Influence People, Don't Criticize, Condemn, or Complain. When dealing with others, it's much harder to get curious about others and try to understand where they are coming from. But that's key in winning friends and eventually having influence with them. Originally went live September 21, 2016 (Episode 120)
471 - BOOK CLUB | How To Win Friends and Influence People
May 13, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBIt's time to make a pivot in the Courage Cast. After 470 something episodes, I'm moving into a new season and needing a new challenge. I'll start by giving you a foundation. Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends & Influence People has been one of the most impactful books personally and professionally. In this season, I'll be replaying the entire series of episodes I did over the course of 2017-2018 - sharing a new chapter of the book each day. I encourage you to implement what you've l...
BOOK CLUB - Welcome to Season 2 | How To Win Friends and Influence People
May 13, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBIt's time to make a pivot in the Courage Cast. After 470 something episodes, I'm moving into a new season and needing a new challenge. I'll start by giving you a foundation. Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends & Influence People has been one of the most impactful books personally and professionally. In this season, I'll be replaying the entire series of episodes I did over the course of 2017-2018 - sharing a new chapter of the book each day. I encourage you to implement what you've l...
470 - Leonardo Ramirez | From COVID to Hope
April 29, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOne of the long-time listeners of this podcast, Leonardo Ramirez, was told he had contracted the Corona Virus in March. He shares the important lessons he learned from his experience. Leonardo's blog post about his experience.
469 - Krissy Nordhoff | Working on a New Song
April 18, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB"I’ve heard a lot of people say now is the time to ramp things up creatively. Some days I’ve felt like I should be doing more. But actually, I believe God is calling me to do less. And it’s beautiful." - Krissy Nordhoff My better half joins me for this episode. As a professional songwriter in the Nashville Christian music community, Krissy has been wrestling with her busyness lately. She posted something this morning that I've been wrestling with too. So, I wanted to have her come on and...
468 - What Are You Made Of?
March 16, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThere can be no doubt, in our world and in our nation, we are experiencing one of the most unprecedented times of testing in our history. Much of it we have no real control over. So, I suggest we take a look at this season as an opportunity to get better. It is an opportunity to take an honest inventory of our lives. Where are we strong and where are we weak? What are we made of? Take these next 8 weeks to allow your weaknesses and strengths to reveal themselves. Financially - How a...
467 - Scriptures For Uncertainty
March 11, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBA simple reading of bible verses in the midst of these uncertain times. Music: "Springs of Living Water" from Quietime Prayer at QuietimeMusic.com JwXqFVRS9pL9yuprwbcd
466 - LIVE Update March 2020
March 06, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis isn't a typical episode. I go live on Instagram and Facebook to give you an update on everything that's been going on in my life. So much to talk about: Latest Episode - Tasha Smith, My 25 Year Spiritual Birthday - What have I learned?, DoTERRA Leadership Retreat, Krissy’s Book Release, Podcast Coaching / Editing / Recording, Influencer Marketing, and Monetization Coaching, Middle TN Tornado, Nashville Spiritual History Tour & Concert, CoronaVirus (Covid19). I broke this episode up...
465 - Tasha Smith | Create More Impact and Income with Your Network Marketing Business
March 04, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWhew, that's a long description, but it's worth it. If you're in Network Marketing, you have to get Customer First. Here's a special link to get it FREE: CustomerFirstBook.com/Courage We have a great talk about why the process of writing this book was terrifying and how she overcame it. This book and this interview are for anyone who wants to do big things, but just can't get over the hump to actually do it! You'll be inspired to actually do it today!
464 - What Does Greatness Require?
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBA few days ago, I posted a quote from Joshua Medcalf: "Everyone wants to be great until it's time to do what greatness requires." To which I asked the question: "What does greatness require?" And I received some really inspiring answers. I decided to do some more research on this topic as I was curious about what greatness really required. I want to be great - we all do. But, I, like you, sometimes don't feel like doing what greatness requires. And, I guess that's what makes the differe...
463 - Mark Maxwell: Success Through Serving
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBCollege freshmen are lectured about networking on their first day of class. Young professionals race to another boring party so they can be seen and shake hands with someone that might be able to help them - just like the business books and podcasts have instructed. Creatives are chronically obsessed with and depressed by the number of likes, views, and followers on their social media. Anyone embarking upon a new path or business venture has heard the key to success lies in networking - who ...
463 - Mark Maxwell | Success Through Serving
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBCollege freshmen are lectured about networking on their first day of class. Young professionals race to another boring party so they can be seen and shake hands with someone that might be able to help them - just like the business books and podcasts have instructed. Creatives are chronically obsessed with and depressed by the number of likes, views, and followers on their social media. Anyone embarking upon a new path or business venture has heard the key to success lies in networking - who ...
462 - Daniel Clubb | Becoming The Man God Wants You To Be
February 12, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBDaniel L. Clubb has been a pastor, church planter, and university professor for four decades in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. In his first book, Every Man Jack: Becoming The Man God Wants You To Be, Daniel lays out the building blocks of biblical manhood as inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Taking from his own personal journey, Daniel reveals his heart for discipling young men and old in what it means to be a man in today's world. He may be starting up local small groups and ret...
461 - Faithful Confession vs Wishful Thinking
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBDo you ever listen to yourself as you're talking to God or praying with God and all you hear feels like whining and complaining? And do you ever wonder if what you're saying actually makes a difference? In this episode, I share what I've been learning as I study the Psalms. It could be the difference for you between faithful confession and wishful thinking. Links mentioned in this episode: Walking Through The Word Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with at least one per...
460 - Dance Your Heart Out
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThis weekend, I danced my heart out with my girl at her last official Daddy Daughter Dance at school. She's a 5th grader and we won't be doing this anymore (officially). How did I make the most of it and why you should too? Listen now! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with at least one person today and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Courage Cast on any of these major podcast platforms... Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn (Alexa) Overcast Podcast Website
459 - Ryan Boyette: The Man Who Stayed Behind
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBImagine being faced with a choice to evacuate to safety or stay behind to face potential death by bombing for you and your spouse. That's the choice my new friend, Ryan Boyette faced in June 2011. Ryan shares his and his wife's courageous journey from Samaritan's Purse missionaries to war zone media reporters and now curriculum creators. Learn more about Ryan at ToMoveMountains.org If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with at least one person today and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE ...
459 - Ryan Boyette | The Man Who Stayed Behind
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBImagine being faced with a choice to evacuate to safety or stay behind to face potential death by bombing for you and your spouse. That's the choice my new friend, Ryan Boyette faced in June 2011. Ryan shares his and his wife's courageous journey from Samaritan's Purse missionaries to war zone media reporters and now curriculum creators. Learn more about Ryan at ToMoveMountains.org If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with at least one person today and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE ...
458 - The Cost of Distraction (and the Value of Totally Disconnecting)
January 22, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIt was a simple post on Facebook... No Cell Phone No Facebook (No Social Media) No Computer Access No WiFi (No internet/Cable) For 3 Months & You Get $3 Million Could You Do This? I was amazed at the volume of response. And, it got me thinking. What if I actually did this? I began to get giddy about the thought of TOTALLY DISCONNECTING for 3 months. I explore my giddy-ness in this episode. Feel free to skip around. The episode is divided into chapters for you! If you enjoyed t...
457 - Elizabeth Taylor: Disease Doesn't Mean Defeat
January 15, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIt is so good to have Elizabeth Taylor back in the studio after more than 3 years since she first came on the podcast (listen below). In August 2016, she was in a battle with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and working mainly on regaining and maintaining her strength. You won't believe what she's doing now and how her MS battle prepared her for her success today! Another inspiring conversation you won't want to miss! Elizabeth's chronic illness support group meets in person in Spring Hill, TN reg...