Leadership in a Nutshell
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Leadership life is complex, fast-paced, and can leave you questioning your sanity! Each week, join award-winning leadership master and best-selling author Kenny Chapman as he takes on critical topics in 15-minute (or less) segments to help you gain conscious control of thoughts, actions, and life in general. Whether you have been leading for five days or five decades, these motivational episodes will give you a fresh perspective about what it means to be an effective leader, how to tackle any situation, how to manage change, and how to ditch stress and overwhelm. If you are looking to “crack the code” of your driven mind and tap into hidden potential, you’re in the right place! Kenny also dives into non-traditional business topics typically reserved for high-level management or entrepreneurial discussions, using personal development as a tool to improve leadership skills and overall confidence.
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49. People Pay with Attention then Checkbooks
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBQUICK! What color was Cardi B’s dress during the VMA’s!? Don’t know? Me neither, but I got your attention didn’t I? In this episode, I want to talk about a very important factor in the way people act on things - attention. If you want someone’s checkbook, you have to get their attention first. At this age, everything is trying to grab our attention at almost every moment. It’s important that we think about where our attention is going, and how to get the attention from others that grow busin...
49 People Pay with Attention then Checkbooks
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBQUICK! What color was Cardi B’s dress during the VMA’s!? Don’t know? Me neither, but I got your attention didn’t I? In this episode, I want to talk about a very important factor in the way people act on things - attention. If you want someone’s checkbook, you have to get their attention first. At this age, everything is trying to grab our attention at almost every moment. It’s important that we think about where our attention is going, and how to get the attention from others that grow busin...
48 These 3 Actions Eliminate Fear
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBWho and what has fear? Have you ever been held back by fear? I want you to know that fear is 100% natural. It’s part of being a human; and every leader, no matter how great, will experience it. I want to talk to you today about managing the components of fear that serve you, and eliminating the ones that don’t with three actions that will help you understand yourself better, and help your teams know what to expect from you. So let’s get right into the episode so I can give you these th...
48. These 3 Actions Eliminate Fear
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBWho and what has fear? Have you ever been held back by fear? I want you to know that fear is 100% natural. It’s part of being a human; and every leader, no matter how great, will experience it. I want to talk to you today about managing the components of fear that serve you, and eliminating the ones that don’t with three actions that will help you understand yourself better, and help your teams know what to expect from you. So let’s get right into the episode so I can give you these th...
47 Allowing the Empowering Struggle
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBThere will always be struggles in life, business, and leadership. Anyone who is driven knows this, and honestly, most of us try to eliminate it. I’ve been there myself, but today, I want to help us get some clarity around allowing these struggles to happen. Similar to last week when we talked about maximizing our learning experiences, I’m going to break down how we can use our struggles to empower ourselves to overcome challenges. So let’s dive right into the topic and learn how to beg...
47. Allowing the Empowering Struggle
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBThere will always be struggles in life, business, and leadership. Anyone who is driven knows this, and honestly, most of us try to eliminate it. I’ve been there myself, but today, I want to help us get some clarity around allowing these struggles to happen. Similar to last week when we talked about maximizing our learning experiences, I’m going to break down how we can use our struggles to empower ourselves to overcome challenges. So let’s dive right into the topic and learn how to beg...
46. How to Maximize a Learning Experience
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to the school of life! You guys know how much I love education, and applying it even more. Winning happens when you put knowledge, the two dimensional - into action, the three dimensional. I want to help put power in your hands and talk about how we can maximize our learning experience. As we go through life, we will always be presented with lessons to learn, and it’s not until we truly understand what we’re learning that we are able to graduate through it. So let’s dive into t...
46 How to Maximize a Learning Experience
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to the school of life! You guys know how much I love education, and applying it even more. Winning happens when you put knowledge, the two dimensional - into action, the three dimensional. I want to help put power in your hands and talk about how we can maximize our learning experience. As we go through life, we will always be presented with lessons to learn, and it’s not until we truly understand what we’re learning that we are able to graduate through it. So let’s dive into t...
45 Destroy "Shoulds" for Better Clarity
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBI “should” do this, I “should” do that! Are you as confused as I am with all the shoulds? I believe that this word clouds the driven mind, and if it’s not excellent, it’s time to fix it or get rid of it. So let’s spend this episode thinking about some of the “shoulds” that we’re allowing into our minds that are paralyzing our growth. It’s time to set yourself free and let yourself want what YOU want. Let’s jump right in and start destroying these “shoulds” and get some better clarity. ...
45. Destroy "Shoulds" for Better Clarity
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBI “should” do this, I “should” do that! Are you as confused as I am with all the shoulds? I believe that this word clouds the driven mind, and if it’s not excellent, it’s time to fix it or get rid of it. So let’s spend this episode thinking about some of the “shoulds” that we’re allowing into our minds that are paralyzing our growth. It’s time to set yourself free and let yourself want what YOU want. Let’s jump right in and start destroying these “shoulds” and get some better clarity. ...
44. Sustainable Growth: Release, Reinvent, Replace
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThere is so much talk around growth and growth mindset, even in this show. While growth is an important part of leadership, today we’re going to take a step back and talk about ‘Sustainable’ growth. Last week we learned about priorities; now that you have those in order, I want to give you some tips and strategies to, not only grow, but to set yourself up for long-term, healthy, and decisive growth. Let’s dive into this topic and break down what it looks like to release, reinvent, and...
44 Sustainable Growth: Release, Reinvent, Replace
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThere is so much talk around growth and growth mindset, even in this show. While growth is an important part of leadership, today we’re going to take a step back and talk about ‘Sustainable’ growth. Last week we learned about priorities; now that you have those in order, I want to give you some tips and strategies to, not only grow, but to set yourself up for long-term, healthy, and decisive growth. Let’s dive into this topic and break down what it looks like to release, reinvent, and...
43 Priorities... In This Order - Purpose, Passion, Profit
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBHey! With only so many hours in a day, week, month, what should we prioritize and in what order? I believe I have the answers for you in this episode. I want to dig a bit deeper into the topic of priorities and help you arrange your purpose, passion, and profit, in THAT order. I believe when you align these three keys, as a leader, you will see growth, happiness, and success. Let’s get right into this conversation and let me drop some wisdom from my experience that can help you align y...
43. Priorities... In This Order - Purpose, Passion, Profit
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBHey! With only so many hours in a day, week, month, what should we prioritize and in what order? I believe I have the answers for you in this episode. I want to dig a bit deeper into the topic of priorities and help you arrange your purpose, passion, and profit, in THAT order. I believe when you align these three keys, as a leader, you will see growth, happiness, and success. Let’s get right into this conversation and let me drop some wisdom from my experience that can help you align y...
42 The World DOES Revolve Around You
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you ever been told that the world doesn’t revolve around you? Well, today I’d like to flip that on its head. Of course, as leaders, we want to keep our egos in check and operate in humility. But hear me out, the world DOES revolve around you, because if you don’t believe you are worthy of putting yourself first, you won’t be fulfilled, and if you are not fulfilled, your team won’t be either. Let’s dig into this a bit more in this episode. Dive in and let’s learn how the world DOE...
42. The World DOES Revolve Around You
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you ever been told that the world doesn’t revolve around you? Well, today I’d like to flip that on its head. Of course, as leaders, we want to keep our egos in check and operate in humility. But hear me out, the world DOES revolve around you, because if you don’t believe you are worthy of putting yourself first, you won’t be fulfilled, and if you are not fulfilled, your team won’t be either. Let’s dig into this a bit more in this episode. Dive in and let’s learn how the world DOE...
41 The Progress Catalyst
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBI believe that happiness is tied to progress, and the more progress we have - the happier we can become. Everything you do can be done with joy. Now hear me out; you may not be happy at every given moment, but you can approach everything with a sense of joy and fulfillment. In this episode, I break down what this looks like, and the importance of progress to the success of our life. Let’s dive into today’s topic and explore the power of the Progress Catalyst as a tool for moving forwa...
41. The Progress Catalyst
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBI believe that happiness is tied to progress, and the more progress we have - the happier we can become. Everything you do can be done with joy. Now hear me out; you may not be happy at every given moment, but you can approach everything with a sense of joy and fulfillment. In this episode, I break down what this looks like, and the importance of progress to the success of our life. Let’s dive into today’s topic and explore the power of the Progress Catalyst as a tool for moving forwa...
40 Unique Advantage: Due to My Purpose
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBWhen someone asks you why you did something, what do you say? This week on our Unique Advantage series, we’re going to get to the bottom of our ‘why.’ You guys know, I’m all about purpose-driven leadership, and that’s because I believe when you know your ‘why,’ you will be driven to find success around the passion of your purpose because of the power of your ‘because.’ Let’s dive right in as we wrap up this topic, and get into some practical steps to tapping into your unique advantage,...
40. Unique Advantage: Due to My Purpose
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBWhen someone asks you why you did something, what do you say? This week on our Unique Advantage series, we’re going to get to the bottom of our ‘why.’ You guys know, I’m all about purpose-driven leadership, and that’s because I believe when you know your ‘why,’ you will be driven to find success around the passion of your purpose because of the power of your ‘because.’ Let’s dive right in as we wrap up this topic, and get into some practical steps to tapping into your unique advantage,...
39 Unique Advantage: Gap Management
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBWhere there is a goal, there will always be a gap. Last week we started down the path of your unique advantages and today we’ll be continuing by talking about the concept of Gap Management. Listen, we all have gaps, and we will always have a gap, so how can we live without the constant pain of not reaching our goals? We’re going to break down, what I believe, are the four steps you can take to manage the gap between you and your progress. So let’s jump right and learn to take control ...
39. Unique Advantage: Gap Management
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBWhere there is a goal, there will always be a gap. Last week we started down the path of your unique advantages and today we’ll be continuing by talking about the concept of Gap Management. Listen, we all have gaps, and we will always have a gap, so how can we live without the constant pain of not reaching our goals? We’re going to break down, what I believe, are the four steps you can take to manage the gap between you and your progress. So let’s jump right and learn to take control ...
38 Unique Advantage: Growth Mindset
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBHaving a Growth Mindset gives you an edge in life. Over the next couple of episodes, I want to talk to you over the next couple of episodes, about the unique advantages that are available to you, not necessarily over others, but for you and your previous results and accomplishments and I believe it starts with defining your fixed mindset from your growth mindset. Let’s dive right into the episode and talk about the unique advantage available when you explore and embrace your mindset. ...
38. Unique Advantage: Growth Mindset
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBHaving a Growth Mindset gives you an edge in life. Over the next couple of episodes, I want to talk to you over the next couple of episodes, about the unique advantages that are available to you, not necessarily over others, but for you and your previous results and accomplishments and I believe it starts with defining your fixed mindset from your growth mindset. Let’s dive right into the episode and talk about the unique advantage available when you explore and embrace your mindset. ...
37 Leadership: Forget New Year's Resolutions, Do This
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBHey, that New Years Resolution you have, just forget about it! 27% of Resolutions break within just the first week. Stop the insanity already and let’s do something even better! I want to talk about the things that drive REAL change in people. Do your behaviors line up with what you say you want? Do you even know why you want it? You deserve to live your best life because you are worth it, not because you think you ‘should’ do something. Let’s dive into today’s topic, because I want y...
37. Leadership: Forget New Year's Resolutions, Do This
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBHey, that New Years Resolution you have, just forget about it! 27% of Resolutions break within just the first week. Stop the insanity already and let’s do something even better! I want to talk about the things that drive REAL change in people. Do your behaviors line up with what you say you want? Do you even know why you want it? You deserve to live your best life because you are worth it, not because you think you ‘should’ do something. Let’s dive into today’s topic, because I want y...
36. Leadership: Got Presents? Now it's Time for Presence!
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBIt's a couple of days out from Christmas; got your presents? I hope you all enjoyed it. It’s a special time for many and now we’re ramping up to the end of the year. Now that we have our presents, it’s time to shift our focus to Presence. For the new year, you owe it to yourselves to put your best foot forwards and step into your greatness by being more aware. So I want to give this as my gift to you - helping you get from ‘NOWHERE,’ to ‘NOW - HERE.’ Let’s talk about that! This is the ...
36 Leadership: Got Presents? Now it's Time for Presence!
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBIt's a couple of days out from Christmas; got your presents? I hope you all enjoyed it. It’s a special time for many and now we’re ramping up to the end of the year. Now that we have our presents, it’s time to shift our focus to Presence. For the new year, you owe it to yourselves to put your best foot forwards and step into your greatness by being more aware. So I want to give this as my gift to you - helping you get from ‘NOWHERE,’ to ‘NOW - HERE.’ Let’s talk about that! This is the ...
35 Leadership: How to Catch and Coach Yourself
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBEveryone needs a coach at some point, but do you know that you’ve had access to your own coach this whole time? You guys know that I have quite the experience in coaching. I love getting people out of their way and into their greatness! As much as people like me can help train and steer you in the right direction, the greatest coach you could ever have is yourself. I want to talk to us today about becoming your own coach. Let’s dive right in and have a conversation around learning to ...
35. Leadership: How to Catch and Coach Yourself
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBEveryone needs a coach at some point, but do you know that you’ve had access to your own coach this whole time? You guys know that I have quite the experience in coaching. I love getting people out of their way and into their greatness! As much as people like me can help train and steer you in the right direction, the greatest coach you could ever have is yourself. I want to talk to us today about becoming your own coach. Let’s dive right in and have a conversation around learning to ...
34 Leadership: Change Management Pain
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBAre you acquainted with the concept of Painge? No? That’s probably because I made it up! It’s a word that mixes change and pain, because as I’ve journeyed through leadership and through life, I’ve found that the two seem to go hand in hand. Today I want to share insight on how change and pain tie together and what we can do to manage the process on the path to cracking the code of the driven mind. So let’s jump right in and learn the art of Change/Pain Management starting with some sto...
34. Leadership: Change Management Pain
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBAre you acquainted with the concept of Painge? No? That’s probably because I made it up! It’s a word that mixes change and pain, because as I’ve journeyed through leadership and through life, I’ve found that the two seem to go hand in hand. Today I want to share insight on how change and pain tie together and what we can do to manage the process on the path to cracking the code of the driven mind. So let’s jump right in and learn the art of Change/Pain Management starting with some sto...
33. Leadership: Why Did I Do That?
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCan you relate to asking yourself that question? My job with my 1:1 clients is to uncover why they do what they do and figure out their subconscious pattern of behaviors. Why you certain things is tied to the way you’ve always done things. And how many of you do things a certain way because it’s tied to money? Listen a lot of what we do is tied to money.. it’s not a bad thing. But we should be aware of it and make sure we’re making the right choices. Write this ...
33 Leadership: Why Did I Do That?
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCan you relate to asking yourself that question? My job with my 1:1 clients is to uncover why they do what they do and figure out their subconscious pattern of behaviors. Why you certain things is tied to the way you’ve always done things. And how many of you do things a certain way because it’s tied to money? Listen a lot of what we do is tied to money.. it’s not a bad thing. But we should be aware of it and make sure we’re making the right choices. Write this ...
32. Leadership: Life Design Through Business
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIf you know me well, then you know I’m all about life design. We are all architects in our business, and in our businesses. When you think about growth, does it represent excitement or does it represent pain? You say that you want growth, but your actions show something different. The way that we do business is our creative outlet and I dive more into this in next episode (episode 33). But don’t focus on creating it right away - focus on designing it!
32 Leadership: Life Design Through Business
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIf you know me well, then you know I’m all about life design. We are all architects in our business, and in our businesses. When you think about growth, does it represent excitement or does it represent pain? You say that you want growth, but your actions show something different. The way that we do business is our creative outlet and I dive more into this in next episode (episode 33). But don’t focus on creating it right away - focus on designing it!
31 Leadership: Team Formation Stages
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWe’re constantly evolving as leaders and teams. You’re always running your current business AND your future business, and you probably don’t even realize it. I’m diving into the 4 stages of Team Formation: Forming Storming Norming Performing At the end of the day, you will always be at one of these stages of team formation within your business. And having clarity, staying positivity, and being support is critical during each of them. Keep your team focused...
31. Leadership: Team Formation Stages
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWe’re constantly evolving as leaders and teams. You’re always running your current business AND your future business, and you probably don’t even realize it. I’m diving into the 4 stages of Team Formation: Forming Storming Norming Performing At the end of the day, you will always be at one of these stages of team formation within your business. And having clarity, staying positivity, and being support is critical during each of them. Keep your team focused...
30. Leadership: The Company You Buy (Everyday)
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat’s the ideal type of company you’d want to run? In this episode I give you 3 company buying scenarios and break down the numbers/psychological aspect of why you would buy one over the other. Did you choose any one company because of confidence, culture, or your clarity? Which would be the most fulfilling for you or which might strength/challenge you? Guess what - there is not right answer. The answer is only what is right for YOU.
30 Leadership: The Company You Buy (Everyday)
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat’s the ideal type of company you’d want to run? In this episode I give you 3 company buying scenarios and break down the numbers/psychological aspect of why you would buy one over the other. Did you choose any one company because of confidence, culture, or your clarity? Which would be the most fulfilling for you or which might strength/challenge you? Guess what - there is not right answer. The answer is only what is right for YOU.
29. Leadership: Success Choice - Business or Personal
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBDoes it make sense to you when you hear - “you have to choose between business success OR personal success.. you can’t have both.” Guess what my friend? I believe you can have your cake AND you can eat it too! Happiness > Wealth 49 million results come up on google when you type in “happiness over wealth” Do you find that as insane as I did? You’re entitled to the life you WANT. If you want happiness - you have the power to make that happen. Click the subs...
29 Leadership: Success Choice - Business or Personal
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBDoes it make sense to you when you hear - “you have to choose between business success OR personal success.. you can’t have both.” Guess what my friend? I believe you can have your cake AND you can eat it too! Happiness > Wealth 49 million results come up on google when you type in “happiness over wealth” Do you find that as insane as I did? You’re entitled to the life you WANT. If you want happiness - you have the power to make that happen. Click the subs...
28. Leadership: Pain Point - Mediocrity
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBLet’s tie up the last few episodes around Pain Points with the last Pain Point - Mediocrity. “Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever.” - Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Do you get frustrated when you are “just average”? I know I do my friend.. When are you being mediocre and when are you playing all out and becoming the greatest version of yourself possible? These are some questions to really think about.. Remember this, effective...
28 Leadership: Pain Point - Mediocrity
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBLet’s tie up the last few episodes around Pain Points with the last Pain Point - Mediocrity. “Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever.” - Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Do you get frustrated when you are “just average”? I know I do my friend.. When are you being mediocre and when are you playing all out and becoming the greatest version of yourself possible? These are some questions to really think about.. Remember this, effective...
27. Leadership: Pain Point - Regret
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of Leadership in a Nutshell, we’re talking about pain point #2- Regret. “Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is usually painful” - John Maxwell Remember, you’re going to have pain when you have discipline, but today we’re talking about regret and the reality is - when you stay the same, thats the ultimate regret. Don’t be a person that goes to the grave with regret. And don’t be a person who chases perfection because perfection is the bigge...
27 Leadership: Pain Point - Regret
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of Leadership in a Nutshell, we’re talking about pain point #2- Regret. “Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is usually painful” - John Maxwell Remember, you’re going to have pain when you have discipline, but today we’re talking about regret and the reality is - when you stay the same, thats the ultimate regret. Don’t be a person that goes to the grave with regret. And don’t be a person who chases perfection because perfection is the bigge...
26. Leadership: Pain Point - Discipline
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWe’re talking about a pain point that’s a struggle for all of us - discipline. Sometimes pain is in our lives to serve a purpose. One of the greatest entrepreneurs and motivational speakers, Jim Rohn, said “There are two types of pain - the pain of discipline, and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.” I don’t want you carry around tons of weight my friend! Listen, it’s going to be painful either way - but which would you rather have...
26 Leadership: Pain Point - Discipline
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWe’re talking about a pain point that’s a struggle for all of us - discipline. Sometimes pain is in our lives to serve a purpose. One of the greatest entrepreneurs and motivational speakers, Jim Rohn, said “There are two types of pain - the pain of discipline, and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.” I don’t want you carry around tons of weight my friend! Listen, it’s going to be painful either way - but which would you rather have...
25. Leadership: Quick Strategy to Releasing Anger
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBIn this episode of the Leadership in a Nutshell Podcast - I'm giving you a quick strategy to releasing anger. A lot of times we carry around anger and as I like to call it - "baggage" into other areas of our life and it's extremely destructive my friend. I'm not minimizing anger, or saying you shouldn't have it. But there are better ways to cope with it, and release it.. and this episode breaks it all down for you!
25 Leadership: Quick Strategy to Releasing Anger
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBIn this episode of the Leadership in a Nutshell Podcast - I'm giving you a quick strategy to releasing anger. A lot of times we carry around anger and as I like to call it - "baggage" into other areas of our life and it's extremely destructive my friend. I'm not minimizing anger, or saying you shouldn't have it. But there are better ways to cope with it, and release it.. and this episode breaks it all down for you!