Every employee that comes in has a natural instinct, I believe, to move in the ranks of the organization. - Scott Burgess In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather is joined by Scott Burgess, CEO of the David Lawrence Center. From his beginnings as an entry level vocational counselor at Alexia Brothers Center for Mental Health, to Executive Director and now CEO, Scott is driven to help people achieve and in this episode he shares some of the ways he continues to do that. “You ...
Apr 10, 2017•37 min
“Mind State, the mood you’re in, will affect your thinking and will affect your actions as a result.” In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather is joined by Gary Greenfield an author, speaker, trainer and Mind State Mentor. They discuss how mood affects actions and how leaders can apply that knowledge in their own work and in their management of projects and people. Find more from Gary at his site: http://www.garygreenfield.com 0:54 - Gary’s Mind State Philosophy and what that...
Apr 03, 2017•38 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather talks about why we do the things we do. Not just how we interact with our world and colleagues but WHY. Understanding these motivators will not only help you drive toward your own goals, but better manage employees or subordinates and better understand coworkers and supervisors. “In a jar of pennies you want to be the bright shiny red penny.” 1:44 - Aestetic Motivator 2:46 - Economic Motivator 3:40 - Individualistic Motivator 4:18 - Po...
Mar 27, 2017•9 min
Dean Piccirillo is a Principal at HBKS Wealth Advisors and a Senior Financial Advisor and has been practicing for over 25 years. He is also very active in the Southwest Florida community, having recently chaired, along with his wife Monica, the 2015 Signature Chef’s Auction for the March of Dimes, among his many endeavours. Dean’s education in leadership and sales began when he was quite young. His father was a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, and Dean would often join him while working. Each...
Mar 20, 2017•18 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather tells the story of the best gift she ever received on a plane, and how you don’t have to take a flight to take the next step on your journey. 1:13 - The Stranger’s unexpected generosity 3:03 - Heather’s moment of decision 4:38 - Heather and Paul’s moment of action 5:24 - Heather’s 3 Main Points 8:30 - The real gift Heather got that day Full show notes can be found here: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast018/...
Mar 13, 2017•10 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Greg Newell shares a powerful story about how a family hardship helped him truly change his business and personal life for the better. Full show notes can be found here: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-17-greg-newell-interview/
Mar 06, 2017•22 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather provides three strategic questions that will help you to get your goals back on track if you have lost your focus. Full show notes are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-16-what-do-you-need-to-start-and-stop-doing/
Feb 27, 2017•4 min
“Do what you do best and delegate the rest.” In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather speaks with Ed Wollman, President of Wollman, Gehrke & Solomon, P.A. Ed emphasizes the power of focusing on your strengths and delegation in order to maximize personal and professional growth. Show notes are available here: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-15-ed-wollman-interview/...
Feb 21, 2017•19 min
Delegation is one of the biggest opportunities to increase the amount of time and space and freedom we have to focus on the highest and best use of our time. In this episode, Heather shares a proven and efficient step-by-step system to help business owners and executives delegate tasks. You can find those steps in our show notes: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-14-are-you-using-the-most-effective-and-efficient-system-for-delegation/...
Feb 13, 2017•7 min
What does LeBron James teach us about leadership? This interview with Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, will reveal that and more about innovation and what it means to be a servant leader. You can find show notes about the episode here: https://www.heatherchristie.com/809-2/
Jan 31, 2017•22 min
Maria Jimenez-Lara is the CEO of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (January 27-29, 2017). Running such an incredible organization and fundraiser, which helps tens of thousands of at-risk children, is no easy task. In this episode, Maria Jimenez-Lara shares with Heather some of her leadership methods. Click here to find out how you can get tickets: http://www.napleswinefestival.com/ Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://www....
Jan 23, 2017•20 min
In this episode of “Mastermind with Heather Christie,” Heather provides useful tips and exercises for giving and receiving feedback. Also learn how to implement the Marshall Goldsmith “Feedforward” exercise. Full show notes can found at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-11-feedback/
Jan 17, 2017•12 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Alan Weiss shares how you can build self-esteem and achieve your goals by moving yourself away from the herd by creating self-validation. Alan will be giving the keynote address at the Florida Speakers Association Joint Fund Raiser on January 28th, 2017 in Naples, Florida. You can register online here: http://www.floridaspeakers.org/joint-fundraiser/ Full show notes of this episode are available here: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-ep...
Jan 09, 2017•17 min
In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather talks with Joe Padgett, an executive with Lee County Electric Cooperative. Joe highlights the importance of developing future leaders and shares his approach. He also gives insights into how he continues to grow, including 360 evaluations. Detailed show notes of this episode are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-9-joe-padgett-interview/ You can learn more about Lee County Electric Cooperative by visiting the...
Dec 19, 2016•18 min
Why is change so hard to implement in your life or organization? In this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie, Heather explains our resistance to change and has a formula for how it can be overcome. Detailed show notes of this episode are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-8-change/
Dec 12, 2016•10 min
After 27 years as President and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, Dr. Samira Beckwith has experienced a lot of change in her industry, in her growing organization and as a leader. In this episode of "Mastermind with Heather Christie," learn about adapting to change, recruiting the right employees and the power of positivity. Full show notes are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-7-samira-beckwith-interview/ You can learn more about Hope HealthCare by visiting the websit...
Dec 05, 2016•20 min
In this episode, Heather helps listeners understand the art of listening. Often times, people think that they are great listeners, only to find that they engage solely in transactional listening. What is transactional listening? You’ll find out in this episode! Show notes are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-6-listening/
Nov 28, 2016•6 min
Heather speaks with Cliff Smith, President of the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee, about the daily “anchors” in his routine (spoiler alert: one of them is meditation!), a servant leadership style and “the waterfall” method of approaching challenges. Detailed show notes of this episode are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-5-cliff-smith-interview/ United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee just kicked off its 2016-2017 campaign season. Learn mor...
Nov 21, 2016•21 min
Are you stuck trying to achieve something? Perhaps it is a career change or a personal goal you are seeking. There’s a formula for that. In this episode, Heather explains the B.A.R. formula and how it can turn your desires into results. Full show notes are available at HeatherChristie.com. https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-4-raising-the-b-a-r/ You can also connect with Heather via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherchristie...
Nov 13, 2016•8 min
Have you ever met someone and wondered how they do it all? Christin Collins is one of those people. In this episode, Christin shares her key to achieving balance in life and the secret to her authentic leadership style. Show notes are available at: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-3-christin-collins-interview/ Connect with Christin Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-collins-1034276 https://twitter.com/ChristinCollins Connect with Gulfshore Business: http://www.gulfshore...
Oct 26, 2016•17 min
Heather describes a chance encounter that changed her life and led her to make the important decision to be "on the court of life," taking personal responsibility for her thoughts, decisions, actions and ultimately results. Show notes are available at HeatherChristie.com: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-2-on-the-court/ You can also connect with Heather via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherchristie...
Oct 11, 2016•9 min
In the inaugural episode of "Mastermind with Heather Christie," produced in partnership with Gulfshore Business, Heather interviews Brian Rist, founder and CEO of Storm Smart in SW Florida. Rist explains that a key secret to his business success is investing in his employees and taking the time to make sure employees know what values Rist/Storm Smart stand for. Show notes available at HeatherChristie.com: https://www.heatherchristie.com/podcast-episode-1-brian-rist/ Connect with Brian Rist: www....
Oct 05, 2016•25 min
