We are examining part two of the series of the book No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention . This episode focuses more on the implementation of some of the ideas in the book. We'll talk about having hard conversations, candor, and direct honesty at all times, what it requires, and we'll also share some of our own examples. Thank you for listening! Find Blake Rayhons on Instagram @blakerayhons . Find Stacie Baird on Instagram @theHRPodcaster ....
Jan 25, 2023•25 min
Our daughters are the stars in this episode! We brought back our regular guest, Dr. J (Dr. Jason Kolber) and his daughter, Drew, as well as our own...Blake's daughter is Brielle, and Stacie's daughter is Jocelyn. We took time to hear how they coped during the pandemic. This episode was recorded earlier, but their perspective can be applied more broadly to life as teens. Most of our conversation with them was inspiring and covered a lot of really interesting space. It was refreshing to hear their...
Jan 05, 2023•35 min
The book No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention is a book written in 2020 and is so much more relevant today than the author may have ever imagined. We talk about honesty and accountability in the workplace, and specifically talk about some of the core things that were fostered in the work place by a mentor and friend who passed away recently, Tom Frank. He embodied so much related to a quality culture in the workplace, and a conversation like this wouldn't be complete if he were...
Dec 07, 2022•23 min
We dive into talk about passion. We talk about how we see it, and how it impacts their lives. We all know someone who seems to have found it early - you probably also know those who never find it! We take a moment to talk about personality types, where we find our passion, and how to embrace that journey! We talk about jackhammers and hummingbirds and lots more! We also talk about our re-branding to Optimized HX, some of the things that we considered for why we're doing it, and things that we ha...
Sep 21, 2022•32 min
We're back - it's been a long time off and we're so excited to start sharing with you again! We've gone through many changes - personally and professionally. We talk about the new name of the podcast, our focus and mission going forward, some of the personal things in our world that were part of why we took a brief break, and what is in store for you next! Thanks for listening!
Aug 31, 2022•15 min
Has the art of service in America been diminished to an obligatory expectation? What does it say about us as consumers when we're more concerned about what our tip amount says about us versus what it says about the service we received? How can we elevate service as consumers in this post-COVID world? As an expert in the service industry for over 25 years, listen to Tom discuss how we get back on track. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on Yo...
Jun 03, 2021•30 min
It's been said that common sense isn't so common anymore, and too often that seems to be the case. Everywhere we look there's a sign or a policy all because someone proved to be uncommon. In this episode, we are back with Tom Frank and his incredible storytelling about the instances in work where we can all related to those "really???" moments. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcast...
May 26, 2021•47 min
Didn’t these kids just go back? How you can differentiate this summer from the pandemic school year to provide more connection and rhythm. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCD...
May 19, 2021•20 min
As vaccinations continue to create more comfort in moving towards “normal” shouldn’t we all feel better? Why are we hearing more anxiety rising? What can you do for yourself and your kiddos to name and address these challenges? IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RP...
May 12, 2021•26 min
Removing toxicity and maximizing the quality of relationships versus the quantity connections. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCD...
Apr 28, 2021•24 min
Creating greater space between work and home starting by GSD and planning on Friday. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCD...
Apr 21, 2021•24 min
Job search in 2020 was hard, and 2021 has not turned the corner making it more simple if you are in the market for a new role. After both looking for new full time opportunities themselves in 2020, Stacie and Blake speak with Chiara Hughes from Carvana and Allen Plunkett from Phoenixstaff on how to stay grounded and motivated as you define the next best step in your career. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube C...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min
Dr. J is the optimization coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks and returning guest of the OAF podcast. Greg Lim is a former LifeLock executive and the CEO & Co-Founder of Persosa. Both are partners in Human Elements @HuElements specializing in helping people optimize sleep and enhance focus. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-a...
Mar 31, 2021•26 min
Dr. J is the optimization coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks and returning guest of the OAF podcast. Greg Lim is a former LifeLock executive and the CEO & Co-Founder of Persosa. Both are partners in Human Elements @HuElements specializing in helping people optimize sleep and enhance focus. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-a...
Mar 24, 2021•28 min
Dr. J is the optimization coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks and returning guest of the OAF podcast. Greg Lim is a former LifeLock executive and the CEO & Co-Founder of Persosa. Both are partners in Human Elements @HuElements specializing in helping people optimize sleep and enhance focus. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-a...
Mar 17, 2021•30 min
Stacy Tuschl is an author, entrepreneur, and expert in growing small businesses. She started her first business when she was 18 years old and grew that into a multi-million dollar company she still runs today. Stacy was named Wisconsin's 2019 Small Business Person of the Year, and her podcast, The Foot Traffic Podcast, has been featured in Inc. Magazine, the Huffington Post has over 1 million downloads, and is frequently on iTunes top-30 marketing chart. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhon...
Mar 10, 2021•34 min
Put your advice monster in timeout. The power of asking questions instead of giving advice. This is very difficult for leaders who define their value in their "incredible and insightful" advice. Remember, coaching is not about making you shine... it's about guiding someone else to shine. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id15...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min
The first problem is rarely, if ever, the real problem. It's the coach's job is to help the other person uncover what's really going on. Stay genuine and curious. You should ask more and tell less because your advice is rarely as good as you think it is. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https:...
Feb 24, 2021•25 min
The number of Coaches is on the rise, but you don't have to make Coaching your profession in order to benefit from its principles. So what exactly is coaching? What is it not? What are the basic constructs? We cover it all and more in the first episode of this 3-part series, breaking down the book The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts:...
Feb 17, 2021•26 min
Leaders continued to be challenged to lead in this new norm. Lindsey Mollenbrendt joins us to break down what she is hearing from leading experts who are making it look easy. We dive into building the new remote culture, recruiting top talent, time and energy management, and building personal development into every day. Lindsay is a business leader, coach, speaker, podcast host, and philanthropist. As the Founder of A-Z Biz Link and Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer for Fennemor...
Feb 10, 2021•36 min
Dr. J is the Optimization Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks as well as the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL. He is one of the most in-demand experts, working with athletes in the NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA, LPGA, and the Olympics for over 20 years. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotif...
Jan 27, 2021•32 min
We've got 3 more common pitfalls you should be aware of if you want a higher likelihood of success. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCDNeJak3g...
Jan 20, 2021•24 min
One of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to know ahead of time what might get in your way AND how to get past them. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCDNeJak3g...
Jan 13, 2021•20 min
Think of your goals like a relationship... if you REALLY want it, don't date them - marry them and fully commit! Take ownership of where you are and where you want to be. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCDNeJak3g...
Jan 06, 2021•29 min
Part 2 of a 3-part series on goal-setting. Because setting goals can be somewhat simple, focusing on the right goals can be a bit more difficult, and creating the right environment, habits, routines, cadence, etc. (aka your System) can be a challenge. Learn how you can start to get success and traction early as you build the system to have the best opportunity at achieving your goal. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF...
Dec 09, 2020•28 min
Don't lose the intended spirit of holidays in the stress of it all. Use these tips to help optimize your holiday season. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviWPnYfNUPZ2YTeMmoT?si=rFJGbptQTj2CVCDNeJak3g...
Nov 18, 2020•33 min
Tim McGeehan is a former senior exec of a Fortune 100 company, CEO for an international luxury brand, Founder, Entrepreneur, and Consultant. He’s learned a few things along the way on how to avoid stepping in a pile of crap. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPviW...
Nov 04, 2020•45 min
Radical Candor beautifully summarizes one of the most complex leadership skills, direct and compassionate feedback. In this summary, we dive into the 4 quadrants of providing feedback. None of us are immune from dipping into the "a**hole" or passive-aggressive "mom" quadrant at one time or another. Are you willing to genuinely care for someone enough to get uncomfortable in challenging them to improve? IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on Yo...
Oct 28, 2020•37 min
We all do it... we hesitate, we pause. It happens naturally within us and sometimes for very good reason - ie: to keep us safe. There are other times though we hesitate out of fear... fear of embarrassment or fear of failure. You can push past this with a simple tool and a willingness to put it into practice. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: Optimized AF YouTube Channel Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Oct 21, 2020•34 min
Coaching teams to perform at high levels takes a leader who is willing to create the right environment to set them all up for success. After successfully motivating people every Monday, COVID had Ted reconsidering how to motivate himself and his own team. IG: @OptimizedAF Blake's IG: @BlakeRayhons Stacie's IG: @StacieMallen Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lKpwW11_-_k Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimized-af/id1527846769 Listen on Spotify: https...
Oct 14, 2020•35 min
