Mere Mortals Unite Podcast

Gratitude, relationships, employee-engagement, well-being,   Episode 18: Gratitude Wednesday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/gratitude-wednesday   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of gratitude. In everyday life we tend to not take the time to think of all we can be grateful for. It affects our relationships at work and at home.  Research has shown that a little bit of gratitude goes a long way.  It’s a strong catalyst for employee engagement.     You’ll discover:   The relationship between gratitude and employee engagement How stress can increase well being The difficulty to notice our blessings Practical tips to increase gratitude in your everyday routine   Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan Greater Good Shawn Achor article on Positive Intelligence Gratitude Infographic A little bit of Gratitude goes a long way - Deluxe Edition A little bit of Gra

Connection, Relevance, Networking, Relationships, Conversation   Episode 17: It’s Not About Me URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/bryan-heathman-its-not-about-me/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Bryan Heathman, President of Made for Success Publishing, a company that assists speakers and authors in getting their stories heard. I have worked with Bryan before and his entire team was resourceful and helpful. As we worked together, we became friends and stayed connected. Bryan talks about the importance of connecting and being relatable. He’ll share the value of being intentional, a little vulnerable, and the gift of concentrating on someone else besides yourself.     You’ll discover:   How Bryan describes his superpower. What benefits Bryan has seen from connecting people to one another. Why Bryan keeps a story in his “pocket” at social events to start conversations. Why part of being a good connector is being prepared. The importance of being conscious about making recommendations and

Relationships,compliments, self-awareness, happiness, habits   Episode 16:Compliments on Monday URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/compliments-on-monday/ ‎/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of Compliments. Compliments make both the giver and receiver feel better about themselves. It’s an easy quick way to start a conversation or share appreciation. Being the recipient can take some work to be open to a positive thought coming your way.       You’ll discover:   The power of giving a compliment How to receive a compliment The importance of increased self-awareness The value of creating a positive habit   Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Leadership, Speaking, Influence, Storytelling, Engagement   Episode 15: The Fred Factor & Beyond URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/fred-factor-beyond-mark-sanborn   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Mark Sanborn, a successful and respected leadership speaker and best-selling author. He shares critically important tips about the power of storytelling, a craft that’s useful both in professional speaking and in any situation where you want to have influence. You’ll come away from this episode with a new passion for storytelling and making a difference in other people’s lives. You’ll discover:   How Mark describes his superpower. The benefits of being a good storyteller. What you can learn from Fred, Mark’s postal carrier who was the centerpiece of his bestseller The Fred Factor. Why you must be interactive and engaging as a speaker and a leader. How Mark incorporates storytelling into his everyday life. How you can benefit from Mark’s formula: “Capture + Review = Retention.”

Kindness, business, stress, employee-relations, culture, management, relationships   Episode 14: Kindness Thursday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/kindness-thursday/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of kindness. Kindness increases success in everyday life both personally and professionally. It is a great deterrent for stress. In business, kindness can create better relationships in your corporate culture at all levels.  All it takes is a little deliberate action.    You’ll discover:   How kindness affects stress When stress impairs relationships at work Simple Solutions to increase kindness acts in your life How businesses can increase engagement   Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Leadership, Knowledge, Discipline, Heart, Curiosity   Episode 13: Lead from the Heart URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/lead-from-the-heart-mark-crowley   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview author and speaker Mark Crowley. Mark is the ultimate seeker of knowledge, and knows the value of learning … not just to get validation for what he already thinks, but to broaden his perspective. Listen and let Mark inspire you.   You’ll discover:   How Mark describes his superpower. Benefits of acquiring knowledge from a variety of disciplines. Some of the ways Mark seeks a broader perspective on life. Why every time you improve one discipline in your life, you improve all disciplines in your life. What is means to “lead from the heart” and how it can have a profound impact on others. Why you should steal ideas from other disciplines in order to do your best work. How your biography affects your biology. Suggestions from Mark on how to become more of a seeker.   Interview Links & Other

Flexibility, mindset, adaptation, health   Episode 12: Flexibility Tuesday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/flexible-tuesday/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of flexibility. It’s great to be flexible physically. In fact, flexibility improves your muscle structure and makes for strong bones. However, in this episode you’ll discover why flexibility of your thinking will create easier solutions when life doesn’t go according to plan.    You’ll discover:   The benefit of body flexibility The reality of changes in life are constant Specific steps to increase your brain flexibility Solutions to everyday circumstances   Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan Harvard StudyiTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Contentment, Goals, Retreats, No, Success   Episode 11: Crafting Contentment URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/crafting-contentment-laurie-guest/ ‎   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Laurie Guest, a farmer’s daughter who has taken charge of her life. She is an incredible wife and mother as well as a successful author and speaker. Laurie has found the importance of creating contentment, discovering what it is that allows us mere mortals to find a space that is all our own. Join us to find practical ways to find this path for yourself.   You’ll discover:   How Laurie describes her superpower. Why it’s important to craft contentment for yourself. How to figure out your own benchmark of success. Why you must practice “strategic disengagement.” The importance of writing down your immediate and long-term goals. How to fit a personal retreat into your schedule. Why your moment of transformation doesn’t have to be earth-shattering. How and why to practice “theme living.” Laurie’s syst

Change, responsibility, overload, prioritize, rediscover, relax     Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about how to give yourself a break.  Overload is common and frequent.  Enjoy it, learn from it and adjust accordingly.     You’ll discover:   How change can lead to growth The Joy of rediscovery How to handle overload To learn from challenge Take time for you The art of pacing yourself Better ways to prioritize Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Adventure, Family, Relationships, Fathers, Children     Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Rye Taylor, an amazing storyteller and podcast guru. Rye reveals the “aha” moment when he realized he didn’t want to just be a fat, middle-aged Dad watching TV with his kids on the couch. He wanted more out of life and found a way to get it. Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to learn how to make life an adventure!   You’ll discover:   The amazing benefits Rye has found from living an adventurous life again. How a negative childhood experience with a bee farm prompted Rye to return to a bee farm as an adult … and how this time he overcame his fear with his family alongside him. Why you must practice “intentional strategic disengagement” in order to keep your most important relationships strong. How Rye and his family hold “vision-casting” sessions to determine upcoming adventures. What Rye learned from wrestling an alligator in the Colorado Rockies. How to get started having adventures right

Attitude, planning, acceptance, choice, self-awareness, celebration     Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about the Choosing your attitude.  As mere mortals, we sometimes allow life's circumstances to get the better of us.  We have a choice to do something about that.   You’ll discover:   Caring for others can be inconvenient Commonality of days plans going awry The magic of surrender Acceptance is not defeat How to choose to express a different attitude The importance of building self awareness Celebration is a self fulfilling action Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan EST Training

Attitude, Business, Culture, Listening, Gratitude   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Gregory Newell, President of Nave Newell, Inc., a land development consulting services firm. Since founding Nave Newell in 1992, Greg’s philosophy has remained: strive for the extraordinary as both a standard in design and service to clients. Greg’s enthusiasm has evolved into the Nave Newell Way. It has become his passion to coach and teach his staff, and anyone else, how these fundamentals impact everything in your work and home life in a positive way. Greg shares how you can implement them in your own life as well.   You’ll discover:   Why attitude is such an important factor in creating a culture for your company or organization. How Gregory’s attention to his own behavior and demeanor has positively affected his company’s culture. How the Nave Newell Way program has been helpful in retaining and recruiting employees, as well as developing a base of enthusiastic clients. Why a focus on attitu

Connection, loneliness, heart health, choice, helping others,   Episode 6: The Power of Connection URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-connection/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about the Power of Connection.  Feeling connected to the world around you enhances all of your senses at every level.     You’ll discover:   Connection can come from being alone or being with others How loneliness and isolation can affect your physical being Research on how heart health is affected by the feeling of connection Simple steps to take that will create connection with others The gift of helping others How to make a deliberate choice to connect Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan Heart Statistics Resource website Loneliness and Heart Disease Statistics Resource Website

Episode 005 Everyone Matters URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/heath-cliff-roth…everyone-matters/ Summary Everyone Matters is a philosophy about honoring yourself and the uniqueness of others. Health Cliff Rothman has created an organization that generates an atmosphere of tolerance. Learn how this all came about and his involvement with a wide range of personalities. From celebrities to local governments, Heath Cliff is making a profound difference. Join in and change the world...one person at a time

Episode 004 The Art of Listening URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-art-of-listening-3/ Summary Good listening skills are beneficial for relationships. People speaking have a greater sense of value when someone is really listening to what they have to say. When you are a good listener, you have a better understanding of what someone wants. Improved listening creates better relationships and this world become a happier place to live.

Episode 003 Cheerman of the Bored URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/cheerman-of-the-bored-steve-wilson/   Summary   Julie Ann talks with the award-winning psychologist, Joyologist, and Gelotologist, Steve Wilson, Cheerman of the Bored at the World Laughter Tour. He has spent years working in the mental health and well-being field. This launched his career into illuminating and improving the human condition by exploring the psychology of laughter, humor and mirth. Steve promotes strategies for people to do their best; where they enjoy working; where they handle stress with ease; where more gets done, better and faster and where the most desired reward is joy.

Episode 002 Mere Mortal? Super Power? URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/mere-mortal-super-power/ Summary What is Mere Mortals Unite all about? Julie Ann discusses what this show's intention is and defines who's a mere mortal. Super Powers are those we are born with, but have forgotten about, don't know exist or have allowed someone else to take away. We are discussing simple solutions that create big results. It may take some work, but it's worth it.

Episode 001 A New Beginning URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/in-the-beginning/   Summary This episode provides an overview of what Mere Mortals Unite podcast is about.  Joel Boggess and Julie Ann Sullivan sit down to discuss what brought Julie Ann into podcasting.  Since she graduated with a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology, Julie Ann Sullivan became a life-long learner.  Since she was 20 years old she deliberately learned about human behavior every day.   Julie Ann went back to school and got her MBA and CPA license where she became aware of how people were affected in the workplace.  She is a self-proclaimed "recovering accountant" who is now a professional speaker, trainer and inspired leadership coach. Listener's will learn effective ways of handling pressure, how to deal with mistakes and also how to handle success.  Julie Ann will interview guests that have experienced many of these feelings and emotions and will share tips and strategies about how they overcame their challenges and i