What's on Your Bookshelf?
“What’s On Your Bookshelf” is a personal and professional growth podcast exploring the intersections of passion, potential, and purpose - featuring multi-certified coach and leadership development consultant Denise R. Russo alongside Sam Powell, Zach Elliott, Tom Schweizer, Dennis LaRue, and Michelle King.
Episodes
129 episodes
127: UnF Yourself- F-ing Your Self-Limiting Beliefs
We explore Gary John Bishop's concept that you have the life you're willing to put up with, challenging readers to stop blaming external circumstances and take ownership of their responses to life's events.• The crucial difference betwe...
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Episode 127
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126 Un-F-Yourself:Chapter 1-In The Beginning
We explore how negative self-talk holds us back and dive into practical ways to break free from limiting thought patterns. Neuroscience research shows we have over 50,000 thoughts daily, and the quality of these thoughts profoundly impacts our ...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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125: Un-F-Yourself: Intro-Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life
We introduce a book that's new to both of our bookshelves: Gary John Bishop's "Un-F-Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life." Unlike previous episodes where at least one of us had read the book before, we're both diving into this one ...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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124-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Final Episode; The Art of Beginning Again
We explore the final chapter of Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how life requires us to continuously begin again and view obstacles as opportunities rather than barriers.• The cycle of obstacles never ends - when w...
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Season 2
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Episode 124
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123-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 3; Finding Strength Through Life's Challenges: Edison, Perseverance, and the Path Forward
We explore two powerful concepts from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle Is The Way" that can transform how we approach life's challenges: loving everything that happens and cultivating perseverance.• Thomas Edison's warehouse fire destroyed ...
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Episode 123
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122-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 2; Anticipating Obstacles: The Hidden Power of Negative Thinking
We dive into Ryan Holiday's exploration of "Anticipation" and "The Art of Acquiescence" from his bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way," revealing how planning for failure can actually set you up for success.• Exploring the concept of the...
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Episode 122
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121-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 1; Building Your Inner Citadel: The Discipline of Will in Turbulent Times
We delve into the final section of Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," exploring how will—the discipline of the heart and soul—creates an inner fortress that no external adversity can break.• Will represents quiet humility, resili...
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Episode 121
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120-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 6; Seize the Offensive and Prepare for None of it to Work
Denise and Sam explore the "Action" section of Ryan Holiday's book "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how to seize opportunities in crisis and transform obstacles into advantages.• The Japanese art of Kintsugi illuminates how broken...
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Episode 120
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119-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 5; Turning Trials into Triumph: How Your Obstacles Become Opportunities
Sam and Denise explore how to transform obstacles into opportunities by approaching challenges with strategic patience and focused energy rather than immediate reaction.• Using obstacles against themselves requires stepping back and all...
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Episode 119
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118-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 4; Whats Right, What Works
We explore two key chapters from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way" about taking action when faced with obstacles through creative problem-solving and finding alternative paths forward.• Discussing how "what's right is what works"...
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Episode 118
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117-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 3; Follow the Process and Do your Job
We delve deep into the concept of "following the process" from Ryan Holiday's book The Obstacle Is the Way, exploring how Nick Saban's coaching philosophy offers valuable lessons for life and leadership.• Process-oriented thinking keeps...
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Episode 117
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113- The Obstacle Is The Way: Your Path to Growth
Welcome, listeners, to what might just be the lost episode of our podcast! We were ready to share it with you before, but let’s just say, technology and timing had a little bit of an adventure of their own. So, here we are, presenting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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28:33
116-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 2; Practice, Persistence, and Iterate
We explore the concept of persistence from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way" and discover how persisting through challenges is the key to effective action in life and leadership.• The best way out of any challenge is always throu...
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Episode 116
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002 - What's On Your Bookshelf (Exclusive Series): Extreme Ownership
We explore the transformative concept of Extreme Ownership from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's book on Navy SEAL leadership principles applied to business and life. Through powerful military examples and business parallels, we unpack how taking...
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114-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 1; Discipline of Action
Have you ever felt stuck when facing an obstacle, unsure how to move forward? The key to transformation lies not in your perception alone, but in what you do next.Continuing our journey through Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," ...
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Episode 114
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115 - The Obstacle Is The Way, Perspective
It always starts with a moment. A moment when everything feels impossible.For Denise, it was standing at the crossroads of a career shift, staring down uncertainty like an opponent in the ring. For Sam, it was watching someone she believ...
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Season 2
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Episode 115
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28:38
112 - The Obstacle Is The Way: Objectivity, Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Denise and Sam explore how practicing objectivity can transform our approach to life's obstacles, drawing wisdom from Ryan Holiday's bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way."• Distinguishing between perception (emotional reactions) and obse...
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Episode 112
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111 - The Obstacle is the Way: Steady your Nerves
Denise and Sam explore the concept of perception in Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how steadying our nerves and controlling our emotions can transform obstacles into opportunities.• Perception shapes our response ...
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Episode 111
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001 - What's On Your Bookshelf (Exclusive Series): Extreme Ownership Intro
Discover the transformative power of military leadership principles in our exclusive new series featuring Denise Russo and special co-host Zach Elliott. This debut episode introduces a fresh perspective on leadership through the lens of militar...
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Episode 1
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30:09
110 - The Obstacle Is The Way: Mastering Perception
It starts with a storm. The year is 1857, and the economy is collapsing. Panic spreads like wildfire. Investors crumble. Businesses fail. But a young man named John D. Rockefeller doesn’t flinch. He watches. He studies. And while others see dis...
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Episode 110
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109 - The Obstacle Is The Way: Introduction, The Obstacle Is Your Opportunity!
Obstacles don't block your path—they are your path. In our deep dive into Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," we unpack how ancient Stoic wisdom offers practical solutions for modern challenges. The book provides more than in...
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Episode 109
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28:09
108 - The Obstacle Is The Way: Transforming Trials into Triumphs
Denise was stuck. Sam was frustrated. Different stories, same feeling—an obstacle so big it seemed impossible to move. But what if the struggle wasn’t a dead end? What if it was the path forward?In this episode, Denise and Sam dive into ...
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Episode 108
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26:30
107 - Five Bold Choices: Rise Above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life - Wrap Up: Appreciating the Journey
Can you imagine choosing the harder right over the easier wrong to craft a life by design, not default? This episode of "What's on Your Bookshelf" promises to unlock the secrets of achieving balance in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. I...
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106 - Five Bold Choices: Rise Above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life - Chapter 5: Clarity
Can you truly design your life, or are you living it by default? Discover how the art of making bold, intentional choices can transform your work-life balance and lead to a more fulfilling existence. In our exploration of "The Five Bold Choices...
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105 - Five Bold Choices: Rise above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life - Chapter 4: Confidence
Have you ever wondered if your perception of confidence is truly aligned with reality? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of confidence, perspective, and humility in this engaging episode of "What's on Your Bookshelf." We draw inspiration fr...
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