Summary

In this episode, I speak with Jon Dwoskin – an executive advisor, business coach and motivational speaker who’s been called the “business whisperer” for his skilled and compassionate insights into what can keep a corporate culture from thriving. We talk about how to take a business from unstuck to thriving with a particular focus on the importance and methods of creating and using detailed plans. Something for everyone within.

At age 23, he created one of the first internet marketing companies in America, then went on to great success at several national commercial real estate firms. Jon has built, trained, expanded and restructured both sales teams and corporate structures, but after 20 years in a C-suite, knew it was time to make a business out of being himself.

The Jon Dwoskin Experience teaches the secrets, hard work and discipline required to “Think Big. Very Big!” A prolific business blogger, Jon is the author of The Think Big Movement, a business fable about getting unstuck and transforming a business. A 15-year cancer survivor, he lives with his wife and two children in Michigan, where he is active in community organizations.

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Discussion Topics 

• Self-discovery and the process of figuring life out.
• Change and transition defined.
• All movement begins in the mind.
• The process to take a business from stuck to thriving. Plan – Playbook – People – Retain & Train – Marketing & Communications.
• How to effectively create and use detailed plans.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Meditation (TM). Exercise. Preparation for the next day.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Slow down.

What is the meaning of success?

Fulfilment.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Get good at time and energy management.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?

Commit to it.

Favourite Food

Burgers and fries.

Favourite Leisure Activity

Tennis, reading, writing & spending time with the family.

Favourite Book

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide by Gary Zukav

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! by Jon Dwoskin

Favourite Quote

“Success minus fulfilment equals failure.” Tony Robbins

“We don’t wait for the future, we build it.”

Do we all have a why?

Yes. We all have it we just need to take some quiet time and figure it out.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Doing what you love, having the health to do it and love and family around you to do it with.

The Underlying Motivation.

The ability to do more philanthropic work is what drive me.

How to connect with Jon

The Jon Dwoskin Experience

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

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