Starting a new job? The first few weeks set the tone for everything that follows. Most people focus on performing—but they forget to position. In this episode of the Mind For Life podcast, Dr. Jeff outlines five priorities you should lock in immediately to earn trust, build credibility, and grow long-term value in your new […]
Self-Improvement
#76 – Get Out of Your Own Head: Confidence for Overthinkers
If you struggle with self-doubt, second-guessing, or mental spirals before making decisions, you’re not alone. This episode is dedicated to building confidence for overthinkers—those who want to show up boldly but find themselves stuck in their own heads. Overthinking is the enemy of confidence. Whether you replay conversations, hesitate in meetings, or obsess over getting […]
#75 – The 4 Essential Skills Every Great Leader Needs
What Are Essential Leadership Skills?Leadership isn’t just about charisma or authority — it’s about capability. Great leaders consistently demonstrate a set of essential leadership skills that allow them to lead with clarity, influence, and resilience. These skills aren’t optional — they’re foundational. In this episode of the Mind For Life podcast, Dr. Jeff Bogaczyk explores […]
#74 – 3 Manipulative Phrases People Use
Have you ever felt confused, guilty, or emotionally off-balance after a conversation — even though you didn’t do anything wrong? Chances are, you encountered one of the 3 manipulative phrases people use to twist the narrative and control the emotional tone. In this episode of the Mind For Life Podcast, Dr. Jeff Bogaczyk breaks down […]
Empathetic Listening: Mastering Authentic Communication
In today’s fast-paced world, forging genuine connections and effectively communicating with others has become increasingly important. One crucial aspect of building such connections is empathetic listening, a skill that enables individuals to understand and relate to others on a deeper level. In this blog post, we’ll delve into this concept, explore its theoretical foundations, and […]
Embracing an Unconventional Mindset: Lateral Thinking for Creativity
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, creativity and innovation are more important than ever. The ability to think differently and solve complex problems is crucial for personal and professional growth. One way to foster this ability is by embracing an unconventional mindset and using lateral thinking to achieve creative breakthroughs. In this post, we’ll explore […]
Embracing Competition for Success
The Power of Competition Competition has always been an integral part of human history. It’s the driving force behind the progress we’ve made, pushing us to innovate and explore new horizons. By embracing competition for success, we ourselves on a path to greatness. Here are some reasons why competition is essential for success: A Mindset […]
Mastering Life’s Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing Grit and Resilience
We live in a world full of challenges. Yet, some people seem to conquer them with relative ease. What’s their secret? It’s called grit, and today we’re diving into how you can develop this powerful trait to thrive in an increasingly tough world by focusing on developing grit and resilience. Grit is more than just […]
How A Life Of Continual Learning Puts You In Position For Success
A Life of Continual Learning Can continual learning contribute to your success? What would you say the odds are that a person who left college after just one year to take a job for $57 a week as a stock clerk in a department store would one day grow up to become a millionaire at […]
A Nice Person’s Guide To Becoming More Assertive
The Limitations Of Niceness When it comes to our business and personal relationships, I think that a lot of the problems that nice people have can be solved by becoming more assertive. Nice people are great. They are likable. They are fun to be around (for a while, at least). They make you feel better […]
MFL 59 – How To Get Ahead with Zak Slayback
Zak Slayback is a career expert who works to help individuals and corporations get ahead at work. He was originally on the podcast back in episode #18 speaking about the value of substance over status. He is the author of the forthcoming How to Get Ahead (McGraw-Hill, 2019) and the owner and president of Get […]
3 Critical Strategies to Think Better
Whenever someone talks about having greater success in life, inevitably the first area that needs to be addressed prior to any behavior or action are the strategies to think better. The fact is, we all have destructive thinking patterns that operate outside of our conscious awareness and result in negative outcomes with potentially disastrous consequences for […]