The Way of The Wolf

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 195 | 09.24.2024
Episode Title: Mastering Public Speaking
 
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes welcomes listeners back and shares his journey from being an introvert to mastering public speaking. He discusses strategies for eliminating filler words and offers effective presentation techniques. Sean provides a summary of key public speaking tips, drawing from personal experiences. The episode concludes with final encouragement and a personal anecdote, inspiring listeners to overcome their own public speaking challenges.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction and welcome back
1:06 - Journey from introversion to public speaking mastery
7:59 - Eliminating filler words and effective presentation techniques
11:34 - Summary of public speaking tips
12:25 - Final encouragement and personal anecdote
 
Key Takeaways
Establishing eye contact for 3 to 4 seconds can help you connect with your audience and convey confidence.
Using purposeful hand gestures can enhance your message and make your speech more engaging.
Avoiding filler words and practicing pauses can make your speech appear more thoughtful and polished.
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 194 | 09.17.2024
Episode Title: How Technology and People Drive Business Success: Insights from a CEO
 
Episode summary introduction:
Kristen Sage discusses her career transition from consulting to management, emphasizing the value of technology in business. She highlights the significance of a holistic understanding in general management and her approach to ERP implementations. Key milestones in her career journey are explored, along with utilizing OKRs and engaging teams effectively. Kristen also delves into integrating new technologies with legacy systems, the role of employee feedback, and strategies for leading a remote workforce. Topics such as emotional intelligence, tackling impostor syndrome, fostering trust, career development, and Western's future plans with AI are covered. The episode concludes with empowering young women, how to reach out to Kristen, and wrap-up details.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction to Kristen Sage and the value of technology in business
1:05 - Kristen Sage's career transit ion from consulting to management
2:46 - The significance of holistic understanding in general management
7:28 - Approach to ERP implementations and customer needs
12:01 - Key milestones in Kristen Sage's career journey
17:06 - Utilizing OKRs and engaging teams effectively
20:19 - Integrating new technologies with legacy systems
21:52 - The role of employee feedback in leadership
24:49 - Strategies for leading a remote workforce
28:10 - Emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership
31:15 - Tackling impostor syndrome for leadership development
33:58 - Fostering trust and communication within teams
36:54 - Career development and growth opportunities for employees
43:38 - Western's future plans and the role of AI in business
47:33 - The shift towards cloud systems and AI in operations
50:10 - Data security challenges with AI and CRM applications
52:43 - Empowering young women to achieve their career goals
53:48 - How to reach out to Kristen Sage
54:18 - Wrap-up and contact information
54:40 - Sponsor: Western Computer
 
 
Key Takeaways
Understanding the problem you're solving and the priorities of stakeholders is crucial for effective leadership and business growth.
The transition to cloud-based systems is essential for companies to stay competitive, secure, and efficient in the evolving technological landscape.
Building a culture of open communication, trust, and career development within an organization can significantly enhance employee engagement and business success.
 
Guest: Kristen Sage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sage-mba-95a72655/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-computer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Western-Computer/100063850470748/
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 193 | 09.10.2024
Episode Title: Great Leaders Do These Five Things
 
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes shares his personal leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of caring for team members. He discusses leading individuals and creating a purposeful team, highlighting the role of feedback and managing difficult leaders through two-way communication. Sean explores overcoming communication challenges with effective techniques and underscores the power of listening and genuine care in leadership. The episode concludes with a summary and final thoughts on the discussed themes.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction, personal leadership journey, and the importance of caring for team members
1:35 - Leading individuals and creating a purposeful team
3:38 - Feedback: its role, managing difficult leaders, and two-way communication
6:40 - Overcoming communication challenges and techniques for effectiveness
9:09 - The power of listening and genuine care in leadership
11:52 - Summary and final thoughts
 
Key Takeaways
Understanding and addressing the individual needs and motivations of team members is crucial for effective leadership.
Creating a shared mission and purpose that everyone on the team can rally behind generates momentum and alignment.
Clear, effective communication and active listening are essential for building trust and ensuring that everyone is moving in the same direction.
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 192 | 09.03.2024
Episode Title: Navigating Career Transitions w/ Julie Flowers
 
Episode summary introduction:
Julie Flowers discusses her career at Chevron, highlighting the company's culture and values. She talks about overcoming competitiveness and the challenges of merging different cultures. The conversation delves into building trust and authenticity, especially between office and field teams. Julie shares her transition to Elevate You and Sean reflects on his career change and passion for coaching. They explore encouraging clients to find their passion, balancing individual and group coaching, and the importance of leadership training. The episode concludes with insights on leveraging team strengths, fostering curiosity, and Julie's future coaching plans.
 
Key Moments
0:00 Introduction of Julie Flowers and career at Chevron
2:21 The Chevron Way: Company culture and values
5:40 Overcoming competitiveness and assimilating cultures in mergers
7:20 Building trust and authenticity in teams
9:00 Assimilating office vs. field teams
11:19 Julie's transition to Elevate You
15:01 Sean's career transition and joy in coaching
19:13 Encouraging clients to find their passion
24:57 Julie's coaching target group and future plans
29:50 Balancing individual and group coaching dynamics
31:23 Leadership training and stretching comfort zones
35:27 Coaching and understanding different leadership styles
39:32 Leading up the chain and evolving as a leader
45:49 Leveraging team strengths and fostering curiosity
48:16 Contacting Julie Flowers for coaching
 
Key Takeaways
Everyone's journey is unique, and it's crucial not to judge or compare but to remain curious and supportive of others' paths.
Building trust and fostering authentic connections within teams can break down barriers and enhance collaboration, especially during transformational changes.
Leaders must constantly evolve and adapt their styles to meet the needs of their teams, focusing on understanding and utilizing each team member's strengths and passions.
 
Guest: Julie Flowers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 191 | 08.27.2024
Episode Title: Hiring Too Fast
 
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes delves into the complexities of over-hiring and its consequences, exploring how to balance growth, staffing, and training. He discusses metrics for measuring growth and staffing efficiency, the balance between experience and training costs, and the risks of over-hiring versus under-hiring. The episode also covers aligning company vision with growth, integrating intuition and data in decision-making, and the importance of hard work in personal growth. It concludes with closing remarks and contact information.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction to over-hiring and its consequences
1:44 - Balancing growth, staffing, and training
3:38 - Metrics for measuring growth and staffing efficiency
5:39 - Balancing experience with training and hiring costs
6:42 - Risks of over-hiring vs. under-hiring
8:00 - Aligning company vision with growth
8:53 - Integrating intuition and data in decision-making
9:29 - The importance of hard work in personal growth
10:33 - Closing remarks and contact information
 
Key Takeaways
Hiring too many employees too quickly without securing stable revenue streams can lead to layoffs and organizational instability.
Tracking metrics such as revenue per employee and understanding the ramp-up time for new hires are crucial for sustainable business growth.
Balancing explosive growth with proper systems, processes, and a clear mission is essential to avoid burnout and ensure long-term success.
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
 

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 190 | 08.20.2024
Episode Title: Building Businesses w/ Dale Walls
 
Episode summary introduction:
Dale Walls discusses his journey from employee to business owner, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and the importance of defining business processes. He highlights the need to hire the right people, work on your business rather than in it, and balance personal and professional life.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Shine a light on what holds you back
0:21 - Introduction of Dale Walls
1:08 - Dale Walls' background and business journey
2:14 - Importance of leadership and accountability
5:00 - Transition from employee to business owner
8:39 - Defining business processes and roles
15:11 - Working on your business versus in your business
19:21 - Hiring the right people
24:53 - Understanding and mapping your business
32:50 - Balancing personal and professional life
 
Key Takeaways
Identifying fears and obstacles and actively seeking clarity can significantly enhance confidence and drive progress.
Building a business requires not just technical skills but also a systematic approach to defining roles, hiring the right people, and continuously working on the business itself.
Entrepreneurs should recognize that personal well-being, relationships, and physical health are integral to business success, necessitating a holistic approach to life and work.
 
Guest: Dale Walls
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewalls/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lionsguide/
Website: http://lionsguide.com
 
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
 

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 189 | 08.13.2024
Episode Title: Quality vs Quantity
 
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes explores the concept of quality versus quantity in business, sharing a story of two bearing companies and their brand recognition strategies. He discusses the challenges of maintaining separate business entities and the integration issues that arise. Sean delves into conflicts in business focuses, emphasizing the commitment to quality. The episode concludes with final advice on choosing business paths and insightful closing remarks.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction to quality versus quantity in business
4:12 - Story of two bearing companies and brand recognition
5:43 - Maintaining separate business entities and integration challenges
8:21 - Conflicts in business focuses and commitment to quality
9:42 - Final advice on business paths and closing remarks
 
Key Takeaways
Choosing between quality and quantity will shape your business’s marketing, branding, and target customer base.
Maintaining clear and distinct operations for businesses with different reputations can prevent brand dilution and internal conflicts.
Decisively committing to a single path, whether quality or quantity, minimizes unnecessary challenges and complications in business growth.
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 188 | 08.06.2024
Episode Title: Wolf & Job Chicks
 
Episode summary introduction:
Brittany Fowler discusses accountability and common networking mistakes, while Melissa Bassano emphasizes meeting people where they are and overcoming negativity. Sean Barnes covers the job market, effective communication, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, and the importance of resume and LinkedIn presence.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Brittany Fowler: Introduction and importance of accountability
0:22 - Sean Barnes: Welcome and episode introduction
1:25 - Sean Barnes: Overview of the job market discussion
3:05 - Brittany Fowler: Common networking mistakes and strategy
4:26 - Sean Barnes: Tips for effective communication and interviews
9:36 - Melissa Bassano: Meeting people where they're at in networking
12:44 - Sean Barnes: Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
20:54 - Melissa Bassano: Staying positive and overcoming negativity
28:24 - Sean Barnes: Importance of resume and LinkedIn presence
49:42 - Sean Barnes: Biggest lessons learned in the industry
 
Key Takeaways
Accountability and a willingness to learn accelerate success in the job market.
Effective networking requires a strategic approach, focusing on building genuine rapport rather than simply asking for job leads.
Maintaining a positive mindset and surrounding yourself with supportive individuals are crucial for overcoming adversity and achieving professional growth.
 
Guest: Melissa Bassano & Brittany Fowler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-a-/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thejobchicks/
linkedin.com/in/brittanyqc
Website: https://executivejobsearch.net/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheJobChicks
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes