Dave Inglis - Threshold, Kitchener, ON Videos

Grit and tenacity are key ingredients to win in any sport or business, but only if we are applying our efforts on the right things, at the right time. What do you do when you are feeling overwhelmed? Do you buckle up and work harder? Or do you first step away from the work, separate facts and emotions, and ask great questions?

Exactly What To Ask
Grit and tenacity are key ingredients to win in any sport or business, but only if we are applying our efforts on the right things, at the right time. What do you do when you are feeling overwhelmed? Do you buckle up and work harder? Or do you first step away from the work, separate facts and emotions, and ask great questions?

STOP!!!! Please, stop giving advice when others come to you asking for help or direction. If someone is coming to you asking for advice, it’s likely because they are unclear about what is most important to them. They don’t have their own decision making process. Yet, so many leaders light up at the opportunity to tell someone else what they would do. Easy to do when you don’t have to live with the decision yourself. What might better look like? Answering questions with….questions. We need more leaders in the world who can guide others to make their own decisions with confidence and conviction. I get asked how to do this all the time, and I’m tired of answering this question 1:1. More importantly, we need more people to hear the answer. So, on December 16th we are going to open up a Zoom room for 60 min and share the questions we ask to help someone make a big decision they are proud of. We are capping it to 30 people. Consider this your invitation. If this speaks to you, comment below or send us a message to get the link.

Strategic Testimonial
Most people wait until pain reaches a 9/10 or 10/10 before making a decision to change something. In my experience coaching hundreds of leaders, there are always a few red-flags and signing leading up to this moment. But, we’re often too busy and distracted to notice them. I asked a few of our clients how they were feeling before taking Strategic Solitude back in summer 2022. Does this resonate with you today? Could it be possible that you might benefit from having some space to get clear and reset how your leading and investing in yourself? We’ve got 3 spots left in our upcoming Strategic Solitude experience on November 11th

It’s easy to fall out of love with your business when it starts to run your entire life. In my experience, one of the main reason entrepreneurs fall out of love with their business and want to exit is because they have not made the switch from ‘Business Operator’ to ‘Business Owner’. Andrew Turner has helped dozens of business owners install EOS to get what they want from their business. The outcome? When done right, owners put themselvse in a position to fall back in love with the business, or leave it without leaving their hard work and money on the table. Do you use an operating system like EOS to run your business? Your family?

Conversation with Andrew Turner
It’s easy to fall out of love with your business when it starts to run your entire life. In my experience, one of the main reason entrepreneurs fall out of love with their business and want to exit is because they have not made the switch from ‘Business Operator’ to ‘Business Owner’. Andrew Turner has helped dozens of business owners install EOS to get what they want from their business. The outcome? When done right, owners put themselvse in a position to fall back in love with the business, or leave it without leaving their hard work and money on the table. Do you use an operating system like EOS to run your business? Your family?

Social on October 19th
A sneak peek behind the scenes here. This is a video message I sent to a client via text a few days back. I reached out to check-in, and he expressed some frustration that he is was still a ‘work-in progress’. Gosh, we are so hard on ourselves sometimes. Permission to be human.

Conversation with Andew Turner
The Issue List is a BIG IDEA in EOS (Entrepreneurs Operating System) Andrew Turner What I love most about the concept of an Issue List is that it implies we should be expecting issues to come up. Instead of sweeping it under the rug and attempting to construct a utopian where everyone is happy all the time, the Issue List allows team members to regularly table challenges and create the space to define and solve the issue. Much like popcorn, a kernel needs some heat to change state. As Issue List is a simple and effective tool to isolate challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. Do you take the time to get in the right emotional state before solving an issue?

Behind the scenes video from Rob
Here is a sneak peak at a video message I sent a client last week who was frustrated that his consistency was slipping. We’ve all been there. You start to make some great change and progress, but you slip back. You attend a kick-ass conference or offsite leaving jacked up with clarity and conviction, yet a month later you’re back in the trench struggling with what feels like the same thing over and over. What did you expect to happen? If you’re like most people, performance and focus slip. Often way more than we would like to admit. Yet, instead of expecting that and choosing to begin again, we marinate in our addictions to manage our illusion of inadequacy. A great business has systems to manage and reset how resources and energy is deployed. You deserve one to, but you have to create it. If this speaks to you and you’re looking to reset, message me and I’ll help you understand how to get started. DMs and Inbox open.

Conversation with Andrew Turner
I always say, “It’s always better to work on the plumbing when it isn’t raining.” The truth is, many of the bigger problems in our families and teams have been compounding over time. Yet, most of us make the mistake of trying to solve the problem in the moment it’s happening. To navigate challenges effectively we have to separate FACTS and EMOTIONS. And, the best way to do this? Create an ISSUE LIST. You can listen to our whole conversation to learn more about how Andrew and I use an Issue List to effectively solve the big issues: https://www.daveinglis.ca/blog/conversation-with-andrew-turner

Operating Systems with Andrew Turner
Gosh, I just love Andrew Turner’s honesty and humility. I did the same thing almost 10 years ago, and it led to my partner at the time walking out on me. Building your career and family at the same time is tough stuff. I admire leaders who go ALL IN on business, but in the absence of regularly communicating with our family about our shared prioritizes, it is all too easy for us to not just borrow time from our family to build our businesses, but we end up stealing it. Andrew hits the nail on the head here - it’s seldom malicious in intent, but rather a way of expressing our deep desire to protect and care for the people that we love. My chat with Andrew earlier this month reminded me of how important is to stay curious in our relationships and regularly ask each other what we want. Could it be possible that some of the people in your life just want more time with you? Listen to our full conversation here: https://www.daveinglis.ca/blog/conversation-with-andrew-turner

EWTS
No one is going to want to dance with you, if you are a few beats ahead of the music. Same goes for important conversations. Before we make any suggestions, we must EARN THE RIGHT to make a recommendation. On September 29th we are kicking off an Exactly What to Say™ workshop series to teach leaders how to have more impact and influence in critical conversations. No one is going to want to dance with you if you are a few beats ahead of the music. I'll flip you the details.

Marcel
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn from Marcel O'Gorman. When we expand our definition and awareness of death, we can recognize that the 'end of life' shows up in many shapes and forms. The loss of a job. The loss of a parent or loved one. Our kids moving out. If you want to gracefully navigate these transitions in life, one of the best things you can do is acknowledge your own vulnerability on this planet. When we do this, we adjust our relationality with the people and objects around us and become more patient and understanding in the process.

Customer

Marcel O'Gorman
Mortality Salience - how close to the surface is your recognition of the fact that you are a mortal creature who is going to die? Marcel O'Gorman shared some incredible wisdom during a recent group experience at Threshold. One of the most important takeaways for me from this conversation with Marcel is recognizing how unaware I am of the ways that I suppress my own awareness of mortality. It's amazing how clear and simple everything becomes when I revisit the reality of my finite nature as a human.

AffairProofing
Understanding your emotional needs is a critical point of awareness to affair-proof your most important relationships. And, I'm not just talking about your intimate relationships at home. Think about the great resignation that we've been witnessing/participating in over the last 2 years. Regardless if it's in business or at home, when our emotional needs are not being met, we start to look elsewhere to quench the human thirst for connection and belonging. And guess what! The good news is, YOU are the only one responsible for creating an environment where your emotional needs are met. So if you're looking across the fence wonder thinking the grass is greener elsewhere...slow down, and start reflecting on what emotional needs of yours are NOT being met and why. Because let's not forget, wherever you go...there you are. If you are unable to fully understand what you need in relationships, there is a good chance that grass will feel the same. And if you want to affair-proof your relationships, the best thing you can do is create the space for meaningful conversations to learn about the emotional needs of the people that matter most to you. With better awareness, we make better decisions and take more intentional action.

Laura Foster Podcast
Focusing on staying connected together, and with ourselves. During times of growth and hardship, that’s the time to lean in and double down.

Alignment Matters
Alignment matters. Can you think of a time that you were struggling to follow through on something? Exercising regularly. Creating content for your business. Spending quality time alone. More often than not, failing to follow through is not an accountability or motivation issue. It's an alignment challenge. So next time you're struggling to get something done, take a moment to reflect...could it be possible that you just don't like it? Don't mistake me, this is NOT an invitation to give up. It's an invitation to get smarter and create an approach that aligns with your true nature and elicits the child-like excitement that shifts us away from obligation and into opportunity.