In this second part of a two part topic on making ideas happen, Casey and Jacob discuss the art of project execution. But before they do they briefly recap the importance of capitalizing on inspiration and strategies for effective persuasion. They then share many tips for effective project execution, including what to do when it all goes to hell. Mentions in this episode: Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday Leader Fables: Altitudes of Planning Overview

In this next installment of Leader Fables, Jacob & Casey share their process for making ideas happen. They discuss the importance of capitalizing on fleeting inspiration, explore the art of persuasion, highlighting the use of leading questions and inclusive brainstorming to gain support for ideas. They conclude by sharing some tips for effective project execution strategies. Mentions in this episode: Drafts | Where Text Starts Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't The Agile Samurai: How Agile Masters Deliver Great Software David Tannen - The Inception Deck

In this episode, Casey & Jacob explore helping your family love your job. They discuss the challenges leaders face in achieving work-life harmony and debunk the idea of work-life balance. They emphasize how your family's perception of your work impacts your success and well-being. They also share personal stories and provide practical strategies, such as loving your own work, setting boundaries, involving your family in your work life, and refraining from complaining. Ultimately, they stress the significance of cultivating a positive relationship between your family and your job for mutual support and fulfillment.

Travel, especially nowadays, is hectic. Join Jacob & Casey as they share their tried and true travel tips and tricks. They also discuss ways to stay focused, present, and maintain their routines while away from the comforts of home and office. Mentions in this episode include: Briggs & Riley ZDX-Expandable Luggage Anker Portable Charger, USB-C Power Bank 20000mAh Multi 5 in 1 Universal USB Fast Charging Cable Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Balancing finding inspiration and developing additional hard skills is essential for effective leadership. Join Casey & Jacob as they discuss the whys, whats, and hows of professional development, and ways to get the most of the many resources available to leaders. Mentions in this episode: Who Moved My Cheese WorkLife with Adam Grant: A debate with Malcolm Gladwell Tropical MBA Masters of Scale Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson ReThinking Mac Power Users The Deep Life by Cal Newport Revisionist History Podcast The Tim Ferriss Show MIT Certificate Programs Harvard Business School Online Courses LinkedIn Learning

Coping with and preventing burnout is an invaluable skill for team leaders. Join Jacob & Casey as they discuss identifying burnout, preventing it, and eliminating it when it rears its ugly head. Mentions in this Episode: The Five Altitudes of Planning Overview Life Planning Mastermind Groups Burnout Is Everyone's Problem | WorkLife with Adam Grant

As a follow-up to their last episode on meetings, listen to Casey and Jacob share their thoughts on what makes for a good presentation. They discuss how to make presentations powerful by building impactful content, inviting audience interaction, and delivering a memorable intros and outros. They also share how to incorporate these elements into in-person and virtual presentations. This episode is for you if you're looking for tips on ensuring your next presentation inspires your audience.

Listen to Jacob & Casey discuss the four elements of an extraordinary meeting: energizing, inviting, informative and celebratory. They deliver tips for making every meeting memorable, impactful, and fun. They also share how to incorporate these elements into in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings. If you're struggling to make your meetings effective or if you could use some advice to spice up an impending meeting, this episode is for you. Mentions in this episode: "The Feast": the Leader Fable on celebration slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte The secret to making Zoom meetings meaningful for you and your coworkers by Adam Grant Also, signup for the show's newsletter to receive exclusive, behind-the-scenes content.

Join Casey and Jacob for a special bonus episode of Leader Fables, discussing the manifold benefits of creating margin in our lives and work. They talk about strategies to own your calendar, live on the edge of financial well-being, and mind commitments. If you have little margin or lots, there's a tip in this episode that will help you maintain and create a lasting margin. Mentions in this episode: Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve by Witney Johnson Impractical Jokers - Grand Theft Shopping Cart Also, signup for the show's newsletter to receive exclusive content, and enter to win a free copy of Free to Focus and Deep Work.

Jacob & Casey finish talking about the Five Altitudes of Planning by taking two of their own life goals through each altitude. Along the way, they deliver lots of tips on developing a life plan, completing annual planning, ratifying quarterly goals, making weeks work, and doing daily planning. Also, signup for the show's newsletter to receive exclusive content, and enter to win a free copy of Free to Focus and Deep Work.