Are you looking to make a change in your life, but don't know how to do it? Look no further than Jeffrey Wetherhold! Jeff is a "change manager," which means that he knows how to help teams develop evidence-based tactics to change their course successfully. 88% of organizational change efforts fail to produce lasting results. But with Jeffrey's help, you can join the ranks of the top 12!Take note of Jeffrey's wise words about the nature of change..."Think of change as ambivalence.""Become comfortable with reflection.""Balance your conversations."See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored in this Discussion:• How to rehabilitate after a stroke?• How to change minds?• How to become a better listener?• How to become a solopreneur?• How to successfully change?• How to prevent burnout?Lessons Learned:• Find your niche• The importance of trial and error• Ask fewer questions• Relinquish control in your conversations• Nobody changes to feel worse about themselves• Understand what you can control• The importance of baby stepsRecruit Jeffrey to help build your business's path to change:https://www.jeffwetherhold.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/wetherhold/0:00 Introduction4:04 Childhood8:40 Joining the workforce11:30 Surviving a stroke19:45 Rehabilitating your life22:45 Starting a business33:16 Change management37:55 Burnout41:45 Conversations46:48 Changing minds54:15 Motivational interviewing, 1:02:11 Advice

Join Kason Morris, a genius in designing your life's work to fit your needs. Born in the Bronx, Kason defied statistics and built his own corporate ladder to climb up for twenty years. Today, he helps individuals leverage their own talent to build a better work life for themselves.For Kason, there is no work/life balance; it's about your work's life.Take notes on some of Kason's incredible lessons:"What is good enough for now?""Find out how your organization makes money."Questions Explored:• How to find success in lower-income communities?• How to get over familial expectations?• How to design your life's work?• How to balance work and family?• What to do when you're starting out?Lessons Learned:• Finding confidence in COVID• Designing your own path forward• Do what's not expected• Use reliable tools around you• Set the bar low• Make friends with executivesLinks:https://lifeworkdesign.co/https://kasonmorris.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kason-morris/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJFWGBMW?See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook0:00 Introduction3:03 Lower-income childhood11:35 Designing your life's work19:48 Large companies23:40 Building Networks28:03 Confidence in COVID38:40 Tools41:18 Family46:12 Advice54:16 where to findKeywords:Work/life balance, fatherhood, family, tools, seasonality, low-income, career

Join Dr. Heather Skeens, author of Unshackled (brilliant title and at https://a.co/d/0xRnW7a), who just hit the bestseller list. She took on massive debt like most medical students risk, after an incredible journey, she's crafted her own success as a caregiver, author, and private practitioner who sees more than fifty patients every day! In healthcare, and itching to craft your own success with your own extended team? Unlike most doctors, Heather doesn't just write up prescriptions for her clients. She digs down past their symptoms to diagnose the root problem. Hear how she went against the medical world to blaze her own trail as the ultimate caregiver.Learn how Heather created a thriving practice with these principles..."Remember the 80:20 rule""Create a strong network""Seek mentors"Keep up with Dr. Heather Skeens' private practice:https://bellasee.com/Read her groundbreaking book about medical science:https://a.co/d/0xRnW7a orhttps://www.amazon.com/Unshackled-Medicine-Failing-Doctors-Patients/dp/1953183972See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored in this Discussion:• Why should doctors start private practices?• How to keep customers?• How to build a trusting team?• How to create a network of people?• How to become a doctor?Lessons Learned:• Take a leap of faith• Trust instincts, not institutions• Take care of the internal to strengthen the external• Never lose touch with contacts• Foster positive energy• Combat the root of a problem, not its symptoms• Learn business0:00 Introduction2:30 Origins6:45 Caregiving14:35 Starting in Medicine20:00 Med School29:50 Private Practice35:15 Getting Patients42:45 A Trusting Team44:35 Skill vs Relations48:14 Remember the 80:20 Rule51:55 Create a network58:58 Mentorship59:22 Find Heather1:02:20 Patient InsuranceKeywords:Caregivers, doctors, eye care, private practice, hospital, medicine, prescription, networks, mentorship, mental health, med school

Take the leap of faith with Pia Leichter, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and creative partner with Kollektiv Studio. Pia partners with artists to help them realize their artistic dreams, and grow into their most authentic selves. In this conversation, Pia gives a taste of what her studio has to offer from advice on pursuing your artistic desires, to learning how to face your fears.What would you do with $10 million? After listening to this episode, you may have an idea...Questions Explored in this Discussion:• How to overcome grief?• How to live on your own?• How to take control of your life?• Why to make work fun?• How to get over your fears?Lessons Learned:• Take a leap of faith• Do the things that scare you• Use your mortality as a motivator• Seek change in your life• Follow the little voice in your head• Be curiousPartner with Kollektiv Studio to unleash your vision into the world:https://kollektiv.studio/Make life your biggest art project your life by reading Pia's best-selling book, "Welcome to the Creative Club":https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Creative-Club-Biggest-Project-ebook/dp/B0DPJ644PZSee more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook0:00 Introduction1:50 Nomadic childhood7:40 Mortality as motivator15:40 Living on your own24:30 Financing your passion29:26 "Welcome to the Creative Club"39:15 Seeking change42:20 Work/Play 47:30 Getting over fear55:55 Follow the call to adventure1:02:21 Find PiaKeywords:Artist, entrepreneur, collaboration, studio, woman artist, writer, book, fears, grief, mortality, money, joy, work, independence, creativity

Take on life's court in this powerful conversation with Stephen Minix. The former educator and high school basketball coach leverages his skills in social work to foster collaboration and overcome obstacles to lift up lives. In this episode, Stephen discusses his journey from the Los Angeles public school system to his current role as Vice President of Community with UpMetrics where he fights for social change. After years of unbridled success, this grant-winning pro and optimist extraordinaire has a thing or two to say about taking on life's work. See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/.

Optimize your life with Stephen's fantastic advice...

"Connection over perfection..."

"Believe in the possible..."

"Perpetual positivity pays off..."

Questions Explored in this Discussion:

• How to overcome tragedy?

• How to write grants?

• How to find control in your life?

• How to find partners?

• When to start over?

Lessons Learned:

• Asset-map your life

• Learn about people you admire

• Do what you want

• Always stay positive

• Reflect in times of failure

• Become your own coach

• "Date" your business partners

• Create a steady team

Stephen's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenminix/

https://upmetrics.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/upmetrics/

Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.com

LinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCook

Other Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Origins

8:58 Pain to Progress

13:42 The Power of Optimism

20:00 Education

28:50 Coaching

35:15 New Beginnings

45:00 Rest & Recovery

49:34 Perpetual Positivity Pays off

52:58 Asset-Map Your Life

57:39 Do What you Want

Keywords:

Teaching, Coaching, Social Work, Grants, Optimism, Recovery, Fatherhood, Collaboration, Partners, Mentors, Education, Philanthropy, Non-Profit

Rejoin Richard Cook for his ten life-changing pieces of advice for anyone starting their career. Richard has 40 years of real estate experience, so he knows a thing or two about finding mentorship, living for yourself, and shooting for success!Take note of Richard's excellent tips for success...Link:linkedin.com/in/richard-cook-6797ba16ahttps://www.regalut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/regal-homes-utah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:¥ How does one best find mentors?¥ How does one best secure partners?¥ When should you pick your life's purpose?¥ How does one best build a valuable network?¥ What signal that youÕre doing too much?Lessons Learned:¥ Learn from people in charge.¥ Check your pride at the door.¥ Spin fewer plates.¥ Learn to write effectively.¥ Lean into your areas of focus.¥ Specialty over versatility.¥ Partners are like potatoes.Keywords:Partners, Mentors, Real-Estate, Brothers, Young, Potatoes, Skillsets, Greatness, Versatility, Synergy0:00 Introduction1:26 Potato Partnership 3:09 Areas of Focus5:20 Dream Big7:30 The Recipe for Success10:10 Finding Mentorship12:50 Key Figures16:15 Time Management20:40 Execution24:28 Adaptation30:20 Back to Basics

A dozen compelling career concepts and inspiring stories from Regal Homes' Principal Owner, Rich Cook. Just one of his incredible communities is being built right between Deer Valley's History's largest-ever expansion of skiing and a world-class water-ski reservoir, just across the street.Over 40 years, Rich has navigated his career to learn secrets, love people, work with mentors, engage them as partners, prioritize loyalty, not just prosperity, oh and play golf to near scratch scores. Regal Rich and partners now pivot properties into the highest and best use of Rich's superpower with incredible location, design, and return on investment. He's crafted and collected some of the most inspiring advice you'll ever hear about navigating your successful career and your first week doing even better. And, Rich happens to be host Mark Cook's older brother!Tune into this motivating conversation and set your life's work on a great path forward. Also, reach out to Rich for the best home you'll ever own and ask about what Regal Ready is, perhaps his biggest, well-kept secret he wouldn't share here...Link:linkedin.com/in/richard-cook-6797ba16ahttps://www.regalut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/regal-homes-utah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:¥ How does one best to find mentors?¥ How does one best secure partners?¥ When does one best pick your life's purpose?¥ How does one best build a valuable network?¥ What signal that youÕre doing too much?Lessons Learned:¥ Learn from people in charge.¥ Check your pride at the door.¥ Spin fewer plates.¥ Learn to write effectively.¥ Lean into your areas of focus.¥ Specialty over versatility.¥ Partners are like potatoes.Keywords:Partners, Mentors, Real-Estate, Brothers, Young, Potatoes, Skillsets, Greatness, Versatility, Synergy0:00 Introduction3:43 Overcoming Adversity7:25 Finding Mentorship12:38 Learn How to Write19:19 Mentorship as Apprenticeship27:18 Areas of Focus33:00 Creating a Network38:40 More on Mentorship46:38 Forging greatness49:21 Finding Partners55:44 Potato Partnership

You won't want to wait to hear the choices Adam Farr made in his career! Change your life with this thought-provoking conversation with business leader & philosopher, Adam Farr. Adam sits as Chair of Empanada.co and other companies, Utah's best and fastest growing empanada company. Not only does he know business, but he knows a thing or two about what stoicism really is and how to lead a better life!Use Adam's philosophy to become a better leader today..."Try anything and everything.""Symbiotic relationships fuel growth.""Become comfortable in ambiguity."Catch up with Adam's meditations and practices:https://m.youtube.com/@Virtue_and_Victoryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-farr-3012874https://empanada.co/https://aretemotion.com/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored in this Discussion:• How can one get out of bed in the morning?• When can one leave success behind?• How does one organize priorities?• How should one market a company?• Why do relationships matter?Lessons Learned:• Live to help others.• Be a warrior in the garden.• Never forget to reflect.• Showing up is half the battle.• What's good for the bee is good for the hive.• Differentiate what is and is not in your control.• The power of stoicism in the workplace.0:00 Introduction1:35 Early Choices 7:37 Stoicism12:30 Memento Mori19:40 Walking Away32:16 Starting a Start-Up44:05 Marcus Aurelius54:12 Marketing1:07:10 Power in Numbers1:09:39 Comfort in Ambiguity1:12:40 ConclusionKeywords:Leadership, relationship, customers, marketing, stoicism, Aurelius, excellence, arete, empanada, fatherhood, control, toughness, symbiosis