Have you ever said YES to something... and almost immediately regretted it?

Or promised someone you'd do something... only to realize weeks later that you never followed through?

Here's a bigger question: What if you're making promises you don't even KNOW you're making?

And what if those promises are quietly damaging your credibility?

THIS is a conversation we all need!

I'm talking with bestselling author and leadership expert Steve Farber about his new book, The Radical Promise: Mastering the Art of Doing What You Say You Will Do, coauthored with legendary leadership researchers Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.

And we're going WAY beyond remembering appointments or checking things off your to-do list.

We're talking about becoming the kind of person people can count on. The kind of leader people WANT to follow. And making sure the way you're living actually reflects what matters most to you.

A DREAM THINK DO INVITATION:

Are you wondering what's NEXT? Maybe you've built a successful career, but you're feeling called to use your experience to make an even bigger impact.

That's why I created Authority Bridge, to help experienced leaders explore turning their hard-won wisdom into coaching, speaking, and consulting opportunities.

Learn more: www.AuthorityBridge.com

RESOURCES & LINKS:

Steve's new book and a free sample chapter:
https://theradicalpromise.com

Connect with Steve:
https://www.stevefarber.com

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why GOOD intentions aren't always enough to build trust

• How small promises can have surprisingly BIG consequences

• The commitments you might be making without realizing it

• Why saying NO might be one of the most generous things you can do

• What happens when a promise no longer fits your season of life

• The surprising reason Steve waited YEARS to write this book

• When an apology helps... and when it might make things worse

• How to bring your actions into greater alignment with your values

LET'S PUT THIS INTO ACTION!

What's ONE promise you've made that deserves a little more attention?

Where might you be saying YES when you really need to say NO?

And are your daily actions reflecting what you say matters most?

Here's my challenge: Choose ONE commitment this week and take a meaningful step toward honoring it.

Then share this episode with someone you care about! Not because THEY need to get better at keeping promises. HA!

But because this is the kind of conversation that's worth having TOGETHER!

Keep dreaming BIG, thinking BETTER, and doing MORE of what you're put on the planet to do!

Let's gooooo!

Read the full show notes at:
www.mitchmatthews.com/473

What if the very things that helped you become SUCCESSFUL are now the things holding you back?

What if working harder, doing more, and chasing the next opportunity aren't actually the answers?

And what if SIMPLE could change everything?

My longtime friend Justin Wise is BACK on DREAM THINK DO! He's a former pastor, author, marketing expert, and seven-figure agency owner who now leads The Simple Company. Justin and I also work together on strategy for my business, so I've seen firsthand how he helps people find clarity in complicated situations.

But Justin's journey toward SIMPLE didn't start with an easy realization. It came through some hard-won lessons about business, success, and what really matters.

And we're getting into ALL of it!

THINKING ABOUT YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

If you've spent years building expertise and you're wondering how to turn it into greater impact, check out the Authority Bridge Coaching Program. It helps accomplished leaders build impactful and profitable coaching or speaking businesses without starting over or quitting their careers.

Learn more: www.AuthorityBridge.com

FREE GIFT FROM JUSTIN!

Justin is giving DREAM THINK DO listeners his $47 course, "47 Ways," for FREE! It's filled with ways to get your business, idea, or nonprofit in front of the right people.

Get it here: https://justintalks.com

RESOURCES & LINKS

Justin's company: https://simplecompany.co

Justin's free course: https://justintalks.com

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why success can sometimes become a surprising trap

• How to recognize when growth is actually working against you

• The three areas Justin believes every business owner should simplify

• Why your marketing problem might be something ELSE entirely

• How faith changes the way we think about results and control

• What saying YES might be costing you

• Why your current season of life matters more than you realize

• The simple exercise Justin recommends for creating more room for what matters

YOUR SIMPLE CHALLENGE

Where are you making life harder than it needs to be?

What commitments are taking energy away from the things that matter most?

And what might God be inviting you to simplify in THIS season?

Choose ONE area of your life or business this week and take a small step toward making it simpler.

Then share this episode with someone who could use a little more clarity and breathing room!

Read the full show notes at: www.mitchmatthews.com/472

Have you ever known WHAT you wanted to do... maybe even HOW to do it... but still felt a little stuck?

What if the missing piece isn't another strategy?

What if it's THREE NAMES?

In this quick DREAM THINK DO deep dive, I'm sharing something pretty incredible that happened during a leadership summit in the Colorado mountains.

One simple activity took the entire experience to another level!

I'll also share the story of an endurance swimmer who attempted something almost unimaginable... and what his experience can teach us about finding the motivation to keep going.

Plus, I'll walk you through a quick exercise to help you get clear on YOUR three people!

YOUR FREE DREAM THINK DO RESOURCE

I've created a FREE one-page guide to help you identify your three names and keep them front and center.

It only takes a few minutes... but it might just change how you approach what's NEXT!

Grab it here:
https://mitchmatthews.com/who

RESOURCES & LINKS

Explore Authority Bridge:
https://authoritybridge.com

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why knowing WHAT and HOW isn't always enough.

• How one activity changed the energy at a leadership summit.

• What an extreme endurance challenge can teach us.

• Why THREE NAMES might change everything.

• How to reconnect with what matters most.

• The surprising power of a few minutes of reflection.

YOUR DREAM THINK DO CHALLENGE

Who helped you get where you are today?

Who needs you to show up at your best RIGHT NOW?

And who might benefit from what you're working toward NEXT?

Grab the worksheet. Write down your three names. And keep them where you'll see them!

Then consider sharing this episode with someone who made your list. Let them know they matter!

Because sometimes the key to moving forward isn't just getting clear on WHAT you're doing.

It's getting clear on WHO you're doing it for... and WITH!

Read the full show notes at:
https://mitchmatthews.com/471