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Inspired To Greatness

Inspired To Greatness

By: Matt Blake
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 Unlock Your Potential with Inspired to Greatness – Your Weekly Dose of Motivation!

Ready to take your life and business to the next level? Join Matt Blake on Inspired to Greatness, the podcast that’s all about empowering you to achieve your dreams. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business owner, or simply someone striving for more, this show delivers the inspiration and actionable insights you need to thrive.

Each episode is packed with real stories of triumph, expert interviews, and powerful advice that will help you overcome obstacles, break through limitations, and reach new heights. Discover the secrets to success from those who've been there, and learn how to turn challenges into stepping stones on your path to greatness.

From mastering accountability to embracing the power of kindness, Matt and his guests will guide you with wisdom, humor, and a touch of tough love. If you’re ready to unleash your full potential and live the life you’ve always envisioned, then Inspired to Greatness is your go-to podcast.

Tune in every week for a fresh dose of inspiration, practical tips, and a community that’s as driven as you are. Subscribe now, and let’s build your future, one episode at a time!

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  • ITG #46 - Accountability

    ITG #46 - Accountability
    Mar 6 2023
    Welcome to the Inspired To Greatness podcast, where we share insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs, business owners, and salespeople to be their best selves. In today's episode, we'll talk about accountability, a crucial component of success in business and life.

    As an entrepreneur, you have to take responsibility for your actions and the outcomes they produce. Being accountable means acknowledging your mistakes, taking corrective action, and holding yourself and others accountable for achieving your goals.

    Whether you're working solo or managing a team, accountability is essential for building trust, improving performance, and achieving results. In this episode, we'll explore what accountability means, why it matters, and how to cultivate it in yourself and your team.

    “It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." - Moliere

    "Responsibility equals accountability, accountability equals ownership, and a sense of ownership is the most powerful thing a team or organization can have." - Pat Summit

    "Accountability feels like an attack when you're not ready to acknowledge how your behaviors harm others." - Tamara Renaye

    Here are some key points to consider when implementing this concept into business for success:
    1. Approach accountability with empathy
    2. Focus on the behavior, not the person
    3. Use "I" statements
    4. Provide clear expectations and consequences
    5. Recognize the benefits of accountability
    "It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one's acts." ― Mahatma Gandhi

    “The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there's only one other choice." -- Doug Larson

    “Take accountability... Blame is the water in which many dreams and relationships drown." ― Steve Maraboli

    Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify….
    See you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspired-to-greatness--2988572/support.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • ITG #45 - Keys of Kindness

    ITG #45 - Keys of Kindness
    Feb 25 2023
    Welcome to Inspired to Greatness... the show all about spreading inspiration, motivation, and being great., I am your host, I hope you are having an amazing day, my friends! Today we are talking about Kindness!

    “You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

    “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” —Princess Diana

    "Always be a little kinder than necessary.” —James M. Barrie

    We live in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving. It's easy to get caught up in our own problems and forget about the needs and struggles of others. But kindness has the power to break through the noise and bring light to even the darkest of situations.


    Five key tips for cultivating kindness in your daily interactions as a business owner:
    1. Lead by Example:
    2. Listen actively:
    3. Practice Gratitude:
    4. Prioritize Flexibility:
    5. Be Generous:

    “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” —Harold S. Kushner

    “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” —Jackie Chan

    “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind." -Henry James

    Thank you for joining us today on this episode of the podcast, where we have been discussing the importance of kindness in our businesses and our lives. I hope this conversation has inspired you to make kindness a core value in your business and in your daily interactions.

    Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify….
    See you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspired-to-greatness--2988572/support.
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    42 mins
  • ITG #44 - Find Your Confidence

    ITG #44 - Find Your Confidence
    Feb 16 2023
    Welcome to Inspired To Greatness, where we empower entrepreneurs on their journey to greatness. In this episode, we delve into the essential ingredient of success - self-confidence. Join us as we explore the power of self-belief and how it can help you overcome obstacles, reach your goals and ultimately achieve success in all areas of your life. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired to be your best self.

    *** SHOW NOTE ***About 22 mintues into this show the power went down to my whole area, stopping the show and the stream dead in it's tracks. I later came back and tried to record that section and add it back in, so if you notice some weird disconnect in there, that is what happened!

    Believe you can and you're halfway there.”―Theodore Roosevelt

    “When you're different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn't.”―Jodi Picoult

    To overcome fear is the quickest way to gain your self-confidence.”―Roy T. Bennett

    4 keys to building confidence in business:
    1. Know your strengths and play to them.
    2. Set achievable goals.
    3. Seek out positive feedback.
    4. Learn from failures.


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    Don't let fear hold you back from reaching your full potential. Embrace the power within you to overcome fear and gain self-confidence. This is the quickest way to unlock your inner strength and achieve greatness. Believe in yourself and take bold steps towards your goals. Remember, fear is just a barrier created by your mind, and it's up to you to break through it. So rise up, conquer your fears, and watch your self-confidence soar to new heights. You got this!

    The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.”―J. M. Barrie

    Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion.”―Henry David Thoreau

    “Always be yourself–express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” –Bruce Lee

    Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify….
    See you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspired-to-greatness--2988572/support.
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    36 mins
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