Episodes

  • The Discipline of Joy

    The Discipline of Joy
    Nov 3 2025
    When was the last time you did something purely for joy—not to achieve, optimize, or improve? On today's episode, Seth reframes joy as fuel, not a reward. He shares how neglecting joy turns wins hollow, and how simple, scheduled enjoyment can restore creativity, patience, and clarity. You’ll get a practical exercise: list five joy-giving activities, schedule one this week like a board meeting, and reflect on the shift in your mood, energy, and relationships. Key Takeaways: - Joy sustains performance; it isn’t laziness or an afterthought- Scheduling joy like any critical meeting restores creativity and resilience- Small, non-productive pleasures can re-energize leadership and life More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    3 mins
  • The Cost of Disconnection

    The Cost of Disconnection
    Oct 31 2025
    Success can quietly isolate you from the people who matter most. On today's episode, Seth explores how the same drive that builds a business can slowly erode connection over time. Disconnection doesn’t happen all at once—it’s the accumulation of missed moments and divided attention. Reconnection begins with presence. “Be where your feet are.” This episode offers practical steps to rebuild relationships and recharge your leadership through meaningful connection. Key Takeaways: - Disconnection is gradual and fueled by constant forward focus- Presence is the antidote—put down the plan and be fully with the people who matter- Choose one relationship to prioritize this week and give it your full attention More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    3 mins
  • Legacy Leadership

    Legacy Leadership
    Oct 27 2025
    Leadership is temporary. Legacy is eternal. In Episode 36, Seth explores how every choice, habit, and interaction contributes to the story you leave behind. He emphasizes that true leadership is measured not by metrics or recognition, but by the lasting impact you create on people, culture, and organizations. Seth provides three actionable steps for leading for legacy: positively impact a team or relationship, implement a small system or habit that outlasts your daily involvement, and share lessons or stories with others to carry forward. Key Takeaways: - Leadership is temporary, but the impact you leave defines your legacy- Legacy leadership is built through influence, service, and stewardship- Small, consistent actions today compound into the story people will tell about you tomorrow More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    2 mins
  • Resilience in Chaos

    Resilience in Chaos
    Oct 24 2025
    Resilience isn’t about avoiding chaos - it’s about thriving in it. Seth shares how challenges in life and business create opportunities for growth when approached with perspective and preparation. Drawing from personal experience, he demonstrates how resilience can be trained and cultivated. Seth provides a practical plan for building resilience: identify overwhelming challenges, break them into controllable steps, focus on one action at a time, and reflect daily on progress and lessons learned. Key Takeaways: - Resilience is cultivated, not innate, and thrives in the face of chaos- Breaking challenges into controllable steps allows focused action and recovery- Daily reflection on progress and lessons turns stress into growth More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    2 mins
  • Money Mindset Mastery

    Money Mindset Mastery
    Oct 20 2025
    Money isn’t just numbers - it’s a reflection of your mindset. Seth explores how your beliefs about money shape your decisions, risk tolerance, and ability to attract wealth. Early in his career, Seth learned that chasing every opportunity without clarity or discipline led to inconsistent results. This episode provides a practical framework to identify limiting money beliefs, rewrite them into empowering statements, and take aligned financial actions. By mastering your money mindset, you can make decisions with confidence and create wealth in alignment with your values. Key Takeaways: - Your beliefs about money directly influence your financial decisions and results- Identifying and reframing limiting money beliefs is essential for abundance- Taking small, aligned financial actions reinforces a healthy, empowered money mindset More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    3 mins
  • The Art of Influence

    The Art of Influence
    Oct 17 2025
    Influence isn’t about manipulation—it’s about understanding people and guiding them toward a shared outcome. Seth shares why knowledge and position alone aren’t enough to move people. Through a real-world example, he demonstrates how identifying others’ motivations, fears, and values can transform resistance into engagement and results. Seth provides a practical blueprint for influence: listen first, understand deeply, mirror language and values, and lead by example. This episode shows how mastering human dynamics can increase your impact in every area of life. Key Takeaways: - Influence is built through understanding others’ motivations, fears, and aspirations- Knowledge alone is not enough—actions and alignment with values move people- Applying these principles intentionally can transform resistance into engagement and results More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    2 mins
  • The Power of Habits

    The Power of Habits
    Oct 13 2025
    Habits are the architecture of your life. Seth explores how small, repeated actions shape your outcomes and build either your empire or your excuses. Through personal examples, he demonstrates why consistency beats bursts of motivation and provides a practical framework for developing keystone habits. Seth outlines how to identify a high-impact habit, break it into manageable daily actions, track progress, and use streaks to compound momentum. This episode shows how building aligned habits can sustain progress even when motivation wanes. Key Takeaways: - Habits, not bursts of effort, are the foundation of long-term success- Keystone habits create compounding momentum across multiple areas of life- Tracking progress and creating streaks reinforces consistency and fuels growth More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    3 mins
  • Mastering Emotional Intelligence

    Mastering Emotional Intelligence
    Oct 10 2025
    Emotions are signals, not obstacles. Seth explores the power of emotional intelligence and how it separates managers who enforce from leaders who inspire. Through a real-world example, Seth shows how awareness of emotional dynamics—self-awareness, empathy, and social influence—can transform leadership, boost productivity, loyalty, and morale. He provides a practical three-step framework to develop emotional intelligence: reflect on recent interactions, identify triggers and response patterns, and practice responding intentionally. Key Takeaways: - Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that enables leaders to inspire rather than enforce- Awareness of emotional dynamics improves productivity, loyalty, and team morale- Practicing reflection, identifying triggers, and responding intentionally develops stronger EQ More from The Inner Empire:innerempirepodcast.com
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    2 mins