Ep 307 Gary Barnes Gary Barnes is a High-Performance Business and Sales Strategist, National and International Speaker (over 1000 talks). A #1 International Amazon Best-Selling Author and been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS & TEDX. In 1988 Gary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told he would be in a wheelchair or dead…
EP10: Success
Defeat the Drama Episode #10 Show Notes Success Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 10 You can define success in many different ways. For me, the goal, as always, is to create a definition that generates momentum and energy. Feeling uncertain about my ability to be successful or…
EP9: Choose A Positive Perspective! Lessons from Amy Van Dyken-Rouen
Defeat the Drama Episode #9 Show Notes Choose Your Perspective! Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 9 Olympic Swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen Proves it’s Possible Under any Circumstance In every situation you have the opportunity to choose a perspective that either motivates you and gives you tenacity or…
EP8: Influence vs. Blame
Defeat the Drama Episode #8 Show Notes Influence vs. Blame To feel empowered you must focus more on where you can have a positive influence and less on blame. Blame focuses us outwards for the cause of an unintended outcome and furthers the belief that we are a victim and can do nothing. Focus, instead,…
EP7: Overcoming People Pleasing Leadership
Defeat the Drama Episode #7 Show Notes People Pleasing Leaders Click to download the show notes for Episode 7 Symptoms of a People Pleasing Leader: Constantly overwhelmed and scattered Often feel unappreciated Experience building resentments in your relationships Feel taken advantage of Have people pushers in your life Accommodate life is hard sympathy card employees…
EP6: Leadership Lessons
Defeat the Drama Episode #6 Show Notes Leadership Lessons Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 6 A few years ago we took a family trip to Kalahari, a large indoor waterpark that boasts one of the world’s largest lazy rivers. My 9 year old son decided to create…
EP5: Engage Your Team
Defeat the Drama Episode #5 Show Notes Engage Your Team to Defeat the Drama Ignite motivation and tenacity within your team I believe we all have an innate desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves, to live a life that has a purpose beyond ourselves. Let your employees fulfill their purpose in their…
EP4: No More Anger Management
Defeat the Drama Episode #4 Show Notes No More Anger Management! Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 4 So often I encounter teams of leaders who feel they need no assistance with conflict resolution when it is so apparent that they do. “We are not angry. We do…
EP3: Four Simple Steps To Igniting Follow Through
Defeat the Drama Episode #3 Show Notes 4 Simple Steps to Igniting Follow Through Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 3 Clear Expectations: Make sure you have a meeting of the minds with your team. Everyone is on the same page and fully aware of what is expected. …
EP2: Six Simple Steps of Great Delegation
Defeat the Drama Episode #2 Show Notes Six Simple Steps of Great Delegation Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 2 • What • Who • How (Optional) • By When • Communication Schedule • Offer Support Determine What to Delegate: What tasks or projects do you do now…
EP1: Defeat The Drama
Defeat the Drama Episode #1 Show Notes Click to download the show notes for the Defeat the Drama Podcast Episode 1 What Causes Workplace Drama? • Drama Outside the Workplace • Process Problems • Moving Targets • Unfocused Time • Inconsistency • Inadequate Communication • People Problems • Tolerating any of the Above If you…



