TheFitProfessional1

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• Trailer 10.02.2023 1min

  Hey there! My name is Paul Ayres, and I am TheFitProfessional1.I am a professional business owner, leader, coach, and consultant. I am a fit professional, athlete, and student of optimal human performance in all things business and life. My passion is the science and art of business and how business through people creates and sustains margin; not just the margin on your financial statements, but also the off-book margin that creates my stakeholder's best life.I'll find more margin and I'll rescue your time.Let's get to work!
• Margin Max Minute = Positive Drop-Ins (PDI) 10.02.2023 6min

  Hey there! My name is Paul Ayres, and I am TheFitProfessional1.I am a professional business owner, leader, coach, and consultant. I am a fit professional, athlete, and student of optimal human performance in all things business and life. My passion is the science and art of business and how business through people creates and sustains margin; not just the margin on your financial statements, but also the off-book margin that creates my stakeholder's best life.I'll find more margin and I'll rescue your time.So, in today's episode of "Margin Max Minute", we're going to talk aboutPositive Drop-Ins or PDI and "How to Optimize your Team".I'm going to share with you some of my favorite tips and strategies and give you actionable ideas that you can use right now.I hope you'll join me!Let's get to work!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = (Intensity Multiplier Principles) FELLOWSHIP 16.02.2023 2h 6min

  Hey there! Welcome to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!I'm Paul Ayres, your host.In this episode, I’ll be interviewing two friends today, U.S. Marine Ben Stoflet and Navy Corpsman Killy Kitzmann for my Intensity Multiplier Principles book (IMP). We’ll be doing a deep dive into the IMP Principle of Fellowship. We will break down the concept of Fellowship into two dimensions, trust, and loyalty.The discussion highlights how trust and loyalty impact individual performance, organizational results, leadership effectiveness, and mission objectives. You’ll get useful tips, principles, and practices you can immediately implement in your life, career, and organization.Ben and Killy’s stories are inspirational and empowering. Please join me in honoring these veterans with listening and at the same time obtaining useful knowledge, skills, and disciplines you can use immediately in your life and career.Let’s get to work!
• Margin Max Minute = Recovery 22.02.2023 6min

  Welcome back to another episode of the Margin Max Minute. I'm so glad that you've joined me today!In today's episode of "Margin Max Minute", we're going to talk about"RECOVERY".We all know about recovery, but do we execute it? Most of us do not, in fact, make recovery a priority. The potential for optimized recovery to impact your best life is profound.Join me today to discuss some pointers designed to help you improve your recovery to maximize results.Stay tuned!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Apollo 13 'Successful Failure Management Principles' 21.03.2023 55min

  Welcome to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!I’m your host, Paul Ayres and today we are going to discuss a surprisingly rich case from a Management Science Perspective, ‘The Successful Failure’ of Apollo 13.Do you ever have challenging, even catastrophic, events that impact your business? I believe it’s fair to say we all do. In this episode, you’ll learn about the 5A approach to successfully negating these events efficiently and profitably. Based on archived files of original engineers and technicians who played pivotal roles in bringing the Apollo 13 Astronauts home alive, this discussion analyzes then extracts useful management principles we all can use. I think you’ll find this as useful, amazing, and inspiring as I did.So, let's dive in!
• Margin Max Minute = Stop Loss 08.03.2023 3min

  Hey guys! Welcome to another episode of Margin Max Minute.We're going to be talking about the concept of "STOP LOSS" today.What is it? Well, it's basically setting a point where you say, "Okay. I'm just not going to do this anymore."The idea is that you want to be able to take a break, but it's important for you not to get too far away from your business plan. You should be able to come back and pick up where you left off without having to start all over again or redo anything.I hope you enjoyed this episode.So, tune in!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Toughness Part 1 (Intensity Multiplier Principles) 03.04.2023 1h 11min

  Welcome to the 3rd episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!I am your host, Paul Ayres. I'm thrilled to bring you my guest today, a world-class athlete named Rob Lee. He was a world champion, cross country mountain biker, and now he's a coach of Olympians and pros, and we get to spend some time with him understanding the concept of toughness and mental toughness as it relates to sport and how it might roll over into your particular profession and life in general.This is a two-part series and in Part 1 we’ll cover concepts you can use in your career and pursuit of your best life including the role of consistency and its impact on adaption, what ‘pace’ is, strategies to improve your response to pain and discuss Rob’s ‘holy grail’ of coaching. There is so much more and with these concepts framed in Rob’s insight and antidotes shared via stories about his decades of experience, you won’t want to miss this one!So, tune in!
• Margin Max Minute = Purposeful out of Balance 15.03.2023 16min

  Hey, guys! Welcome to Margin Max Minute. This week we're going to talk about "Purposeful out of Balance".Perfect balance as we imagine is usually a fool’s errand. It's better to focus. Purposeful out-of-balance is precisely this concept. Focus on what you’re trying to achieve.Join me today for a quick review of this concept and a summary introduction of a tool that can help you focus your efforts more effectively toward the creation of your best life.Check out this episode to discover another technique for focus.It's time to rescue your time.Tune in!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Toughness Part 2 (Accelerate Success) 18.04.2023 1h 18min

  Welcome to the 4th episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!In this episode, Rob Lee, a retired professional cyclist, and coach discusses how to accelerate success by understanding how sport enhances other aspects of your life including business, career, family, and more. Through great stories outlining Rob’s career, you will definitely get actionable takeaways whether you are just starting out or an experienced veteran. The experience in this episode is transformative and transferable from sport to career and back again. Likely the best work so far in the full-length version of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast, you won’t want to miss Rob’s insights and what is really an insightful perspective to just what the complex phenomenon of mental toughness is. So, tune in!
• Margin Max Minute = Fire Squad Leadership 23.03.2023 5min

  Welcome to the Margin Max Minute! I'm Paul Ayres.I'm so glad you're here because today I'm going to share an approach I call “Fire Squad Leadership” that will help you improve team performance toward target results.In this episode, we will briefly explore some of the aspects Marines use in training for optimum mission execution. Let’s see what aspects you might be able to use to improve your team’s performance!So, tune in!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Information Technology 02.05.2023 1h 13min

  Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 podcast.I’m your host Paul Ayres.In this episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast my Guest, Alex Ayres, Technology Manager for The Korte Company, an innovative and segment leading successful general contractor in the construction industry. Alex and I will discuss the changing world of Information Technology and its impact on your business.You won’t want to miss Alex’s great insight around the importance of appropriate and effective Information dissemination, justifying IT expenditures, information and digital tool overload, artificial intelligence, and its impact on the workplace, and so much more.Tune in!
• Margin Max Minute = Non-Dollarized Indicators (NDI) 30.03.2023 4min

  Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the Margin Max Minute!I am your host, Paul Ayres. I would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to watch this video and support me with my mission to bring you actionable ideas that you can put to work right away.In this episode, I take a brief and high-level look at the concept of measurements and in particular, Non-dollar Key Indicators, or NDIs. I read an excerpt from my book, ‘Funding Your Future – Beyond Banks’ regarding NDIs.I challenge you to understand more completely how to utilize the measures by committing to the identification of what in control and out of control precisely is. And to consider just what needs to be done when a measure is indicating out of control.I hope you not only enjoy this episode but also find it to be a catalyst for action.Let’s dive in!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Student Athletes & Accelerating Success 16.05.2023 1h 21min

  Welcome to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres, your host.I am super excited to have you with us today. My special guest today is Bret Tangley, President & CEO at Sterling Culligan Water of Western Wisconsin.In this episode, we’re going to discuss the transition from being a student-athlete into a fit professional. This discussion is for people of all ages and regardless of the stage in life or career. Incorporating sport and fitness has huge benefits. Especially for young people starting out – don’t miss the opportunity to be a student-athlete then a fit professional.We discuss how that's all tied together and why it matters for you and your organization.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Keep tuning in!
• Margin Max Minute = Peter Drucker and the Managerial Attitude 06.04.2023 4min

  Hello and welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute. I’m Paul Ayres, your host. This week we are going to discuss the impact to alignment of employee’s attitudes through reviewing an excerpt from Peter Drucker’s book, ‘The Daily Drucker.’ I believe you’ll find this episode thought provoking and useful. So stay tuned.
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Actionable Leadership Principles 30.05.2023 1h 15min

  Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres, your host. Today, I’m excited to introduce to you our two special guests who are renowned US Army, Brig. Gen. Scott Legwold and Colonel Brian Yolitz. These gentlemen have dedicated their lives to serving our country and have a wealth of knowledge and experience that we are excited to tap into. In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of “𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏” and explore what it takes to be an effective and successful leader. We’ll also provide plenty of opportunities for you to reflect on your own leadership skills and identify areas of improvement. So whether you’re a seasoned CEO or just starting out in your first management role, join us as we explore the actionable principles of leadership. Stay tuned!
• Margin Max Minute = The Pygmalion Effect 13.04.2023 7min

  Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute!This short version of my podcast comes out weekly and is aimed at providing one actionable bit of information that is designed toMaximize your margin,Optimize your team,Rescue your time, or all three!Today we will discuss the art of setting expectations with the objective of optimizing results. We’ll discuss the well-researched 'Pygmalion Effect' and its use regarding optimizing teams.Please give this a listen and let’s get to work!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Lead Up: Mastering Your Role 13.06.2023 45min

  Hello and welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!I’m your host, Paul Ayres.Today, we’re going to explore the essential skills and strategies required to “Lead Up” and succeed in any professional environment. Join me in this episode, as I discuss the value of “listening” and explore the art of executing your ROLE to the best of your abilities and really developing the discipline to bring alternative courses of action to your superiors. The secret to true employee empowerment and effectiveness centers around taking responsibility for your role, looking for opportunities to support the department and manager's role and offering recommended solutions after executing the hard work of assessing alternatives.Please like and share this podcast. Also don’t forget to subscribe to my channel to stay updated with my latest videos on professional development.Thank you for watching, and I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey of professional growth with you!Stay tuned!
• Margin Max Minute = Business Travel 20.04.2023 3min

  Hello and welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute! I'm Paul Ayres, your host.In this episode, we are going to focus on rescuing time.How many of you have travel coming up?So many FitProfessionals travel at least a small amount for their careers. Today we’ll briefly discuss the concept of time utilization with intention. How many of us realize that we should utilize travel time more efficiently, but we don’t?Let this Margin Max Minute be a reminder to plan for time utilization, but also then to actually execute using the time instead of succumbing to other less impactful uses of your time. Utilization of time starts with intention.Tune in and begin the process of time rescue!
• THEFITPROFESSIONAL1 PODCAST = Head Down, Lean Forward 27.06.2023 1h 37min

  Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast!I’m Paul Ayres, your host. In this captivating episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast, we are going to bring you candid conversations with two esteemed guests, Pat Simmers and Pete Boldon, both from North Dakota State University (Alumni).Learn how these exceptional professionals have managed to make a lasting impact on their teams, fostering an environment of growth, discipline, and resilience. Discover the significance of the mantra "Head down, Lean Forward" in their coaching philosophy, and gain insights into how this approach has influenced their coaching style. Get ready to gain actionable advice that can propel your career forward, regardless of your field. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a coach, or simply someone passionate about personal growth, this episode is a must-watch!Please tune in to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast and make sure to subscribe, like, and share to receive regular doses of inspiration and practical guidance.Let’s get to work!
• Margin Max Minute = Peter Drucker and the Management Revolution 04.05.2023 4min

  Thank you for tuning in to the Margin Max Minute!In this episode, we'll be highlighting Peter Drucker's Daily Drucker once more this week. I have selected a specific section titled "The Management Revolution."Join me in this episode to learn some advice on how to apply the lessons of the management revolution to your professional and personal lives.Stay tuned!