Regina Ellis on bringing joy to people in challenging times

Regina Ellis on bringing joy to people in challenging times

In this episode, hear how Regina instills joy in her organization, teams, and patient care, and how she overcame the darkest periods of her life.

Don’t miss this incredible interview with Regina Ellis, founder of the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA).

JJ Birden on Putting in the Work to Achieve Huge Goals

JJ Birden on Putting in the Work to Achieve Huge Goals

In this episode, you’ll hear JJ’s journey from torn ACL to nine years in the NFL to professional speaker and everything in between.

Don’t miss this fantastic conversation with one of the hardest working and kindest people on the planet!

Tim Morgan, CEO of Oregon/Idaho AAA on servant leadership, continuous learning, and guiding principles

Tim Morgan, CEO of Oregon/Idaho AAA on servant leadership, continuous learning, and guiding principles

Tim Morgan is the epitome of a “Bamboo Farmer.” Tim embraces the power of the team, continuous learning, and evolving, even during the most challenging times, like the current health crisis.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim Morgan, the CEO of AAA Oregon/Idaho, is watering his bamboo.

Don’t miss this intimate look inside of a servant leader’s thoughts on running a successful organization.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

There is no shortage of great coaches in the NBA, but I still believe Terry Stotts to be one of the best. What he has accomplished in his career has been remarkable. In this episode, Coach Stotts shares why the Blazers organization puts so much emphasis on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), how he first got into coaching, how he prepared his team for the bubble, and advice for listeners about dealing with losing and failure.

Don’t miss this outstanding conversation with coach Terry Stotts, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

David Rae on patience, teamwork, and relationships during COVID-19

David Rae on patience, teamwork, and relationships during COVID-19

Just like bamboo, David Rae, has strong roots. Rae, a co-founder of 503 Media and mastermind behind TEDx Portland, shares with us the importance of having the appropriate mental state for success in leadership and business, how he developed a long-term view to everything he does in business and in life, and the challenges of strengthening relationships during the health crisis.

You won’t want to miss this refreshingly honest and vulnerable conversation with one of Portland, Oregon’s top leaders, Dave Rae.

Ignore Your Critics

Ignore Your Critics

Many years ago I wrote a poem about critics and one of the stanzas went something like this:

“Critics critics there are many, but you will never see statues of any.”

People who have great success are just like you--seemingly ordinary people--but they have developed a strong and unwavering conviction and expectation that they will achieve their visions.

You are What You Consume

You are What You Consume

Do you find it challenging to maintain a positive mindset? Do you notice that you have a negative attitude and have the desire to change?

It's simple: change what you consume daily.

Once you realize that you are responsible for your habits of thought, the mindset change becomes simpler.

Greg Bell is a Certified Virtual Presenter

Years ago I became a Certified Speaking Professional. It’s the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association. I take pride in having this designation as only 10% of professional speakers have it.

Who knew there was such a thing, but I am happy to say I’ve been officially certified as a virtual presenter—a sign of the times for sure!

Where is your spotlight shining?

Where is your spotlight shining?

What we focus on and the questions we ask casts a spotlight. This spotlight sets our mindset and determines how we see the world. Remember when you bought your first car, and then you began to see others like-it—the same make, model, and color everywhere? It’s like they magically appeared. But they didn’t. They were always there; you merely weren’t casting your spotlight in that direction until you had one, and then you began to see them.

7 Habits of a Negaholic

7 Habits of a Negaholic

Have you ever met a negaholic and thought to yourself I wish I were more like them?

It’s much easier than you might think.

Here are some surefire ways to jump-start your negaholic journey. World-class negaholics adopt all seven of these habits, but if you can make just one of them a habit, you will be well on your way to being a negaholic.

Don't Waste this "Winter"

Don't Waste this "Winter"

Covid-19 has had a tremendous impact on all our lives. It has created what some call the “Great Pause.” The Bamboo Farmer views this situation as the winter season rather than a pause. Although it is unclear when this winter will be over, at some point, it will end.

Now What?!?

Now What?!?

Like many, you feel like your bamboo has been all wiped out. All of the things you’ve been working for are in jeopardy due to the Coronavirus pandemic. You are merely trying to make sense of it all. People are saying ‘don’t panic’ which makes you even more anxious.

Leadership and Management – both are needed!

Leadership and Management – both are needed!

Frankly, I get tired of people bashing management because it is almost impossible to function without good management. “Management” is the only group in an organization that people openly bash. I have read countless organizational consultants and strategists praising leadership skills over management skills as superior and more important.