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Exit Coach RadioBill Crawford - Life from the Top of the Mind
Settle in for a fascinating conversation with 2019 Vistage Speaker of the year Dr. Bill Crawford. Bill is a licensed psychologist, author of 4 books, and has created over 3,300 presentations for Sprint, Shell, The American Medical Association, and many more esteemed organizations. While we are over-saturated with information, Bill realized early on that we are not necessarily sure of what to do with it. After taking a class on the biological basis of behavior, Bill came up with a tried and true system for taking advantage of the way our brains work in order to think at a higher level.
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Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #24: "Customer Reviews and Why They Are Important For Your Business In 2023 " With Bill Crawford Owner of Rainmaker For ContractorsBill is the Owner of Rainmaker For Contractors and in this episode discusses how customer reviews can impact your business. Topics include; Customer review types, the positive and negative impact of reviews, how Google prioritizes reviews and how getting customer reviews can significantly boost the visibility and income of your business. View on YouTube:https://youtu.be/zsEzg7IdGukDownload The Podcast:https://bit.ly/3XUTYSCListen On iTunes, Spotify, and More:https...2023-01-2616 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #23: "Improve Your Business In 2023 " With Bill Crawford Owner of Rainmaker For ContractorsBill is the Owner of Rainmaker For Contractors and in this episode discusses how to be successful as a business owner in 2023. Topics include; Goal setting, pushing past personal limitations, and creating a successful team to help your business thrive in the new year. This is a can't miss episode for any business owner or entrepreneur. View on YouTube:https://youtu.be/sZROokeC4KoDownload The Podcast:https://bit.ly/3X49oEcListen On iTunes, Spotify, and More:https://bit.ly/3GXijBOVisit Rainmaker For Contractors:https...2023-01-1121 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #16: "Create A Path To Success By Helping Others" With Sean Worthington Owner of Worthington Basement Health SystemsIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Sean Worthington who is the Owner of Worthington Basement Health Systems. Sean discusses with Bill how to efficiently and successfully lead and manage a basement waterproofing company.Highlights From This Episode Include:1. About Worthington Basement Health Systems (00:27mark)2. How Sean Was Able To Scale And Grow His Company (3:55 mark)3. Sean Hires Educators Not Sales Reps - This Is Why (7:04 mark)4. How To Create A Team You Trust (11:29 mark)5. How Joining The B.H.A. Has Transformed Sean's Business (16:07 mark)6. Core Company Val...2021-06-0233 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #15: "Getting The Most Out Of Home Advisor" With Ty Lawrence Corporate Representative For Home AdvisorIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Ty Lawrence who is a corporate representative with Home Advisor. Ty discusses with Bill how Home Advisor can help contractors and participating partners grow their business and generate quality leads.Highlights From This Episode Include:1. Common Misconceptions About Home Advisor (2:28 mark)2. What is Market Match and Exact Match? (9:47 mark)3. Tips For Maximizing Leads With Home Advisor (17:00 mark)4. How Lead Credits Work With Home Advisor (20:50 mark)5. How To Make Sure You Are Getting Qualified Leads (26:00 mark)Learn More About Home Advisor:2021-06-0137 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #14: "Helping Organizations Succeed" With Kristin Bennett President of Nonprofit ResourcesIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Kristin Bennett President of Nonprofit Resources. Kristin discusses with Bill how Nonprofit Resources places their team of professionals in line with organizations and associations to help them succeed and thrive.Highlights From This Episode Include: 1. What Does Nonprofit Resources Do? (00:33 mark)2. How Is Nonprofit Resources Different From Other Companies? (3:18 mark)3. What Are The Benefits Of Joining A Trade Organization? (00:57 mark)4. What Is The Best Thing About Attending A Professional Conference? (11:07 mark)5. Unique Aspects Of Las Vegas B.H.A. Conference (12:50 mark)2021-05-2120 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #13: "Creating A Business With A Strong Foundation" With Christopher Brown President / CEO of RESCON Basement SolutionsIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Christopher Brown President / CEO of RESCON Basement Solutions. Christopher discusses with Bill how RESCON continues to be a leader in their market and how improving their services year after year has lead to a loyal customer base. Highlights From This Episode Include:1. What Services Does RESCON Provide? (2:08 mark)2. What Does The RESCON Market Look Like? (3:41 mark)3. How RESCON Is Unique Within The Industry (7:33 mark)4. What Marketing Methods RESCON uses to Reach Customers (9:33 mark)5. How RESCON Re-Markets To Existing C...2021-04-1926 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #12: "How The Pit Boss Sump Pump System Makes Richtech A Technology Leader" With Jim Kodysh General Manager Of Richtech IndustriesIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Jim Kodysh General Manager for Richtech Industries. Jim discusses with Bill how Richtech's product line including their Pit Boss Plus - a WIFI connected sump pump system sets their company light-years ahead of the competition. Highlights From This Episode Include: 1. About Richtech Industries (00:55 mark)2. How Richtech is Different From Other Companies (3:25 mark)3. Richtech Products Information (6:31 mark)4. Pit Boss Plus WIFI Sump Pump System (6:29 mark)5. Why The Sump Pump Is The Heart Of A System (9:38 mark)6. The...2021-04-0525 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #11: "How ArcSite Positions Contractors To Give The Best Project Presentations Possible" With Noah Lantz Account Executive For ArcSiteIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Noah Lantz Account Executive for ArcSite. Noah discusses with Bill how ArcSite's technology allows contractors to give a seamless project presentation. 1. What is ArcSite? (00:45 mark)2. Demonstration of ArcSite (2:52 mark)3. How To Send Out Documents From ArcSite (6:35 mark)4. How Is ArcSite Different Than Other Programs? (7:12 mark)5. How has the B.H.A. Or Other Associations Played A Role In ArcSite's Growth (12:30 mark)6. How ArcSite Can Improve The Presentation Process For Any Size Company (16:32 mark)Learn More About...2021-03-2923 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #10: "Keeping Your Home And Family Safe - The Importance of a Radon Inspection" With Dave Hill Executive Vice President of RadonAwayIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Dave Hill Executive Vice President of RadonAway. Dave discusses with Bill the importance of having a radon inspection performed on your home and how RadonAway has become an industry leader - allowing Dave and his team to protect the homes and health of numerous RadonAway customers. Highlights From This Episode Include:RadonAway Services (00:12 mark)How Did Dave Get Started With RadonAway (1:22 mark)RadonAway Impact In The Industry (3:10 mark)Why Radon Is A BIG DEAL (4:02 mark)Where Is Radon M...2021-03-2217 min
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #9: "Put The Customer First and The Sales Will Follow" With Jeff Schleuning Owner of Everdry Waterproofing of S.E. MichiganIn this episode, our host Bill Crawford talks with Jeff Schleuning Owner of Everdry Waterproofing of S.E. Michigan. Jeff discusses with Bill the benefits of working hard and how sweat-equity has maximized his potential as a business owner - and that he attributes his continued success to the great team he works with each day at Everdry. Highlights From This Episode Include:- Why Helping Customers Should Be Your Mission (1:08 mark)- How Through Hard Work Jeff Maximized His Potential As A Business Owner (2:30 mark)- How Jeff's Team Has...2021-03-1525 min
Life from the Top of the MindSteps 5 & 6 - Step 5 Being the "Magic Step" in Dealing with Difficult People“To create solution-focused conversations, we must be truly focused on the solution and the future, not the problem and the past.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-08-1800 minLife from the Top of the Mind6 Steps to Dealing with Difficult People - Step One“In order to deal with difficult people effectively, we must be coming from the ‘effective’ (versus the reactive) brain.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-08-1100 minLife from the Top of the Mind6 Steps to Dealing with Difficult People - Step Two“Dealing successfully with difficult people initially requires us being aware of two things… what we want to bring to the conversation… and what we want to bring out in others.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-08-0400 minLife from the Top of the MindSteps 3 & 4 - Dealing with Difficult People“Until we understand the 'why' behind another's resistance, we will be forever stuck in a brainstem debate about who's right.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-08-0400 minLife from the Top of the MindDoes Compassion Make Us Vulnerable to Manipulation?“Compassion doesn’t make us more vulnerable to manipulation any more than understanding makes more vulnerable making bad decisions.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-07-0700 minLife from the Top of the MindDealing With People Who Just Want To Argue“When an argument is generating more heat than light, it’s time to stop fanning the flame.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-06-2700 min
The Unstoppables23. Living from the Top of the Mind with Dr. Bill CrawfordToday’s guest is very special because he is the author of one of my favorite books, “Life From the Top of The Mind.” Psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford, knows that your colleagues are eager to find new ways to access the clarity, confidence, & creativity so necessary for success in today’s world. He uses the latest cutting-edge content to explain why most of today’s advice about how to be successful (deal with stress, communicate effectively with others, etc.) is incomplete. Dr. Crawford holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Houston. He is also a li...2020-06-2500 minLife from the Top of the MindBreaking the Cycle of Stress, Anxiety, & Resentment"In order to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and resentment, we must shift from trying to stop the problem, to starting the solution by accessing the clear, confident, creative part of the brain." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-06-2300 minLife from the Top of the MindOutrage Versus Rage“Outrage is a natural, normal, heathy response to an outrageous event (especially when compared to apathy or indifference), and can be effective in initiating change. Rage, on the other hand, is an out of control, lower-brain reaction that can have us making decisions that we would not recommend to someone we love.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-06-0800 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Purpose of Anger & Outrage"Anger and Outrage are valuable signals that something needs to change. However, they become less effective when used as the drivers of that change." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-06-0200 minLife from the Top of the MindChanging What We Can!“In order to influence our experience of life, we must have a deeper understanding of how the mind and body affect each other, as well as, a system for influencing this process.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-05-2400 minLife from the Top of the MindGrieving Isn't "Losing it" - It's Finding It!“Grieving isn’t ‘losing it’… it’s finding it!” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-05-2100 minLife from the Top of the MindA GPS For Life!"What we need is a GPS for life, or a system that shows where we are and where we want to go, and gives us turn by turn, step-by-step instructions on how to get there." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-05-1400 minLife from the Top of the MindRegaining Control"In order to regain control, or have as much influence in our experience of life as possible, we must be willing to start where we have the most control, and make sure we know the difference between our circle of influence and our circle of concern." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-04-2900 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat Do We Trust to Show The Way?"In order to reach the destination that we most desire, we must choose what to trust to show us the way." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-04-0800 minLife from the Top of the MindStarting Different: The What, Why, & How to Deal With Life!“Clarity, Confidence and Creativity: Strategies for Leaders (and everyone else) to Reduce Stress” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-04-0700 minLife from the Top of the MindCOVID-19 The What, Why, & How To Stay Safe & Sane“In order to deal with the emotions triggered by COVID-19, we must be clear about the neuroscience behind the what, the why, and the how. What do we find ourselves thinking and feeling? Why is this happening, and how can we have more influence over these thoughts and emotions going forward?” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-03-2800 minLife from the Top of the MindUsing Neuroscience to Strengthen Your Immune System“Neuroscience tells us that our state of mind affects our body’s ability to fight off illness, therefore, we must be purposeful about the former to be effective in the latter.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-03-2100 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Difference between Guilt, Shame, & Regret"Regret acknowledges that I made a mistake. Shame says that I AM a mistake, and guilt is what others use to try to make us feel ashamed." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-02-2400 minLife from the Top of the MindIf It's Out of Your Hands, Put It Out of Your Mind!“If it’s out of your hands, put it out of your mind!” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-02-0200 minLife from the Top of the MindChange Your Brain - Change Your Life"If you want to change your life, you must change your mind and change your brain… on purpose." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-01-2700 minLife from the Top of the MindWhy People Get Defensive!"Why are people so defensive? Because they aren't just defending their position, they are defending their judgement… they are defending themselves." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-01-1900 minLife from the Top of the MindTrusting Your Own Judgement"Action without knowledge can be destructive, but knowledge without action can be demoralizing." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-01-1300 minLife from the Top of the MindHow to Make a Point Without Inflicting a Wound“Influence is the art of making a point without inflicting a wound.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2020-01-0600 minLife from the Top of the MindHow to Learn from Past Mistakes Without Guilt or Shame"Knowing what I know now, how would I do this differently in the future?" ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-12-2900 minLife from the Top of the MindAre We Willing To Be Wrong?“We must be willing to be wrong in order to trust what we believe to be right.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-12-1500 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat Makes a Good Parent?“Having a baby no more makes one a good parent than having a baby grand piano makes one an accomplished pianist.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-12-0700 minLife from the Top of the MindIt's Not What We Feel But What We Feed"It's not what we feel, but what we feed, that creates our experience of life." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-11-3000 minLife from the Top of the MindChoosing "The Devil We Know"“While choosing the devil we know over the devil that we don’t know may seem like an effective strategy, when all is said and done, we still may find ourselves living in Hell.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-11-2400 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Neuroscience of Priorities”Never Make the most important thing in your life something that is out of your control.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-11-0300 minLife from the Top of the MindLetting People Inside Our Head"In order to become more influential in our experience of life, we must become more selective to whom we allow inside our heads." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-10-2700 minLife from the Top of the MindStress vs. Distress“Until we know the difference between stress and distress, we won’t know what and when to change.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-10-2000 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat We Condone, We Codify!"What we condone, we codify!" ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-10-1300 minLife from the Top of the MindHow To Get People To Trust Us“Until we are trusted, our ability to influence others will be limited or nonexistent.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-10-0700 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Neuroscience of Negative EmotionsThe Neuroscience of Negative Emotions"Until we know the true cause of our stress, frustration, and anxiety… we won't be able to do anything about it." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-10-0100 minLife from the Top of the MindGoing For Trust & Cooperation Versus Obedience"In order to influence others to do and be their best, we must make a distinction between whether we are going for trust and cooperation…or obedience. Trust and cooperation create solution-focused conversations and build successful relationships…obedience is what you teach your dog." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-09-2200 minLife from the Top of the MindManaging the Meltdown - Teaching Kids Self-Regulation"Feeling out of control and being shamed for those feelings is probably one of the most distressing feelings there is… especially if you are a kid.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-09-1100 minLife from the Top of the MindWorry & Trauma Imagination Hijack“When worry and/or trauma hijack our imagination, they turn one of the most powerful tools we have for happiness and success against us.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-09-0200 minLife from the Top of the MindInterpersonal Neurobiology - The Key to Being Heard & Understood“While we are not responsible for other people’s reactions, we do play a role in how their brain interprets what we do and say, and this will impact our influence.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-08-2600 minLife from the Top of the MindThe #1 Block To Influencing Others"The first thing we need to influence if we want to influence others is our state of mind." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-08-1000 minLife from the Top of the MindDealing with Conflict“While understanding is necessary, it doesn’t necessarily mean agreement.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-07-2800 minLife from the Top of the MindDealing with Insults!“In order to feel insulted by others, we must first value their opinion over our own… why would we do that?” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-07-2700 minLife from the Top of the MindDealing with The UnknownAs Robert Burns said, "The best laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." So, let's make our plans, for sure, but always remember that our happiness and success is not about what happens in the future, but who we are now, and the qualities and characteristics we bring to dealing with the unknown. ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-07-1500 minLife from the Top of the Mind4 NEW Questions to Deal with Negative Emotions"Until we can ask the right questions, we will rarely, if ever, find the right answers." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-07-0800 minLife from the Top of the MindWhy We Are So Exhausted!“Until we shift our focus from trying to change the world around us so that it no longer "exhausts us," to triggering the chemicals in our brain and body that support our energy and effectiveness, we will forever be at the mercy of people and things that are out of our control.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-07-0300 minLife from the Top of the MindHow To Use Our Emotions (vs. Them Using US)“Stress, anxiety, anger, and frustration are signals that something needs to change… Suffering is when we don’t make the change.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-06-2400 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat Makes Us Worthy?“Until we make “who we are” more important than just what we do, we will always be at risk for being never enough.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-06-1600 minLife from the Top of the MindDefending vs. Being Defensive"In order to be effective with others, we must know the difference between defending one's self and being defensive, and when (if ever) to use each." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-06-1000 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat's The Most Important Thing In Your Life?“Never make the most important thing in your life something that is beyond your control.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-05-2300 minLife from the Top of the MindFive New Steps to Dealing with Anxiety"Anxiety is a signal that something needs to change…. Suffering is when we don't make the change." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-05-2000 minLife from the Top of the MindThe 3 Keys To Success & Happiness“To achieve anything, we must have a clear purpose, a pathway, and the persistence necessary to see it through.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-05-0700 minLife from the Top of the MindMore Info on Why People Don't Listen"We will never get others to trust our best by pointing out their worst." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-04-2200 minLife from the Top of the MindWhy Our Kids Don't Listen To Our Advice"Until we are able to understand the neuroscience behind our communications with others, and frame our suggestions in a way that they hear as valuable, our advice will tend to go unheeded and unheard." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-04-1700 minLife from the Top of the Mind5 Steps To Surviving a Breakup"Surviving a breakup is hard - Especially if you are the one being 'broken up with'." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-04-0300 minLife from the Top of the MindPanic Attacks!"Until we recognize that panic attacks are the result of a chemical change in our body triggered by a specific part of the brain, we will forever be at the mercy of these frightening experiences.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-02-1900 minLife from the Top of the MindFear of Public Speaking“Fear of public speaking is like any fear… it is a learned perspective designed to keep us safe from failure and embarrassment by making us so anxious that we choose avoidance over engagement… Not something we would recommend to someone we love.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-02-1200 minLife from the Top of the MindFear of Failure“Fear of failure is not something we are born with, but a fear that is learned and must be unlearned if we want to become more influential in our lives, and the lives of others.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-02-0600 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Problem with "Core Values""Core Values are only truly valuable when taken off of the wall and turned into behaviors that are embraced by all." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-01-2900 minLife from the Top of the MindMastering Internal Leadership"In order to become effective leaders, or become more influential in our lives and the lives of others, we must first master the concept of ‘internal leadership." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-01-2200 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat To Say (& What Not To Say When...)“In dealing with difficult situations, knowing what to say and how to say it can be the difference between creating meaningful solutions versus simply continuing to argue about the problem.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-01-1600 minLife from the Top of the MindAre You Worth Taking Care Of?"Are we worth taking care of? Until we are able to answer this question in the affirmative and take care of ourselves as we would take care of those we love, then the quality of our living and giving will be diminished." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2019-01-0800 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Need To Be Right“When our need to be seen as knowledgeable gets in the way of our ability to be seen as caring, our connections suffer.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-12-1900 minLife from the Top of the MindThe True Cause Of Our Stress, Anxiety, & Frustration“Until we know the true cause of our stress, frustration, and anxiety… we won’t be able to do anything about it.” - Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-12-1000 minLife from the Top of the MindHow To Be Heard & Understood"To be heard and understood by anyone we need to first speak their language." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-12-0400 minLife from the Top of the MindWhy People Won't Change"We will only change when what we want becomes more important than what we are afraid of." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-11-2600 minLife from the Top of the Mind3 Types of Difficult People"Until we minimize the impact of difficult people who aren't important, we will never be able deal effectively with those who are." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-10-2900 minLife from the Top of the MindSelfless Versus Selfish"We don't have to be selfless to avoid being selfish." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-10-2300 minLife from the Top of the MindWhat Toenails Tell Us About The Brain!“Have you ever wondered why we have toenails? I mean, don't they seem rather useless?” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-10-1700 minLife from the Top of the MindHow To Inspire TrustUntil we are trusted, our ability to influence others will be limited or nonexistent. ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-10-0900 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Real Problem? Our Reactions to Our Reactions!“Our reactions to life aren't the problem… it's our reactions to our reactions that get in the way of our clarity, confidence, and creativity.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-09-2500 minLife from the Top of the Mind3 "Must Haves" For Success & Happiness“Autonomy, Purpose, & Mastery: If you are having difficulty creating the life you want, chances are one or more of these are missing.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-09-0200 minLife from the Top of the MindHow To Know Who & What To Trust"Until we understand the true cause of our thoughts and emotions (and the thoughts and emotions of others), we will never know who and what to trust." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-08-2100 minLife from the Top of the MindThe 3rd Secret to Successful Relationships“Until we can understand and partner with the vulnerability that relationships trigger, we will never be able to create the relationship of our dreams.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-07-2800 minLife from the Top of the MindHow to Avoid Worrying About The Past &/or Future"There are two times that we will never be able to control…what has happened in the past, and what will happen in the future. Better to focus on the only time we can truly influence, which is now." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-07-1700 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Neuroscience of Influence“Until we are able to get others to shift from their resistant brain to their receptive brain, they will never truly hear and understand what we are wanting them to know.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-06-2100 minLife from the Top of the MindWho, What, & When to Trust"Knowing who, when, and what to trust is hard until we are coming from the clear, confident, creative part of the brain." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-06-1200 minLife from the Top of the MindNo Need To "Fake It Till You Make It" If You Do This:“We don’t create the life we want by faking anything. Instead, we access the best of who we are and practice it until it becomes our new habit.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-05-2600 minLife from the Top of the MindThe "You Stupid Idiot" Rule"If our goal is to be influential, we must first ensure that those we wish to influence can't put 'You Stupid Idiot' on the end of anything we say." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-05-2200 minLife from the Top of the MindDon't Let People Push Your Buttons!"If buttons are to be pushed, let's ensure we are doing the pushing, and the buttons represent what we want in ourselves and others." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)2018-05-1500 minLife from the Top of the MindDr. Bill Gets Stressed!“It’s not simply what we feel, but what we feed, that determines what we do and how we live.” - Bill Crawford, Ph.D. (www.BillCrawford.com)2014-09-1707 minLife from the Top of the MindNegative PeopleDr. Crawford gives us some tips on how to deal with negative people, or as his weekly quote says, "Problems Occur When We Tie our Peace of Mind to Another's State of Mind." - Bill Crawford, Ph.D. Read more about his unique philosophy at www.BillCrawfordPhD.com.2013-08-0605 minLife from the Top of the MindHow Do You Get To Carnegie Hall?Psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford looks at the effect practice, or doing something over and over has on our lives. Given this effect, and the fact that we are always practicing something, Dr. Crawford suggests that we become more purposeful with our practice, and learn to enjoy the process.2013-06-0405 minLife from the Top of the MindThe Most Precious GiftIn this video, psychologist, and parent, Dr. Bill Crawford shares a gift he and his wife Georgia received from their two sons Nicholas and Christopher. This most precious gift comes in the form a letter written my Nik and read by Chris, and it is Dr. Bill's gift to you this holiday season.2012-12-2604 minLife from the Top of the MindA Surprise Gift From Dr. Bill in MexicoPsychologist and speaker, Dr. Bill Crawford describes a surprise gift that he gave to students in Mexico City and how this might be something you could give as well this holiday season. (www.BillCrawfordPhD.com)2012-12-1600 minLife from the Top of the MindDr. Bill at Teotihuacán on The PastIn this video, psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford talks about the value learning from, or letting go of the past from the famous pyramids of Teotihuacán near Mexico City.2012-11-2702 minLife from the Top of the MindDr. Bill in Mexico City on Diversity and ____?____With the support of the Santiago Rossi Foundation, and help from students attending Colegio Anglo Mexicano de Coyoacan in Mexico City, Psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford gives us his thoughts on why diversity alone may not help us reach our goals. Learn what he believes must be combined with the concept of diversity to allow people of different cultures, races and belief systems to work together successfully.2012-05-1502 min
Quotes from the Top of the Mind™What If All The World Is A Stage?For those of you who are looking for new ways to create meaning and success in your lives, psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford, offers this podcast which combines concepts from two artists from different worlds and times. William Shakespeare, of course, is famous for positing that, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players," which, while a much quoted perspective, and certainly one that is poetic, doesn't by itself necessarily help us create a meaningful life.
Add to this, however, the concept that this "stage" is the setting for a play, and further, that a loving...2009-03-2900 minQuotes from the Top of the Mind™When "Being Rushed" is the ProblemWhen being rushed is the problem, rushing is never the solution.
If there is one thing that almost everyone can agree on today is that we all have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Whether it's meeting deadlines at work, picking up the groceries and the kids, getting that report out, or getting that school project in, this inequitable amount of work and time seems to be a fact of life for almost everyone. In this podcast, which is one in a series of weekly episodes from psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford, he offers a quote...2009-03-1100 minLife from the Top of the MindA Radical Approach to Being Laid OffFor anyone who has been laid off or is concerned that they might be laid off, psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford, offers new information and concrete steps to deal with the situation in a new way. Using his "Top of the Mind" system for success, Dr. Crawford gives listeners information that allows them to move beyond past resentment and fear of the future, and access the clarity, confidence, and creativity necessary to do more than just survive after losing a job.2009-02-2008 min