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The Leadwell PodcastLife, Complacency, and Pursuing Excellence - w. Walter NusbaumHave you ever found yourself at a crossroads, where one path leads to the ordinary and the other to exceptional? This week's Leadwell podcast guest, Walter Nussbaum, shares his inspiring journey from the former to the latter—how a disciplined mentor and an epiphany over dinner at Bullwinkle Steakhouse set him on a course toward outstanding leadership and personal growth. We delve into those life-altering 'fork in the road' moments, and Walter's narrative serves as a testament to the power of positive influence and the pursuit of excellence.Leadership is more than a title; it's a complex bl...
2024-04-0231 min
Frank Buckley InterviewsThe Controversial History of Dodger StadiumThis episode originally aired March 31, 2021.Eric Nusbaum is the author of the award-winning book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between." Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, those communities were condemned to make way for a utopian public housing project. Then, in a remarkable turn, public housing in the city was defeated amidst a Red Scare conspiracy.Instead...
2024-03-2729 minThe Leadwell PodcastSneak Peak! New Episodes. New Format. Special Guests.Leadwell Podcast - SNEAK PEEK! 👀Since January, we've been behind the scenes filming interviews with GREAT leaders and talking about things like:🚀 Overcoming complacency & pursuing excellence w. Walter Nusbaum🎯 How to lead in your sweet spot and play to your strengths w. Jacob Robinson👀 Why conflict is needed and how to engage in conflict w. Michelle Thompson🛟 Employee burnout and well-being w. Juan Alvarado💯 Leading a remote team with culture, purpose, and results w. Bruce Berglund ⛰ Leading a Legacy w. Josh Parnell 🚀...and more!!!The first new episode will drop on Ap...
2024-03-2103 min
The Great NoticingBuh-Bye Fear and Anxiety with Walter NusbaumIn this conversation, Walter Nusbaum discusses the increasing levels of fear and anxiety in society. He emphasizes the power of reframing and manifesting positive thoughts to overcome these negative emotions. The mind-body connection is explored, highlighting how our thoughts can impact our physical well-being. The prevalence of fear and anxiety is attributed to the constant exposure to crises and negativity through media and technology. The difference between red threats (external factors) and blue threats (internal factors) is discussed, emphasizing the importance of personal ownership and accountability. The importance of noticing and empathy is highlighted, along with the interconnectedness of...
2024-02-0446 minThe Great NoticingBuh-Bye Fear and Anxiety with Walter NusbaumIn this conversation, Walter Nusbaum discusses the increasing levels of fear and anxiety in society. He emphasizes the power of reframing and manifesting positive thoughts to overcome these negative emotions. The mind-body connection is explored, highlighting how our thoughts can impact our physical well-being. The prevalence of fear and anxiety is attributed to the constant exposure to crises and negativity through media and technology. The difference between red threats (external factors) and blue threats (internal factors) is discussed, emphasizing the importance of personal ownership and accountability. The importance of noticing and empathy is highlighted, along with the interconnectedness of...
2024-02-0446 min
Church for Normiesep 151: God's Ultimate Goal is Restoration - with Walter NusbaumJesus the Christ made the world this promise: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." How does that meaningful life happen. It happens at multiple levels and has various attachment point, but in the end it is quite simple: He wants to restore what our ancestors abdicated, what we rebelled against, and what the devil lies about to repent. But Jesus wants us to ask him: "Thy Kingdom come and Thy will be done!" How on earth does this happen? Simple, actually...
2022-10-0636 min
Church for Normiesep 150 - Grow Up in LoveSingers get famous for it. Movies are made about it. Books become best sellers about it. They say that it makes the world go 'round. But you can't see it, taste it, touch it, or quantify it ... but you know it's there! We're talking about LOVE! But what the world says is love is very different from what God says about it - and only He knows it's true definition, power, and character. In fact the Bible says: "God is love." (1 Jn. 4:7), and we need to learn to grow in love, by being shown that love and showing that l...
2022-09-2926 min
Return To AuthenticityEpisode 07: Walter NusbaumWalter Nusbaum is in the studio as our guest on Return to Authenticity, episode 07. Walter is a renowned national speaker, coach and author in the areas of leadership development, strategic management, communications and organizational culture. He is the author of “Do You Have What It Takes? The Critical Traits of all Successful People” and “The Sink: Radical Transformation With One Small Change. Early in his professional career, as a young adult, Walter’s life went through a massive, unexpected change, and how he navigated that change has made all the differe...
2022-04-201h 16Frank Buckley Interviews'Stealing Home' and the controversial history of Dodger StadiumEric Nusbaum is the author of the award-winning book, “Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between.” Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, those communities were condemned to make way for a utopian public housing project. Then, in a remarkable turn, public housing in the city was defeated amidst a Red Scare conspiracy.Instead of getting their homes back, the remaining resi...
2022-04-1328 min
The Arete Way PodcastEpisode 14 How To Coach Others EffectivelyAs a leader, one of the most important skills is the ability to "coach" others effectively. In this episode, Walter and Stacey talk about a coaching methodology that they use and teach others to help others become the best coaches they can be.
2021-10-0950 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 13 Some of Our Favorite Books for Your Reading and DevelopmentOne of the most common questions we get from people is "Do you have a book you would recommend to me to read?" We love this question since it allows us to share and spread the news of some really helpful books that have been written over the years. In this podcast, Stacey and Walter discuss 3 books each that they have recently enjoyed very much. As you listen, write down the titles of one or two of them that might sound interesting to you!
2021-07-0542 min
Q&A on Breakthrough LeadershipBest of Q&A on Breakthrough LeadershipIn this week's episode, we revisit highlights from three interviews we conducted during the last year. The first is our interview with Bonnie Hagemann about her book "Leading With Vision." The second interview is with Croft Edwards about his book "Perfectly Square." And, the last is with Walter Nusbaum about his book "Do You Have What It Takes?"
2021-06-2447 min
Sports As A Weapon Podcast16| STEALING HOME: LA, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between w/ Eric NusbaumOn May 9, 1959, Los Angeles Sheriff Deputies forcefully removed and arrested Aurora Vargas, daughter of Abrana and Manuel Aréchiga. The City of Los Angeles displaced the Aréchiga’s and the communities of Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop to build a new stadium for the Dodgers. The Dodgers had just arrived in LA from Brooklyn in 1958. The 62nd anniversary of this event was this past Sunday, May 9, 2021. So, for today’s episode, I am honored to be joined on the podcast by writer and former VICE editor Eric Nusbaum (@ericnus). In his book, STEALING HOME: Los Angeles...
2021-05-1158 minFrank Buckley InterviewsEric Nusbaum, "Stealing Home" AuthorEric Nusbaum is the author of the award-winning book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between." Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, those communities were condemned to make way for a utopian public housing project. Then, in a remarkable turn, public housing in the city was defeated amidst a Red Scare conspiracy.Instead of getting their homes back, the remaining...
2021-03-3128 minThe Arete Way PodcastHow to CONNECT in a Relationship!Relationships almost always start off strong, but it's in the next phase that the work and challenges typically show up. In this podcast, Walter and Stacey talk about the 7 essential keys to connecting with the person that you love and how to create a relationship that is sustainably intimate and fun!
2021-01-0543 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 11 Making Love--How the Difficult Places Make Us LoversYou don't begin with love, love is created over time. It's made. That is what making love means. It is the difficult places that make us lovers and unless we understand this, then we will see the difficult places as problems with the relationship. In actuality, it's the hard places that make us the lovers we have never been. Walter and Stacey discuss this very important model for every relationship.
2020-12-0652 minQ&A on Breakthrough LeadershipInterview with Walter Nusbaum: Intrinsic Leadership ValuesIn this week's episode, Craig and I interview Walter Nusbaum, author of "Do You Have What It Takes." about Intrinsic Leadership Values.
2020-11-1925 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 10 Culture & Excellence w/OKC Energy COO Jeff KretchmarMost would agree that culture drives long term success and failure for any organization. In this interview with Jeff Kretchmar, COO of the OKC Energy FC, we discuss the role that leadership, culture and the pursuit of excellence plays when running a professional soccer organization! This interview is filled with many insights about what it takes to succeed in the long run for any organization that is serious about truly making a difference in their city!
2020-10-0247 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 9 Stacey Interviews Walter About Failure, Success and Significance !In this fun interview, Stacey becomes the interviewer and asks Walter many personal questions about what he has learned about success, failure and significance. Learning to start over and learning to pivot in life is one of the most importance attributes of successful people. Walter and Stacey talk about many of the most important qualities that are needed for people in any area of life to truly succeed.
2020-09-1531 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode8 Leadership and Self Deception (Treating People as People Not as Objects!)Conflict is everywhere in the world and it always will be. The key is understanding how to resolve it and have peace with those we disagree with. This podcast talks about what it means to go "in the box" how to get OUT "of the box!"
2020-08-2940 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 7 The Art of Being a Great ConversationalistOf all the skills we learn in life, one of the most important is being a great conversationalist. It's something everyone does everyday so to be great at it will be a huge benefit to people. Walter and Stacey talk about the 10 things people do that can ruin a great conversation. Each of these habits can make connecting with someone very difficult, so being aware of them is critical.
2020-07-1851 min
The Baseball Prospectus Podcast NetworkInfinite Inning 151: Which American Dream?Eric Nusbaum, author of Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught In Between discusses the long tug-of-war over Chavez Ravine, who had it, who lost it, and who was to blame—featuring a cast of thousands. Plus Cap Anson situated in his times (meet the old times/same as the new times) and one more look at Addie Joss’s passing. TABLE OF CONTENTSTen Men Out of the Hall Revisited (Don’t Cry for Cap Anson)*Addie Joss and John Keats Revisited (On First Looking Into Joss’s Cerebellum)*Eric Nusbaum: A Widescreen Approach...
2020-07-091h 44
The Infinite InningInfinite Inning 150 Which American Dream?Eric Nusbaum, author of Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught In Between discusses the long tug-of-war over Chavez Ravine, who had it, who lost it, and who was to blame—featuring a cast of thousands. Plus Cap Anson situated in his times (meet the old times/same as the new times) and one more look at Addie Joss’s passing. TABLE OF CONTENTSTen Men Out of the Hall Revisited (Don’t Cry for Cap Anson)*Addie Joss and John Keats Revisited (On First Looking Into Joss’s Cerebellum)*Eric Nusbaum: A Widescreen Approach...
2020-07-081h 44The Arete Way PodcastEpisode 6 Excellence and the Good Society!Much has been written about over the past couple thousand years about The Good Society. Walter talks with philosopher and entrepreneur, Kevin Roden, about what is The Good Society, how does one create it and what does the American culture need to do in order to keep moving towards The Good Society. This is a highly engaging and thoughtful exchange of ideas and perspectives on our contemporary culture as we all strive towards the Way of Arete (excellence)!
2020-07-0742 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 5 Interview with Fitness Expert John SardinaIn a world with so much information at our disposal it's sometimes difficult to know what to believe when it comes to the best advice about fitness and diet. In this interview with John Sardina, Walter talks to John about the essentials of fitness, having the right mindset, and eating for maximal health. John is 60 and is without question one of the fittest and healthiest people Walter has ever known. Enjoy and be inspired by what John Sardina has to share!
2020-06-0742 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 4 Growing Your Influence With People!It's amazing sometimes how the smallest adjustments can have incredibly significant outcomes in life. When it comes to dealing with people, whether professionally or personally, understanding their "style" as well as your own will allow you to better understand why people think, feel and act the way that they do. Walter and Stacey discuss a powerful tool that has been around for nearly 60 years called "Social Styles." This tool can radically improve every area of life if you let it.
2020-05-1838 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 3 The Critical Traits of All Successful People (The Victory Model)Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve significant things in life while others don't? In this episode we will discuss why the most successful people in life have essentially the same success traits. Walter and Stacey walk through The Victory Model which describes the seven traits in detail. Each of these is essential and anytime someone ignores one or more of them, they will typically pay a price in the long run. The great news about The Victory Model is that each trait has within it the capacity for any person to develop and grow them in th...
2020-04-2847 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 2 Know Stress, Know Growth; No Stress, No Growth!In this episode, Walter and Stacey discuss the critical importance of stress and the role that it plays as a catalyst for growth. Far too many people seek to avoid stress or minimize it because they view it as inherently bad or dangerous. What matters more than anything is how we frame it. Framing makes all the difference between people who grow from their challenges and people who just feel overwhelmed and frustrated by their challenges.
2020-04-2836 minThe Arete Way PodcastEpisode 1 Striving for Excellence!In this episode Walter and Stacey discuss what it means to move from mediocrity to excellence in every area of life. This is The Arete Way which is the ancient Greek concept of fulfilling your potential in every area of life. Whether it's your professional life or your personal life, the greatest rewards come from pursuing our personal best and not just what is "good enough."
2020-04-2834 min
Good Seats Still Available"Stealing" Dodger Stadium – With Eric NusbaumLA's Dodger Stadium – opened in April 1962, and now the third-oldest home ballpark in Major League Baseball – is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant semi-rural Mexican American communities – Palo Verde, La Loma and Bishop – collectively known as Chavez Ravine. In the early 1950s, all was condemned via eminent domain to make way for a utopian public housing project called Elysian Park Heights. Then, in a remarkable political turn, the entire idea of public housing in Los Angeles was...
2020-04-061h 14Good Seats Still Available"Stealing" Dodger Stadium – With Eric NusbaumLA's Dodger Stadium – opened in April 1962, and now the third-oldest home ballpark in Major League Baseball – is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant semi-rural Mexican American communities – Palo Verde, La Loma and Bishop – collectively known as Chavez Ravine. In the early 1950s, all was condemned via eminent domain to make way for a utopian public housing project called Elysian Park Heights. Then, in a remarkable political turn, the entire idea of public housing in Los Angeles was...
2020-04-061h 14
Discover: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between by Eric NusbaumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405299to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between
Author: Eric Nusbaum
Narrator: David Owen Nelson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A story about baseball, family, the American Dream, and the fight to turn Los Angeles into a big league city. Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium...
2020-03-248h 37Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceStealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between by Eric NusbaumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405299to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between
Author: Eric Nusbaum
Narrator: David Owen Nelson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A story about baseball, family, the American Dream, and the fight to turn Los Angeles into a big league city. Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium...
2020-03-248h 37
The Daren Martin Show055: Trust Model with Walter NusbaumWalter is back in studio to talk about the five elements of trust and how they impact every relationship work or personal. By the way, we both blanked on one of the five levels of trust as you will discover. As soon as we signed off we recalled it was/is HONESTY. If you are not honest with people, trust will obviously be low. The most important of the trust levels is number 5. Tune in to find out what it is. Get A Company of Owners, Beached Whale, Whiteboard, and The Sink here: http://goo.gl/zggRqd
2017-08-3035 minThe Daren Martin Show051: The Art of Being a Great ConversationalistWalter Nusbaum, co-author of The Sink, shares some powerful techniques for improving your ability as a conversationalist. Notes from a future book these highlighted negative patterns that we all find ourselves using will empower you to connect better with everyone you talk to. Get A Company of Owners, Beached Whale, Whiteboard, and The Sink here: http://goo.gl/zggRqd www.DarenMartin.com Find Walter at www.TheNusbaumGroup.com
2017-07-2535 minThe Daren Martin Show039: Communication Styles Part 1Long time business partner and friend Walter Nusbaum is back on the show to do an overview of what Daren and Walter consider to be the best communication model on the planet. Part one outlines the difference between people who are ask assertive and those who are tell assertive. They give multiple examples of how to use this observation to improve communications with everyone you encounter. Get A Company of Owners, Beached Whale, Whiteboard, and The Sink here: http://goo.gl/zggRqd www.DarenMartin.com www.TheNusbaumGroup.com
2017-05-0934 minThe Daren Martin Show030: The Sink: Stories of InspirationDaren is joined by Walter Nusbaum the co-author of the newly released and long awaited book - The Sink: Radical Transformation with One Small Change. In this episode Daren and Walter exchange real life Sink stories of people making a difference by leaving things better than they found them. Listeners are encouraged to follow The Sink here https://goo.gl/B31CEE and post their own inspirational stories. www.DarenMartin.com www.TheNusbaumGroup.com Get The Sink on Amazon: https://goo.gl/X3tOVE
2017-02-2132 minThe Daren Martin Show029: The Sink: Leaving Things Better Daren is joined by Walter Nusbaum the co-author of the newly released and long awaited book - The Sink: Radical Transformation with One Small Change. They talk about the importance of leaving things better than you found them and how this one simple principle can revolutionize our world and businesses. www.DarenMartin.com www.TheNusbaumGroup.com Get The Sink on Amazon: https://goo.gl/X3tOVE
2017-02-1428 minThe Daren Martin Show019: Do YOU Have What it Takes?Walter Nusbaum is an Author, Speaker, and Trusted Advisor to Companies all over the U.S. In his book Do You Have What it Takes he talks about the VICTORY model. In this episode he breaks down the core 7 attitudes and behaviors that are must haves for every successful person.
2016-11-2637 min
A Therapist Walks Into a BarBeneath The Dome (Men, Balding & Loss)If I say body image, what do you think of? Stomach fat? Thigh gap? Laser hair removal? You probably think of women. And for good reason. Because women get a lot of pressure to look a certain way. But this happens to men too. And that’s worth talking about. In this episode, we’ll hone in on one aspect of men’s body image: hair loss. First, we’ll take a look inside the thriving hair loss prevention industry and then we’ll explore the underlying motivations that drive men to take drastic measures and how the world of psychother...
2016-09-2131 min
The Nth Degree Podcast with Tracy TimmTYL #23: Do You Have What It Takes with Walter NusbaumHave you ever wondered what "successful" people have in common? And more importantly, whether or not those traits accurately describe you? Today's guest, Walter Nusbaum, will help you know if you have what it takes to be counted among the most successful people in our world today. And if, for some reason, you find yourself coming up short, he will tell you how to get there! In addition to being a dear friend, constant mentor, and genuine inspiration, Walter Nusbaum is an author, speaker, and growth strategy consultant at his namesake, the Nusbaum Group. He has always been motivated by b...
2016-07-121h 23