At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
EP 176 - Like it or not, you are a leader. Here’s how to be a good one!
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EP 176 - Like it or not, you are a leader. Here’s how to be a good one!
Two minutes you’ll want to hear: Jim Carlough breaks down leadership into six simple, life-ready pillars — starting with integrity and moving through empathy, compassion, and focus — in a conversation that’s as practical for CEOs as it is for parents.
Host John Suzuki sits with Jim to unpack real stories, including how promises and heart kept a team together during a multi-year technology transition.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
Why integrity is the non-negotiable first pillar and the nightly question Jim still asks himself.How empathy and compassion transform parenting and workplace culture — not weaken leadership.Practical steps Jim used to keep a team engaged during a painful technology sunset.How to create clear focus and align teams around a single, prioritized goal.Real-world examples showing the difference between management (assigned) and leadership (earned).Actionable tactics to support people through change without losing trust or momentum.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Integrity first: ask “Did I benefit at another’s expense?” and fix it if the answer is yes.Lead with heart: empathy and compassion are leadership strengths, not soft skills.Make transitions human: give advance notice, paid training time, and job-search help.Focus wins: remove noise, dig into the problem, and model the work.Leadership applies everywhere — from executive teams to stay-at-home parenting.
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Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
