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LYH31: Unleashing the Power of Your Relational Brand [Podcast]

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Show Agenda

  • Featured Presentation: Unleashing the Power of Your Relational Brand
  • My Branding Specialist: Dick Bruso, Heard Above the Noise

Featured Presentation

You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/relationalbrand

When people think of me, Dr. Harold, what comes to their mind? That is my brand.

My desire is that my relational brand conveys  authentic engagement, genuine concern, and spirited hopefulness. But, given my nature, this will probably always be couched in the context of faith and pragmatism.

Ultimately, it isn’t very important that I have a lot of degrees. Though I’m proud of them, the awards that I’ve accumulated are just pieces of paper. The accolades that are so graciously directed my way make me feel good. But, if my relational branding is not conveying authentic engagement, genuine concern, and spirited hopefulness then I’ve failed.

God placed me on this earth to “Be the Brand” that he designed from the foundation of the world. Yes, I am a designer brand—not faux or generic. So are you!

It is important that I “Be the Brand” because others’ future depends on me walking in my design.

In my experience there five ways for each of us to be the original brand that we were designed to be.

Five Ways to Promote Your Relational Brand

  1. Mature Your Voice
  2. Share Your Heart
  3. Be Present
  4. Expand Your Circle of Influence
  5. Stay Consistent

It will not be degrees and positions that they remember about you when you are gone. It is not how much money you had in your bank account. What they will remember  is your relational branding. That will be your legacy. So, go “Be the Brand” that you were designed to be. Others are counting on you.

In the comments below, describe what you perceive your relational brand to be. How happy are you with it?

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LYH30: The 20% Commitment that Yields 80% Growth in Your Marriage [Podcast]

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  • Featured Presentation: The 20% Commitment that Yields 80% From Your Marriage
  • Branding Specialist: Dick Bruso, Heard Above the Noise

Featured Presentation

You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/paretomarriage

Great marriages don’t just happen. They are co-created—with each spouse contributing 100% to its success. We all wish for this kind of marriage. Its what we dream about when we first say “I do”. But, for many of us it now feels unrealistic—just too lofty and expectation given where things are currently. But, what if it only took 20% to claim your great marriage? And, that 20% is well within your reach—if you want it.

Most of us are familiar with the well-known Pareto Principle (also known as the 80-20) rule. We’ve seen it applied to many contexts. You may have heard in the workplace that 20% of the people do 80% of the work.

In my experience working with couples, I’ve discovered a profound application of the 80-20 rule that is particularly encouraging for those who are losing hope that their marriage will ever be what they dreamed. Twenty percent of what you put into your marriage is responsible for 80% of what you get out of it.

I’d like to suggest that adopting the following four beliefs is the most important 20% you can do for your marriage. It’s more important than taking communication skills workshops. It’s more important than visiting a financial planner to agree on a budget. It’s even more important than setting your shared goals.

Four Beliefs to Transform Your Marriage

Belief #1: You are in my life to shape me into who God created me to be
Belief #2: You deserve reckless grace
Belief #3: Your needs and desires are as important as my own
Belief #4: Small steps will transform our marriage 

You can achieve 80% of what you want in your marriage by the effort that you put into practice.

Blessings on you in the process. I’m praying for you.

Leave me a comment and let me know which practice you think will be easiest and hardest. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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LYH29: 10 Practices for a Dad to Maximally Influence His Daughter [Podcast]

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  • My Week in Review
  • Featured Presentation: 10 Practices for a Dad to Maximally Influence His Daughter
  • Resource: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker (affiliate link)

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You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/dadsanddaughters

Ten Practices for Father’s to Maximize His Influence on His Daughter 

  • Practice #1: Spend quality time with her
  • Practice #2: Hug her often
  • Practice #3: Tell her how beautiful she is
  • Practice #4: Listen to her talk
  • Practice #5: Encourage her gifts rather than role stereotypes
  • Practice #6: Teach her how to love well
  • Practice #7: Protect her from abusive interactions
  • Practice #8: Validate her options as a homemaker and/or career woman
  • Practice #9: Treat her mother well
  • Practice #10: Show her faith

So there you have my ten best practices for a father to maximally influence his daughter’s life.

We have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to guide our daughter’s lives from the earliest days of their lives. It is a duty that cannot be outsourced. Only you can be her father. Only you.

I’d love to hear what other practices you would add to this list and hear your comments about my ten. So, definitely leave a comment and let me know.

Now, go be a great dad. Leave me a comment and let me know how you or your husband connect with your daughter.

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LYH28: How to Truly Apologize and Recover Your Relationships [PODCAST]

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NOTE: Though the content is audible, this episode has a technical problem with low level hissing throughout the program.

Show Agenda

  • My Week in Review
  • Featured Presentation: How to Truly Apologize and Recover Your Relationship

Featured Presentation

You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/trueapology

Five Phrases of a Genuine Apology

  • Phrase #1: “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
  • Phrase #2: “I errantly said that BECAUSE…”
  • Phase #3: “My relationship with you is very important to me.”
  • Phrase #4: “When I said that, how did it make you feel?”
  • Phrase #5: “I will do my best to never say that again.”

The key to keep in mind that these are not just words that you are saying. Rather, they are feelings that you are sharing. You are sharing your contriteness at what happened. You are sharing how important the relationship is to you. You are sharing a commitment to not make the mistake again.

In other words, a true apology requires your whole self to be committed to the act.

Be sure to use these suggestions as a guide. But, put it into your own words. It needs to sound like you.

I’d love to hear what happens when you’ve tried this approach to an apology. So, leave me a comment and let me know.

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LYH27: 10 Unspoken Things Husbands Wish Their Wives Would Do

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Featured Presentation: 10 Unspoken Things Husbands Wish Their Wives Would Do

You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/unspokenwishes

We husbands often don’t talk to our wives about our wishes. So, to help out both us husbands and our bewildered wives, I’d like to propose 10 things that we husbands wish our wives would do—even though we may never actually ask for them.

10 (Unspoken) Things Husbands Wish Their Wives Would Do

  • Wish #1: Give him a foot rub
  • Wish #2: Take a shower (or bubble bath) together
  • Wish #3: Tell him he looks good
  • Wish #4: Affirm his leadership of the family
  • Wish #5: Express gratitude for the provision that he makes for the family
  • Wish #6: Show him that you’re his biggest fan
  • Wish #7: Tell him that you’d marry him all over again
  • Wish #8: Tell him you trust him with your future
  • Wish #9: You’re ready to tackle your finances as a team
  • Wish #10: Encourage his lovemaking

So, there are my 10 unspoken things that I believe wives can do for their husbands. I’m sure that some of you wives are questioning why or how you should encourage your husband in an area if he doesn’t seem to be making sufficient effort in any one particular area. This is a great point.

But, sometimes, it is important to encourage that which you don’t see yet. The key is to affirm the baby steps. Even if there are really small ones. In many instances, if you sincerely encourage the small things, you will begin to see bigger things.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts about these ten thoughts. Are they spoken or unspoken in your marriage? Leave a comment and let me know.

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