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Tim Stating the Obvious

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30:32

Civilian Life Trap: Veterans Get This Wrong

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/24

Most veterans leave service with powerful leadership skills, but many struggle to translate those lessons into a thriving civilian life—until now. Andrew Bice, a retired Army aviation senior and dedicated wellness coach, reveals how the core lessons of military discipline, adaptation, and communication can revolutionize your health, resilience, and daily performance. In this candid conversation, Andrew shares his journey from combat veteran to advocate for mental and physical well-being. You'll

33:20

Stop Losing Your Best Employees Now!

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/22

In this insightful discussion on leadership and employee development episode, Stop Losing Your Best Employees Now, Tim Staton and Sharyn Abbott explore how growing smarter—not just working harder—drives unstoppable success for individuals, teams, and organizations. Sharyn Abbott, a seasoned speaker, author, and founder of Ultimate Business International with over 30 years of experience training entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 teams, shares proven strategies for developing executives and fostering

31:32

Mastering Business Exit Strategies

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/17

In this episode of Mastering Business Exit Strategies, Tim Staton sits down with Brent Eugenides to explore best software tools for business exit planning, exit planning for business owners, business exit planning services, small business exit planning, and small business exit strategy planning.Brent shares his personal journey from working in his family's mortgage business to becoming a leading consultant specializing in exit planning for business owners and financial strategy in business. He

34:00

Cash Flow Secrets to Financial Independence

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/15

In this eye-opening conversation, Cash Flow Secrets to Financial Independence, Steve Lawson of Unbroken Investing sits down to challenge how most people think about wealth. He explains that true wealth isn’t about stacking up assets or chasing a big net worth — it’s about freedom. And the real key to that freedom? Cash flow.Steve breaks down why so many people feel stuck even when they’re earning good money. They focus on income statements and profits, but overlook the power of actual cash flow —

38:18

From Heart Disease To Heart-Centered Leadership

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/10

This episode, From Heart Disease To Heart-Centered Leadership, of Tim Stating the Obvious features an inspiring Hannah Bauer interview on Heartnomics, where she reveals how fulfilled human potential drives profits and lasting success in business and leadership.Hannah shares her powerful personal story of overcoming adversity—from childhood heart disease and life-threatening challenges to pioneering medical breakthroughs—demonstrating real-world overcome adversity examples and how to overcome

31:23

The Unspoken TRUTH About Selling Your Business

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/04/08

The importance of early succession planning, cannot be overstated for business owners. Tim Staton and Byron McFarland emphasize that starting the process as soon as possible—ideally years in advance—makes a huge difference. Many owners procrastinate until their seventies, but building an exit strategy early helps you get paid properly and maximize the sale value of a business. Byron suggests a three-year lead time for a solid plan that ensures the owner gets compensated, while committing to seven

21:55

Unclaimed Funds: A Veteran’s Mission

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/03/27

In this episode, Unclaimed Funds: A Veteran’s Mission, he welcomes Tamara Rucker, a former military police officer and Army veteran who transitioned into entrepreneurship as the founder of Ruckwood Recovery, a veteran-owned small business. Tamara shares her journey from military service—including deployments and key leadership lessons on accountability and proper training—to overcoming PTSD after leaving the service, which shaped her path to helping others.She established Ruckwood Recovery to

20:43

Tired of Excuses? Take Back Your Leadership Now

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/03/20

In this episode, Tired of Excuses? Take Back Your Leadership Now, Tim dives into timeless leadership principles—responsibility, authority, and accountability—and shows how they're deeply interconnected for truly effective leadership. Drawing from the classic Garden of Eden story (and its core summary), he uses Adam and Eve's experience as a powerful biblical illustration: God gave clear responsibility and authority to tend the garden, but when things went wrong, the failure to own accountability

35:44

Be Do Have Model: Transform Your Life

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/03/13

Are you caught in the endless daily grind? Chasing success on a hamster wheel constantly doing things that lead to burnout and misalignment? In this episode, Be Do Have Model: Transform Your Life, Tildet Varon invites you to step off that wheel and cultivate your own flourishing rose garden as a powerful metaphor for personal unfolding and growth.Drawing from her journey—starting with just three rose bushes that expanded to 90—Tildet shares how this garden became a living symbol for self-discovery

31:43

Never Fire Anyone with Mark Morgenfruh

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/03/06

In this episode of , Never Fire Anyone with Mark Morgenfruh, The Essence of Great Leadership and Trust,I sit down with our Guest Mark Morgenfruh who highlights a trust deficit in business, where employees are often viewed with suspicion despite inherently wanting to succeed, leading to a lack of trust in leadership. He argues that corporate leadership often prioritizes data over people, creating a disconnect. This perspective comes from Mark Morgenfruh’s 33 years in HR. Furthermore, discussions

46:10

Fix Workplace Culture: Uncommon Sense with Mel Blackwell

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/03/04

In this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, titled Fix Workplace Culture: Uncommon Sense with Mel Blackwell, We welcome Mel Blackwell, a seasoned workplace culture consultant and author of Uncommon Sense: The Fight to Fix Your Workplace Culture in the Wild West of Business. We explore the workplace culture meaning, share real workplace culture examples, and discuss practical steps for how to fix workplace culture to move teams from mediocrity to greatness.Mel draws from over 35 years as a

28:53

Can AI Help Create High Performance Teams

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, titled Can AI Help Create High Performance Teams, host Tim Staton speaks with Dan Kasper, a former Navy SEAL Special Operations Officer and founder of PilotEer. Dan shares his journey from leading elite military teams to applying those lessons in business, scaling operations at Airbnb, and now using AI to transform how organizations build high performance teams.Dan explains what are high performance teams: groups where members operate at their highest

21:48

How to turn Fear into Anticipation

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/20

In this episode of Tim Stating The Obvious, Career Transition Anxiety: Fear to Anticipation, I break down the emotional hurdles in career transitions—especially for executives—and how to flip fear and anxiety into fuel for forward momentum.What is career transition? It's that pivotal shift: leaving a familiar role, job, or phase (like retirement) for something new, often loaded with mixed emotions. Why the flip? Why does excitement turn into anxiety (or why does my excitement turn into

33:08

Thrive Corporate: Success Guide Wise Mind

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/18

Thrive Corporate: Success Guide Wise MindIn this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, host Tim Staton sits down with Edward Bjurstrom, author of The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment. Drawing from over 40 years leading in biopharma at companies like Amgen and Gilead Sciences, Edward shares a practical roadmap for how to survive in corporate America and how to thrive in the corporate world—whether you're navigating high-stakes regulated environments or aiming to get promoted

37:15

Begin with We Kyle McDowell | How to Measure Outcomes

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/13

Kyle McDowell explains the Begin With We principles and how leaders can measure outcomes instead of busy work.In this episode, Tim Staton sits down with Kyle McDowell, author of Begin With We, to explore what modern leadership really looks like and how to measure outcomes that matter. If you’ve ever asked who is Kyle McDowell or why the Begin With We 10 principles are transforming leaders worldwide, this conversation delivers real insight. Kyle McDowell opens up about hitting rock bottom in his

38:52

How to Fuel Your Brain for Optimal Performance

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/11

How do you fuel your brain—not your anxiety—for sustained mental energy, clarity, and confident decision-making?In this episode, Tim Staton launches a powerful new nutrition leadership program series exploring the science-backed connection between gut health, brain fuel, and leadership performance. If you’ve ever wondered what fuel does your brain use, how to fuel your brain, or which food to fuel your brain supports long-term focus, this conversation delivers practical answers. Tim is joined

38:17

Align Your Purpose with Your Profession Today

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/06

Align Your Purpose with Your Profession TodayAre you dreading your work? Tim Staton introduces Florian Kemmerich, an impact investor, leadership mentor, and author. Tim Staton notes that many talented people dread their work. Florian Kemmerich suggests that aligning purpose with profession can solve this. He shares his journey, including how he left a corporate job to find his calling. What is your professional purpose? Florian Kemmerich defines education as preparing for life, but not for

33:37

Transform Disruption Into Success

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/02/04

Shifting Gears at the Crossroads: How to Prepare for Disruption and Navigate Life's Major TransitionsWondering how can companies prepare for disruption — or to Transform Disruption Into Success? In Shifting Gears at the Crossroads, author DJ Hefflin shares a powerful, faith-based roadmap drawn from his own professional, personal, and ministry shifts. This book answers key questions like what do you mean by disruption, what's a positive word for disruption (think transformation, pivot, or

46:25

Bonus: Navigating Career Transitions: Insights and...

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/01/30

In this episode, the panel discusses the complexities of career transitions, particularly for military professionals. They explore the four Rs of career switching: responsibility, reality, risk, and resilience, and share personal experiences of navigating their own career changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, defining success, and understanding one's personal brand and identity during transitions. The panelists also discuss strategies for timing career changes and

29:17

Why Most Police Applicants Fail

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/01/23

In Why Most Police Applicants Fail - A veteran tells his story of transitioning from military service to law enforcement—and the leadership lessons that carried him through both worlds. Drawing on six years in the U.S. Navy, including deployments overseas, Frank McGaha explains how discipline, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure became the foundation for his career in policing and protective services.In this conversation, Frank breaks down how to be a police officer, the steps

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