What separates average leaders from exceptional ones at The Fischer Group?It’s not experience. It’s not talent. It’s intentional self-development.In this Leadership Microlesson, Jacqueline breaks down how top performers actually grow—drawing on research from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Anders Ericsson—and why most leaders stay stuck in autopilot.You’ll learn how to:<ul><li> Focus your growth on what actually moves the needle </li><li> Use feedback as a competitive advantage </li><li> Push beyond your comfort zone (without burning out) </li></ul>Because growth isn’t about consuming more—it’s about practicing better, on purpose.📚 Resources Mentioned<ul><li> 📘 Atomic Habits — James Clear </li><li> 📘 Outliers — Malcolm Gladwell </li><li> 🎧 The Happiness Lab </li><li> 🎧 The Mel Robbins Podcast </li></ul>+ Recommendation to Learn More About Self-Development:<ul><li> 📘 Mindset — Carol Dweck </li><li> 🎧 WorkLife with Adam Grant </li><li> 🎤 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U'>“Try Something New for 30 Days”</a> — Matt Cutts, TED Talk</li></ul>Question to reflect on: Where have you plateaued—and what would change if you decided to grow there intentionally?

<description>&lt;p&gt;What separates average leaders from exceptional ones at The Fischer Group?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not experience. It’s not talent.&lt;br/&gt;It’s &lt;b&gt;intentional self-development&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this Leadership Microlesson, Jacqueline breaks down how top performers actually grow—drawing on research from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Anders Ericsson—and why most leaders stay stuck in autopilot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how to:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Focus your growth on what actually moves the needle &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Use feedback as a competitive advantage &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Push beyond your comfort zone (without burning out) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because growth isn’t about consuming more—it’s about &lt;b&gt;practicing better, on purpose&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📚 Resources Mentioned&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; 📘 &lt;em&gt;Atomic Habits&lt;/em&gt; — James Clear &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 📘 &lt;em&gt;Outliers&lt;/em&gt; — Malcolm Gladwell &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 🎧 The Happiness Lab &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 🎧 The Mel Robbins Podcast &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;+ Recommendation to Learn More About Self-Development:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; 📘 &lt;em&gt;Mindset&lt;/em&gt; — Carol Dweck &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 🎧 WorkLife with Adam Grant &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 🎤 &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U'&gt;“Try Something New for 30 Days”&lt;/a&gt; — Matt Cutts, TED Talk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Question to reflect on:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Where have you plateaued—and what would change if you decided to grow there intentionally? &lt;/p&gt;</description>

What separates average leaders from exceptional ones at The Fischer Group? It’s not experience. It’s not talent. It’s intentional self-development. In this Leadership Microlesson, Jacqueline breaks down how top performers actually grow—drawing on research from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Anders Ericsson—and why most leaders stay stuck in autopilot. You’ll learn how to:  Focus your growth on what actually moves the needle  Use feedback as a competitive advantage  Push beyo...

Self Development: The One Skill That Makes Every Leader Better | Leadership Microlesson

The Emerging Leaders Podcast is officially back 🎙️To kick off this new chapter, we’re sitting down with someone who helped start it all — Tom Hansen, Learning &amp; Development Manager at The Fischer Group. As a founding member of ELG, the very first ELG President, and the original host of this podcast, Tom played a huge role in shaping what this platform has become.In this episode, Tom reflects on his time behind the mic, shares what he’s most excited to see as the podcast relaunches, and officially passes the metaphorical baton to the next generation of leaders.One insight that stuck with us comes from a quote Tom referenced by Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” It’s a powerful reminder of how much our growth is shaped by the people around us—and why communities like ELG matter.As you listen, think about your “five.”And if someone came to mind… send this episode to them.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;Emerging Leaders Podcast&lt;/em&gt; is officially back 🎙️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To kick off this new chapter, we’re sitting down with someone who helped start it all — Tom Hansen, Learning &amp;amp; Development Manager at The Fischer Group. As a founding member of ELG, the very first ELG President, and the original host of this podcast, Tom played a huge role in shaping what this platform has become.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Tom reflects on his time behind the mic, shares what he’s most excited to see as the podcast relaunches, and officially passes the metaphorical baton to the next generation of leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One insight that stuck with us comes from a quote Tom referenced by Jim Rohn: &lt;em&gt;“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”&lt;/em&gt; It’s a powerful reminder of how much our growth is shaped by the people around us—and why communities like ELG matter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As you listen, think about your “five.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if someone came to mind… send this episode to them.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Emerging Leaders Podcast is officially back 🎙️ To kick off this new chapter, we’re sitting down with someone who helped start it all — Tom Hansen, Learning &amp; Development Manager at The Fischer Group. As a founding member of ELG, the very first ELG President, and the original host of this podcast, Tom played a huge role in shaping what this platform has become. In this episode, Tom reflects on his time behind the mic, shares what he’s most excited to see as the podcast relaunches, and ...

From Founder to Future: Relaunching the ELG Podcast

Amanda Bluso is a Production Process Manager in our Columbus Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode, we talk about: <ul><li>Amanda’s Career Story, and how she went from being a College Recruit to a Sales Counselor to an Elite Coach to becoming a Production Process Manager</li><li>We also had our first ever listener question, submitted by Amie Cipolla from the Indianapolis Division about the crossover from Operations and Sales</li><li>How leaders need to embody the integrity of the organization and invest in their team</li></ul> Timestamps:<ul><li>2:16 - Amanda’s career story</li><li>9:23 - “People can be so impatient!”</li><li>11:00 - The Elite Coach role</li><li>17:05 - Jon Jasper, “Become the obvious choice”</li><li>21:08 - First ever listener question - Amie Cipolla</li><li>25:40 - The challenges of the sales role</li><li>30:18 - Bag O’ Questions</li><li>34:16 - Key Takeaways</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Amanda Bluso is a Production Process Manager in our Columbus Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode, we talk about: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amanda’s Career Story, and how she went from being a College Recruit to a Sales Counselor to an Elite Coach to becoming a Production Process Manager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We also had our first ever listener question, submitted by Amie Cipolla from the Indianapolis Division about the crossover from Operations and Sales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How leaders need to embody the integrity of the organization and invest in their team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;2:16 - Amanda’s career story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;9:23 - “People can be so impatient!”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:00 - The Elite Coach role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:05 - Jon Jasper, “Become the obvious choice”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:08 - First ever listener question - Amie Cipolla&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:40 - The challenges of the sales role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:18 - Bag O’ Questions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:16 - Key Takeaways&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Amanda Bluso is a Production Process Manager in our Columbus Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode, we talk about:  Amanda’s Career Story, and how she went from being a College Recruit to a Sales Counselor to an Elite Coach to becoming a Production Process ManagerWe also had our first ever listener question, submitted by Amie Cipolla from the Indianapolis Division about the crossover from Operations and SalesHow leaders need to embody the integrity of the organization and i...

40 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Amanda Bluso

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 5 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to James Allen, Sales Counselor from the Cincinnati Division, 2020’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. James is one of our most tenured associates having been a Sales Counselor for over 27 years with Fischer Homes, and he had an incredible sales year in 2020 selling 64 homes totaling up to $29.5 million. In this podcast we talk about: <ul><li>James’s career story starting in the military, to IT in corporate America, and then to Sales Counselor at Fischer Homes for 27 years</li><li>How James maintains a positive mental attitude and overcomes negativity</li><li>How James systematically approaches his work and personal development</li></ul>Timestamps:<ul><li>3:15 - James’ career story</li><li>11:08 - Commitment is the key to success</li><li>19:36 - The importance of trust</li><li>22:45 - “Put them in control”</li><li>26:15 - Learn new tools; put them to work</li><li>27:23 - James career mentors</li><li>30:07 - Bag O’ Questions</li><li>35:09 - Key Takeaways</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 5 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In today’s episode, I spoke to James Allen, Sales Counselor from the Cincinnati Division, 2020’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. James is one of our most tenured associates having been a Sales Counselor for over 27 years with Fischer Homes, and he had an incredible sales year in 2020 selling 64 homes totaling up to $29.5 million. In this podcast we talk about: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;James’s career story starting in the military, to IT in corporate America, and then to Sales Counselor at Fischer Homes for 27 years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How James maintains a positive mental attitude and overcomes negativity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How James systematically approaches his work and personal development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;3:15 - James’ career story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:08 - Commitment is the key to success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:36 - The importance of trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:45 - “Put them in control”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:15 - Learn new tools; put them to work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:23 - James career mentors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:07 - Bag O’ Questions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:09 - Key Takeaways&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 5 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.   In today’s episode, I spoke to James Allen, Sales Counselor from the Cincinnati Division, 2020’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. James is one of our most tenured associates having been a Sales Counselor for over 27 y...

39 Success Breeds Success with James Allen

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 4 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to Lindsay Edelen, Lifestyle Design Coordinator with the Louisville Division and the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. In this podcast, we talk about:<ul><li>Lindsay’s career story from business school in college, working in the floral industry, being an entrepreneur, and eventually a Lifestyle Design Coordinator. </li><li>How Lindsay is forward thinking and makes time to grow even in a busy season.</li><li>The value of writing goals and writing your own personal strategic plan</li></ul>Timestamps:<ul><li>4:12 - Lindsay’s career story</li><li>12:30 - “Overdeliver!”</li><li>14:00 - Motivation and innovation</li><li>15:25 - Jeff Bezos, “I’m passionate about sleep”</li><li>23:00 - Busyness prevents growth</li><li>27:30 - Perfectionism prevents completion</li><li>30:00 - “Goals show how you’ve grown”</li><li>31:05 - Lindsay’s career mentors</li><li>33:15 - Bag O’ Questions</li><li>37:28 - Key Takeaways</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 4 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In today’s episode, I spoke to Lindsay Edelen, Lifestyle Design Coordinator with the Louisville Division and the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. In this podcast, we talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lindsay’s career story from business school in college, working in the floral industry, being an entrepreneur, and eventually a Lifestyle Design Coordinator. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Lindsay is forward thinking and makes time to grow even in a busy season.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The value of writing goals and writing your own personal strategic plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;4:12 - Lindsay’s career story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:30 - “Overdeliver!”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:00 - Motivation and innovation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:25 - Jeff Bezos, “I’m passionate about sleep”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:00 - Busyness prevents growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:30 - Perfectionism prevents completion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:00 - “Goals show how you’ve grown”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:05 - Lindsay’s career mentors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:15 - Bag O’ Questions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:28 - Key Takeaways&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 4 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.   In today’s episode, I spoke to Lindsay Edelen, Lifestyle Design Coordinator with the Louisville Division and the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. In this podcast, we talk about: Lindsay’s career story from busines...

38 You're Not Too Busy To Grow with Lindsay Edelen

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