In a world filled with uncertainty, division, and mistrust, Dr. Henry Cloud believes trust is the key to every thriving relationship, business, and community. In this powerful conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with the acclaimed leadership expert and author of Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken. Together, they explore why trust is essential for scaling any organization, the five factors that determine whether trust is present, and the practical steps to restore it once lost.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The five essentials of trust—and how to apply them in life and business.

• The difference between forgiveness and rebuilding trust.

• How self-awareness strengthens your ability to trust others and yourself.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Dr. Henry Cloud

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We can’t scale anything without trust.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“Forgiveness is about the past, what's already happened, and it's free.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“Trust is about the future and whether or not I'm going to take another step with you or what step I'm going to take, and that's got to be earned, just like the first time.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“The first thing you have to do when you're repairing trust is you have to sit down and have a conversation.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“There’s literally an algorithm that's running inside of every human system, down your spinal cord, through your gut, in your heart, through all of your senses, running an algorithm 24-7 asking one question before anything else. And that question is, am I safe?” — Dr. Henry Cloud

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Taking control of your financial freedom is easier than you think – with simple strategies and a structured approach, anyone can build wealth. In this episode, Brian Preston, bestselling author and host of The Money Guy Show, shares his nine-step system for achieving financial success and living your best life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why time is so valuable.

· How to maximize life in every phase.

· Why it can get messy in the middle.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth,” by Brian Preston

“The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley

“The Wealthy Barber,” by David Chilton

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Every dollar for a 20-year-old has the potential to become $88 at retirement.” – Brian Preston

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it, and he who doesn't pays it.” – Albert Einstein

“Cash is so important because it keeps you from making desperate decisions.” – Brian Preston

“There's a smart way to use debt, but just don't let somebody sell you a bad bill of goods.” – Brian Preston

“Figure out your why and then, right from get go, figure out what that dollar is worth so you'll look at your spending and saving differently.” – Brian Preston

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In this episode of the “It’s a Good Life” podcast, John O’Leary shares with host Brian Buffini the story behind his new film, “Soul on Fire.” The movie recounts how when John was only 9 years old a devastating fire left him with burns on 100% of his body. With courage, faith and love — and the ongoing support of the legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck — the family persevered in helping John through a grueling recovery. Today John is a loving husband and father, bestselling author and in-demand motivational speaker. This is an episode that will bring you to tears but also motivate you to ensure you are living your life to the fullest every day.

YOU WILL LEARN

• How acts of kindness can have ripple effects far beyond your own life leading to miracles.
• Why you need to look beyond your personal pain as a way to let others share their part in your story.
• Why love and forgiveness are always more powerful than shame and guilt.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“I look up, and then he adds, ‘I have never been so proud of anyone in my entire life and my little buddy, this morning, I'm just glad to be your dad.’ And then he follows it with, ‘Love you and there's nothing you can do about it.’” — John’s dad, Dennis O’Leary

“Baby, do you want to die? It’s your choice. If you want to live, take the hand of God and fight like you’ve never fought before.” — John’s mom, Susan O’Leary

“Jack Buck recognized the voice of God is not tomorrow, it's now. And the time to act isn't next week, it's right now.” — John O’Leary

“Your life is a precious, priceless gift. You’ve got one job — say yes to being used for good.” — John O’Leary

“Brian, you taught me years ago to hold on to relationships as if they're precious and not to use them to get the next speech or sell the next house or earn the next transaction, but to love the one in front of you sincerely for them.” — John O’Leary

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