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A New Direction

A New Direction

De: Jay Izso
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Interviewing Best Selling Authors from around the world for success and leadership in business, life and career.Jay Izso, 2023 Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • 5 Ways Boundaries Ignite Breakthrough Innovation

    5 Ways Boundaries Ignite Breakthrough Innovation
    May 20 2026
    Innovation Comes from “Inside” the box, NOT “outside” of the box This week on A New Direction with Coach Jay, we are stepping into a conversation that may challenge almost everything we have been told about innovation. We have heard the phrase “think outside the box” so many times it has almost become business wallpaper. But Sheri Jacobs, author of The Unexpected Power of Boundaries: Rethinking the Rules, Risks, and Real Drivers of Innovation, asks a much deeper question: what if the real secret to breakthrough thinking is not escaping the box, but finally understanding where the box ends? Here is what makes this conversation so powerful: most leaders say they want innovation, but many teams are quietly paralyzed by unclear expectations, fear of failure, mixed messages, and the pressure to “be creative” without knowing what is safe to try. Sheri flips that idea on its head. Boundaries are not walls that keep people small. When used wisely, they become guardrails that give people courage, clarity, innovation and permission to take smarter risks. And let’s be honest, in business, leadership, and life, confusion rarely creates confidence. Sheri brings a fascinating mix of research, leadership experience, storytelling, and real-world strategy to the table. From the way teams’ experiment, to how leaders define risk, to why some of the best ideas come from unexpected people and unexpected places, this conversation is about creating the conditions where bold ideas can actually survive long enough to become meaningful innovation. It is not theory for the sake of theory. It is practical, human, and immediately relevant for anyone trying to lead through change without burning out their people or losing their purpose. So, whether you are a business owner, executive, coach, entrepreneur, team leader, or someone who knows your organization needs a fresh spark, this episode is for you. Sheri Jacobs will help us rethink what boundaries really are, why they matter, and how the right constraints can move us from hesitation to experimentation, from chaos to clarity, and from stuck to something truly new. Join me, Coach Jay and Sheri Jacobs for A New Direction as we discover why the limits we resist may be the very thing that helps us grow and create innovation. Sheri Jacobs‘ book, “The Unexpected Power of Boundaries: Rethinking the Rules, Risks, and Real Drivers of Innovation” is an absolute mind twister that will change the way you think about boundaries and innovation. We all know have been told or have worked on projects where we were encouraging to “think outside of the box”. Sounds good in theory, but the irony is our innovation, and creative ideas don’t happen outside the box, they happen from the inside. I know, mind blowing right? But think about it. When we don’t know where the boundaries are, we start to wallow in so many choices and ideas that we end up doing nothing. It’s what we psychologists refer to as “the paradox of choice”. And studies have shown when we do not have clear boundaries…we more often than not fail. Sheri Jacob not only explains this very clearly by using real world examples and her own research and experience, but then she gives us practical actionable steps as leaders to create a culture where people become more innovative. And what she presents is powerful. It starts with a switch of mindset. Then she reminds us that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything, we do need some boundaries. We have rethink our “risk capacity”, not our “risk tolerance” which is emotional, but we have to have a logical structural handle on our capacity for risk. We need to have a culture of curiosity and Sheri helps us develop that. And ultimately, we have to just keep swinging. The book is a winner! I get why it is so popular. I strongly recommend this book. You can get your copy by clicking here! Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. Talk about innovation! “You tune in to A New Direction to grow your business and your mindset. But you can’t move forward if you’re worried about what’s lurking in your inbox. That’s where Data443 Cyren comes in. It’s the industry standard for real-time email security and URL filtering. They stop phishing and malware before they strike, so you can focus on your success, not your safety. Don’t let a cyberattack derail your journey. Go to Data443.com today and secure your future.“ Linda Craft Team, REALTORS for more than 40 years they have been helping people all over the world make a life transition and take the stress out of real estate. They built their business one relationship at a time and continue and that is still the way they work with you. They recognize your home is more than bricks and mortar, but that is truly built on your memories. If you are tired of AI bots who try to pose as real ...
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    56 m
  • 7 Unwritten Rules of Leadership to Get Promoted Fast

    7 Unwritten Rules of Leadership to Get Promoted Fast
    May 13 2026
    Want to Get Promoted? You Probably Don’t Know What You Don’t Know… We just wrapped up an incredible episode of A New Direction with Craig A. Fleming, author of The Unwritten Rules of Leadership, and the insights were a major wake-up call for anyone looking to get promoted. If you missed the live conversation, we dived deep into the “hidden curriculum” of the corporate world—those unspoken do’s and don’ts that determine who stays in middle management and who gets promoted to the C-suite. The consensus was clear: hitting your KPIs is just the entry fee; understanding the social and political mechanics of your organization is what actually gets you promoted. A standout moment in the interview was Craig’s breakdown of why high-performers often fail to get promoted because they fall into the “Technical Trap.” Many high-achievers believe that becoming the ultimate expert in their current role is the fastest way to move up, but the opposite is often true. Craig explained that if you make yourself too indispensable as a “doer,” you become “un-promotable” because leadership can’t afford to lose your technical output. To be promoted, you have to transition your identity from a specialist to a strategist, demonstrating that you have the Executive Presence to lead others rather than just doing the work yourself. We also discussed why Political Savvy is a non-negotiable skill if you want to get promoted. It isn’t about “playing games”; it’s about building relational equity and finding a sponsor. While a mentor talks to you, a sponsor is someone who talks about you in rooms you haven’t entered yet. Craig shared that many talented individuals fail to get promoted simply because they lack an advocate at the decision-making table. By mapping out the power dynamics of your company and building a network of supporters, you ensure that your name is at the top of the list when it is time for someone to be promoted. If you are tired of watching others move up while you feel stuck, this recap is your roadmap to finally being promoted. We covered 7 specific shifts, from mastering “The Brief” to managing your “Leadership Shadow.” Don’t let another year go by wondering why you haven’t been promoted to the level your hard work deserves. Watch the full replay of A New Direction with Coach Jay and Craig A. Fleming to master these unwritten rules and take the final step to get promoted into the leadership role you’ve been aiming for. Craig Flemings book, “Unwritten Rules Of Leadership: How Executives Decide Who To Trust, Mentor, Promote, and Remember” is a no nonsense, gets right to the point book. There is no fluff. No stories. Just a practical guide to, “if you want to get promoted here is what to do, and here is what not to do.” Quite honestly I found it refreshing. No wading through some here is the principle of the story. Not some fairy tale that is suppose to make me feel better about my life, just the direct approach of, “if you want this, here is what you must do.” There are 25 chapters, each chapter has the same outline. Here is the title, here is why it is important. What are the costs and benefits to you on the topic. Here is what you need to do. Here are the distortions that will stall your career. Here is the Application that you need to do on a daily basis in your personal life, your execution, communication etc. I found this book to be so appealing. Find the area. Why is it important. Have the discipline to do what it says…and execute it daily. Simple. Straight forward. Practical. We need more books like this with less stories and more application. Get you copy of Unwritten Rules of Leadership by clicking here. Our sponsors are so important to the success of A New Direction. Please use their services, or recommend their services to others. Their dedication to the show helps us help more people around the world! Data443: Cyren Cyren Threat Intelligence: Your Business’s Cyber Early-Warning System What is it? Think of Cyren as a global neighborhood watch for the internet. Every single day, it scans billions of emails, websites, and files looking for the newest scams, viruses, and hackers. How does it help your business? Cyren automatically creates a constantly updated “most wanted” list of bad links, spam, and hackers. It feeds this list directly into the security tools your company already uses (like your firewall or antivirus software). This empowers your existing security systems to instantly recognize and block new dangers without you or your IT team having to lift a finger. Why it matters: Stops threats at the door: It blocks malicious emails, scam links, and viruses before they even reach your employees’ inboxes or computers. Always up-to-date: The internet moves fast, but Cyren updates in real-time so you are protected against attacks that were just invented today. Trusted by the experts: ...
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    58 m
  • 8 Session Process to Lead with Greatness

    8 Session Process to Lead with Greatness
    May 7 2026
    Nobody Taught You to Lead — Steve Riddle Knows Why That Matters What happens when a high-performing employee gets promoted into leadership with no playbook, no mentor, and no preparation? According to leadership coach Steve Riddle, this is not the exception — it is the rule. On this week’s episode of A New Direction Live, I sat down with Steve to discuss his book Falling Into Leadership: How Leaders Emerge, Grow and Lead With Purpose, a coaching-driven narrative that pulls back the curtain on the messy, uncertain, deeply human experience of becoming a leader for the first time. Steve Riddle brings over 30 years of leadership experience and more than 16 years of professional coaching through his firm CoachStation in Australia. His corporate career included senior roles at GE Capital and Toyota Finance Australia before he dedicated himself full-time to developing leaders. Co-written with his mother Kath Riddle, the book follows a fictional leader named Sally through eight coaching sessions that mirror real conversations Steve has had with hundreds of professionals navigating the gap between technical skill and people leadership. What makes this book different from the typical leadership manual is its honesty. Steve doesn’t pretend that confidence comes with the title or that authority earns trust. Instead, he addresses the self-doubt, the emotional weight of decisions that affect other people’s lives, and the loneliness that new leaders rarely talk about. Each chapter ends with practical “Reflect & Act” exercises, making it a book you work through rather than simply read. During our conversation, Steve shared that the leaders who grow fastest are the ones willing to admit they don’t have all the answers — and that vulnerability is not weakness, it’s the starting point of real influence. f you have ever been promoted into a role you didn’t feel ready for, or if you lead a team today and still wonder whether you’re doing it right, this interview will resonate. Steve Riddle‘s message is both simple and profound: leadership is not a destination you arrive at, it is something you fall into — and what matters most is what you do after the fall. Catch the full conversation on A New Direction, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen. Steve Riddle’s book, “Falling Into Leadership: How Leaders Emerge, Grow and Lead With Purpose” is a play by play guide into coaching a new leader. In his and Kath Riddle’s approach we are introduced to a new emerging leader in Sally who is open and willing to change as a leader, but is uncertain of the steps. In 8 session Steve Riddle walks us through his process of coaching. Steve Riddle has a very organized approach that starts with focusing on the leader’s own self-awareness. His big push is if that self-awareness is only the beginning, but without it, you will never get to the next steps of growth. His methodology of using questions to push the client are both refreshing and eye opening for all of us. Behind the curtain he takes through the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, adaptability, resilience, and what true accountability looks like. He emphasizes the importance of the leaders role of empowering, inspiring, and influencing those the leader leads, and helps us recognize that as a leader our responsibility is to leave a legacy of leaders in our employees. Packed with tons of insights and thought provoking questions, the book, in my opinion is using the case of Sally to take a closer look at ourself. Some of our dysfunctional mindsets, becoming more self-aware and becoming the leader we had always hoped we would become. Get your copy by clicking “Falling Into Leadership“. Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. “You tune in to A New Direction to grow your business and your mindset. But you can’t move forward if you’re worried about what’s lurking in your inbox. That’s where Data443 Cyren comes in. It’s the industry standard for real-time email security and URL filtering. They stop phishing and malware before they strike, so you can focus on your success, not your safety. Don’t let a cyberattack derail your journey. Go to Data443.com today and secure your future.“ Linda Craft Team, Realtors they are the memory makers and they have the knowledge how to help you in any market your home in any market. Linda started her business in 1985 when interest rates were as high as 16-18%. So, there is not a climate where can any buyer or seller find or sell their home. Sure there other realtors may have experience. But Linda Craft Team have the experience of great success for their clients. When you’re ready to sell or by, head on over to Linda Craft Team…www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating You weren’t built to play it safe. You already know what average ...
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    58 m
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