Take a deep dive into the "how" of business processes with me, Aaron R. Plush, Consultant & Independent Contractor, as I talk about my experiences and perspectives as a senior corporate executive, Consultant, and Independent Contractor. Learn how implementations with me really work and how to make "The Spectacular" happen while being authentic to self. I help you dig deep, push forward, and find purpose while authentically remaining real and true. Support the show: https://www.paypal.com/pay ...
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Being authentic is all about being genuine, honest, real, sincere, and exactly who we are at all times. Authenticity is the true essence of our being; it is exactly who we are and our truth! Authentic folks are typically easy and great folks that we all yearn to be around. To be around an authentic person, especially during these times is truly a b…
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Operations are synonymous with the heartbeat of any organization. These organized and carefully orchestrated actions drive efficiency and effectiveness. Methodical and fine-oiled machine operations allow you to see day to day activities holistically, while remaining honest and true about company goals and aspirations. Proven techniques with Operati…
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What do we mean by Constant? It is all about being on a controlled continuum with some rhyme and reason. Being Constant is remaining on a schedule, sticking to our moral compass, while being consistent. Constant allows for progress during and outside of chaos. If you happen to get off track, realign yourself by getting back to your constants. Wheth…
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Grief is a strong emotion that we all will experience at some point or another in our lifetime. And, YES, grief does have a direct correlation to me as a Consultant; as well as for all of us personally and professionally. As we have discussed a many of times in other episodes; it is important that we all strive to bring 100% of ourselves to work ea…
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Unity is all about togetherness and a united front. Unity leads to success. It is crucial to understand that having differing opinions among our colleagues, co-workers, directors, managers, senior leaders and peers is totally ok and is to be embraced. Knowing how to listen, and strategically resolve to alignment and consensus based upon these varyi…
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“Spectacular as always, of course!” is my constant reality, response, and truth because of God. Using the word Spectacular sets the atmosphere for everyone around me as well as for myself. (It is the thermostat that sets the temperature of all settings) Yes, believe it or not I too have days that are not amazing, and life happens for and to me as w…
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Adversity includes difficulties in our lives. We ALL have experienced, and will continue to experience, some level of adversity in our lives. How we view and respond to this said adversity is up to us. It is all about the right mindset when we respond. We discuss full gamut examples of adversity in this episode. From personal to corporate and every…
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Greatness is at my core. It is a significant part of the being and existence of Aaron R. Plush in every way. A spirit of excellence fuels the operation of everything ARP does throughout my life. Excellence, greatness, and perfection are certainly and definitely not the same. There is no perfectionist desire in these parts; simply a desire to give m…
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Mentorship is all about sharing experiences, expertise and lived situations to help others, while ultimately equipping Mentees to make their own decisions. Business consulting is a form of mentorship. While Business Owners, CEOs, and Leaders are equipped and prepared to be Mentors, these same leaders require mentorship allowing them to be life-long…
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We are back... Our DEI Episode (Diversity Equity Inclusion). Phew, that was a much-needed break… We are now back rocking and rolling for Season 2 of our Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP). Today we discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). DEI is an important factor of life, allowing us all to recognize the importance of our differences in soci…
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As 2023 comes to a close; we begin with Thank You. Thank you all for everything during this amazing year. (And we mean thank you to everyone who has taken any part in our ARP journey, God Bless You All!) We are elated that we continue on a path of purpose while doing exactly what God ordained for us to do with our Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP). …
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As we reflect on our successes of 2023, we are Consistently, Intentionally & Deliberately taking things to the next level for 2024 using Discipline, Obedience & Accountability. In the coming months, we will continuously enhance your Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP) experience. One thing we have learned to be true from Tennis Superstar, Venus Willia…
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Efficiency, safety, and greatness are all able to be achieved when Operational Excellence is in Action. In today’s episode we discuss in detail multiple examples of what success looks like when your behind-the-scenes operational efficiencies are in place. A specific example of a JetBlue employee (Diamond) is discussed during this episode. During my…
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None of us are perfect and in fact we were not created or designed to be. Extend some grace to ourselves and others today! We all may agree with all certainty that we all have messed up before. Be it a project, in life, in general we all have most definitely made mistakes, and guess what it is truly alright and ok. How we choose to respond to our m…
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Strategy and Strategic Planning… what is that all about anyway?!
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22:10Strategy and Strategic Planning are both at the core and essential to creating successful plans. Learning how to navigate within difficult conversations, expressing ourselves, listening to others and knowing how to organize these thoughts to reach our goal is key. How does planning help, you may ask? Listen to this action-packed and powerful episod…
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Enjoy the Journey and the Process! We certainly have been in these parts… Thursday, October 12th, 2023 was our Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP), 1-year anniversary. What a spectacular journey this is for all of us. ARP is grateful for what we all have accomplished this year together. Being “spectacular as always of course” is because of Who God is …
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Focusing on the “Can Do’s” only places us in a can-do mindset to make the best of any and all situations. Whether we are looking at a personal life situation or a corporate situation; we may control our attitude and move forward to successful resolutions and outcomes with a Can Do mindset. How do we develop and maintain this Can Do mindset? Listen …
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Yes, I can be wrong, and Yes, You can be too...
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23:07For the Love of God, please recognize and remember that we all are capable of being “wrong” and it is truly ok. It really is easy to say “I am wrong” ~ “I am sorry” ~ I apologize. Let us finally take complete and total ownership with both accountability and responsibility. Let us stop attempting to deflect to someone else and hope things are made r…
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Everyone has an opinion! Unlike the times when social media did not exist, we now have the opportunity to express those thoughts beyond our immediate social circle on platforms that are able to reach the entire world. Having the common sense to stay grounded, attempting to understand different perspectives, and remaining respectful when we do not a…
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Knowing how to look at all sides of a topic, dissecting and analyzing all sides while willingly acknowledging the perspectives of others; produces a well-rounded vantage point. One may argue that this vantage point significantly assists us with achieving and gaining success. Let us all learn today the many lessons learned from the Debate Team! Send…
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Effectively managing being “Constant” (never busy!)
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21:55Always constant in these parts; yet never busy! Busy often denotes negativity. There are some things you may do to be productive, effective, and successful throughout your day, week, month and year (Ultimately life). Time management is one of these critical things (simply because Time is a commodity we just do not get back) and it is crucial to be …
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Absolutely, Positively Everything Happens for a Reason…
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21:10In this thing we call life, everything happens for a purpose and reason. Each and every detail of our lives make us who we are; past, present and future. Let us talk about how Absolutely, Positively Everything Happens for a Reason! Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affilia…
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Big-Picture Thinking is being holistic, strategic, reasonable and willing to listen to those around us while remaining authentic and true to self. Today we discuss the elements of looking at all sides of a project, goal or objective from all possible angles. This dialogue assists us with navigating to achievement and success in the most effective, …
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It is ok to disagree. Yes, I said it! Conflict resolution allows us all to see someone else's point of view while learning to get over ourselves (Yes, we harken back to this). Ultimately, we want to gain an understanding that us disagreeing is just that, us disagreeing on this one topic at hand. Let us talk about growth, maturity, and learning how …
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The most important component to success is always trusting God in all things and at all times. Join us during this amazing episode to engage in our dialogue. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra c…
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A Spirit of Excellence again and continued…
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21:19Operating with a Spirit of Excellence means to be all in for life activities. Giving your absolute best at all times is the only way. Whether in the business/corporate/professional world or within our personal lives, always give our all. Today, we talk about the why and how operating with a Spirit of Excellence is the only way. Send us a message. B…
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Get over yourSELF! Get over ourselves. Get over us. This means taking full responsibility for all aspects of self. All 100% of you… the good, the bad, the ugly and the indifferent. Getting over self allows us to own our mistakes, apologize, fix all things, and most importantly move the “h” on! Today, we talk about the true components of this proces…
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The Power of Your Mind, The Power of Your Mindset, and The Power of Your Thoughts (Thanks Will for the Topic)
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29:52Newsflash: Our minds are powerful! Our approach to daily life experiences and obstacles, and the results we see, are all directly affected by our mindset. A positive disposition makes a world of difference. Stop believing negative thoughts; and eliminate them from your yesterday, your today, and your tomorrow. During this outstanding episode, we di…
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Part 2 of Rescinded; it was a Blessing all along
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34:39It was truly a blessing all along! Remember our conversation about being offered a position only to have the employer rescind the offer? As an update and as we always say in these parts there is definitely always a silver lining in all things and everything. You may not see it at the time, yet there is a plan for all of us and blessings are abundan…
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Our amazing and outstanding producer, Theo, has been on the road of gratefulness these past few months, and to him being grateful means controlling your own narrative, being present in the moment, and seeing the silver lining in all things. During this episode, we focus on Theo, his background in production, and how he is able to capture the essenc…
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We all love to be inspired and to receive affirmations. What happens when the affirmations stop? Let us look at all sides of affirmations during this episode. How do we appreciate, encourage and inspire ourselves? The goal is to find internal wellness that allows us to push forward in all aspects of our lives. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's …
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High-Road Thinking for the win every time! There are people in this world who like drama, stress, and confrontation along with foolery and foolishness in all aspects of their lives. These folks are often tyrants, bullies and full of negativity; and there is no place for this behavior in the workplace or any place for that matter. It is up to us to …
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Owning My Career ~ “I am accountable and responsible for this…”
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22:48We are all accountable and responsible for our own Career Pathing. It is not up to anyone else to take control of this significant aspect of our professional careers. Moving forward in our career (and life), is determined by our actions and mindset. Let's talk about how to fine-tune this aspect of our lives and move to the right path for success an…
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Through my travels, I have learned about the image of Americans within the international community and the differences between cultures. But, I have also learned we are all more alike than different. Let’s talk about how to adjust, adapt, and be relatable to different cultures within our businesses and life. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's ge…
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Foundation, Basics and the Core of Aaron R. Plush, Thee Consultant
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36:14What is a Business Consultant and what should you expect from him or her? Every business is different, so let's talk about those elements and characteristics that are extremely important to determine who and what you need. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.…
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Life is Life’ing ~ Find “Your” Silver lining
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32:37Life is doing what life does. Everyone is always going through something. What life practices can we implement when things are not giving us the expected results and outcomes we desire? Let's talk about it! Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a p…
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Have you been offered a position only to have the employer rescind the offer? Why is this becoming the new normal? What has happened to the art of negotiation? Why do HR representatives believe they should just take away an offer if not immediately accepted? Let's talk about how we can prevent this from happening in the future. This episode is dedi…
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Understanding the spirit of excellence in business and life means creating continual growth. Don't get left behind. Learn. Grow. Evolve. Let's talk about how to accomplish this. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a comm…
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Imagine we are living in a world where everyone is operating at their best on a daily basis. What keeps us from bringing a spirit of excellence to our days and how do we overcome those obstacles? Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I …
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You will not always have what you need to obtain your goals, but being able to improvise will give you the ability to become successful. So, how do we improvise, remain confident, and become successful? Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purch…
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The Truth wrapped around with a Spirit of Excellence
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36:50Gaining harmony in our lives. What does that actually mean and how do we accomplish that balance? Let's discuss the simple things we can do to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commi…
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How often have we heard the concept of "fake it until you make it"? Why are we being fake? Know your truth and do it. Let's talk about how you can know what your truth is and make things happen. Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I m…
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When you look at the journey, you will see that everything you do is a building block. What you do gets you to where you are going and leads to your success. Do what you’ve got to do. Make it happen! Send us a message. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase…
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Never say Never (Just Do It & Move in Silence)
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16:55If you move in silence and excellence, while being real and true, you don’t need to be validated. When you give it your all, you will be successful. Send us a message. Support the show Show host: Aaron R. Plush Show co-hosts: T. White II, Faby Moreau Contact Aaron R. Plush for your business needs. Our 8 Services: Program/Project Management, Managem…
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Never say Never (More about inefficiencies)
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22:03Why are there so many inefficiencies allowed in our world today? Are you able to identify inefficiencies around you? Let us combat them and make your business (and the world) a better place. Send us a message. Support the show Show host: Aaron R. Plush Show co-hosts: T. White II, Faby Moreau Contact Aaron R. Plush for your business needs. Our 8 Ser…
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Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP) with Albert Gibbs
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49:36Three things matter the most when you consider mentoring our youth. Listen and learn what they are as we discuss them with Albert Gibbs, founder of AG Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization providing young black males in the South Florida community with a network of mentors as well as professional and academic opportunities. You can find mor…
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Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP) with Comedian Mike Goodwin
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55:54Today's guest, Mike Goodwin, is a comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy coach. We are all given a gift that is our authentic self. Looking deep and learning what is our real self, and realizing it is okay to be that person, is the key to happiness and success. Visit Mike Goodwin's website https://www.mikegoodwin.com/ Send us a message. Support the …
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Authentic Realness Podcast (ARP) with Jalyn Jackson / 10.4
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43:06Even though you have made bad choices in your past, it does not mean your future will be destroyed and riddled with bad decisions, as well. Even if you feel intimidated, scared, or have been labeled a failure or "bad", you CAN find a passion, put your mind to it, and become a success. Today we discuss how that is possible with Sheldon Peterson, Hea…
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Meeting folks where they are… & Up next setting up Sheldon and Jalyn
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29:38I can't guarantee your success, but I can guarantee the success of whatever it is you ask of me. To do that I must see you for what you need (where you are) and if you don't know what you need, I must help you get to that point. How do I do that? Listen and find out. Send us a message. Support the show Show host: Aaron R. Plush Show co-hosts: T. Wh…
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We have the opportunity to say we are not accepting or causing gloom and doom. We can choose to be happy and use encouraging words towards others and ourselves. How do we recognize when we are being negative and how do we change those habits? Send us a message. Support the show Show host: Aaron R. Plush Show co-hosts: T. White II, Faby Moreau Conta…
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