103. Increase Your Impact! No one will remember your words!

Send us a text

Summary
The episode discusses the impact of our words and actions on others and emphasizes the importance of creating positive memories and lasting impacts. It encourages self-awareness and reflection on how we make others feel. The host shares personal experiences and challenges listeners to compliment their spouse, spend quality time with their children, and show gratitude to their employees and coworkers. The episode concludes with a reminder to apply the lessons learned and become a better leader in all aspects of life.
Keywords
impact, legacy, memories, self-awareness, kindness, empathy, leadership, relationships
Takeaways

• People will forget what you said and did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
• Our actions and words may be fleeting, but the feelings we invoke in others have a lasting impact.
• Creating positive memories and lasting impacts is an important part of our legacy.
• Self-awareness is key to understanding how we impact others.
• Being kind, understanding, and empathetic can make a significant difference in someone's day or even their life.
• Leadership is about the impact we make on others, not about popularity or fame.
• Complimenting our spouse, spending quality time with our children, and showing gratitude to our employees and coworkers can strengthen relationships and create positive impacts.
• Memories are the only thing we can take with us when we die.
• Making a positive impact on others is worth the effort and can be fulfilling.
• Applying the lessons learned and becoming a better leader in all aspects of life is essential.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Impactful Texts
04:33 The Power of Impact and Legacy
09:04 The Motivation Behind Sharing and Making an Impact
13:36 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
24:38 Strengthening Relationships Through Compliments and Quality Time

Support the show

To interact more with Steve, the Fire Forged Leader - follow him on the socials:
Website: www.fireforgedleader.com
Facebook: @FireForgedLeader
Instagram: @FireForgedLeader
Twitter: @Steve.FFL
LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner
YouTube: Fire Forged Leader
For gifts out of the box or custom, please check out the Baumgartner's family business, specializing in laser engraving, cutting of many different materials, sublimation, and other creative works!
www.2ndChapterCreatives.com
“The opinions expressed in this podcast and www.fireforgedleader.com are solely those of the presenter and guests and not of Steve Baumgartner’s employer. His employer does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided herein.”