737. Trust Is a Lagging Indicator: Why Leadership Patterns Matter More Than Promises

765. Mindfulness in the Workplace, in Your Life (rerun)

In this revisit to Daily Influence episode 149 we are reminded that mindfulness is not a silly fluffy sentiment or word. It is a way to engage life.

764. Mindfulness (rerun)

In this revisit to Episode 72 of the Daily Influence Brian & great Gregg shares their perspective on being Mindful, and it's an amazing perspective that has served her and those she influences well!

763. The Power of Mindful Leadership in High-Stress Environments (rerun)

In today's revisit to episode 288 of the Daily Influence, host Brian Smith dives into "The Power of Mindful Leadership in High-Stress Environments." Brian explores how mindfulness, coupled with emotional intelligence, can transform the way leaders navigate challenging situations. By staying aware of our own emotions and those of our teams, we can make more thoughtful decisions, maintain composure, and foster a resilient, supportive culture. This episode offers practical techniques to enhance your leadership approach and create a positive impact, even under pressure. Tune in to discover how mindful leadership can empower you and your team to thrive in high-stress environments.

762. Equality (rerun)

In this revisit to Episode 123 of Daily Influence, We talk about why equality should not be about everyone being equal in everything. Indeed, as far as race, religion, gender or any other human characteristic, we should all be and are equal. But, in our areas of influence your equality can begin to shift depending on your participation and engagement; Not all things are meant to be equal.

761. From Survival Mode to Intentional Leadership: How Trauma Shapes Workplace Culture with Beth Jones

What if your biggest leadership challenge isn't a lack of strategy—but a survival pattern you've carried for years? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Beth Jones, Leadership Performance Strategist, Speaker, Author, and Founder of Empowered Survivors. After more than three decades leading high-stakes forensic investigations across 35+ countries, Beth uncovered a surprising truth: many leadership struggles stem from unresolved survival behaviors rather than business problems. Beth shares her personal journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery, revealing how patterns such as perfectionism, people-pleasing, control, over-performance, and emotional distance can quietly impact leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, communication, and team trust. Listeners will learn about Beth's transformative HEAL Framework (Hope, Evolve, And, Love) and discover practical ways to recognize reactive leadership behaviors, build greater self-awareness, and create healthier, more empowered organizations. In This Episode: ✔ How childhood experiences and survival patterns can influence leadership styles ✔ The difference between healthy high performance and performance driven by fear ✔ Why perfectionism and burnout often originate from deeper emotional patterns ✔ Practical steps to increase self-awareness and improve leadership effectiveness ✔ How leaders can create emotionally healthy workplace cultures ✔ The role of vulnerability, empathy, and accountability in building trust ✔ Beth's HEAL Framework for personal and professional transformation Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into leading with greater intention, awareness, and positive influence. Connect with Beth Jones: Email: beth@empoweredsurvivors.com Website: https://empoweredsurvivors.com LinkedIn, YouTube & Substack: @BethJonesHealingMentor Daily Influence is the podcast where we explore how positive, responsible influence creates lasting impact in business, leadership, and life. Suggested Keywords Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Under Pressure, Workplace Culture, Self-Awareness, Executive Leadership, Trauma-Informed Leadership, Burnout Prevention, Team Performance, Intentional Leadership, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Beth Jones, Daily Influence Podcast, Responsible Influence, Leadership Mindset, Employee Engagement, Organizational Culture, High Performance Leadership.