Advice for a "Hidden Leader" on how to increase your influence, with Guest Richard Rierson | Ep 46

Troy, Matt, and Chet are excited to be joined by Richard Rierson from "Dose of Leadership" Podcast. Richard is a leadership expert known for his highly-rated podcast & his ability to create composed, confident, consistent, courageous, & compassionate leaders. He's been podcasting since 2013 and has hosted some of the most prominent leaders of our time along the way. Our conversation begins with why Richard started podcasting and covers his journey with Dose of Leadership, coaching, becoming a keynote speaker, as well as his newest venture, The Next Level Method. Richard served as a Marine Corps aviator and details how the leadership skills that were developed in the Corps applied to his civilian career. We talk about the grind of hosting a podcast and how little feedback podcaster creators received from their listeners.

Our conversation then turns to our top 3 thing to tell your younger self. If you bundle these 12 things together, we've got the beginnings of a great book! Chet closes the episode out with a good word on taking scheduled breaks to keep your productivity and mental health up. In other words, the Biblical practice of Sabbath.

**Topics discussed:**
1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest, Richard Rierson from Dose of Leadership Podcast
2. Top 3 Things to tell your younger self: Don't jump on the bandwagons because classics never die. Invest sooner. Go with your gut. Buy star wars toys. Don't marry her. Listen to your parents. Adding value is the key to influence. Fear and uncertainty never go away. The biggest lie is our self-worth is based on what we think of ourself.
3. A Good Word: Sabbath. Genesis 2:2-3

**Links mentioned in this episode:**
* https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
* http://admiralspennant.com/
* https://doseofleadership.com/podcast-page/
* https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrierson/
* https://nextlevelmethod.com/