A New Framework for Ethical, Confident Decision-Making with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn - 82
What if the key to better decision-making isn’t just gathering more data but learning how to think differently about the data you already have? In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, investigative journalist turned decision science expert, to explore the radical power of intentional decision-making through her proprietary AREA Method. With a background writing for the New York Times and Harvard Business Review, Cheryl brings a journalist’s scrutiny and a visionary’s creativity to the question that haunts leaders and entrepreneurs alike: “How do I know I’m making the right call?” Whether you’re facing a career pivot, launching a new venture, or navigating high-stakes decisions in uncertain times, Cheryl’s step-by-step system challenges the mental shortcuts we all rely on and replaces them with deeper insight, ethical clarity, and practical tools to guide you forward. From her five “Problem Solver Profiles” to the dangers of cognitive bias, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom for anyone looking to lead with courage and clarity. This episode will change how you make decisions. Forever.What You Will Learn:How to recognize and counter cognitive biases that impact your decision-making.Why ethical clarity is essential in both journalism and leadership decisions.What the AREA Method is and how each step supports better outcomes.How to apply a structured process to complex personal or professional choices.The five “Problem Solver Profiles” and how they shape the way people approach problems.Why understanding others’ decision-making styles improves collaboration and communication.How to use a pre-mortem to anticipate failure and strengthen decisions before execution.The importance of collecting verifiable data and diverse perspectives before acting.How your internal leadership and values influence external choices.Where to access tools and assessments to discover your own problem-solving style.Why skipping steps in research and analysis leads to flawed conclusions.Why decisions fail when people rely too heavily on “mental shortcuts.”How to create space for better insights by thinking critically about your assumptions.What it means to explore versus exploit ideas when weighing decisions.How leaders can balance creativity and data when making visionary moves.Why collaborative decision-making requires understanding what others value in a choice.Resource:Cheryl Strauss Einhorn: AREA MethodLeading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting Group
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Vision, Leadership, and Thriving After 65 with Ande Lyons - 81
Do you feel boxed in by expectations, especially as you age? What if true leadership isn't about barking orders but about holding a powerful vision and empowering others to shine brighter than you thought possible? In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Ande Lyons, a four-time founder who defied a traditional, authoritarian New England upbringing that offered no examples of leadership and actively discouraged thinking outside the box. At 68, Ande openly shares her journey from a teenage visionary determined to get her ski team varsity status to becoming a prominent voice in the pro-aging movement through her podcast, "Don't be Caged by Your Age". She reveals the unexpected catalyst for her age reveal in the youth-centric startup world and how challenging ageist beliefs led to becoming a thought leader within months, impacting not only her peers but also inspiring a new horizon for 40 and 50-year-olds. If you've ever felt constrained by societal norms, doubted your ability to lead, or wondered how to step into a new industry and quickly gain credibility, this conversation will challenge your perspective and ignite the courage to unleash your own visionary potential, proving that your most exciting adventures are always ahead.What You Will Learn:A clear distinction between authoritarianism and true leadership.That visionary capability isn't just about creative arts or spatial design; it's also the ability to perceive what needs to happen for a project or business and navigate the path forward while remaining open to new information.How personal experiences with ageism, including gendered ageism, can become the catalyst for challenging societal norms and sparking important conversations.The impact of publicly embracing and revealing one's age in youth-centric environments and how this can help dissolve internalized ageist beliefs that limit potential.How representation of people thriving after the age of 65 can inspire not only peers but also younger generations by showing a broader horizon of possibilities.The essential role of communicating your vision to build momentum and scale influence, understanding that this communication will evolve as you develop in your role.Why approaching a visionary role as an experiment allows for learning and growth without the need for immediate perfection.The importance of building relationships and networks as a key method for amplifying your vision and work.A specific, actionable "hack" for scaling influence called comment marketing.The profound value of building community, especially in potentially isolating creative pursuits.That finding fulfillment and purpose, particularly in later stages of life, is important for thriving and serves as a powerful antidote to "retirement epidemic" and fading.Resource:Ande Lyons: Don’t Be Caged By Your AgeLeading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting Group
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Alternative Finance and Wealth Artistry with Reese Ryan - 80
Could challenging your relationship with money and time unlock your greatest impact? In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Reese Ryan, about financial freedom; he's designing it, not just for himself but for others too, using what he calls "alternative finance." Step beyond conventional wisdom that says "debt is bad", and explore how tools like strategic credit use, full control over retirement accounts, and techniques like equity acceleration can be leveraged to navigate what he terms a "money maze" rather than a "rat race." He's a practitioner, not just an expert, building community and showing people how to achieve things "that money cannot buy". This isn't just about accumulating wealth; it's about crafting a life by design and fostering a "each one reach one mentality" when it comes to leadership. Forget parking your money and ignoring it; discover the flexibility and strategic advantage that comes from approaching your finances with artistry. Tune in to find out how shifting your perspective and taking calculated risks can transform your financial future and allow you to truly create conscious change.What You Will Learn:Discover the use of sequencing boards to complement vision boards.The concept of viewing one's life and finances through the lens of "design".Understanding Reese Ryan's approach to Wealth Artistry through online small groups and working with regular and executive clients.Alternative Finance explained, including the perspective that debt can be a useful tool.Specific strategies within alternative finance.Learn about "equity acceleration," a method to save potentially tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on a mortgage.Insights into leveraging credit and credit card reward games to gain competitive advantages.The idea that alternative finance is a "competitive advantage" achieved by "stacking your advantages," such as gaining tax-free growth in retirement accounts or accelerating home equity.Learn the difference between the conventional "rat race" financial model and the "money maze" approach of alternative finance.Resource:Reese Ryan: InstagramLeading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting Group
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Anchoring Vision and Transforming Systems with R. Lee - 79
Anchoring Vision and Transforming Systems with R. Lee - 79What if the very concept of being a "visionary" isn't about seeing the future, but actively casting it and letting it shape you? In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews R. Lee, Founder of The Jade Fire. Imagine dissolving the brittle legacy structures of today's world and forging emergent ecosystems built on sovereign, living, evolutionary intelligence. The existing carbon-age systems are unsustainable, not regenerative, and predicated on endless extraction without regard for constraints. Instead of destroying these systems, perhaps the path forward involves transforming them from within while building parallel, more organic, interconnected networks. This era demands leaders who can hold a long vision, work at a systemic level, and bring forth a future that broadcasts a signal beyond collapse – one that is strategic, mythic, and unmistakably alive. Get ready to stop grappling with the past and unleash the force of your power to anchor a new reality.What You Will Learn:Understanding that leadership in the current era requires the capacity to hold a very long vision and that constantly grappling with the present is essentially grappling eternally with the past.How to "source the future" by moving beyond typical left-brain dominance, which is prevalent in the Western world.Visionary capacity is not about seeing reality accurately but about casting a vision into the future, anchoring it within oneself, and letting the chaos take you from your current state to what you've cast. The concept of goal setting is presented as "virtually useless". Instead, "vision getting" or casting is about anchoring the desired future and "letting it rip," entering a state of submission to the vision where even resistance helps shape the path. The "weaning" from existing constructs is often driven by the reality that the current system is unsustainable and "done with you," rather than a simple choice to abandon it.Resource:R. Lee: The Jade FireLeading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting Group
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Finding Heart, Magic, and Impact in Leadership with Jason Saltzman - 78
Have you ever felt the weight of financial anxiety crushing your biggest dreams, that nagging doubt whispering that money–or the lack thereof–will always be the ultimate roadblock? In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Jason Saltzman, CEO and founder of Relief, a FinTech company revolutionizing how Americans manage their debt. Jason is a seasoned entrepreneur who’s navigated the turbulent waters of personal and business finance.Discover how this shift in focus unlocked unexpected "magic," leading to remarkable success and the birth of Relief, an innovative app designed to empower individuals facing the daunting reality of being in collections. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your spirit ignited as Jason unveils his philosophy on leadership, capital raising, and the crucial role of acceptance in both financial well-being and visionary pursuits, leaving you with the powerful realization that the courage to connect with your deepest values might just be the most valuable currency of all.What You Will Learn:The widespread issue of financial anxiety in the United States.The evolution of a visionary's focus from purely financial gains to creating impact and finding joy.The power of vulnerability, authenticity, and acceptance in achieving goals. Jason's evolved leadership philosophy, which has shifted from micromanagement to trusting capable partners with diverse skills and perspectives. The value of continuous learning and the influence of Stoic philosophy on developing a resilient mindset.Realistic perspectives on entrepreneurship, including the inherent challenges of building something from nothing and the high failure rate of startups. Advice on raising capital, seeking advice, and building partnerships based on a shared vision rather than simply demanding funds.Resources:Jason Saltzman: InstagramLeading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting Group
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