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Creativity Unleashed: Why We Fear It, Lose It, and How to Get It Back with Jonathan Fanning

Jonathan Fanning returns to Your Partner In Success Radio to take us deeper into a topic we all claim to value… but often avoid when it matters most: creativity.

In this conversation, Jonathan challenges the way we think about innovation, risk, and personal growth. From the natural creative genius we had as children to the hesitation we develop as adults, he breaks down why creativity feels so uncomfortable in real time, yet so impressive in hindsight.

We explore the habits of world-class innovators, the role of failure as a necessary teacher, and why playing it safe may be the biggest risk of all.

Jonathan also shares powerful insights from his work with young entrepreneurs and leaders, offering a refreshing perspective on what it really means to build, experiment, and grow in today’s world.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your ideas, or hesitated to take action, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach creativity and courage.

If you missed our last conversation on Purpose, Wake-Up Calls, and Living Intentionally you can listen here or wherever you consume your favorite podcasts.

Connect with Jonathan Fanning: Website | LinkedIn | Get Jonathan’s free Creativity Unleashed Field Guide and take on Walt’s 5-Minute Challenge: 👉 https://www.jonathanfanning.com/5min

SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is brought to you by Money and the Prosperous Soul by Stephen K. De Silva.

If you think your financial challenges are just about numbers, this book will make you think again. Stephen goes beyond budgets and spreadsheets and looks at the deeper connection between your mindset, your beliefs, and your relationship with money.

It’s thoughtful, it’s different, and it’s the kind of book that stays with you long after you put it down. You can find Money and the Prosperous Soul on Amazon and Audible. And stay tuned, Stephen will be joining me soon on Your Partner In Success Radio.

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Who Are You Becoming? Jonathan Fanning on Purpose, Wake-Up Calls, and Living Intentionally

What if the most important question you ever ask yourself isn’t about what you’re achieving—but who you’re becoming?

In this thought-provoking episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Denise Griffitts sits down with leadership development expert, speaker, and author Jonathan Fanning to explore the defining moments, mindset shifts, and intentional decisions that shape not just success—but identity.

Jonathan’s work challenges the idea of drifting through life on autopilot. Instead, he invites us to take ownership of our direction, our decisions, and ultimately, the person we are becoming every single day.

Drawing from powerful personal stories—including a life-altering car accident—Jonathan shares how wake-up calls can become turning points. He also unpacks what it truly means to listen deeply, act courageously, and “happen to the world” instead of letting the world happen to you.

This is not surface-level motivation. It’s a conversation about awareness, responsibility, and choosing your path with intention.

Connect with Jonathan Fanning: Website | LinkedIn | Books

SPONSORED BY: Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit and a strong advocate for building high-performing teams through continuous learning and leadership development. Develop stronger managers, higher-performing teams, and an AI-ready workforce through interactive learning programs and live workshops. If you’re serious about growing your organization—and your people—be sure to connect with Damon on LinkedIn and explore what Learnit has to offer.

 

 

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The Healthcare System Is Sick—Not the Doctors with Don Taylor

Today on Your Partner In Success Radio, Don Taylor brings over 40 years of real-world healthcare leadership to the conversation—from serving as a U.S. Air Force Colonel to leading hospitals here and abroad, including the largest trauma hospital in Iraq. Today, he’s shaping the next generation of physician leaders at UT Dallas and UT Southwestern, while speaking and writing about what truly drives better healthcare—leadership, mindset, and physician well-being.

In this conversation, we take a hard look at what’s really happening in healthcare—and why so many physicians are exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning their purpose. Don challenges the idea that doctors are the problem and instead points to a system under strain, while sharing how mindset, connection, and community can help physicians move beyond burnout and back to a life—and career—that actually feels meaningful.

Connect with Donald Taylor on LinkedIn.

SPONSORED BY:  Our episode today is sponsored by Cynthia Kay, AKA 'C.K.' Cynthia Kay brings practical, real-world wisdom to small business owners ready to cut through the noise, make smarter decisions, and grow with confidence. For fresh perspective and proven strategies, you can actually use, visit cynthiakaybiz.com and check out her book, Small Business, Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business. I have that book and highly recommend it!

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The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III - What a Great Mentorship Looks Like

A mentor is not your manager, your accountability partner, or the person responsible for your success. If you’re expecting someone to build your career for you, you’re going to be disappointed. Mentorship doesn’t work that way. It’s not about being carried. It’s about being guided.

This is where most people get it wrong. If you want a mentor to invest in you, you have to give them a reason. Show up prepared. Take action on what they tell you. Don’t ask the same question twice, and respect their time. And just as important, bring value back. Even if you’re new, you can bring effort, energy, and a fresh perspective. Mentorship is not a one-way street.

On the other side, a good mentor isn’t just there to encourage you. They’re there to tell you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. They set clear boundaries, they don’t overextend themselves, and they teach you how to think, not just what to do. A real mentor helps you become independent, not dependent.

Most mentorships don’t actually end, they just fade out. Usually because there’s no follow-through, expectations were never made clear, or one person is doing all the work. Access without action is wasted opportunity, and that’s where a lot of these relationships quietly fall apart.

A strong mentorship is built on mutual respect, consistency, and real growth. Over time, something shifts. It starts to feel less like a mentor and mentee relationship and more like a conversation between peers. That’s when you know it’s working.

If you’re looking for a mentor, don’t just ask who can help you. Ask yourself if you are someone a great mentor would want to invest in. Because they are out there. But they choose people who show up, do the work, and take it seriously.

SPONSORED BY: From the vision of our Founding Fathers to the resilience and determination that have shaped our history, 'What's Right with America: ...And How We Can Keep It That Way!' explores what makes the country uniquely capable of thriving in times of change. With inspiring stories and thought-provoking analysis, authors Paul Johnson and Larry Aldrich reveal how America’s prosperity is rooted in more than just economic might—it’s grounded in values like freedom, individual empowerment, and deep commitment to justice and liberty. This is quite honestly one of my favorite books and I reach for it often. You can find it on Amazon and Audible and I hope you will make it part of your personal library!

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Stop Bullying Yourself with Dr. Anna Marie Frank 

Dr. Anna Marie Frank helps high-achieving professionals who look successful on the outside but feel stuck on the inside. She works with individuals and organizations to break through mental barriers, rewire the brain, and reconnect with the body’s wisdom so they can create more fulfilling, sustainable success.

She is a Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy with a PhD in Natural Medicine, a Certified Brain Health Professional, and the founder and CEO of Happy Whole You™, a brain and body wellness center based in Bakersfield, California. With more than 20 years of experience, she blends neuroscience, natural medicine, and mindset work through her signature 6R’s Success Rewire Method™.

She’s also the host of The Happy Whole You™ Podcast, author of Stop Bullying Yourself!, and an in-demand keynote speaker helping leaders improve performance, mental health, and productivity—without sacrificing joy or purpose.

Connect with Dr. Anna Marie Frank: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

SPONSORED BY: Diana Fritz. What does it take to lead when life gets hard? Grace. Resilience. Influence. Trust. That's GRIT — and it's exactly what Diana Fritz coaches into leaders every single day.

Diana is an executive coach, speaker, and cancer thriver with over 25 years of experience helping people stop managing their way through life and start leading it. She'll meet you exactly where you are — and help you own your story.

Check out her book, Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified, or book a free 15-minute consultation at grituiuq.com. Lead with GRIT!

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