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Michael Rearden shares his journey from growing up in the ghetto of Connecticut to founding Revan Concepts, a mindset and personal growth company revolutionizing the coaching industry through innovative approaches. He reveals how limiting beliefs form in childhood and strategies to break free from them to achieve greater success and fulfillment.

• Growing up in poverty created a powerful drive for change and early action
• Michael's mother worked multiple jobs to provide opportunities including private school education
• Transitioned from teaching to coaching after realizing he wanted to make a broader impact
• Founded Revan Concepts in 2018 to fill educational gaps where traditional schooling falls short
• NASA study shows 94% of kindergarteners test at genius levels, dropping dramatically by third grade
• Breaking free from downward spirals requires attention and often external support from mentors
• Sometimes changing your environment completely is necessary for growth
• The "burn the bridges" approach works best for those who thrive under pressure
• Overcoming limiting beliefs starts with believing something is possible before achieving it
• Legacy message: "Never is just an option" - we always have the choice to progress or remain stagnant

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Dr. Matt Kutz shares his journey from athletic training to leadership development, introducing his concept of contextual intelligence and how leaders can thrive in complex environments by adapting their approach to each unique situation.

• Athletic trainers work with high-performing individuals who constantly strive for improvement, creating a mindset that translates well to organizational leadership
• Leaders need multiple leadership styles and must learn to diagnose the context to determine which style is appropriate for each situation
• The 3D thinking framework helps leaders consider hindsight (past), insight (present), and foresight (future) when making decisions
• Great leaders understand the difference between excellence and perfectionism—excellence is attainable while perfectionism is paralyzing
• The EPIC framework—Excellence, Perception, Inspiration, Compassion—offers a pathway to overcome mediocrity
• Creating buy-in from team members at appropriate levels multiplies organizational effectiveness
• Leadership maturity involves giving team members decision-making opportunities appropriate to their experience and role

Check out Dr. Matt Kutz's new book "Becoming Epic: A Remedy for Mediocrity" coming out in August, and visit matthewkutz.com for articles and more resources on contextual intelligence.

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First impressions form in just seven seconds, where our brains make up to 11 decisions about others, shaping the trajectory of our interactions and opportunities. These split-second judgments serve as powerful starting points that our brains continuously seek to validate through unconscious biases, making intentional perception management essential for personal and professional success.

• Sylvie Di Giusto spent 20 years in HR before focusing on how perception influences decision-making
• First impressions are starting points, but last impressions determine if people return
• Our brains actively seek confirmation of initial judgments through unconscious biases
• People become less self-aware as they become more successful ("CEO Disease")
• Surrounding yourself with opposing viewpoints increases self-awareness
• When facing crisis, look where others aren't looking for innovation opportunities
• Sylvie developed revolutionary 3D holographic keynote presentations over four years
• True success comes from doing something nobody else is doing
• Perception management isn't about changing who you are, but becoming more of who you are

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