Best Nic Bittle Podcasts (2024)

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MINDSET NO. 3: The Doer 27:49

15h ago27:49

27:49

What The Doer wants is action. What The Doer needs is a sense of urgency. Perhaps you’ve seen the sign: “A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” While that’s one way to handle The Doer, Nic and Tarina discuss the importance of managing the relationship with The Doer, rather than putting too much stock in the th…

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The Second Mindset: The Thinker 30:34

4d ago30:34

30:34

“The Thinker” is anyone who struggles to make a decision. A confused mind says, “No.” When someone can’t make up their mind, a lot of foremen and parents make the mistake of making the decision for them. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about how when an individual is stuck or says “No,” it’s really a call for help. Nic tells the story about hi…

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A Framework for Being Good with People 41:12

15d ago41:12

41:12

The hard part about being good with people is there’s no widely used framework. We are out doing our own thing or just winging it. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the first of four mindsets that people exhibit when they receive new information or presented with a novel situation. The mindsets are not permanent or a personality types. The…

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PART 2: Communication Challenges 32:58

21d ago32:58

32:58

What role does emotion have in conversations? How important is communicating details? In this episode, Nic and Tarina resume their discussion about how to communicate and the challenges in doing it well. Nic shares his own best practices for reducing the heat in the moment, which might help avoid miscommunication. They echo the value of not making …

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Communication Challenges 31:46

29d ago31:46

31:46

It’s a cliché to say that communication takes two to tango. As a leader, you can do better. In this episode, Nic and Tarina dive into what good communicators do that poor communicators tend to skip. One thing that sets good communicators apart is they ask good questions. And asking good questions is a practice. Only from a practice can the right sk…

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INTERVIEW with Clint Bailey 1:23:15

1M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

In this episode, Nic interviews Clint Bailey, an electrician and 43-year member of the IBEW, "extremely supportive partner" to Heather, father of two adult children, and grandfather to four. This was the first interview Nic did as he was launching the podcast. It took place about eight months ago and Clint has since retired. Their conversation is c…

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To Love and Be Loved 16:17

1M ago16:17

16:17

People will never forget how you make them feel. Nic share’s a time in his life when McDonald’s was his office. He’d get his coffee and start the day’s work building his speaking business. On one occasion he got to watch an older couple show what it means to love and be loved. Today’s me-centric world with all its hustle and drive seems to have for…

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LAKE EPISODE | “Swirl It. Swi-i-i-r-r-r-l-l It!” 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

Timely and precise constructive criticism may only be timely to the one giving it. Nic and Tarina tell a story about Nic’s ice cream business and how their drive home from a catering job was colder than the ice cream in the three scoop sundaes. From this experience, they draw out many lessons learned. And Nic, true to form, shares his best practice…

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Field Leadership with Nic Bittle 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Field Leadership with Nic Bittle - MAY 2024 Today we are diving into a unique conversation with special guest Nic Bittle, founder of Work Force Pro. Nic is regarded as one of the best in the industry at training #leaders in the world of #construction. Cody & Nic explore the characteristics of great field leaders, challenges on the job site, getting…

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Bad Outcomes Don’t Always Mean Bad Planning 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

Eisenhower once said, “In planning for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” So, while planning may be indispensable, even the best plans don’t work out. Nic leads with a story about a fiasco in a movie theatre. Then he and Tarina talk about how COVID-19 derailed their plans to build a house. While they…

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SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: A Profile in Courage & Leadership 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Nic and Tarina are joined by their daughter, Elle. She shares how she got started making the Encouragement Cards and how this experience over the past 9 years has given her confidence in her gift of encouragement. It’s a special episode profiling Elle’s leadership as well as her courage to do what others may consider weird. Her example is living pr…

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People Stop for the Cookies. What They Need is Encouragement. 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

In a world starved for appreciation, showing people you care makes a big difference. And it doesn’t take much. To give people encouragement means being aware and committing to a wholehearted courage to speak into their life. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about their daughter, Elle, and her Encouragement Cards. At 9 years old, Elle had a lemo…

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There’s Magic in the Struggle 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

Everyone at some point in their life faces challenges. Part of the job as leaders and parents is watching those we manage or care for struggle. Success is sweeter, though, when it is earned. We need to let people earn their success and not try to fix everything that’s painful. In this episode, Nic and Tarina discuss how owning anything starts with …

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The Job Is to Be Curious, Not Judgmental 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

What’s needed in the industry is for more men and women to become problem solvers. This is a learned mindset—which a lot of foremen believe they were born with. In this episode, Nic and Tarina share what they learned growing up, whether chopping cotton, babysitting, or waxing tractors. Hustle, drive, and work ethic were taught, and encouraged, from…

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What Are You Listening For? 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

Good foremen are good communicators. And good communicators are good listeners. As Nic and Tarina discuss, to listen well is both active and purposeful. We listen with our ears for what’s being said and with our eyes for what’s not being said. While empathy is a dirty word in construction and trades, the pressure we all feel from time to time does …

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Help Me Understand 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Trade and construction leaders are in the people business. Part of the job of the foreman, like a nurse, is to pay attention and care. It’s not simply about being the boss. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about how empathy and listening are skills everyone can learn—whether you’re on a job site, with your family, or helping someone feel beauti…

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Small Change. Real Results. 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

When things aren’t going according to plan, change is necessary. But change can be scary and hard. So we may resist it because we get stuck in thinking of only the big kinds of changes, which Nic talks about. Or we open ourselves to possibility and begin to see how a small shift is all it takes to achieve real results. In this episode, Nic and Tari…

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You Need to Do Hard Things 26:59

4M ago26:59

26:59

Muhammed Ali once said he didn’t start counting pushups until they started to hurt. The fact is we all face hard things in life and actively avoid pain—but it’s in doing the hard things where we grow the most. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the importance of taking on the challenge of doing hard things as professionals, as parents, and …

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Construction Leadership with Collin Weiner and Shane Stoltenberg 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Construction Leadership with Collin Weiner and Shane Stoltenberg - MARCH 2024 Today we are diving into a unique conversation with special guests Shane Stoltenberg and Collin Weiner, two visionary #leaders in the world of Electrical Construction. Shane is the Director of Construction at Point 1 Electrical Systems and Colin is currently the President…

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Leadership Moments When You Least Expect It 19:11

4M ago19:11

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Nic and Tarina discuss an experience Nic had one morning in a Las Vegas Spa. It’s not what you may think but revealing all the same. From his experience Nic discovered a life lesson about making assumptions and having courage. This light-hearted conversation shows the importance of paying attention for these self-leadership moments life unexpectedl…

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Tough Conversations 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

No one enjoys having tough conversations. Most of us would you rather avoid them. Life and leadership will forever give us situations where we must address really hard stuff. Whether with a family member or a member of the team, it’s part of being human. In this episode, Nic and Tarina explore the art and heart of how to have a tough conversation. …

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Be The Best Version of Yourself 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Only once in a great while do we get an opportunity that can change our life forever. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the time when Nic was asked to speak on the National Speakers Association (NSA) Main Stage in San Francisco. As one of the greatest honors in the industry, and a true once in lifetime opportunity, it can make or break a p…

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Turning Points 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Almost everyone has a turning point in their life: a defining story which forces one to make a choice or choose a path. In this episode, Nic and Tarina unwrap a major turning point in their life. A simple accident with their one-year-old son leads them to make a tough, life-changing decision. These become the line in the sand for Nic, his career, a…

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Don’t Give Up When Things Get Hard 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Nic and Tarina tell the the story of how Nic got his start as a professional speaker in the construction industry. They discuss the ups and downs of breaking into a new career, how many times they wanted to give up, and how life and leadership proved harder than they imagined. Nic also shares a story of how two men gave him the greatest gift possib…

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Never Enough with Jennifer B. Wallace 43:13

5M ago43:13

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NEVER ENOUGH with Jennifer B. Wallace - When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It! Today we are diving into the book Never Enough. In today’s episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Jennifer join us to help weave some of these concepts into the fabric of the Construction Industry. Our Guest today is an aw…

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The Resilient Life with Dr. Susan Biali Haas 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

THE RESILIENT LIFE with Dr. Susan Biali Haas Today we are diving into building The Resilient Life. In today’s episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Dr. Susan join us to help weave some of these concepts into the fabric of the Construction Industry. Our Guest today is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, …

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Be The One | Maximize Your Life 4:06

7M ago4:06

4:06

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is for the #Matrix fans! Today's episode discusses the opportunity EACH of US have to be "THE ONE" in our family. You can be the one that allows your family to embrace new #dreams, that wants to maximize #potential, that despises limiting beliefs and small thinking. You can be The One. You need to accept the chal…

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Your Gift | Build a Life Around Passion 4:21

7M ago4:21

4:21

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ asks you to do some soul-searching and try to answer the question, "What are your #gifts?" This is a tricky question. Can you answer it? If so...CONGRATULATIONS because that's rare! As you head into #2024 wouldn’t it be incredible to begin to live your life around your true giftedness? 🎁🎁🎁 You need to build a lif…

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Beware of the Garbage Truck | Protect Your Peace 5:46

7M ago5:46

5:46

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses how to remain yourself when someone has decided to take their frustrations out on you. Protect your peace. This holiday season make sure that you are not allowing others to project their negativity onto you. You need to smile through adversity in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership …

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Days are Long, Years are Short | Reinvent Yourself 4:49

8M ago4:49

4:49

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of living for today. We are always on the go and it's easy to lose track of what truly matters. Loving. Laughing. Experiencing life with those that we care about. You need to be mindful of your time in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 12.04.23 T…

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The Backup QB | Embrace Your Role 6:32

8M ago6:32

6:32

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is from personal experience as a Backup #Quarterback. Many of you are in supporting roles within your organizations...in your families. You may not be the "Top Dog"...the "Boss" in your organization. Embrace your role. The lessons learned from being part of the supporting cast are invaluable. You need to excel in…

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Into the Fire | Find Your Courage 4:39

8M ago4:39

4:39

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses lessons that we could all learn from our nations frontline workers. While we are driving away from the crash, the robbery, the fight or the fire, first responders are driving directly into the fray, into the fight, into the fire. Find your courage. Start driving into the hypothetical fire in your life. …

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Great Expectations | You Control Your Happiness 3:15

8M ago3:15

3:15

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ analyzes the correlation between #expectations and #happiness. YOU control your happiness. No one else. High expectations are fantastic but they must come with the realization that your happiness cannot be predicated on others fulfilling those expectations. You need to own your happiness in 2023 to get where you …

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Frogger | Reinvent Yourself 4:20

9M ago4:20

4:20

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the old video game Frogger and how you can use this video game as a metaphor for your life. You must reinvent yourself in a world that is moving faster than ever before. You need to welcome change and disrupt yourself in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 11.06.…

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Your Favorite Costume | Be Proud of Who You Are 5:13

9M ago5:13

5:13

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses our affinity to dress up as characters on #Halloween. Do you walk around in your daily life wearing a social #mask? Do you pretend to be someone you aren't? What does your mask say? What are you trying to hide behind? Be proud of who you are! You must be willing to be yourself in 2023 to get where you u…

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Commitment | Control the Battle Ground in Your Mind 4:58

9M ago4:58

4:58

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of commitment. We all like to talk of our commitment to a task when everything is going our way. What about when obstacles arise? Control the battle ground in your mind. "Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do, long after the mood that you set it in, has left." You must …

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I’ve Had Enough | Small Steps for Big Change 3:54

9M ago3:54

3:54

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses change. Whether that's losing weight, changing your sleeping habits, drinking less alcohol, or spending more time with your family...those BIG changes take many SMALL steps along the way to ultimately achieve. Do not shy away from the little voice in your head that says, "I've had enough!" When you hear…

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Don’t Be An Elephant | Break Free From Your Chains 3:46

9M ago3:46

3:46

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of breaking free from your chains. Don’t be an elephant! Circus Elephants, held down by a mere rope and stake, are stripped of their independence. You must choose not to accept false boundaries and limitations in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on…

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J.K. Rowling & A Story of Relentlessness | Fight For Your Dreams 5:25

10M ago5:25

5:25

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is for the #HarryPotter fans! A story of the relentless drive and determination by author J.K. Rowling to get these books into the world. Overcoming poverty, her Mother passing away and multiple rejections, Rowlings kept fighting for Harry Potter. The rest is HISTORY! You must fight for your dreams in 2023 to get…

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The Resistance | Embrace the Struggles 2:40

10M ago2:40

2:40

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ doesn’t ask the question whether you'll face resistance? It’s…will YOU lead through it? Embrace the struggles. Tackle resistance in your life. You must plan for ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ...and L⃣ E⃣ A⃣ D⃣ anyway in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.25.23 To Learn More visit: www.nex…

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Trust the Tide | Find Confidence in the Ebb and Flow 3:38

10M ago3:38

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This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the tide of life and how you can find confidence in the ebb and flow. The lesson of Trusting the Tide is a fantastic parallel to each of our lives. You must be willing to trust the tide in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.18.23 To Learn More visit: www.next…

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Be Like Paul | A Story of Survival 6:10

10M ago6:10

6:10

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is a story of survival. The story of Genelle Guzman McMillan, the last 9/11 #survivor pulled from the rubble. What can you learn from her story? A lot. Be like Paul. If you need help...ask for it! If you're on solid ground, reach out a hand and help others. You must be willing to help others in 2023 to get where …

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Hard Work, Work Hard | No Substitute for the Work 4:39

11M ago4:39

4:39

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses #LaborDay and the key elements of #HardWork. One ingredient to life’s success that will never change is hard work. There’s no substitute for the work. You have to crave and obsess over the goal so much that you will do anything to make it happen. Once you find your passion, your true “WHY”... you can ac…

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Oprah and You | Obstacles Are Opportunities 4:28

11M ago4:28

4:28

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of #Oprah Winfrey's journey towards landing a role in "The Color Purple" and the lessons that can be learned through her experience. Obstacles are opportunities. Have patience and the belief that you may just be exactly where you're meant to be. This one is for all of you who are #grinding and not…

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Tale of Two Farmers | The Importance of Outlook 4:44

11M ago4:44

4:44

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ covers the tale of two farmers: one with a negative attitude and one with a positive attitude. This story helps put in perspective the importance of outlook on your life. 🤔 “Every day there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” Recognize the negative moments a…

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Your Cherished Grudge | Let It Go 4:04

11M ago4:04

4:04

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ talks about our inherent love of #grudges! Like Reese Witherspoon's character in Big Little Lies said "I love my grudges. I tend to them like little pets." Is that YOU? What is your cherished grudge? Do you have grudges in your life that are way overdue to part with? I'm guessing the answer is a resounding YES. Y…

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Make Them Feel You | Leave an IMPACT 4:36

12M ago4:36

4:36

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes you on a journey with a young boy named Alex and the impact he made at his local grocery store. How can you be like ALEX? How can you make them feel you? Leave an impact through intentional action. You must bless others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 08.07.23…

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No Comment | It’s OK to NOT have an Opinion 5:44

12M ago5:44

5:44

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses something that we’ve all done: spoken on a topic we know nothing about. It’s OK to NOT have an opinion. Whether because of pressure, ignorance or just to be a part of a conversation; we’ve all chimed in when it’s absolutely unnecessary. REMEMBER: “No Comment” is an answer! You must be mindful of your wo…

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Confidence Like a Ballerina | Build a Life of Mastery 4:42

12M ago4:42

4:42

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ highlights the life and extraordinary career of #MistyCopeland. What can we learn from Misty's incredible journey as a #ballerina? Build a life of mastery with #confidence and #competence. You must be willing to take action in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.24.23 T…

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Which Rocky Are You? | Keep Your Rookie Mindset 5:31

1y ago5:31

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This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses impressionable lessons from the Rocky movie series. Which Rocky are you? Between Rocky I and Rocky II we witness the transformation of humble beginnings to blinded greed. Are you willing to keep your rookie mindset? Are you working out in the freezer or lounging at the pool? You must be willing to work …

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