Best Yermi Kurkus Podcasts (2024)

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S02E20 - The Legend Leader with Yermi Kurkus - Recap 4 18:30

25d ago18:30

18:30

What’s attracting people to you? What does “Legacy Leadership” have anything to do with it? This week, we sought out to connect the last few episodes where we spoke with Claudia Wyatt, Carol Williams, Avi Abrams, and Summer Watson. We explored the importance of finding the hidden strength that hides in what seems to be your weakness, we explored ho…

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S02E23 - Winning In The Game of Life with Marques Ogden 26:30

23h ago26:30

26:30

Here’s a story you don’t hear every day. A story of a kid with a dream A kid living his dream as a pro-Athlete in the NFL An athlete who retires from the sport and builds a $20M+ business. A successful businessman who loses it all. A man who rebuilds himself only to lose it all again. And now, a man who has rebuilt himself back up again from the as…

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S02E22 - Leading A Rookie Team To Win - Part 2 with Caleb Pohlman 30:57

4h ago30:57

30:57

Are you ready for Part 2 of this epic story? In this episode you will hear the day-to-day, boots-on-the-ground version of this remarkable story. The lessons shared come from Caleb Pohlman who is one of the mentors on the team that Coach Danny put together. Caleb runs the Drive Team - the team who drive the robot. Caleb talks to us about the practic…

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S02E21 - Leading A Rookie Team To Win - Part 1 with Daniel “Danny” Smith 37:16

8h ago37:16

37:16

What makes a winning team? In this episode, you will hear the remarkable story of how one coach believed in children who come from difficult backgrounds and who are typically not privileged to what other children from larger cities and wealthier backgrounds have access to. Coach Danny took a group of rookie children from Rutherdforton Country a sma…

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S02E19 - Connecting Leadership, Mentorship, and Community with Summer Watson 29:09

1M ago29:09

29:09

What about a community makes it so appealing for people to continue being part of it? I’ve been part of so many communities. In my teenage and early adulthood years, I used to work for an organization that would send me to take part in various new branches that were being established under its umbrella. I’ve seen so many communities start up and fa…

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S02E18 - Accessing Your Inner Grit with Avi Abrams 26:33

1M ago26:33

26:33

Running any business can be really challenging. What about building a business and no matter what you do, circumstances beyond your control take you down? This is the discussion we had this week with Avi Abrams. Avi found his passion in Tour Guiding. It was born out of his faith and love for his country. He even found an extraordinary niche within …

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S02E17 - Finding Light Within Chaos with Carol Williams 28:51

2M ago28:51

28:51

So many of us go through hardships, some more significant than others. When sharing those hardships with others, as caring as those others are, sometimes their advice isn’t as great. For example, when I went through my challenges a few years back, I kept hearing over and over again that “there’s light at the end of the tunnel”. As wonderful as that…

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S02E16 - Your Weakness Is Your Superpower with Claudia Wyatt 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

We have heard so many times people advising us to focus less on our weaknesses and focus more on our strengths. As wonderful and as great as that advice is… What if, your weakness is actually your superpower? During my own self-discovery in my leadership journey, I often wondered whether my weakness is actually the other side of the same coin as my…

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S02E15 - Connecting “Them” and “You” with Yermi Kurkus - Recap 3 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

When was the last time you thought about your clients/your people? Here are the secrets of gaining highly loyal return customers… It’s no secret. It’s more of a science. When we connect deeply with others - they will respond in kind. Think about it. When you talk to someone - do you feel deeply connected with them, or do you think there is some for…

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S02E14 - Leading From A Deep “Why” with Marc W. Halpert 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

How many times have we learned or heard about the importance of finding our true and deep “Why”? Simon Sinek is well known for his phenomenal book “Start With Why”. Richard Weylman takes this topic a step further and in his phenomenal book “The Power of Why” Weylman talks about how your “Why” connects with the people you are trying to influence. Th…

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S02E13 - Leadership Starts From Within with Rasie Bamigbade 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

Just as we need to nourish our bodies and soul so that we can be healthy, the same is true in business. We need to work on our inner-self-leadership so that we can show up as the best version and best leader in our organization. This fact is true whether you are an organization of 1 or 1000 or hundreds of thousands. How you lead from within, is how…

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S02E12 - Building A Purpose-Driven Community with Russ Hedge 24:14

3M ago24:14

24:14

A Purpose-Driven Community is what most (if not all of us) seek. As humans, we mostly tend to hang out like-minded people. We like familiarity. You see, we all need to feel needed and part of something, but, we also want to hang out in a place where we feel wanted, belonging, and inspired. This is what we are exploring in this week’s episode. Russ …

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S02E11 - Building Authentic Connections with Gracie Ruth Melendez 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

How important are deep and meaningful relationships to the long-term profitable sustainability of your business? VERY!!! Yes, Very! Most businesses struggle with customer retention let alone having their customers refer more business their way. What seems to be the issue? Well, as Gracie puts it - they don’t really have a relationship with you. The…

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S02E10 - Finding Your Inner Legacy with Yermi Kurkus 22:23

4M ago22:23

22:23

Have you flown recently? What was your last interaction with your car dealer? In this episode, I share with you a realization I had when I contemplated these exact questions. Spoiler alert: It’s sad… However. There’s a silver lining to these sad realizations. Sorry - only one spoiler alert per post. Join us in this recap episode of The Exceptionall…

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S02E09 - Two Rules in Leadership with Brenda Yoho 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

As a leader how much impact do you have on those you lead? This question isn’t just for employers It really starts much earlier than that. It begins with how we are educated from a very young age. Our educators are our very first leaders and they play a major role in our success in life. In this episode, Brenda discusses and shares with us some fas…

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S02E08 - Becoming Passionately Loyal with Shlomo Meisels 32:15

4M ago32:15

32:15

How can I inspire my employees to be passionately loyal? This question isn’t just for employers This is a question that anyone in business today should (or at least would benefit from) ask themselves. Why? Because whether we lead a team, or we are a solo-entrepreneur, we depend on people doing business with us and working with us. In a world with a…

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S02E07 - Spreading Your Wings with Val Roskins Tews 26:22

5M ago26:22

26:22

How do you show your greatness to the world? Especially on Social Media and LinkedIn? In a world of social media, and especially LinkedIn for many business professionals, how are you spreading your wings and making an impact on your audience? In this episode, Val discusses and shares with us some fascinating insights on how you can shine and share …

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S02E06 - Becoming ObjectionProof with Jeff West 27:01

5M ago27:01

27:01

What is the one thing most Salespeople struggle with? It’s objection. How do we overcome that objection is the discussion we just had with Jeff West. It’s a fascinating discussion because Jeff shows us how overcoming objections is actually easier than it seems when we actually put the other person’s needs and interested first and when we’re entirel…

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S02E05 - Connecting The "You" 19:57

5M ago19:57

19:57

We spoke about authenticity and how you are a gift from God What is the practical application? In this week's episode, we're taking a step back and recapping the lessons we learned from the four previous incredible guests. Yes, they are incredible and their stories and lessons are fascinating. The question is - what are some practical takeaways tha…

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S02E04 - Cultivating Your Inner Voice with Donn King 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

You have a unique message and an inner voice that is meant to be shared with the world. It's the gift you give to the world. So many of us have surpassed this inner voice, for various reasons, however, in this episode, we will talk about the importance of discovering it and sharing it with the world. Show Recap: 1. What is your message that you sha…

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S02E03 - Your God Given Gift with Trae Bohlen 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

Being authentically you is the greatest gift you can give the world. It's the gift God gave you. You are destined for success. You are already born exceptionally irresistible. How many times have we mentioned that already? Trae Bohlen, a photographer, and social media expert is here to share with us some deep and wise insights on how you can use yo…

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S02E02 - Being Truly Authentic with Tracy Borreson 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

What does it mean to be truly authentic? In a world where the word authenticity is being thrown around as a buzz word these days - Tracy Borreson a marketing and branding expert talks about how to be fully you in every sense of the word. Show Recap: 1. What is your message that you share with the world? AUTHENTICITY!!! 2. How did you discover this …

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S2E01 - Being A Go-Giver - with Bob Burg 23:25

6M ago23:25

23:25

What does it mean to be a Go-Giver? Join us in this episode to hear Bob Burg talk about what is a Go-Giver? Can we be a Go-Giver and a Go-Getter? What type of person does one need to be considered a Go-Giver? How does my business benefit from the Go-Giver approach? This and more. Who is Bob Burg? Bob is co-author (with John David Mann) of the busin…

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Ep. 0 - Introduction - What to expect from Season 2 7:43

6M ago7:43

7:43

Welcome to Season 2 We are so excited to bring to you some exceptional and irresistible guests who are truly demonstrating some Exceptionally Irresistible qualities in their personal and professional lives - or who are individuals who teach how to live an Exceptionally Irresistible life. The point of this season will be to inspire you to act and dr…

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Ep 25. - The World of Good 22:02

2y ago22:02

22:02

Is the world a better place? Better than what we believe? How can we live in a world full of good? In this episode, we’ll explore how it all depends on our own perspectives, how it’s up to us to either see the world as this terrible place or as a wonderful place that only needs to be improved. What is the purpose of this world? G-d wanting a dwelli…

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Ep 24. Recovery - Blessing and Curse 21:22

2y ago21:22

21:22

Is recovery a blessing or curse? In this episode, we’ll explore What is recovery and how it can be a blessing or a curse - ready for a controversial conversation? What is recovery? The importance of recovery How is it a blessing? How is it a curse? What do we do about it? Come join us and continue this conversation with our Live Show and our specia…

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Ep. 23 - The Importance of an Inner Circle 21:40

2y ago21:40

21:40

Did you ever hear the expression that you are a sum total of the 5 people you are closest to? “Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are?” There is a Talmudic teaching that talks about the importance of being careful who you choose as neighbors. In this episode, we’ll explore the importance of choosing who your friends are in a wise way.…

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Ep. 22 - Choosing Your Leadership Style 21:04

2y ago21:04

21:04

What type of leader are you? What is the difference between different leadership styles? How can I be an effective leader? In this episode, we’ll explore the history and the importance of being an effective leader. At the end of the day, we are all leaders in some aspect of our lives. History of Leadership The different types of leadership The best…

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Ep. 21 - Being Always Happy 21:13

2y ago21:13

21:13

When we see everyone and everything around us with a better lens, it is easier to find deep true happiness. It goes without saying that deep intrinsic happiness is key to living a more fulfilling and purpose-filled life. In this episode, we’ll explore what it takes to be intrinsically happy? Happiness is work What does it take to be happy? What is …

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Ep. 20 - Believing In Others 21:52

2y ago21:52

21:52

When we’re able to see ourselves through G-d’s eyes and fully understand our true being, strength, and deeper self, we are able to extend that courtesy onto others. In this episode, we’ll explore how we see ourselves, each other, scenarios that we are faced with, and everything else in between, through the lens of our Higher Power and the Greater p…

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Ep 19. - Being The Bigger Person 21:07

2y ago21:07

21:07

Continuation of the last two weeks. This episode connects the “being a man where there is no man” and getting out of that victim mentality - think of this as part 3 of this discussion. In this episode, we’ll discuss… The Abundance Mindset The Scarcity Mindset How does it all tie together - the mindset, purpose, spirituality, etc.? Story of begger i…

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Ep. 18 - G-d Only Gives You What You Can Handle 21:03

2y ago21:03

21:03

We are always faced with challenges, hardships, and situations in which we are tested, the question is how do we react? In this episode, we’ll explore how being a “man where there’s no man” plays out in practical day to day life. We are constantly faced with opportunities where our attitude and character will be tested. Why are people treating us t…

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Ep. 17 - Being The Greater Person 22:05

2y ago22:05

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What does it mean to be the “greater person”? In this episode, we’ll explore the importance of doing what’s right even when it feels like I am the only one doing it. How does that tie into fulfillment, meaning, and purpose? Meaning and purpose drives our moral and ethical values The importance of having a moral code by which we live by The importan…

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Ep. 16 - What is the Higher Version of Self? 20:37

2y ago20:37

20:37

How do I connect with the higher version of myself? How does that connect with my Higher Power and my spiritual well-being? In this episode, we’ll continue the discussion we began last week and explore how spirituality connects to ourselves and how we connect to our higher power? What is the higher version of self? How do I connect with my Higher P…

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Ep. 15 - Connecting With A Higher Power 19:40

2+ y ago19:40

19:40

We have spoken a lot about, G-d, spirituality, and you all know that Boruch and I come from the Jewish Orthodox communities. In this episode, we’ll explore the meaning behind what is a Higher Power? What is the importance of such a power? And how we are influenced by our spirituality vs our religious practices. What does religion mean to you? What …

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Ep. 14 - Living A Spiritual Life 20:17

2+ y ago20:17

20:17

The enlightened person is the one that lives a spiritual life How do we find enlightenment? Do I need to be religious in order to be spiritual? In this episode, we’ll explore the true meaning of spirituality, its importance in our life, and how it plays into becoming successful. What is spirituality? How does one become spiritual? What is the diffe…

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Ep. 13 - The Importance of Ongoing Education 21:31

2+ y ago21:31

21:31

How important are ongoing education and skill building in our journey to success? How does it all tie into our meaning and purpose? Let’s talk about the next step of growth - learning, feeding the curiosity, and continuing to learn. People have the need to feed their psychological hunger as well - just as we eat physical food - we also need psychol…

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Ep. 12 - Growth - Life is a Treadmill 20:51

2+ y ago20:51

20:51

“Life is a treadmill, if we ain’t moving forward, we are falling on our face” In continuation of the last episode on the topic of pivoting and how pivoting requires growth and development Let’s chat about the importance and the need for growth and how it propels us forward. What does growth mean to you? How does one grow? How does growth play in wi…

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Ep. 11 - Multiple Life Purposes 19:42

2+ y ago19:42

19:42

Continuation from the last episode on how life takes us through various paths. What can be our “dream job” today, may not be our dream job tomorrow. How do we adjust and pivot in life? The art of pivoting How do we listen carefully to our gut and how to make decisions? Do I have to do the same thing for the rest of my life? Can my passion change or…

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Ep. 10 - Singular or Diversified Purpose 20:14

2+ y ago20:14

20:14

Do I only have 1 purpose in life? Can it be that I have more than one? Should I only focus on 1 thing? In this episode, we’ll explore the meaning behind each of these elements that people have. Some people have some form of a degree of understanding while others wonder. Finding your purpose through your passion Is your Passion your livelihood? Is p…

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Ep. 9 - Being Present in The Moment 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

20:33

What happened to me in the past? Does that dictate my future? What would my future look like? In this episode, we’ll explore the importance of living in the here and now. How do we get over our past? What is the purpose of the past? Using the past as a stepping stone for the future Understanding the future and knowing how to set up a vision for the…

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Ep. 8 - The 7 Why's 19:35

2+ y ago19:35

19:35

How do I find my meaning and my purpose? Where do I begin? How do I know that it’s for real? In this episode, we’ll explore the layers that are required to discover our true meaning and purpose. Why do we need to dig deep? What is the power of 7? Why 7? What is the real meaning of meaning and purpose? Discuss the experience of doing the exercise. C…

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Ep. 7 - Trust = Belief + Faith 20:08

2+ y ago20:08

20:08

What is Belief? What is Faith? What is Trust? What are the differences among them all? In this episode, we’ll explore the meaning behind each of these elements that people have. Some people have some form of a degree of understanding while others wonder. Belief is something that you can see in a tangible manner Faith is when you simply believe in s…

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Ep. 6 - Meaning and Purpose in Hardships 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

18:58

Why do bad things happen? Are bad things really happening to me? What lessons can I learn? How do I make sense of it all? In this episode, we’ll explore the meaning behind life’s challenges and how we can potentially grow from each hardship. Viktor Frankl - The importance of finding meaning in life (Finding meaning and purpose in trauma) Challenges…

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Ep. 5 - What are Titles? Are They Good or Bad? 19:53

2+ y ago19:53

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Who are you? No, but who are you really? Are you your name? Are you your job? What truly defines you? In this episode, we’ll explore titles and how they play in our lives (and in the lives of others). What is the purpose of your name? How does that play into your life? What is the title “Good student” or “Good Employee” really mean? Is a Child ever…

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Ep. 4 - Exceptionally Irresistible Life Plans 21:43

2+ y ago21:43

21:43

How many times have you heard the cliche that “no one plans to fail, but they fail to plan” - but then we also hear the expression that “Man plans and G-d laughs” - so how do we plan a life, a business, or anything else for that matter? How do we plan a life that is exceptionally irresistible? Something that will be sustainable? What would that typ…

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Ep. 3 - Forming Healthy Relationships 21:32

2+ y ago21:32

21:32

How exceptional would life be if you were in a relationship with someone that was totally irresistible? What does that look like to you? Here’s what we will be talking about in the show. What does it take to form healthy exceptionally irresistible relationships? What is considered a healthy relationship? What are REALationships? How do they work? S…

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Ep. 2 - How To Be Exceptionally Irresistible? 20:21

2+ y ago20:21

20:21

In the last episode, we spoke about the importance of Exceptionally Irresistible. In this episode we talk about the following: How does one become more Exceptional? How does one become more irresistible? How does one combine the two to become more exceptionally irresistible and what does that look like? Hope you enjoy... Come join us and continue t…

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Ep. 1 - Why Exceptionally Irresistible? 23:45

2+ y ago23:45

23:45

In this episode we talk about the following: What does it mean to be Exceptional and why is that important? What does it mean to be Irresistible and why is that important? Why would it be important to be Exceptionally Irresistible? Hope you enjoy... Come join us and continue this conversation with our Live Show and our special surprise guest - chec…

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Ep. 0 - Introduction and Welcome 3:23

2+ y ago3:23

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Welcome to our brand new show called The Exceptionally Irresistible Show This is episode "0" as it's the introduction and welcome episode - in which we will discuss what to expect from our show and how our show is so different than anything else you may be used to. Here are some highlights: Each episode is about 20 mins long If you enjoyed the epis…

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