Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced on this journey and all of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Living Unleashed is hosted by Alex Reneman, CEO of Mountain Leverage, a technology company founded in Grafton, West Virginia. Alex is also the founder of Unleash Tygart, a non-profit who's mission is to build a better community in Grafton and the whole Tygart Valley region. This podcast discusses possible solutions for the problems that we face in our own lives and communities. Living Unleashed hosts interviews of candidates for local elections and the voices of a diverse range of West Virgi ...
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Alex discusses the emphasis on removal instead of resolutions in this new year and lays out his vision for 2025. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6By Alex Reneman
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Alex reflects on 2024 and discusses 3 key areas of improvement that he has observed in his life as the year comes to a close. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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As Christmas approaches, Alex analyzes a LinkedIn poster's "manager wishlist" for Christmas. Alex explores how true flourishing revolves around others and not just yourself. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9T…
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In a collection of internal messages Alex sent out to his company, we get a preview of how Alex approaches strategy, two brief examples of strategy from two well-known companies, and how uncertainty creates possibility. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill …
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Alex recounts his odd experience with Artificial Intelligence and ponders how its access to so much data might prove that we really aren't that special. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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As Thanksgiving approaches, Alex discusses one of his greatest superpowers: gratitude. He explains what it means to him and how he's operationalized it in family, business, and his community. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://f…
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Alex Reneman explores his personal struggle with Imposter Syndrome and how he's come to listen to it over time and turn it into a tool to better flourish in his life. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd…
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Join Alex Reneman in a Q&A session at his company's annual basecamp. Lots of questions we're asked about flourishing and this episode was put together to give a cohesive, practical view of flourishment and how it can be used effectively in not only individual lives, but complete operational models as well. What is the meaning behind the word flouri…
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When an Employee Is Dwindling, How Do You Help Them Flourish?
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What should you do with someone whose usefulness has declined as your organization has evolved? Should you keep them on? Should you let them go? Alex Reneman breaks down a real-world example and explains his approach that focuses on the flourishment of not only the employee and the business, but the employee's family, community, and more. Questions…
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This Is Why I Need A Work Shutdown Ritual and What Happens When I Don't Follow It.
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In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into being present for others outside of work and how he finds it necessary to honor the time after shutting down for work by not tapping back into emails, messages, or any projects until the next morning. He explains how once he violated this practice it messed up his evening and the entire next day, while also …
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Recognizing The Human And Not Just The Worker In Your Employees | E6
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In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into what it means to take ownership of failures as a leader and why you must avoid seeing your employees as just workhorses built to make you succeed. You have to recognize and respect the complete humans who are your employees. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a busi…
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Taking Action & Risks, Providing Value, And More Lessons From The Stories Of CEO, Jim Matuga | E5
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In this episode, Alex dives into a discussion with Jim Matuga, President of Inner Action Media & Host of Positively West Virginia. Jim and Alex dig into their lives as entrepreneurs and various stories about the lessons they've learned along their paths. We hear from Jim on how he ended up being mentored by John Chambers, the fortuitous launch of h…
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What Is The Job Of A Leader? (Hint: Create Context) | E4
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In this episode, Alex Reneman analyzes a LinkedIn post that says what the role of a leader is, Alex expresses his disagreement and explains what he believes the #1 job of a leader in any situation is. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the …
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Work-Life Balance Doesn't Work. Try This Instead | E3
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In this episode, Alex Reneman explores his personal experience with "work-life balance" and how it feels like an impossible juggling act. Instead, he likes to use "work-life barter", an approach where you can be most effective at what you are doing in the current moment, while not sacrificing the multiple roles you may have. Welcome to Flourishing.…
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This One Word Can Transform How You Live Your Life | E2
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In today's episode, Alex Reneman defines the word "flourish" and explains how this word is the core of optimal living in his life as a business owner, father, and active member of his hometown community. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are t…
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In this episode, Alex gives a quick rundown of what Flourishing w/ Alex Reneman will look like and what his intentions are for the listeners. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced …
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2024 - Primary - Circuit Court Judge - Iapalucci and Hoxie
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Meet Thomas B. Hoxie and Allison Clark Iapalucci, candidates running for Circuit Court Judge.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - City Council Panel - Morgan and Bartlett
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Meet Becky Bartlett and Jim Morgan, candidates running for City Council.By Alex Reneman
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Meet David Poston who is running for Taylor County Sheriff.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Sheriff Dist 2 - Kennedy
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Meet Robert Kennedy who is running for Taylor County Sheriff.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Sheriff Dist 26 - Durrett
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Meet Randy Durrett who is running for Taylor County Sheriff.By Alex Reneman
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Meet Clark Sinclair who is running for Taylor County Sherrif.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Magistrate 2 Panel - Smith, Shaffer, and Kitzmiller
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Meet Eric Smith, Judy L. Shaffer, and Donn Paul Kitzmiller, candidates running for Magistrate District 2.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Magistrate 1st District Panel - Miller and Guthrie
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Meet Bobbie Miller and Sue Guthrie, candidates running for Magistrate District 1.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Education Explainer
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*NOTICE* this specific recording has a visual aspect and can be viewed here. Join the Founder of Unleash Tygart, Alex Reneman, as he explains the board of education election cycle.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 9 - Taylor
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Meet John Taylor who is running for Board of Education in the Eastern district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 1 - Dowdy
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Meet Daniel Dowdy who is running for Board of Education in the Western district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 1 - Knotts
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Meet Melissa Knotts who is running for Board of Education in the Western district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 17 - Wageman
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Meet Matthew Wageman who is running for Board of Education in the Western district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 4 - Whitehair
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Meet Stewart Whitehair who is running for Board of Education in the Tygart district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - Board of Ed Dist 17 - McDaniel
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Meet Jason McDaniel who is running for Board of Education in the Western district.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - County Commission Dist 36 - Gerkin
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Meet Sam Gerkin who is running for County Commission Dist 36.By Alex Reneman
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2024 - Primary - County Commission Dist 36 - Austin
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Meet Terry Austin who is running for the County Commission Dist 36.By Alex Reneman
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