“When we focus and create space for possibility, it’s up to you to figure out what to do with it.” – Greg BennickToday’s featured bestselling author is an international keynote speaker, nonprofit leader, film producer, and social theorist, Greg Bennick. Greg and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now”, the value of defaulting to generosity, seizing unexpected opportunities, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Greg to become a published author and secure a book deal with WileyWhy he had to audition for his own audiobookHow Greg’s musical background shapes his core valuesThe leadership lesson that Greg learned from his mom that he still applies to his life todayWhy kindness is a strong strategy for creating lasting connections and achieving success in all aspects of lifeGreg’s Site: https://www.gregbennick.com/Greg’s Book: https://a.co/d/fmiiWD4Greg’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKJTAaPBIE&ab_channel=TEDxTalksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…270 – "Forever Employable" with Jeff Gothelf (@jboogie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/270-forever-employable-with-jeff-gothelf-jboogie/260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/288.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus) – “Choose the Right Mountain; Climb Faster!” with David Wood (@_playforreal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/DavidWood2/Ep. 579 – “The Power to Speak Naked” with Tyler Foley (@DropTheMicSTF): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-579-the-power-to-speak-naked-with-tyler-foley-dropthemicstf/Ep. 438 – “Acoustic Leadership” with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/Ep. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://youtu.be/cSKZqsoXr_M?si=2n-jGzUd4KMaYEX7Ep. 932 – A Return to Radiance with Becca Powers: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-932-a-return-to-radiance-with-becca-powers/