“Slow down to the speed of connection.” – David Wood Today’s featured bestselling author is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, tough conversations ninja, speaker, and Laser focus coach, David Wood. David and I talk about why the elephant isn't the only animal in the room and how to amplify genuine authenticity in your relationships.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why we should name mice instead of acknowledging the elephant in the room. Why and how artfully naming mice will help you gain more influence as a leader. Why we don’t need to exterminate the mice we name. Even if there’s an infestation. Why all mice are not negative.   David’s Site: https://focus.ceo/ David’s Book: https://focus.ceo/mouse/ David’s FREE Gift: http://focus.ceo/giftoptin/ The Realness Project Nonprofit: https://www.authenticrelating.org/   The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun   You May Also Like… 211 – “Tough Conversations” with David Wood (@_playforreal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/211-tough-conversations-with-david-wood-_playforreal/   288.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus) – “Choose the Right Mountain; Climb Faster!” with David Wood (@_playforreal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/DavidWood2/   181 - "What You Focus On Grows" with Kim Ades (@kimades): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/181-what-you-focus-on-grows-with-kim-ades-kimades/   278.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus Ep.) – “Key Conversations for Leaders” with John Ryan (@keyconvo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2785-host-2-host-bonus-ep-key-conversations-for-leaders-with-john-ryan-keyconvo/   Ep. 409 – “Kiss Your Dragons” with Shawn Nason (@manonfiresocial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-409-kiss-your-dragons-with-shawn-nason-manonfiresocial/   Ep. 402 – “The ASK Framework” with Carole Stizza (@relevant4you): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-402-the-ask-framework-with/   Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/