In this episode of the Raise Your Bars podcast, hosts Chris Baker and Al Ruttan discuss the sources and impacts of scarcity and abundance mindsets. They offer insights into how one's mindset is formed and share strategies for identifying and transforming negative beliefs. Emphasizing the importance of gratitude, the hosts provide practical steps fo…

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris Baker and Al Ruttan dive into Chapter 7 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom. They explore why sacrifices are inevitable on the road to success, how to identify what you're willing to give up, and the importance of staying aligned with your core values. Plus, get access to free resources on goal…

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris and Al reflect on the lessons learned in 2024 and share actionable strategies to start 2025 with clarity and purpose. They discuss overcoming challenges, the power of persistence, and how intentional living can guide you toward achieving your goals. www.raiseyourbars.com…

Episode Description: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker dive into the concept of living intentionally, inspired by chapter 5 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom. They discuss how to align your decisions with your values and purpose, overcome obstacles, and pursue your dreams with actionable strategies. From e…

In this episode of the Raise Your BARS podcast, Chris Baker and Al Ruttan dive into the transformative power of awareness and how to unlock the untapped potential within us all. Drawing insights from Chris’s book, 10 Steps to Freedom: Your Guide to Living the Life You Deserve, they discuss the difference between dreamers and fantasizers, overcoming…

Episode Summary: What is the power of clarity, vision, and purpose in personal and professional growth. We explore insights from Chris's book, "10 Steps to Freedom," and share strategies for setting ambitious goals, overcoming failures, and inspiring teams to align with a shared mission. Download our Free E-Book - https://barsprofitformula.com/e-bo…

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker delve into the power of personal responsibility as they discuss Chapter 2 of Chris's book, 10 Steps to Freedom: Your 10-Step Guide to Living the Life You Deserve. Together, they explore how taking ownership of your choices and aligning them with your values c…

Finding unity in today’s world can feel like a challenge. Join Chris and Al as they dive into the topics of politics and unity, exploring how we can rise above the noise of division and become the best versions of ourselves. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Raise Your BARS Podcast, Chris and Al dive into the importance of positive mindset, resilience, and adjusting your path to achieve your dreams. They discuss the power of setting ambitious goals, maintaining motivation through tough times, and leaving a meaningful legacy. Through personal stories, goal-setting…

Episode Summary: If you want to get somewhere in life, you need to have a destination that you are aiming for. We call this your dream and it should be a grand vision of what you want to achieve - your significance and legacy. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary: Did you know that our very own Chris Baker wrote a book a few years back? Well, he did and in this episode start our series on 10 Steps to Freedom. Listen in as we talk about dreams and the things that hold us back from truly living out what we are called to be. www.raiseyourbars.com…

Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the power of collective unity and the transformative potential of changing your mindset. Discover how communities and countries come together to support each other during challenging times, and how this spirit of cooperation aligns with the principles of Bob Proctor's "Change Your Pa…

Episode Summary You may be asking: What is the benefit to me of changing my paradigm? This is a great question and one benefit will be your change in perception, this is your mental faculty that enables you to change how you see things. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary In this podcast episode, we explore how cultivating gratitude can transform your outlook on life, enhance emotional well-being, and improve relationships. Learn practical strategies for incorporating gratitude into your daily routine to foster a more positive and fulfilling existence. www.raiseyourbars.com…

Chris is on vacation, so I asked my good friend Valerie to join me on this week's episode. Please feel free to listen in as we discuss Entrepreneurship and 10-Year Thinking. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary What you believe directly affects your paradigm. These beliefs have been stored in our subconscious minds over our lives based on what has happened and what we have been told so, what is your BS?By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary Welcome to "Fear or Faith," where we dive into the intricate dance between courage and uncertainty. This episode explores the choices we make in the face of fear and the power of faith to transform our lives.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary If you haven't done so already, you should dedicate time to discovering your purpose. This is the reason you get out of bed every day. When you are clear about your purpose it will also be your decision making barometer for life. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary When we have a grand vision that is more than a little scary, it requires us to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. One of the ways we can do this is by applying A, B, and C goals in our every day lives.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Episode Summary Repetition compulsion is the unconscious tendency of a person to repeat a traumatic event or its circumstances. This may take the form of symbolically or literally re-enacting the event, or putting oneself in situations where the event is likely to occur again. The question therefore is, "What are you planting?…

EPISODE SUMMARY The four stages of competence, also known as the four stages of learning, is a model based on the premise that before a learning experience begins, learners are unaware of what or how much they know (unconscious incompetence), and as they learn, they move through four psychological states until they reach a stage of unconscious comp…

Join Chris Baker and I as we dive into Bob Proctor's book - Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life. This is the first in a series of episodes we are going to do for this book. This first episode is titled Your Awesome Power To Change because if we are truly intentional in our actions and have a desire to change our current circumstances, then you h…

EPISODE SUMMARY What keeps you going when times get tough? Determination - the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

EPISODE SUMMARY We all need incentives to get the most out of us, or do we? If we do, what incentives work and which don't? Listen in as we discuss our thoughts and experiences on how to incentivize people to maximize their potential. www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

EPISODE SUMMARY What is the difference between excuses and reason? The answer is surprisingly straightforward and simply is: An excuse is offered by someone trying to be excused from a bad thing. A reason is offered by someone trying to help others understand why a bad thing happened but will ultimately let themselves be held accountable for the ba…

EPISODE SUMMARY: Do you have a clear direction in life or are you drifting from one day to the next hoping that things will improve? Most people are, so don't despair and the good news is - there is a solution! www.raiseyourbars.comBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

We live in a microwave society where everyone wants things NOW. As business leaders, are you developing talent to do the right thing day after day, or are you relying on talent alone to help the cream rise to the top? EPISODE NOTES www.raiseyourbars.ca/guideBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Shortcuts may be good when on a road trip, but they don't always work in business or life. Have you been operating with a shortcut mindset?By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Is a weak commitment to your goals, dreams and desires holding you back? Listen in as Chris and Al discuss that very topic.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

In this episode - Part 4 of the Top 10 Reasons People Fail, we discuss the issue that Al personally struggles with - a lack of focus. (Note: we apologize for the poor audio quality)By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

In this week's episode, Chris was away, so I'm joined by a very special guest - Ezequiel Terol Rivas, President of the Maxwell Leadership Team Francophone, and we discuss the entrepreneurial journey.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Continuing our top 10 reasons people fail - we come to reason number 3. Maybe it's just a bad fit for you, or you are a bad fit for that company. Find out more as Chris and Al discuss this, sharing real-life examples.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies. This is part 1 of a multi-part series on the top 10 reasons why people fail - and our thoughts on how to avoid these pitfalls. Connect with us at www.raiseyourbars.caBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

EPISODE SUMMARY It is said that on average we use less than 10% of our mind's capacity. Imagine what we could do if we could increase this by just 1% per year? Our aim is to help individuals and organizations to raise their bars and be on a journey of continuous improvement. Therefore it is important that you know your own values and align yourself…

Join Chris and I as we dive into a discussion about discovering our purpose and the idea of living a stagnant or abundant life.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

EPISODE SUMMARY Desire is arguably the reason behind everything we do. It is the foundation of all our achievements. Without desire few if any accomplishments will be seen in our life. It is one of those intangible items of life. EPISODE NOTES Part #2 of our discussion on Desire really challenged us all. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recor…

EPISODE SUMMARY Napoleon Hill says that the starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat. EPISODE NOTES We all met studying Think and Grow Rich, a classic book by Napoleon Hill. In part one of our discussion we dive deeper into what desi…

Chris and I are in Toronto to do some planning for 2024 and to work with one of our clients. So this was recorded at our hotel - we decided to sit down and discuss values and the importance of knowing what your top value is.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

As a leader you should always be looking to ask yourself challenging questions in order to grow yourself. Even if you don't classify yourself as a leader, you influence others, so you are a leader.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

John Maxwell says: "Leaders face the danger of contentment with the status-quo. They need to keep growing." What are your thoughts on this statement?By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

When you have an emotional connection to your goals, dreams, and desires, you are far more likely to succeed in reaching them. We unpack this concept during this episode as an introduction to effective goal setting and, more importantly - goal achieving.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

An abundance mindset is really a choice that you need to make. Listen in as we discuss 2024 and teach you to live on the other side of yes! www.raiseyourbars.caBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Join Chris Bake and I as we discuss our wins and our learns from 2023 and what lies ahead in 2024.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Join Chris Baker and myself as we talk about the Leaders Greatest Return. Do this, and you will grow your organization. Join us in January for a deep dive into this topic - www.alruttan.com/returnBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

In 'Leadership Trust Unveiled, join Al and Chris as they explore the pivotal role of trust in organizational leadership and its profound impact on employee engagement. Through insightful research from industry experts and real-world examples, this podcast delves into the strategies and practices that leaders can adopt to cultivate trust, fostering …

What does it mean to show sacrifice as a leader? True leadership is about moving from "Me" to "We" and therefore we have to sacrifice our own ego, in order to promote the growth of the individuals and team that we work with. EPISODE NOTES Benjamin Disraeli says: “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his time when it comes.” We…

This week, Chris Baker and myself talk about how leadership is a process, not an event. We base this episode on John Maxwell's Law of Process from the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Join us as we discuss the importance of leading as a Servant Leader and talk about common misconceptions around being a servant leader.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

Chris and I could talk about this all day. What level of leader are you? Listen in and then come over and join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/raiseyourbars/?mibextid=oMANbwBy Al Ruttan & Chris Baker

In this one we introduce the Legacy Creators, which we developed to help men over 40 find their purpose and move towards a life of financial freedom while creating a legacy they are proud of.By Al Ruttan & Chris Baker