Get ready to be inspired by Vaughn, co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is not your average leadership development expert. As a co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership and former Carmax executive, he knows what it takes to be a high-impact leader and manager. Rather than offering theory, his coaching and training programs provide common-sense advice and direction based on real-world experience. It's no wonder that Carmax, the country's largest and most respected company in the auto i ...
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Diana Kay Romero is a purpose cultivator, life coach, team builder, and visionary. Diana will share wisdom and experiences learned through 30 years in corporate business, lessons learned and still learning while being an entrepreneur, and her journey of transitioning into living the integrated life. An integrated life is a life lived full of passion and purpose. A life that is no longer fragmented into silos of work-life, family life, school life, and church life, this life contains all thes ...
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If You Want to Be a Leader, You’ve Gotta Embrace the Suck
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30:22Most people want to lead. Few are willing to go through what leadership truly demands. This episode lays down the truth: growth doesn't happen in comfort. It happens when you lean into discomfort, own your shortcomings, and take the reps that reshape who you are. Real leadership isn’t about feeling ready. It’s about showing up even when you’re not.…
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Your Team's Results are Your Results - How Do You Improve Team Performance?
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27:58This episode is a gut-check for every leader who wants to stop firefighting and start winning. If your team isn’t producing, if you’re spending more time chasing fixes than building success—this episode is the wake-up call. The truth? Your team’s performance is a direct reflection of your leadership. This no-fluff session walks through the real rea…
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How Elite Leaders Master Effective Communication
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30:18Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about getting through. And if you’ve ever felt like your team just isn’t hearing you, this episode is the reset you need. This is a straight-talking breakdown of how high-level leaders use communication as their superpower. It’s not just feedback—it’s feedback that lands. It’s not just clarity—it’s expect…
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116. Pep Talk: Sometimes You Just Have to Grit Through It
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14:49Life can feel overwhelming—deadlines, sickness, work stress, and circumstances beyond our control. But what if the key to pushing through isn’t in our own strength, but in a deeper resolve rooted in faith? In this powerful pep talk, Diana Romero shares practical, Spirit-led encouragement for those navigating life's toughest moments. Drawing from Sc…
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"It's My Fault" The Three Most Important Words in Leadership
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40:38Leadership transformation begins with one sentence: "It's my fault." In this high-impact episode, the conversation breaks down how radical ownership reshapes teams, builds trust, and ultimately turns average managers into respected, influential leaders. This isn't about blame. It's about empowerment. Through real-world examples and hard-hitting tru…
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115. Firm Foundation: Rooted and Unshakable for the Seasons of Life
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32:09The Integrated Life Podcast brings this deeply personal episode, where Diana Romero invites you into her spiritual journey of discovering the importance of building a firm foundation in life — one rooted in Christ, the cornerstone. Drawing from powerful scriptures in Revelation, Ezra, Acts, and 2 Timothy, Diana shares how God confirmed this message…
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In this episode of The Business Mechanic Show, the truth about real leadership power gets exposed. It's not titles. It's not technical skills. It's Emotional Intelligence (EQ) — and those who master it dominate in today’s fast-moving, people-driven world. This isn’t another soft skills seminar. This is your playbook for developing emotional control…
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What do you do with that one high performer who brings in results but burns bridges while doing it? The one who’s smart, essential even, but also impossible to coach, manage, or talk to? This episode tackles one of the most frustrating leadership challenges: managing the brilliant but toxic—and offers a real solution. This high-impact episode pulls…
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114. When Love Doesn't Give Up: Heidi Black's Redemption Story
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51:03In the latest episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana welcomes her friend, Heidi Black, CEO and Owner of High Performance Roofing and a contributing author of Leading Ladies. Heidi opens up about the choices that led her down a painful path — and the relentless love and grace that brought her back. Through her vulnerability, she reminds us: N…
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Most leadership breakdowns aren’t about strategy, skill, or resources—they’re about communication. In this episode, the host lays down a wake-up call for every manager who’s ever said, “I already told them what to do,” and then watched a project crash and burn. The truth? Talking doesn’t equal communicating. And assuming people “get it” is a fast t…
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EXPLODE YOUR SALES RIGHT NOW: The Absolute Fcking Truth About Leadership
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52:56In this firepower-packed episode, the truth gets laid bare—underperforming sales teams aren’t a people problem, they’re a leadership problem. This is a straight-talking, high-impact breakdown of how real sales transformation begins and ends with leadership execution. If you’ve ever blamed your team for missing the number, this episode will challeng…
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113. Hunting Holiness: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit
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34:45In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero welcomes her guest SaraJane Gates, founder of Project Heaven, author of Live Better and host of the new podcast Hunting Holiness. We dive deep into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and how God’s presence is active in our everyday lives. SaraJane shares her incredible journ…
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112. Lost & Found: How God Pursues and Rescues Us
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20:24What does it really mean to say ‘God Gets Me’? In this heartfelt episode of The Integrated Life podcast, host Diana Romero unpacks the significance of this phrase. She shares insights from Psalm 139 and the Parable of the Lost Sheep, reminding us that God pursues us, rescues us, and desires a relationship with us. If you’ve ever wondered if God tru…
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111. Nailing It!: Leadership, Suffering, and Surrender with Nicole Massie Martin
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25:50The Integrated Life Podcast with host Diana Romero welcomes Nicole Massie Martin, COO of Christianity Today Magazine, to discuss her newly released book, NAILING IT! WHY SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP DEMANDS SUFFERING AND SURRENDER. In this powerful episode, Nicole challenges leaders to rethink success—not as a path of ease, but as one marked by sacrifice,…
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110. Cast Vision: Build Your Future By Shifting From Can to Will
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22:35In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana Romero explores the power of casting vision and the critical mindset shift from can to will. While can is rooted in ability, will is driven by willingness—a key distinction for leaders seeking to build a strong, committed team. Diana discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people w…
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109. Nothing Is Impossible: Living a Life of Belief
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24:01In this inspiring episode of The Integrated Life, host Diana Romero dives into the transformative power of belief and how it shapes our lives. Drawing from the truth of Mark 9:23, "Nothing is impossible to those who believe," Diana shares practical insights on how to align your thoughts, words, and actions with faith. Be the miracle that you are - …
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108. Unlocking Your Full Potential with Dr. Shannon Crawford
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31:36In this powerful episode of The Integrated Life, host Diana welcomes the inspiring Dr. Shannan Crawford, a celebrated clinical psychologist and founder of Crawford Clinics. Dr. Crawford's unique approach to therapy combines deep healing with personal growth, guiding individuals to overcome past traumas and step into their full potential. Discover h…
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107. Shining Through the Darkness: Reflecting God's Light in a Troubled World
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21:02In this thought-provoking episode of The Integrated Life, Diana unveils a powerful new "word" for this season, offering a fresh perspective on the current crisis of darkness engulfing our world. She delves into the spiritual challenges we face and emphasizes the vital role Christians play as bearers of God's light. Discover how you can harness your…
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106. Do You Know the 7 Elements in Strategic Planning?
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30:02In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana welcomes Marion Medina, founder of Generate Vision. Marion shares the seven key elements of successful strategic planning—proven through her work with numerous ministries and non-profits. Discover how these strategies can help you achieve success in your business or project. Matthew 14:28-32 Con…
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This episode of the Business Mechanic Show explores the importance of building trust, framing expectations as growth opportunities, and fostering a culture of accountability and inspiration. Leaders who model trust, vulnerability, and authenticity pave the way for their teams to embrace challenges and exceed expectations. The episode discusses how …
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105. A Christmas Story: The Night Shepherds Met The Great Shepherd
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29:55In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana shares a powerful part of the Christmas story: the birth of Christ as both God and man, bringing redemption to the world as the Lamb of God. She delves into the role of the shepherds, who were visited by an angel announcing the Messiah's birth. Tune in to discover what happened when the shepherd…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana shares how being intentional can enable lasting impact. If we want to have a strong impact on our relationships, we have to be deliberate in our actions toward the individuals in those relationships. We have to be purposeful in how we use our time. We can leave our lives up to chance or we can l…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is so pleased to have as her guest Kelly Longfellow, Environmental Scientist and Creation Care Advocate. We will discuss aspects of being steward of the earth God gave us. Kelly will provide advice and resources on how we can Rethink and all become better creation stewards. Listen and be challen…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana welcomes her friends and family of choice, Jose and Tonia Perez of The Perez Team, Realtors. Jose and Tonia are so much fun and they are generous in the three T's, time, talent, and treasure. They share how generosity is one of their core values and how much fostering relationships impact how th…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana shares from her heart regarding the liberty Christ gives us and the "Blessings of Liberty" given by the Constitution of the United States of America to the people. She questions if we as Christians are going to be willing to give up our liberty, our freedom. Luke 4: 17-18 (NLT), "The scroll of I…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is excited to have her BFF, Vicki Huse to celebrated The Integrated Life Podcast's 100th Episode. Vicki is the podcast's #1 Fan and she shares about some of her favorite episodes. Diana also unveils the hashtag GODGETSME, what it means and why it is important for each of us to share our evidence…
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Five Brutally Honest Ways to Evolve as a Leader with Today’s Workforce
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19:12In this episode of the Business Mechanics Show, we take a hard look at the evolving workforce and how leadership needs to change to stay effective. The workforce is shifting rapidly, and leading like 2010 won't cut it anymore. In this episode, we dive into five brutally honest leadership hacks that can help you adapt to the modern workforce. These …
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The 4 Keys to Becoming an Influential Leader
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13:03Unlock Your Energy: Grab K-Fuel Now! In this episode of the Business Mechanic Show, we explore what it truly means to become an influential leader. The discussion centers on the four key elements that transform leadership from being simply effective to genuinely influential, with a strong emphasis on people—motivating and inspiring teams through re…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana has as her special guest Dr. Jon Chasteen, Lead Pastor of Victory Church with locations in Texas and Oklahoma, host of the ReLeader podcast, and author of ReLeader: How to Fix What You Didn't Break. ReLeaders are gifted rebuilders called to restore what is broken. Jon shares in his book and thro…
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Building an Accountability System Transform Your Sales Teams Success
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1:08:12In this episode of the Business Mechanic Show, we explore how to set up an accountability system in a sales team. Accountability is key, but it should be implemented without micromanagement. We discuss how different people respond to responsibility and how sales managers can lead their teams effectively by fostering both personal and team success t…
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98. A Prophetic Call to Understand the Times
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19:00In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana shares a prophetic call to understand the times. Time has many kinds of divisions. There are normal seasons like Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. There are phases like planting, nurturing, and harvesting. In a dream, God showed Diana the importance of understanding time. She shares her dream an…
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Uncovering the Symptoms and the Solutions of a Lack of Accountability
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1:08:13In this episode of the Business Mechanic Show, the critical issue of accountability and its impact on team success is explored. The discussion covers how a lack of accountability can manifest in common symptoms such as inconsistent performance and declining morale within sales teams. Even successful teams can fall into patterns where accountability…
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The Key to High-Performing Sales Teams Rewarding Accountability and Responsibility
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46:10In today's episode, we dive into the importance of building a successful and positive sales culture. It's not just about hitting those big numbers, but about encouraging the right behaviors that drive long-term success. We explore how fostering an attitude of responsibility and accountability can keep your team motivated and energized. As a sales m…
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is blessed to welcome her guest Melissa Harrison, the President and Executive Director of 4word Women. Diana has spoken often of 4word on her podcasts. They will share about the community and resources 4word offers to Christian women in the workplace. Community and belonging are so important to …
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Creating a Winning Sales Culture of Passion Excitement and Success
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44:41In this episode of the Business Mechanic Show, we discuss building a thriving sales culture that drives success. We explore the essential role of core values in shaping your sales team's behavior and the importance of fostering a passionate, high-energy environment. You can significantly enhance their performance and retention by creating a culture…
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