Leadership Happy Hour is where we discuss leadership, team strategies, have a little fun and, also, a few drinks! Grab a cocktail and catch up with topical leadership issues here!
Please drink responsibly….we don’t want you to damage your computer.
Leadership Happy Hour is where we discuss leadership, team strategies, have a little fun and, also, a few drinks! Grab a cocktail and catch up with topical leadership issues here!
Please drink responsibly….we don’t want you to damage your computer.
She's been a Pastor, a Vice-President and President of a College and now is the Assistant to the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for Executive Administration. Her name? Louise Johnson.
From my first meeting with Louise a little over a month ago, I knew that she was the kind of leader I could follow. That's saying a lot because my expectations are pretty high when I'm following. Louise's grasp on what it takes to build a team and then lead them through the challenge of change is a matter of record. She and I discuss faithful leadership and innovation in these turbulent time...and listening to this episode will be worth YOUR time.
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I am an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and an experienced executive leader. I have a long and demonstrated history of effective innovation, change leadership, and organizational transformation. I was President of a struggling school in a downward trending industry. In less than five years, the school experienced the highest enrollment and fund raising years in its 165 year history. I am skilled in Communication, Strategy, Public Speaking, and Finance, but I am fundamentally a leader. I know how to build a strong team, work with a variety of constituencies, and drive toward mission. In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, I have a Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Contact Louise at: Louise.Johnson@elca.org
Stories are the cornerstone of civilization. They are how we transmit norms and learn how to get along. They are also how we can heal. There are few things as meaningful or therapeutic as sharing one's story.
On this episode I get to share in my guest's story and how she helps others share theirs in order to heal and understand God's love in their own life. Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch was such a pleasure to have on the show that I know you'll come away with more than you thought you would.
CHEERS!
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Mischelle Saunders-Gottschis the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry (www.alteredstories.org) and Chief Storyteller Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a Christian wife to Mark, mother to Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose and dog mom to Beau and Bella.
Mischelle is also a women’s conference speaker, business leader and is passionate about helping women share their transformational God stories to help women around the world to heal from sharing them or hearing them.
The call on her life to help women share their stories of redemption stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story and seeing how telling her story affected those who heard it.
Mischelle’s business background includes a successful Senior management career in Corporate America working for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles in Denver, Colorado. She also worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International, both large faith-based Nonprofit organizations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She currently does work as an Independent Senior Management Consultant in Nonprofit Development and Podcast Storytelling as well as Program, Project and Change Management.
Mischelle is a graduate of Colorado Christian University in Denver, Colorado and holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management. She is working on writing a book about her personal story and expects to launch her book at the end of 2022.
This past year has required everyone in church to learn how to pivot...especially leadership. In this interview with Pastor Matt Short, we talk about success stories that he's seen and what you can do in the next year to continue to show God's love. (Hint....it has to do with some listening). I got a lot from our conversation and I know you will too!
CHEERS!
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I was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a town that often nabs the dubious honor of being the “hot spot of the nation” during the summer weather forecasts (our record set was 128 degrees in the summer of 1994!). After completing a Bachelor’s in Sociology (Family/Gender/Race Studies), I travelled to Columbus, OH to attend Trinity Lutheran Seminary. It was there that I met my wife, Jessica Short, who is currently serving as the Campus Pastor at Marquette University.Our first calls were in Fargo, North Dakota, where we lived for three years before moving to the Greater Milwaukee Synod in the Fall of 2008. From 2008-2017, I had the honor of serving as the pastor of St. Luke Lutheran in Slinger. In May of 2017, I joined the synod staff as the Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission. Jessica and I live in Menomonee Falls and have two children, Charissa and Lucas.
While I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Midwest, I am a Southwestern guy at heart. I share this because my upbringing in the Southwest has a deep impact on how I approach ministry. In the Southwest, no church or denomination has a stronger foothold than any other. My hometown is geographically isolated (a characteristic of Arizona), which means all the different congregations and denominations simply have to work together. This is still my default, and something that I bring with me into my work as the Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM) of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. I am excited for the work ahead, as I see the power and possibility of shared ministry that dismantles the barriers we create. My greatest joy is seeing the Church blur the lines between “sacred” and “secular,” between Sunday morning and the hopes, needs, and yearnings of the community. I am simply excited to be a partner in that work.
Contact info:
matt@milwaukeesynod.org 414-671-1212Was this year a reset or a regress? Regardless, it's never too late to start a new path.
On this episode, I talk with coach Jess Ruggieri. This woman has got the goods! One (of many) things I took from our time together is how dedication and consistency always provide results. Take the time to do yourself a favor and take a listen!
Vote for Jess! HERE!
CHEERS!
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My purpose is helping people live better. My career is engaging employees. To me, feels like a perfect fit of personal & professional purpose. A few of the ways I do this: 1) have been the lead trainer & operations manager at the fun dept. where I had the opportunity to work closely with leaders, managers, and employee engagement teams teaching them a simple model of brief and all-inclusive activities to connect their teams and boost morale. 2) I utilize my Masters in Health Promotion and certificate of Health Coaching to work with individuals who are looking to establish healthy behavior change. 3) As a personal trainer and fitness coach, I take care of my own health and inspire others to stay active, stay connected, and stay inspired. 4) Working at UD with our Development & Alumni Engagement Staff creating a workplace culture that is the premiere place to work in the high education space. Top 5 StrengthsFinder: Individualization, Woo, Discipline, Activator, Arranger Predictive Index Profile: Altruist Integrator: one who thrives on implementing systems and processes to bring order to chaos...a great taskmaster and manager, good at holding people accountable, creating consistency, and integrating the leadership team's vision. What's fun for me? meeting new people, being active, the beach! What clients have to say about working with me: "I absolutely loved the program and small attainable goals each week. Knowing Jessica was meeting with me held me accountable to my weekly goals. Her openness, understanding, and coaching abilities truly impressed me." "Jessica is a really nice person. She expressed herself well and made the experience comfortable. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a health coach." "...the program was very beneficial and Jessica was great! It was especially helpful that [my company] allow the time during the work day...It was so convenient." "Jessica was welcoming and friendly and made me feel very comfortable discussion my health and objectives. She helped me set realistic and achievable goals." Reach me at jrugg@udel.edu OR cell (302) 383-9934 if you would like to further converse on engaging employees within your organization.
Have you ever been there? Standing in front of a room and absolutely sure that the people you are briefing are going to figure out that you aren't qualified? STOP IT! YOU ARE!
On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Kelli Thompson and we talk about imposter syndrome (among many other things). What's imposter syndrome? Take a listen and find out...you won't be disappointed!
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Kelli Thompson is a leadership coach and speaker who helps women leaders advance with clarity and confidence so they can make impact in the rooms where decisions are made. She’s coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Leadership Masterclass, a nationwide, online leadership development program for women leaders. Kelli spent over 15 years in Corporate America before taking the leap into entrepreneurship to start her own leadership coaching practice. She holds over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations. As a speaker, Kelli is experienced in working with audiences from 10 to 1000 at all professional levels. Participants in her programs consistently give rave reviews of the wisdom Kelli provides that changed the way they lead and approached their personal and work life. Kelli was awarded the Training Magazine Emerging Training Leader award for her demonstrated leadership in leading and developing high-impact training programs. She earned her MBA and has served as Adjunct Management Faculty at the University of Nebraska – Omaha. She is certified in Reality-Based Leadership, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Enneagram. Her thought leadership can be found on Thrive Global, Introvert Dear, HR Daily Advisor, LinkedIn, and via her blog and social media channels. Kelli’s favorite roles are wife to Jason and mom to their teenage daughter, Hailey.
Check her out! https://www.kelliraethompson.com/
Have you got some conflict at work that needs tending to? Then get out your pen, paper and get ready to take some notes from the man who has got a plan!
On this episode I had the great pleasure of talking with Jeremy Pollack. Jeremy has been traveling the globe helping organizations and people effectively deal with the conflicts within their organizations so that they can move forward with peace and productivity! I learned a lot from him and I know you will too! Take a listen!
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Jeremy Pollack is a leader in the field of workplace conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He is the Founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, an international conflict resolution consulting firm. Jeremy is a master coach, master trainer, mediator, and author. He coaches and trains executives and employees at a variety of levels and industries, from Fortune 500 companies to major non-profits. Jeremy has mediated conflicts between business partners, co-executives, and coworkers at all levels of organizations, aiming as often as possible to transform relationships and create Win-Win resolutions for all parties involved.
Jeremy is a regular contributor on the topics of leadership and organizational conflict management to publications such as Forbes.com, Fast Company, Industry Week, and many more. He is also the author of the recently released book The Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Conflict by Rockridge Press.
Jeremy holds a Master's degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding (NCRP) from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Currently, he is completing dissertation work for his PhD in Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Jeremy is also a research fellow at Stanford University, where he leads research projects in social psychology and conflict resolution as an interdisciplinary effort between the Stanford Social Concepts Lab (Department of Psychology) and the Stanford Center on International Conflict & Negotiation (Department of Law).
Website: https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647399521 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/playlists
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PollackPeaceI had a VERY fun and informative conversation with this episode's guest, Roger Wolkoff (Mr. Authenticity). Roger deserves this tag because he is, truly, one of the most genuine people you'll ever talk to (or listen to)!
We hit on all things authenticity and Roger shares some insights that leaders want to consider during today's different times of leading in a pandemic.
Check it out! CHEERS!
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Roger is a motivational speaker who helps you create teams and companies people don’t want to leave. You hire him for his expertise in emotional intelligence and appreciation. He doesn’t give up on people; he believes they will find a way to move forward and improve. How does he do it? Roger’s programs are high content and motivational in style and tone. He delivers stories, ideas, and keys to unlock what’s already inside you.
Roger has over 20 years of expert interpersonal communication and team-building experience. Audiences rave about his two most popular keynotes, Step Outside Yourself™️: How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and Elevate Others to Elevate Others™️ with Appreciation.
Roger’s core messages center around trust, communication, and emotional intelligence. He helps leaders and high-performing teams communicate with clarity, conviction, and positive intent. He is an advocate of Clifton’s Strength Finder, VIA Character Strengths, and everything surrounding positivity.
Roger lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Anne. He loves to travel, bike, and read science fiction. He is a big fan of baseball, pinball, and all things Tesla.
Website: www.rogerwolkoff.com Email: roger@rogerwolkoff.com Phone: 608.279.5160 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpC3mVLpDc9bdhh0OVceuw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwolkoff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allaboutauthenticity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutauthenticity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogman888 Twitter: @rogerwolkoff, https://twitter.com/rogerwolkoff Instagram: http://instagram.com/rogerwolkoffStories are the cornerstone of civilization. They are how we transmit norms, teach and let others know they are not alone. However, sharing YOUR story can sometimes seem daunting...even impossible if you're worried about sharing too much. But, sharing your story is a critical piece of taking charge of your life!
On this episode, I talk with storytelling maven, Johanna Walker. She shares the power of sharing your story and how you can make a difference...at work and in life. It was a great conversation that left me thinking about what I can do different in sharing my story with those around me. Check it out!
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Johanna is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she’s presented for corporations, non-profits, start-ups and community organizations, helping audiences develop authentic presence as speakers, find the ideas they want to be known for, and craft those ideas into compelling presentations.
She’s also the founder of Craft Your Talk, a transformational speaker coaching program for emerging speakers, and The Speaker’s Playground, an unconventional training program where entrepreneurs and community leaders become confident and memorable speakers. She is the co-founder of Boulder’s Story Slam, where audience members come to the stage to tell true stories about their lives. In addition to her work as a speaker and coach, Johanna has written and performed solo theater pieces that she’s toured throughout the US and Canada.
Check her out on her website here: https://www.johannawalker.com/
If you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it. Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment).
On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book, The Awe Factor, and we talk about all of those moments. More importantly, we talk about how those moments can contribute to a better life, better well being, and better relationships. I LOVE THIS GUY...and YOU will too! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a master...and garner your AWE! Make it a factor in your life!
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Allen Klein, MA, CSP* (aka "Mr. Jollytologist®") is an award-winning professional keynote speaker and best-selling author who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over tragedy. Allen is the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Klein's books have been published in eight different languages (English, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, and Turkish) with over 500,000 in print.
Get the AWE FACTOR HERE!
Are politics, pandemic and the general overwhelm of life stressing you the heck out? Have no fear! On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour I talk with my very good friend, Eliz Greene, about her new book, Stress Proof Your Life!
What makes this book different from the rest is that Eliz has done the hard work of researching thousands of people to find out the systemic causes of their stress and then gives application based solutions on how to mitigate them. Plus, she quotes me in it...which makes it double cool. Check this out and buy the book! You can get it HERE!
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She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store. With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,' but rather an essential survival skill. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz on a mission to share her story to inspire other busy people to pay attention to their health. Just days after her heart stopped and she endured open heart surgery and a cesarean section delivery, Eliz held both her daughters together for the first time. Amazingly, despite the pain and uncertainty, what she felt most strongly was contentment. Her priorities were crystal clear. She knew she’d been given a second chance at life and a unique perspective for a reason.
For nearly two decades, Eliz has been on a mission to inspire busy people to pay attention to their heart health. Recognizing stress as an essential and often under-addressed risk factor, Eliz conducted a research study on job stress. Eliz is an author and writes a Top Health and Wellness Blog. She was named as a Top Online Influencer on Stress and Heart Health. She’s been seen on CNN, PBS, Lifetime, TNT, and many national and local news programs.
A national spokesperson and advocate for the American Heart Association, Eliz received the Heart Hero Award in 2010. More recently, she has partnered on the Take Cholesterol To Heart campaign.
Today, Eliz is a healthy 55-year-old living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her wonderful husband, Clay, their beautiful (now 20-year-old) daughters.
Last year, my hard drive crashed and I thought this interview was lost but....I FOUND IT! Lots of great information with my shipmate, Doug Ward.
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Douglas Ward is a retired military veteran with 24 years of distinguished service. During his time he held numerous leadership roles to include instructor and manager of over 500 personnel. Additionally, Douglas was the Troop Chief for a hand selected group of special communicators who supported and deployed into austere environments with Special Operations Forces. Upon retirement, he supported government agencies as a subject matter expert in non-standard communications and as a business development executive. These experiences have enabled him to pass on the knowledge and lessons of leadership under extreme conditions for companies needing management team building.
Pulling from his past military experience and as an executive-level technology leader, he collaborates with those in charge providing unfiltered truths on the true state of a company. He specializes in encouraging the development of communication skills from the top down and bottom up increasing revenue growth, employee trust and ownership. Douglas has built many successful teams by helping them to navigate through rough seas and land on a foundation based on a steadfast vision.
You can reach Doug at: https://anchorstrategiesllc.com/
2021 will be awesome if....you know how to maneuver quickly and have a team that can do it with you. This isn't a chance encounter....it is the result of building a team whose cornerstone is TRUST!
On this episode, I talk with innovation expert Kathy Klotz-Guest. She earned her skills the hard way....in the board room and on the comedy stage (simultaneously)! She shares some keen insights on how to keep it real, keep it moving, and keep in human!
CHECK IT OUT!
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Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA combines her business and comedy backgrounds to teach leaders, teams, and professionals how to use humor to enhance their business and personal lives. A former Silicon Valley marketing executive and improv comedian for over 20 years, she has been featured in Forbes and The Huffington Post. Inc.com named her last book, “Stop Boring Me!” a CMO must-read on improv and humor for storytelling and creativity.
A bay area native who trained at ComedySportz and at LA’s Second City, Kathy has also performed stand-up all over the country (now on Zoom) including at The Improv, Funny Bone and Flapper’s. She teaches improv (virtually), and loves doing storytelling slams whenever she can. Kathy still makes her kid laugh, though that window is closing rapidly.
Socials:
Twitter / LinkedIn: @Kathyklotzguest
Facebook: fb.com/kathy.klotzguest
Insta: @klotzguest
Have you been a little stressed as of late? You're in luck! On this episode I talk with expert Rhonda Williams on how you can stress less and lead better. You'll like it...she's got the goods!
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Rhonda Y. Williams is a master coach, international speaker and author. With over two decades of leadership experience, Rhonda now uses the principles of emotional intelligence to help leaders define an action-oriented path to well-being, happiness, productivity and success. Rhonda believes hope is not a strategy and the desired manifestations show up in our lives when we gain clarity, courage and consistency.
Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes executive level roles as Chief Nursing Officer and hospital Chief Executive Officer.
As a transparent and authentic leader, Rhonda is known as “The Stress-Free Leader” and some call her the “Dream Life Coach” because she is unapologetic about helping you transition from the life you live... to the life you love. She is a 4x author and her published books include:
Are You Out of Your ______ Mind? A Modern Guide to Successfully Surviving Infidelity?
The Dream Life Roadmap: 10 Essential Factors for Creating Your Dream Life, and
The UCR Advantage: How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, Fast!
The Stress-Free Leader: 5 Types of Stressed-Out Leaders and How to Be Stress-Free
Rhonda is the founder and chief vision officer of the Dream Life Leadership Academy where, through several services, she coaches leaders and organizations to unlock their leadership superpowers by transitioning to stress-free leading. Rhonda is the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show & Podcast where coaches and thought leaders share personal insights, strategies and resources to help you ROCK your life and be “stress-free and loving me.”
Experience life with your full mind, body and spirit. Set sail and set course, navigating all obstacles that emerge. Embrace each experience and continually add navigational tools to your Journey of Life toolbox. When you do, you are truly leading & living.
Rhonda Y. Williams, MBA, MSN, RN Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLC. Free Gift – eBook: http://www.stressfreeleaders.com email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show Podcast: The Stress-Free Leader (coming soon)
Looking to change the game plan for 2021? If you want to succeed, then you have to listen to this episode's guest Jeff Harry. He's got the goods!
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Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world. SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: Website: RediscoverYourPlay.com Instagram: @jeffharryplays Twitter: @jeffharryplays LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/ Medium: @jeffharryplays YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchuche TikTok: @jeffharryplaysWhew! I know this is the first episode up in a few months but I've been busy! I've started my own new leadership journey in seminary and, as a result, I'll be publishing about once a month (versus every week). On the plus side, this journey has brought me into contact with incredible leaders like this episodes' guest, Dr. Terri Elton.
Terri was one of my professors this last term for Christian Leadership and her insights blew me away. Take a listen and, whether you're leading in a church or not, you'll be able to take some of her strategies and implement them right away!
CHEERS!
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Dr. Terri Martinson Elton is Professor of Leadership at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Passionate about rethinking church in the 21st century, Terri’s work focuses on congregational leadership, innovative leadership, and reimagining faith formation.
Her latest work includes Journeying in the Wilderness: Forming Faith in the 21st Century, research on confirmation ministry (Cultivating Teen Faith: Insights from The Confirmation Project), and discovering new organization structures for congregations and nonprofits (Leading Congregations and Nonprofits in a Connected World: Platforms, People, and Purpose, a book she co-authored with Rabbi Hayim Herring).
Prior to serving at Luther Seminary, Terri served as Associate to the Bishop in the Saint Paul Area Synod and at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN. Terri’s published works include To Know, To Live, To Grow confirmation curriculum and What Really Matters, a book for congregational leaders, co-authored with Rev. Mike Foss, as well as several articles in the areas of congregational leadership, missiology, leading change, youth ministry, and faith formation.
Terri has a MA and PhD, both in Congregational Mission and Leadership from Luther Seminary, and her dissertation studied missional leadership within ELCA churches. She lives in Apple Valley, MN with her husband Eric. They have two young adult daughters, Jordan and Elizabeth.
Get more Terri here: https://terrielton.com/
I like to work AND I also like to play. Given a choice between the two I'll usually pick the latter. But.....what if we could do both simultaneously? That's what we're talking on this episode with expert Marcey Rader! Check it out!
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Marcey Rader is an Amazon best-selling author, sought-after productivity coach, accredited health and wellness expert, and renowned keynote speaker.
As the founder of Work Well. Play More!®, she helps individuals and businesses kick their lifestyles back into balanced gear – without sacrificing health. She packs presentations with actionable advice and real-world wisdom, decluttering the mind, body, and business, one habit at a time. Her speaking roster’s alive with engagements for Fortune 100 companies, startups, and everyone in between.
Audiences from North Dakota to Dubai, manufacturing to biotech, learn to escalate their energy, conquer the calendar, master tasks, and extinguish email. To learn more, visit marceyrader.com.
Get strapped in! We're talking million dollar ideas and leadership on this episode with Dane Maxwell! Don't miss a minute!
A little on Dane....
He almost didn't think there was a place for him to belong anywhere, but business saved his life and gave him a sense of purpose and significance. That kind of belonging gave him endless fuel because he had never felt it before. He started 16 business and failed a lot - 11 times. Each time he learned, figured out what worked and what didn't and has started 5 successful profitable businesses including The Foundation that specializes in training people to start a business from scratch, Swipe My Ideas gives away profitable business ideas, Paperless Pipeline a real estate transaction management software, My Agent Base a real estate intranet software and Fear No Feeling sells unique shirts designs. He has gone on to create over 15 millionaires with his teachings. He specializes in helping underdogs start successful businesses. Dane also has a passion for singing and he is the author of the upcoming book Start From Zero which teaches entrepreneurs a new way to build businesses quickly, without the risk, from scratch.Leading is NOT all cotton candy and lollipops. Anyone that has led will tell you that. It takes skill to move the team towards the goal....it takes a master craftsman! On this episode I talk to the master craftsman, Dave McKeown, about how to get your team engaged and moving the right way!
Dave McKeown helps individuals, teams, and organizations to lead with authenticity, purpose, and effectiveness.
He has a wealth of experience in connecting individual and team performance to improved business results with a particular focus on fast-growing, complex organizations. As Founder and CEO of Outfield Leadership, Dave speaks, coaches and trains on the mindset, skillset, and toolkit needed to master the craft of leadership. His goal is to help organizations build a culture of real, authentic but ultimately results-driven leadership.
He has shared his leadership strategies at the Inc. 500 and Growco conferences, Bank of America, for the British Government, Entrepreneur's Organization, Bamboo HR and countless others. He has worked with leaders at Spectrum Health, Renewal by Andersen, Akamai, NYSE and many smaller, fast-growing organizations.
Check him out at: https://www.outfieldleadership.com/
Looking for the tools to make a mark? Check out this episode where I get to talk "Badassery" with Laura Khalil!
Laura Khalil is on a mission to teach business professions how to embrace their inner badass. Laura is a master storyteller, award-winning brand marketer and dedicated researcher of human behavior. She climbed the corporate ladder in her early 20s only to reach the glass ceiling when her boss warned her that she was “intimidating men in the boardroom” and was advised to “soften her language” and “smile more.” Fed up, she left to launch her own tech marketing consulting business. Laura soon found that the qualities that helped her to succeed were the same qualities she had been previously reprimanded for and quickly amassed a roster of clients including companies like Intel, Twitter, GE and more. Today, she provides keynote talks and digital training on issues that matter to women, people to color, and allies - she recently spoke at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit!
Check her out at: https://www.forceofbadassery.com/
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." -Warren G. Bennis
How are things in your state? Are you running the streets (like Mel Gibson in Braveheart) screaming, "FREEDOM!"? That's kind of been the feel here where I live....not by me but by many. Regardless of where you are, we here in the studio hope you are healthy and well.
On this episode, I had the awesome opportunity to talk with Greg Thomas about his new book, "Code Your Way Up." It's not a book (or a conversation) just for coders. Greg has leadership tips that can be used by all in their quest to lead better and do better for their teams. One key thing he said to me in our conversation was to "follow your non-leadership style." What's that about? Take a listen and find out....that's why I titled the episode the way I did.
CHEERS!
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Greg Thomas has seen (and done) it all – whether it’s been writing code, leading projects, breaking builds or developing and launching products – all while amassing an impressive wealth of experience as a team leader.
In Code Your Way Up, Greg asks (and answers) the important questions facing leaders in the software industry that don’t get asked enough (or at all) in identifying what it takes to be a great software leader and what to do when things go sideways.
If you’re new to software leadership or it’s something you aspire to, Code Your Way Up breaks it all down for you, pointing out the pitfalls and the joys, and providing you with a blueprint for excellence and success. It’s the perfect balance of information and inspiration, imparted with humor, empathy, and clarity and it starts with taking the same approach to leading as you do to coding – jumping in.
GET THE BOOK HERE!
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” —Sir Winston Churchill
I did it....after two months of not going to the gym and eating like there's a pandemic going on, I stepped on the scale. I'd like to say it was good news but......it wasn't. But, there is good news and it is in this week's episode!
Are you struggling to change when change is the only thing that is going to keep your organization afloat? Like I stated, there is good news and it comes from my guest this week, John Ferris. John shares what he and his team do at Invisionedge to help organization embrace change, strategically move forward and keep innovation the name of the game. Plus, he shares his favorite cocktail. I got A LOT from our conversation and I know you will too!
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John Ferris is the founder of inVision Edge, a management consultancy focused on enabling innovation, clarifying strategy and growing businesses. He helps business owners who are experiencing growing pains push beyond the obstacles and achieve great things! Website & LinkedIn
"We can change culture if we change behavior." - Dr. Aubrey Daniels
Different isn't bad or good....it's just different. None of us like change but it's our attitude that makes the difference in our ability to get the job done. We're all living different right now and that may require a shift.
On this episode I get to talk with culture expert, Shane Metcalf, on what culture is and how you can make the shift you need to in order to keep your team engaged and still on the team. It was a fun conversation with TONS of take aways that you can use right now. I know you'll dig it!
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Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker who advises on how to build a world class workplace and is one of the world’s leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Business Insider, Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Bloomberg.
As the Co-founder of 15Five, an 8 figure technology company, Shane and his team support HR Executives with data-driven people management. 15Five has won numerous awards for their company culture, including the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award and is ranked #3 in the U.S. on GlassDoor. 15Five has worked with thousands of corporations from around the globe like HubSpot, Spotify, and Citrix to systematically scale authenticity and create extraordinary cultures.
As a keynote speaker, Shane can help any HR Executive with employee disengagement to maximize organizational health and create more cohesive leadership teams. Follow Shane on Twitter and LinkedIN, and listen to him co-host the Best-Self Management Podcast.
Check him out HERE!
"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." - Peter Drucker
I need a shave and a haircut. I can do the shave myself but have decided to not shave until this is all over. I call my new look "The Urban Hobo." I'm also tired of talking about COVID-19. So...this week we are NOT! Instead, we're talking strategy!
On this episode, I get talk to the genius of Kim Bohr. Kim is an expert in aligning people and strategy to increase engagement and productivity. I had so much fun talking to her AND I learned a lot in the process. It definitely was a WIN/WIN for me and I know it will be for you too!
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Kim Bohr (B-or) is the CEO of The Innovare Group, a company renowned for diagnosing and repairing organizational and leadership disconnects. She works with companies and leaders to help them assess, align, and accelerate their strategic priorities that impact talent, execution, and business growth.
As the founder and chief strategist of The Innovare Group, her mission is to make business better from the inside out. With over 20 years of experience as a cross-functional leader and executive advisor, Kim has worked with Fortune 1000 companies, mid-market growth organizations, and emerging startups to cultivate a holistic understanding of sustainable success.
Kim is a sought after speaker on the topics of strategy execution, leadership, and business growth, Her book, Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned, is a 12-week guided professional journal designed to be a valuable tool for companies to put into their employees’ hands to foster ownership and accountability over performance, execution, and career development goals. The outcome for the organization is greater team alignment between people+process.
Outside of The Innovare Group, Kim is an adjunct faculty for Seattle University where she teaches MBA and undergrad classes on business strategy, operations and leadership. Kim leverages her extensive professional experience into humanitarian work and volunteering. She’s served on the National Board of Directors for Susan G. Komen, and commits her time to several other worthy causes.
Check Kim out on OUR special page on her website: https://theinnovaregroup.com/lhh/
"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don’t have time' is to say 'I don’t want to.'" - Lao Tzu
April has been the longest five years of my life. Last week I actually (for the first time in my adult life) lost track of what day of the week it was. Have you been having any times like this lately?
Right now, we're all being challenged with thinking differently and doing things differently....including managing our time. Time is a commodity. Once it's gone, it's gone. On this episode, I get to talk with expert Paul Casey about how to make the most of your time when your juggling multiple endeavors in a new environment. I think you'll dig it as much as I did...and have some fun in the process.
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Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 24 years (now giving over 65 presentations per year), and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back their calendars and restore sanity to their lives. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone—and among others, he coaches 20 leaders at Pacific NW National Laboratories and 15 leaders at Columbia Basin College. Paul has a Master’s degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, a Master Trainer, and is a member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Solopreneur of the Year by the West Richland Chamber a few years ago.
Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Currently, Paul carries out his mission of sparking breakthrough success by contributing daily inspirational growth messages on local radio and via social media. Also, he has inspired thousands of individuals and leaders to grow forward through his seminars, team-building off-site retreats, one-to-one self-leadership coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Paul has written 4 books: The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted, and Leading with Super-Vision. And he interviews local leaders in his podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer.
Paul is married to Lovely Laura, has a 21- and an 18-year old named after state capitals, owns a cat and a turtle, and has lived in the Tri-Cities, WA, for over 20 years. For fun, he enjoys golfing, hiking, and bicycling—and orange slices—and he reads about 40 books per year.
You can connect with Paul here...
www.paulcasey.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldcasey/ https://www.facebook.com/GrowingForwardServices/ Time management book: https://www.paulcasey.org/maximizing-every-minute/"It's your attitude, not your aptitude...that will determine your altitude!" - Zig Ziglar
How are you holding up? For me, life isn't all that different. If I'm not on the road speaking, I rarely leave my office. Even so, the fact that I can't go anywhere is starting to wear on me. Just the fact that gas prices are so low makes me want to take a road trip....but there's nowhere to go!
A lot of our future success depends on the mindset we adapt and that has never been more important than now. Luckily, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Ryan Gottfredson who specializes (and wrote a book) about just that....having a success mindset. He gives a lot of great info in our interview that is research based....so get ready to get blown away!
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Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets.
Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University.
He has helped dozens of organizations (including CVSHealth, Deutsche Telekom, and Mondelez) enhance the mindsets of their leaders, managers, and employees to make sure they more fully capture their potential.
Check out his website HERE!
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein
How are you holding up? Are you staying home? Washing your hands? Staying safe? How's your leadership life going? Are you finding that it's a little more difficult to do what you used to do without changing things up? You are not alone!
On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with innovation expert, Chuck Swoboda, about his new book: The Innovator's Spirit. This is a very relevant conversation for all of us as we are traversing through new territory. One key thing that Chuck shares is that in every crisis, there is also an opportunity. Are you ready to grab your opportunity? Listen and find out how you can with some great tips from Chuck!
As a note: The internet (due to increased usage in my area) has been a bit choppy. There are a few areas where my voice got garbled and I tried to edit it out but there are a couple of places where I couldn't. It all still works.
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Chuck Swoboda is Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University, President of Cape Point Advisors and retired Chairman and CEO of Cree, Inc. He is co-inventor on more than 25 patents covering LEDs and lighting technology, and has over 30 years of experience in the technology business. Additionally, he is an author, speaker and host of the “Innovators on Tap” podcast. His new book is The Innovator’s Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible (Fast Company, May 5, 2020). Learn more at www.chuckswoboda.com.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
We are living in some crazy times, aren't we? There is so much information out there but there are still so many questions about what the future may hold.
On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Joe Nieusma about COVID-19. He had some startling assertions about where the virus came from and some great tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family. It was a great interview that I know you'll be surprised by and also get some value from.
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DR. NIEUSMA is our fearless CEO/Chief Toxicologist here at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded.
For the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research. He has been able to improve water quality and remove carcinogens from treated water. He has assisted private clients to review their medical records and help them to eliminate unnecessary prescription drugs from their profile. As a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Vitro Biopharma, Dr. Joe helped market stem-cell related products for diabetes research to scientific, pharmaceutical, and ultimately medical markets.
With the overwhelming options for better health, we are often left confused and with more questions then answers. Dr. Nieusma provides solutions to our medical questions, giving us back the power of our own health.
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"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." – Hippocrates
I love to eat! What can I say? Most days, I wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat the rest of the day and (quite possibly) tomorrow! And, right now (on lock down), food is on my mind even more!
I'm really excited to share the interview with this episode's guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston. Glenn shares his own journey with food addiction and binge eating and how you can get past that to never binge again! I know you'll love Glenn as much as I did!
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Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and is the Author of the hugely successful book Never Binge Again, with over 600,000 Amazon Kindle downloads. Glenn hs incredible leadership experience, he was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a research program with more than 40,000 participants. This has transformed the lives of many individuals. He is not promoting a specific diet, rather helping people to develop a mindset that allows them to overcome what leads to overeating and avoid it! Having himself once been obese, this is a journey Glenn knows well.
Glenn is has a daily bloggers post with Psychology Today and you've likely seen his work in many major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV and many more.
Connect with Glenn here: http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein
Right now, it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of worry with all that is going on in the world. If you're like me, your whole world has been turned upside down and you're trying to figure out what is coming up next. Instead of worry, could there be another strategy?
On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Zach Thomas of Leader Farming. Zach shares some great insights on leading but also shares some keen strategies of what kind of season you might be in right now and that, instead of worry, we should be looking at growing.
I had a great time talking with Zach and know you're going to get a lot from our conversation!
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Zach Thomas is an entrepreneur, published author (order Leader Farming), blogger, business/life coach, public speaker and most importantly, follower of Christ, husband, and father of seven children.
He was Eagle Scout of the Nation in 1995, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer. He has started multiple companies and been featured in Newsweek Magazine and on Good Morning America. He married his high school sweetheart and they homeschool their seven children on their family farm where he grew up. His varied interests include studying leadership and entrepreneurship, farming, riding his Harley, working on old cars with his sons and dad, camping and spending time with his family.
He is the Owner/Operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia where he is very involved in his community. Zach is a graduate of Lead Polk and a member of the board of directors for the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on Congressman Tom Graves’ Service Academy Selection Board for District GA-14.
He serves as the President of the board of Life Impact, Inc., a non-profit ministry, where he volunteers his time to coach Christian Vetpreneurs (Military Veteran Entrepreneurs). To sponsor a Veteran submit your request to Life Impact.
Zach accepts a limited number of speaking engagements each year and speaks on the topics of leadership, lean, and entrepreneurship. As a self-proclaimed Lean6Ninja and lean evangelist, he serves on the Lean Operator panel for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and is a co-creator for the Lean365 program. Submit your speaking request here. Having served as a life coach and executive coach prior to Chick-fil-A and an Operator Coach for new franchisees for Chick-fil-A, Inc., he accepts a limited number of coaching clients outside of Chick-fil-A. He is a graduate of the Coach U and a certified facilitator of RighPath Resources. If you are interested in hiring Zach as your coach, find out more here.
Follow Zach’s leadership blog at leaderfarming.com and subscribe to take a free quiz to determine your natural leadership style. Follow his personal blog at thomasfamily.farm where he writes about his faith, family, and farming. Download a free preview of his next book, Pioneer Parenting: A Guide For Raising Kids in Uncharted Territory, at pioneerparenting.org.
"Desperate times call for disparate measures." - Chip Lutz
Yes, I quoted myself....but I don't, who will? We are living in very different times. Two weeks ago life was semi-normal and now most of us feel like we're diagonally parked in a parallel universe!
It's fine to be worried but the only remedy when things are falling apart is to take some action. This week on the show, I have "America's Legal Coach" Scott Reib, JD. Scott has been helping businesses do what they need to stay afloat for over 20 years. It's not too late to take some of his advice so listen up and take action!
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As the official Zig Ziglar Small Business Lawyer and a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer, it’s no wonder that Scott Reib is known as “America’s Legal Coach.” For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and coaches “shatterproof” their businesses by implementing specific strategies for structure, growth, and protection. Over the last three years, Scott has been sharing these strategies with business owners and coaches, and watching them grow and succeed!
Even with 20+ years of legal experience, Scott is a rm believer that legal advice doesn’t have to be expensive or intimidating. His passion lies in changing the way we view legal counsel: from “emergency” situations to “primary care provider” relationships. Scott is shifting this perspective via Access Plan, his groundbreaking subscription-model legal service, where he helps clients understand their legal questions before they nd themselves in a legal emergency.
Connect with Scott HERE!
“Leadership is service, not position.” -Tim Fargo
I used to have a boss that would warn me about the world and that, in order to succeed, you sometimes had to be cut-throat. That kind of thought process was beyond me and I never thought his advice to be very good (about that and many other things).
On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Keyser. Jonathan is the author of the book, You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win, and we talk about a different model of succeeding in today's tough environment. A model of service towards others and helping them achieve. It was a great conversation with a guy that not only talks about service to others, he walks it everyday! I had so much fun talking with him and I know you'll love it too!
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Jonathan Keyser is the founder and thought leader behind Keyser, the largest occupier services commercial real estate brokerage rm in Arizona. Through sheer determination and focus on selfless service, Jonathan is disrupting the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, and beyond. An Inc. 5000 company, Keyser has rapidly become one of the fastest growing firms of its kind in the country, serving companies and their real estate needs globally. Award winning and nationally recognized, Keyser is an active member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, voted Top 10 Best Places to Work multiple years running, and is a proud Host Company for Conscious Capitalism.
When Jonathan entered the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog world of CRE brokerage, he became the worst version of himself and hated himself because of it. Then one day, Jonathan decided he’d had enough. He realized he was sacrificing his values in pursuit of success. He abandoned his ruthless ways and reinvented himself as a selfless leader, which skyrocketed his brokerage firm to eight figures in five years.
His selfless service approach to business has resonated with corporations and individuals seeking a competitive edge to acquiring and maintaining clients. Jonathan's best-selling book You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win and online Keyser Institute courses inspire others to activate selflessness in their life and see how and why this counterintuitive strategy can create extraordinary, long-term success.
On the personal side, Jonathan prioritizes family first. Alongside his wife Susanna, he is a loving and devoted father to his four children. Jonathan is extremely committed to personal development and self-improvement and stays active with mountain/water sports, spin, and hiking.
Connect with him (AND BUY THE BOOK) HERE!
“Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.” -Donald Rumsfeld
I love talking with like minded people, don't you? They can add to some depth to the concepts you already hold dear or even help you in shifting a perspective long held. That was my conversation in this episode!
On this episode, I had the honor of talking with Chris Palmisano, the Chief Operating Officer of Rocket Dollar. Chris is a former Marine Corps Officer and we hit the full spectrum of leadership topics. Chris shared some of the lessons he learned the hard way but also shares some great tips on delegating and goal setting to keep your team on point and at their best. I know you'll love the conversation....I sure did!
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Rocket Dollar, Inc. helps people unlock their retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, private companies, crowdfunding/lending, and many others. I've been a sales/revenue, marketing, and operations executive for SaaS, cloud, fintech, and health tech. On the technical side, my experience is in cloud solutions/services, public cloud, hybrid cloud, cloud computing platforms, enterprise software, mobile apps, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud management, fintech, and continuous performance management. On the business side, my experience is in sales, sales engineering, account management, business development, channels, strategic partnerships, business analytics, team leadership, people management, goal setting/alignment, development, coaching, and mentoring.
Connect with Chris here: HERE!
Find out about Rocket Dollar HERE!
"There's a way to do it better....find it" - Thomas Edison
What is that special place where team members aren't afraid to step out and try something new? It can be hard to create but it's the space where we'll enjoy more success.
On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Dr. Tim Clark. LET ME TELL YOU....THIS GUY IS FREAKY SMART AND FREAKY AWESOME! I've been researching leadership and innovation (as well as living it) for many years and Tim taught me a few things about creativity, culture, and creating a space where people can feel safe to succeed. Check it out! I know you'll dig it!
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Timothy R. Clark is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a consulting, coaching, and training organization. Dr. Clark is an international authority in the elds of psychological safety & innovation, large-scale change & transformation, and senior leadership development. He is the author of Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age (John Wiley/Jossey-Bass), Leadership Bones (Bradmore Road Press), The Employee Engagement Mindset (McGraw- Hill), Leading with Character and Competence: Moving Beyond Title, Position, And Authority (Berrett-Koehler). His new book, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation (Berrett-Koehler) will be released March 2020. He is also the developer of the EQometer emotional intelligence assessment.
Dr. Clark is a highly sought-after advisor, coach, and facilitator to CEOs and senior leadership teams. He has personally coached over 100 CEOs and executives and trained many senior teams around the world. Some of his clients include Accenture, American Express, CIGNA, Columbia University, Disney, Dow Chemical, Eli Lilly, Environmental Protection Agency, HCA, Idaho National Laboratory, Honeywell, Intel, Internal Revenue Service, John Hopkins University, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Motorola, NASA, Riverbed Technology, Sprint, Stanford University, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Dr. Clark earned a PhD in social science from Oxford University, and was both a British Research Scholar and a Fulbright Scholar at Seoul National University in Korea. He also earned a master’s degree in Government and economics from the University of Utah. As an undergraduate at Brigham Young University, he was named a first-team Academic All-American football player where he completed a triple degree cum laude. Dr. Clark was previously President and CEO of Decker, a consulting rm based in San Francisco, and CEO of Novations SDC, a consulting and training rm based in Boston. Prior to these assignments, Dr. Clark spent several years in manufacturing and as a vice president of operations and plant manager at Geneva Steel Company. He began his career as a survey research project director for what is now Harris Interactive in Washington D.C.
Check Tim out here: https://www.leaderfactor.com/
”Your journey has molded you for the greater good.” – Asha Tyson
I've worked a LOT of different places and had a lot of different bosses. Within each team, the team tended to take on the personality of the person in charge...good and bad. It was a strange phenomena but it happened....this is just ONE of the great things I got to talk about with my guest this week!
Andrea Fryrear is the focus of my interrogation this week and she shares it all! Her leadership journey is much like many of us who have been suddenly thrust into being in charge of people....a little messy with a huge learning curve. Andrea shares her journey...very honestly and with great insights that you can use to make a difference for your own team. I know you'll like Andrea as much as me!
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Ah, marketing. When it’s good, it’s “singing, dancing, kittens, and rainbows” good. When it’s bad, it’s mind-numbingly, soul-crushingly bad. An early convert to the ways of Agile marketing, Andrea Fryrear knows that Agile teams do better work in less time with less stress, and she loves nothing more than seeing a team evolve from chaos to high performance.
Agile marketing represents a huge shift in how marketers have historically managed their work -- and, like any change, this shift isn’t easy. Through education, training, and coaching, Andrea and her team at AgileSherpas work to make this shift easier, guiding marketers along the path towards greater agility while always on the lookout for new and better routes. In June 2020, Andrea will be hosting the first-ever Marketing Agility Summit to provide a hands-on experience to energize marketers to take their agility to the next level.
In addition to being a Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), a Certified Agile Leader (CAL-1), a Certified Scrum@Scale Practitioner, and an ICAgile Authorized Instructor, Andrea is trained as a Scrum Master and Product Owner. She shares her findings (and failures) regularly as an international speaker on all things Agile marketing. Andrea is a content marketer by trade and functions best when she’s writing regularly. Her most recent book, Death of a Marketer, chronicles marketing’s troubled past and charts a course to a more agile future for the profession. When she’s not on a plane or at a keyboard, Andrea spends as much time as possible outdoors in her Colorado home training for triathlons and playing volleyball.
Connect with Andrea here: https://www.agilesherpas.com/
"When you're going through hell....keep on going" - Winston Churchill
As the James Taylor song goes...."I've seen fire and I've seen rain" (and I know you have too). In life, we all go through trials and tribulations...what do you do with them?
On this episode I had the privilege to talk with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco and we talk about taking life's sucker punches and leveraging them to do better and be better. Mike shares his personal story that has pushed him to greater successes and shares some great tips on how you can do the same.
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Michael “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is a mortgage and real estate marketing expert with 15 years of experience in the industry... but his insight and expertise extends far beyond real estate.
“What are you made of?”
That’s the question that helps C-Roc push through the tough times, and the question that leads him to even higher levels of success and satisfaction when things are going well. That’s the question that sparks the ultimate accountability: a challenge he extends to himself. That’s the question that drives C-Roc to inspire others as a motivator, facilitator, and dynamic public speaker, as well as a fierce friend and coach.
C-Roc uses this question as a motivational tactic to grow his branch, team, and business. It helps him know his team and build up each individual member. Sure, they’re in the mortgage industry, but one thing he realized when he got to a certain point as a manager is that he’s really in the people- building business.
After 15 years in the mortgage business, this question evolved to become more than a question. It became a tool to help C-Roc and those around him excel at individual tasks. Over time, this question made him a stronger, wiser, more complete person. Today, he’s on a mission to inspire others to see the greatness inside of themselves using those same 5 words, using past life events to fuel their fire.
Connect with Mike at: https://www.themikecroc.com/
"If you place kindness and compassion as the heart of what you do, you will create a ripple effect that will benefit the 'individual' and the 'company' in equal measure." Glen Hall
One of the most basic of our needs in the workplace is to feel valued as a human being...that what we do matters and provides some difference to the end result. At least, that's been my experience (both as a worker and a leader).
This week's guest is Dr. Nate Regier and we're talking about the compassionate mindset. What is that? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out but Nate and I hit on a lot of different topics during our conversation. We talk about dealing with a toxic work environment, how to deal with turnover and also how to decrease workplace drama! Nate is the BOMB! I think you'll love him as much as I do!
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Dr. Nate Regier is the co-founding owner and chief executive officer of Next Element, a global advisory firm specializing in building cultures of compassionate accountability. A former practicing psychologist, Regier is an expert in social-emotional intelligence and leadership, positive conflict, mind-body-spirit health, neuropsychology, group dynamics, interpersonal and leadership communication, executive assessment and coaching, organizational development, team building and change management. An international adviser, he is a certified Leading Out of Drama master trainer, Process Communication Model® certifying master trainer and co-developer of Next Element’s Leading Out of Drama® training and coaching. Nate has published two books: Beyond Drama and his latest work, Conflict Without Casualties.
"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens." - Michelle Obama
In my 30+ work career, I've worked with some amazing women! My first Executive Officer in the Navy is a woman that I still rely on for solid advice in my current life events. So, when I think that we are still fighting gender bias in the workplace, it kind of pisses me off. Doesn't it you?
My guest this week is on a mission to correct all of that. He, alongside his wife, are fighting the good fight in trying to get rid of gender bias in the workplace and help organizations create atmospheres where EVERYONE can flourish! Al Harris is his name and getting rid of discrimination is his game! I had a great time talking with Al and I know you'll be able to take his advice and make an immediate difference in your culture.
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Al Harris is an inspiring author and gender equality advocate, as well as a founding partner at Chicago law rm Ungaretti & Harris, where he met his wife and co-author, attorney Andie Kramer.
Throughout his career as managing partner at Ungaretti & Harris, Al also served as a member of the rm’s Executive and Compensation Committees. In these roles, he had extensive experience observing his female colleagues as they moved up the career ladder. Over the course of his career, Al grew increasingly concerned about the barriers and biases women face in the workplace, particularly in traditionally male-dominated career environments. These concerns moved Al to begin his work mentoring and advising female professionals, focusing primarily on the communication skills needed to advance in their chosen fields, despite the prevalence of negative gender stereotypes.
Al and his wife Andie co-authored It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It (their second book together a er Breaking Through Bias). This power couple provides organizations with concrete, non-disruptive suggestions for workplace changes that will make women’s career opportunities more comparable to men’s.
Check out Al and get the book here: https://andieandal.com/
“YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A MOMENT AND A FEW SINCERE WORDS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON A LIFE” ~ ZIG ZIGLAR
Leading today is much different from leading 20 years ago. Don't get me wrong, the concepts are the same but the people are different and we, as leaders, need to adapt to those changes. The biggest difference is in how we deliver a message.
On this episode, I had the great pleasure to discuss the complexities of making an impact with a message with a master craftsman, Joe Williams. Joe KNOWS what he is talking about...he's spent a lifetime moving people from one place to another through communicating it well. I know you'll dig this conversation as much as I did!
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Joe Williams helps coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs become world class communicators! He is an internationally-known speaker, strategic expert, and consultant who has spoken to tens of thousands of people around the world. Through his personal experience as an entrepreneur and as a top performing salesperson, Joe has developed a worldwide reputation for his ability to electrify audiences and move them to action.
His new book "The Impact Awakening: How to go from having a calling to changing lives", focuses on how to master your message, communicate it powerfully, and scale it into an Impact Business.
Joe is the Founder of Creative Performance Group, where he helps people get their message out to the world in the most powerful way possible through virtual programs, live events, one-on-one VIP trainings, private mentoring and corporate consulting.
Joe’s super power is in helping entrepreneurs, executives, and experts become powerful communicators - helping them create a movement with their message, maximize their income, become a recognized authority in their field, and most importantly make an impact for their clients, companies and communities.
Connect with Joe at www.joewilliamsonline.com
"The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity." - Stuart Seaton
One of my New Year's goals was to spend more time in the present.....but my brain keeps getting in the way! How about you? Do you want to be mindful, meditate or just calm the monkeys in your head? If so, this episode will get you there!
This episode's guest is Ariel Garten. She is the creator of a product called, Muse, and it can help YOU train your brain. Ariel and I talk about Muse but we hit a lot of other reasons you should train your brain. Take a listen...she's amazing!
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More on Ariel...
Ariel Garten is probably one of the most interesting people you will meet. She is a psychotherapist, Neuroscientist, mom, former fashion designer, and the female founder and visionary of an amazing and highly successful tech start-up Muse.
Muse tracks your brain during meditation to give you real-time feedback on your meditation, guiding you into the “zone” and solving the problem most of us have when starting a meditation practice. Muse lets you know when you are doing it right.
When Ariel is not reading brains (literally) or investing in, inspiring and advising other start-ups and women in biz, you can find her on stages across the world, from TED to MIT to SXSW. She inspires people to understand that they can accomplish anything they want by learning what goes on in their own mind.
Check out MUSE and get a discount with the Ambassador club here: https://muse.getambassador.com
Connect with Ariel here: www.choosemuse.com
“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult.” – Warren Bennis
So....there you are....working diligently on your company and then you're in charge of people. WHAT!? People don't come with instruction manuals and leading them can be hairy!
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Mike McDerment, the big cheese at Freshbooks and his journey was very much like my opening statement. Mike shares about his journey as a leader and how we've got to get around ourselves in order to create a place where people want to be. I really enjoyed Mike's sense of humor and his candor and I know you will too!
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Mike McDerment is the Co-Founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built out of frustration after accidentally saving over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Since launching in 2003, over 10 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing, and collect billions of dollars. A lover of the outdoors, Mike has been bitten so many times it’s rumoured he’s the first human to have developed immunity to mosquitoes.
In January 2003, Mike was running a four-person design agency and using Microsoft Word to create invoices. One day, he accidentally saved over an old invoice, and something in him snapped – he knew there had to be a better way. Over the next two weeks, he coded up a solution and eventually turned that side- project into what is now FreshBooks.
To keep the lights on, he moved into his parents’ basement for 3.5 years and completely revamped how he ran his design firm to the point where he only worked 19 days in one year — while generating over $200,000 to bootstrap the company that would become FreshBooks.
Today, Mike has grown FreshBooks to nearly 300 people serving more than 10 million users in 160+ countries. To help self-employed professionals set better rates, Mike also co-authored Breaking The Time Barrier, which has been downloaded more than 300,000 times.
Check out Freshbooks here!
“ Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg
Here we go! A new year! Are you ready? I'm excited to start a fourth year of the Leadership Happy Hour Podcast with you and know I'll learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do. And, this episode is a great way to kick off the season!
On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall. He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all. If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode. Be you and shine!
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During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.
Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.
In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.
David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.
He is the author of four books:
- The Four Factors of Effective Leadership
- The Freak Factor
- The Freak Factor for Kids
- Pink Goldfish
Connect with him....
David Rendall
+1 919 222 6295
dave@drendall.com
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. — Jim Rohn
So the server asked me what I wanted and I said that I'd take a full order of happiness. It's what is on today's menu!
On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Sean Webb about his books on mind hacking happiness. I won't bore you with my version of what we talked about because it PALES in comparison to the actual interview. But....you can take this to the lavatory, it is pretty awesome. He has done the research and we get to benefit from it!
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As the author of a book that was used to influence millions of voters in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election through social media disinformation campaigns (without his knowledge), Sean Webb probably knows the human mind as well as anyone can. From his work in logically modeling human emotions for the world of Artificial Emotional Intelligence, to his real-world practice as an author, speaker and guide to helping individuals supercharge their minds and lives with the knowledge of how their mind works, Sean pushes the bleeding edge of mind sciences to the next level.
Over the last 20 years, Sean has become one of the world’s leading experts in how the human mind works, particularly in the area of human emotions, the driving force and motivation of all human actions globally. His work is used by universities and engineering firms to teach emotional intelligence, the foundations of artificial emotional intelligence, and his discoveries have proved so effective, that his work is currently being turned into programs to address addiction management and the mitigation of PTSD after early amazing successes within those applications.
As an alumnus of Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technologies Development Center, Sean has spent years solving complex systems problems for cutting edge technology and supercomputing companies. His latest complex system solve is associated with the mind; how to model mind processes, how to manipulate mind output, and how to use those disciplines to our collective human advantage. His heart lies in this last portion of the project; teaching individuals about our minds so as to understand the thought processes that steal our happiness and block our ability to enjoy life. He loves sharing the practical neuroscience of how to hack the mind to generate happiness from within without any strings attached, and without changing any of life’s external conditions. He has indeed discovered a new door into the deep mind manipulation, where only practiced meditation and psychedelics have been able to take us before.
Sean has spoken at Science of Consciousness, Science and Nonduality, UNC, UGA, ASU, Emory, Georgia Tech, for numerous multinational corporations, and at NASA. Check out Sean’s work at MindHackingHappiness.com.
Sean and his wife are licensed foster parents, and are active in numerous children’s and animal charities.
Check Sean out HERE!
"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." --Ernest Hemingway
If, as a leader, you're always the last to know what's going on or no one is asking you hard questions....there might be a problem. Can they trust you? Do they know you have their backs?
On this episode I get to talk with Micah Rowland, the Chief Operating Officer of Fountain and we talk about creating a culture where....the questions I posed above get answered and he shares some great strategies for creating a culture that gets stuff done. I know you'll dig him as much as I did.
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Micah Rowland isn’t your everyday builder. Maybe because he doesn’t build homes, cabinets, or even the software that he built during the earliest stages of his career. As Chief Operating Officer of Fountain, Micah builds people, teams, and processes that have taken multiple companies from 50 to 300 people and beyond, and $5 million to $35 million in revenue.
After starting his career as a software engineer, Micah earned a Stanford MBA before switching tracks to management consultancy. This unusual path from engineering to business led him to roles with industry leaders, such as McKinsey & Company and Starbucks, where he worked in global strategy and brand management before gravitating toward startups in the SaaS space. Over 17 years, Micah has worked with companies ranging in size from 30 employees to over 100,000 and multiple startups from Series A to Series D funding — companies he helped take from $5 in revenue to $35 million. Through this journey, he has learned how to solve problems in everything from leadership and organizational development to operations, strategy, and pricing.
With Fountain, the Series A-funded startup providing hiring automation software for today’s high-velocity service economy, Micah now helps to solve problems on a different scale. He credits being allowed to make mistakes and learn from them for sharpening his leadership, coaching, and human development skills. In fact, developing those skills has led him to discover what he most enjoys about his work — helping people grow both personally and professionally through the rewarding friendships he's been able to build in the workplace.
Check out Fountain: https://get.fountain.com/
"Action is the key to all success." - Pablo Picasso
I always appreciate people who make me think a little different. It's easy to get in a rut in life....just going along always doing what you've always done. Get set....this episode is going to challenge your thinking!
I had the great pleasure to talk with Dr. Joshua Spodek. He is a super smart guy that will challenge you to think a little different, be a little different and, most importantly, act on what matters in doing so. I had a great time talking with him and I know you'll dig our conversation. Get ready to shift rudder!
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Joshua Spodek PhD MBA, has taught, practiced, and coached leadership and entrepreneurship at Columbia, NYU, and private corporations for nearly two decades, to teaching awards and stellar student reviews.
He wrote the bestselling Leadership Step by Step, hosts the award-winning Leadership and the Environment podcast, and writes a column at Inc. He and his projects have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and most major broadcast outlets.
Connect with him at: http://spodekacademy.com/
"The task of the leader is to get their people from where they are to where they have not been." -Henry Kissinger
We're talking generational diversity on this episode with Phyllis Weiss Haserot. We talk about all of the generations and what you can do to connect, communicate, and care! Take a listen, Phyllis has a lot to share!
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More on Phyllis..
Phyllis Weiss Haserot is the foremost workplace multi-generational expert speaking with a cross-generational voice. She champions the power of cross-generational conversation and collaboration to solve the urgent problems and nuances of attracting and retaining clients and employees of different generations, knowledge transfer, and succession planning. Phyllis brings an unusual combination of marketing, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness expertise to solve sensitive challenges that hinder productivity, client relationships, efective teamwork, and business development results.
Check her out here: https://www.youcantgoogleit.com/home
"Success today requires the agility and drive to constantly rethink, reinvigorate, react, and reinvent." ~ Bill Gates
What's worked in the past isn't always going to work in the future. Our ultimate success as leaders depends on our ability to move, pivot, and rethink how we do things on a continual basis. Easy to say....much harder to do!
On this episode, I learn the secrets to being able to do just that....be agile and I'm learning it from the master, Jeff Gothelf. Jeff is an author, speaker and all around super smart guy. He shares what you need to do to be continually evolving in an ever changing world. I know you'll love this conversation as much as I did.
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More on Jeff (in his own words)...
I believe too much time and money is wasted on ideas that don’t work. The world, driven by technology, is changing too fast for us to reliably predict what will work. Today’s leaders must inspire and collaborate, not micromanage, to drive agility and innovation in their orgs.
I believe humility and learning are in short supply. To improve that, I teach executives and teams — through remote advising & coaching, workshops, keynotes, & books — to focus on their customers, learn from mistakes and create an agile culture that continuously improves their products and services and the way they work.
I am the co-author of Sense and Respond, Lean UX and Lean vs Agile vs Design Thinking. Recently, I co-founded Sense & Respond Press, a publishing house for modern, transformational business books.
Connect with him on his website: https://jeffgothelf.com/
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams
Even though I haven't missed any weeks in putting up an episode of the podcast, I did take the Summer off from doing new interviews because I had such a back log of quality guests to get out to you but....this one is NEW and the first of the current batch and I'm excited to get it out to you!
Rick Lindberg is the guest and he's sharing his (self proclaimed) nerdy brain with us on this episode. He's super smart and you'll dig his laid back attitude and leadership acumen! I got a lot from out interview and I know you will too!
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More on Ric (in his own words)...
Half of me is extremely analytical. I’m scientifically minded with the ability to interpret data for change.
The other half of me is focused on interconnectedness. I see the best in everyone around me and strive to inspire on a person-to-person level.
These dual sides work together to create my combined analytical-personable approach to business. I have a knack for transformative leadership, business intelligence, and organizational behavior. I orchestrate business workings from a high altitude while understanding that success, in a company or in everyday life, comes from a deep personal understanding. It’s through this synergy that I’ve been able to generate meaningful sales for global retail companies, turn data into communication, and connect with customers around the world to drive results.
Check him out at: http://www.riclindberg.com/lhh
"It's never too late to be what you might have been." - George Elliot
Is that all there is? Seriously!? Is this it? I thought there was going to be more. Not that I'd be in the history books but, certainly, that there would be more than this. Have any of these questions ever scampered through your mind? I know they have mine and I know I'm not alone.
On this episode I'm talking with reinvention strategist, Kirsten Bunch, about how to take a new look at your life and go a new direction. It was an appropriate conversation at an appropriate time in my life. Many of us want to step out into something new but don't know what that first step is....and Kirsten is here to help! I know you're going to dig it as much as I did!
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More on Kirsten..
Kirsten Bunch is a coach, strategist, speaker and bestselling author. Kirsten helps mid-career professionals reinvent their careers to align with how they want to show up in the world. Her clients, which range from a neuroscientist to a celebrity stylist, start new careers and businesses that are good for them and good for the world. Before starting her own business in 2016, Kirsten spent 25 years traveling to over 50 countries for game-changing organizations like the Rainforest Alliance and VisionSpring. She helped fundraise over $20 million and designed and managed social change programs in 10 countries. Kirsten lives in New Jersey and works with clients all over the world.
Connect with her at: https://www.kirstenbunch.com/
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." -Sam Levenson
We're all selling something. Last night, I tried to sell my wife on my need for a new motorcycle....I'm almost ready to close. What are you selling?
On this episode I had the great pleasure to talk with Andy Paul of the Sales House. He is the man! Such a fun interview with useful information. Not just from a sales perspective but also from a leadership perspective from a guy who has been doing it a while. We hit the full spectrum of topics so hold on to your hat!
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Over a successful sales career spanning four decades, Andy Paul has sold everything from women’s shoes to complex communications systems that sold for tens of millions of dollars. Selling well over half a billion dollars’ worth of products and services to companies ranging from small businesses to some of the world’s largest enterprises, it’s safe to say Andy knows sales.
Drawing on 18 years of experience as a consultant helping CEOs transform their companies’ sales efforts, and from his interviews with more than 700 CEOs, founders and world-class thought leaders on the biggest challenges facing sellers today, Andy launched The Sales House in late 2018.
The Sales House is the first all-in-one personal development program for the modern B2B seller. Where sales training fails, The Sales House enables sellers with the skills and confidence to sell with Impact; to build e effective relationships that engage the interest and trust of buyers; and to serve the needs of buyers with value, insights, and acumen.
Connect with him at andypaul.com
“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” - Stephen R. Covey
Like most of you, I've been on a lot of teams. I've been on big teams, small teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have done a lot! Teamwork might make the dream work but, this is a fact...a lack of teamwork is a nightmare!
On this episode I had the great privilege to talk with the CEO of Woven and the former CIO at Facebook, Tim Campos. Tim is as down to earth as leaders get and he shares his experiences on how to build a great team and how to leverage culture in getting it to run at its optimum. It was a fascinating conversation. Not just about the Facebook stuff but about real strategies from a leader who has actually been in the trenches. I know you'll get as much from it as I did.
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As the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook, Tim Campos doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world. Now, as CEO of Woven, he's taking those lessons to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them.
Two weeks after Tim started as CIO of Facebook in 2010, Mark Zuckerberg summoned him to his office for an urgent meeting. Once there, he met with Zuckerberg’s Executive Assistant, who lambasted the company’s internal calendar app and urged Tim to fix it. From that moment, Tim set to work designing creative tools that would help Facebook employees easily find optimal times and places to meet. It was so successful that it helped Tim double Facebook’s productivity from $900,000 to $1.8 million per employee over his tenure — five times more than most tech companies.
Tim’s experience managing productivity for the entire Facebook workforce helped him realize that traditional calendars are broken. In 2016, he left Facebook to co-found Woven, an intelligent calendar that helps busy professionals maximize their most valuable asset - time.
Connect with Tim Here!
“Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful.” — Buddha
Do you hold on too long? I know I do. I have trouble quitting. In some respects, that tenacity has been helpful in me progressing professionally. In other places, it's hindered my growth. How about you?
On this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Stanley, Robertson, The Quit Doctor. He's a fascinating guy with a lot of letters behind his name and we talk about his new book, Quit! The Last Principle of Success. Dr. Robertson talks about the book and his four step method of letting go and moving forward in your life. He changed my perspective and I know he'll change yours too!
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Dr. Stanley G. Robertson grew up in a project building on the south side of Chicago. He pleaded temporary insanity and joined the Marine Corps; then trained as a lawyer and earned a doctorate in business. Jack Canfield, creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, calls Dr. Stan the coolest person he knows; and predicts that Dr. Stan’s new book Quit will be a bestseller.
Dr. Stan has come to be known as “the quit doctor” because of his relentless determination to heal the world of the stigma and shame associated with the concept of quitting. He is an author, coach and speaker.
Connect with him (and buy his book) HERE!
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." -Confucius
Do you know where you are going? Do you have something that you're trying to get accomplished or some big, fat, hairy goal that is on your list? You should!
This is a fantastic episode! Honestly, I like them all because I learn so much from my guests but this week was a total joy! I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Bill Sciacca. We talk about goals, motivation, and get metaphysical about leadership. It has a lot of moving parts so hold on!
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More on Bill....
Professor Biagio Sciacca, known to his friends as Bill, has one passion; it is to assist organizations in having its employees become as excited about the company’s mission and goals as the executives who designed them. His presentations are solidly backed research presented in a dynamic, readily accessible, and easily discernible format that is conducive for any level of your organization, from boardroom to boiler room.
The information, delivered in a captivating, informative, and vibrant fashion, will reenergize your workforce, revitalize your corporate culture, and reinvigorate the dedication to your company’s vision and mission. Bill’s philosophy on presenting his information is simple: MY BOTTOM LINE IS TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE!
Connect with him here: https://www.intelligentmotivationinc.com/
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw
I remember talking to my brother one day about some problems I was having and he told me, "You can run away from your problems but, when you look in the mirror, they're usually staring right back at you." He was right, most issues are created by me and can only be solved by me. In that regard, I can be my own biggest barrier to getting them taken care of.
How about you?
On this episode, I talk with Jennifer Dawn. Aside from being a coach and serial entrepreneur, she is also a really cool person. She shares how we need to make a decision to go deep and make the changes necessary to succeed. I had so much fun in our discussion and I know you'll have fun listening to it...and come out on the other side with some actionable strategies you can put into play immediately!
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Jennifer Dawn is the owner of Jennifer Dawn Coaching and founder of Best Planner Ever. She began her entrepreneurial career selling apples o her grandfather’s tree because a lemonade stand was so “yesterday.” At 23, Jennifer founded a so ware company and grew it from nothing to seven figures and then went on to become the So ware Division President for a $54M manufacturing rm. She was then asked to lead and mentor a national network of women entrepreneurs and discovered a love for coaching.
Jennifer is a Profit First Certified Coach. She has built two multi-million dollar businesses, is a published author, and accomplished speaker. Jennifer excels at planning, strategy, and execution of business goals. She uses heart-centered principles to guide business owners in building financially solid companies that are a joy to own.
Connect with her on her website: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/
Email: jennifer@jenniferdawncoaching.com
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground”. – Theodore Roosevelt
Here we are! Episode 143! I can't believe it! I also can't believe how much I continue to learn on this show from my guests. Most weeks, I feel like the luckiest boy in leader land! And, this week is NO exception!
On this episode, I had the privilege to talk with Jennifer DiMotta. She is the BOMB! So smart and gave me a lot to think about in my own leadership journey. We hit it all so be ready....you're going to want to play, pause, reflect and repeat!
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Jennifer DiMotta has more than 20 years of experience leading direct to consumer (DTC) brands and retailers to triple-digit revenue growth through vision/strategic planning, budgeting and goal governance, and top talent hiring and development. Jennifer has built solid eCommerce businesses within B&M companies creating harmonies, influence and holistic cultural improvements across the company.
Jennifer also has two corporate board seats of a $6B Public company where she was brought on to evolve the digital and omnichannel experience for a finance corporation and provide female leadership advisory.
Award-Winning SpeakerAwarded the 2014 Colorado’s Most Powerful and Influential Woman Award and is listed as one of 100 Top Women to Watch by Brand Innovators, has presented on omnichannel and e-commerce at several conferences, including Internet Retailer, eTail and RetailTech and serves as an advisor for several omnichannel and e-commerce vendors. Jennifer has been a guest speaker at the Wharton School of Business on the topic of Omnichannel, Retail, eCommerce and future disruptive digital technology and was a guest speaker at William & Mary, podcasting with the Dean on Omnichannel, Retail and Leadership.
Jennifer also has been a speaker of Women Leadership, most notably at Women in Retail Leadership. She also has spoke on several panels about female leadership and career development.
Connect with her on her website: https://dimottaconsulting.com/h
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”― Rumi
Things are different today, aren't they? Just looking at my phone I think about how much computing power it has over the first computer I ever purchased in 1992. Technology isn't just different, people are also different. The workforce of today is so much more savvy than it was 30 years ago that it's easy to feel disconnected from those around you.
This week, you're in luck! I'm having a conversation with Hospitality Guru, Colin Gold. We talk about all things leadership but, in particular, how leaders need to change with the times if they're going to keep the employees they want to keep and also get them engaged. Colin shares some keen insights and I know you'll get a lot from our conversation.
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More on Colin (in his own words)..
ather, Husband, Son, and Brother. I am a self-proclaimed Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Geek. I love productivity and finding ways to use my time to spend more of it with my family, visiting Disney, and playing golf.
Professionally, I help Emerging Managers develop into Extraordinary Leaders.
My Story
With over thirty years' experience in the hospitality industry, I worked in hotels and resorts from 100 rooms to 1500 rooms. Creating positive work experiences was the key to my success.
Early in my career, I learned the value of an engaging work environment. By consistently creating an easy to work, productive environment for my fellow team members, we could distinguish every customer's experience. Now help businesses develop their leaders to do the same.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration, I spent the early stage of my career moving around the country with Hyatt Hotels. During that period, I lived in New Jersey, New York City (2), San Francisco, CA (2); Tulsa, OK; Lake Tahoe, CA; Orange County, CA. In 2004 we finally settled down in Miami, and my wife and daughter have lived here for the past 15 years.
I now share my passion and expertise in hospitality with other industries. For the past seven years, I have been working with businesses not usually known for their customer service. With my focus on leadership and my realistic, down to earth approach, we have achieved measurable results for the businesses I worked with and for the leaders who lead them.
I enjoy bringing people together to accomplish a common goal. This passion is what makes me an engaging speaker, leader, trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
Connect with him on his website: https://www.colingold.com/
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As a small business owner, leader, and person, I can spend a lot of time on things that really don't provide any value OR don't bring me any joy. Actually, just the opposite. They can stress me out and zap all of my energy.
On this episode, I'm talking with A.J. Sue. He's a small business coach and really cool guy. We talk a lot about how to divest yourself of things that aren't working for you and to focus in on the things that you like, what you're good at, and what will provide the real value....in your life and in your leadership.
I know you'll dig him as much as I did. We had a lot of fun!
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More on AJ (in his own words)...
I’m a Husband, Dad, and Small Business Coach. I’m a Woodworker, Rollerblader, & Bacon Lover. But I am mostly just a SUPER CURIOUS GUY who Asks a Lot of Powerful Questions to Help People Deal with Their Head-Junk to Have More Fun and be More Successful in life and business. WHAT I DO...I help People: • Use their SUPER HERO SKILLS • Do WHAT THEY LOVE • HAVE MORE FUN (Everyday!) WHY I DO IT • I am just wired to want to help people help themselves. HOW I DO IT • 1-1 coaching sessions • Powerful process improvement • Presentations and workshops MY SUPER HERO STRENGTHS • Asking Inter-Galactically Powerful Questions • Applying Massively Memorable Metaphors • Kryptonite Splitting ability to break big challenges into smaller bits THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME • I work better w/o the suit and tie • I don’t care about the 3rd decimal • I don’t like power point decks FOUR THINGS I BELIEVE • People are SMART. they have the answers but need the questions. • The GREAT Stuff is between Machetes and Chainsaws. • Everyone is NOT your customer. • Trust is KING WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME • AJ's insight, and depth of analysis was incredibly helpful, what he taught me today has put my business way ahead.~Charles • AJ helps me think harder, deeper, and smarter. His clients succeed, not despite, but because of who they are. ~Marvin • AJ has been a real asset to our business, he helped us form our future vision, and his counsel has helped us be a smarter company. ~Jocelyn • AJ is incredibly intelligent. His people skills, rare mix of info/tech skills, and practical business savvy, helps clients get where they need to go ~John THE WORK I DO • Business Coaching • Financial & Operations Processes and Management • Strategic Retail Testing (APT)
Connect with him on Linkedin here
“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity life would be very boring.” — Catherine Pulsifer
Our current workplace is a dynamic environment and we, as leaders, need to be as dynamic in our effort to understand and change with it if we are to create teams where EVERYONE feels like they have a voice.
On this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Brown. Quite simply, she's amazing! She and I discuss how to make it all happen. How to have difficult conversations, bring in the whole team and not be afraid to be inclusive. She opened my eyes to some of my own biases and how I can be better as a leader too. I know you'll love it!
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Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer’s workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world’s top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks, Toyota Financial Services, T-Mobile, and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and Heard℠.
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"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford
When I think about tech companies, I automatically envision a working environment that has bean bag chairs, ping pong tables, and free snacks in the break room (the last one is especially appealing to me since I love snacks). That is the picture that the media portrays and, although there may be some truth in it, it's not all like that.
On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Chad Pytel, CEO of the tech company, ThoughtBot. Chad is a different kind of leader and his company is a different kind of company. We talk about the cultural dynamics of ThoughtBot, his journey as a leader, and how having fun at work is great but so is working to get things done....and how those two things can come together.
I had a great time talking with him. His organization and story is unlike any I've heard and I know you'll get a lot from this interview.
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Long Bio Chad Pytel is a developer and the CEO of thoughtbot, a web and mobile design and development studio, with small teams of designers and developers in Austin, Boston, London, New York City, Raleigh, and San Francisco. thoughtbot has produced top quality applications with hundreds of clients, from one person startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, universities, and non-profits, for more than 15 years, and are the creators of many popular open source projects. In addition to working with clients, Chad is responsible for overall strategy for the company. He has co-authored two books: Rails AntiPatterns and Pro Active Record, and spoken at conferences around the world. He lives with his wife and two children in Newton, MA.Connect with him on!
"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst." -Aristotle
Okay....true confession time. I don't like football but I love football movies. I also don't like going to court but I love court related shows. Most of what I've learned about the law has come from watching Tom Cruise in a "Few Good Men."
On this episode I get a dose of the law and how it pertains to leading better and, quite frankly, living better from expert, Heather Hansen. Heather and I discuss her book, The Elegant Warrior, and she drops some courtroom strategies on me that completely blew me away...and I know they will you too!
Grab a cold one (or two)...this is a great one!
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Heather Hansen combines her psychology degree, her 20 years of experience as an award winning trial attorney and her experience as an anchor at the Law and Crime network to create interactive, compelling experiences that audiences love. Heather’s keynotes are high energy and actionable, leaving audiences with tools and exercises they can use the same day to improve their advocacy skills as leaders, in sales, in marketing and at home. Heather has been a trial attorney in Philadelphia for over 20 years, defending doctors and hospitals when they’re sued. She’s consistently been named one of the Top 50 Female Trial Attorneys in Pennsylvania, and was recently inducted into the American College of Trial Attorneys, an honor reserved for the top 15% of trial attorneys in the nation. She has been speaking to juries for decades, and has given keynotes on advocacy internationally in places like Kuwait, Ireland, Mexico and across the United States. Heather is the author of Amazon best seller "The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself", a book Publisher’s Weekly calls “a template for achieving personal and career goals” with “plenty of valuable, adaptable life lessons designed to help readers through tricky situations and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast.
Check her out and BUY HER BOOK here: https://heatherhansenpresents.com/
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” - The Buddha
Do you ever get in your own way? I know I do. I can spend a lot more time telling myself how I shouldn't do something or how I don't deserve something when I should be doing just the opposite.
If you're like me, you're in luck because on this episode we're talking about how to rewire your brain so that you can get past some of those self defeating thoughts and be the best you can be! I'm talking with expert, Michele Molitor and she's going to rock your brain!
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Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing”. She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.
Michele’s unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental/emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater con dence and success.
As a nationally recognized speaker, certi ed executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, change management consultant, trainer, and writer, Michele’s passion for helping amplify natural talents and expand leadership is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.
Michele's Contact Details:
Email: michele@nectarconsulting.com
Phone: 510.731.8725
Skype: mcmolitor
Website: https://www.nectarconsulting.com
Blog: https://www.nectarconsulting.com/brain-candy/blog/
Latest Best Selling Book: “Breakthrough Healing” - http://bit.ly/BreakthroughHealingBook
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“It takes two flints to make a fire.” – Louisa May Alcott
Relationships are to leadership as bread is to a sandwich....it's what keeps it all together. However, it today's busy world we tend to focus in on the relationship first and, instead, focus in on the mission.
On this episode, I get to talk to fellow military leader and retiree, Jack McGuinness. Jack is a West Point graduate and learned much of his leadership trade in the trenches (like I did) with other military people. Jack and I talk about teamwork and leadership relationships this week and I know you're going to dig our conversation as much as I did.
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Jack McGuinness has 25+ years of experience working with leadership teams at organizations big and small across multiple industries. After serving as an airborne ranger with the U.S. Army’s prestigious 10th Mountain Division, he helped build a successful boutique management-consulting rm where he served as COO for 13 years. Jack also served as CEO of a contract packaging company, where he developed a passion for unleashing the leadership capacity of teams throughout an organization.
In 2009 Jack joined forces with a West Point classmate to form Relationship Impact, a consulting rm focused on working with CEOs to unlock the potential of their leadership teams. He also serves as a Senior Professional Instructor at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business where he teaches courses on strategic management and human capital. He is a contributing writer to Chief Executive Magazine.
Jack holds an MBA from the Hagan School of Business at Iona College and a BS in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Jack McGuinness Information
Email: jmcguinness@relationship-impact.com
Phone: 301-785-9731
Skype: jmcguinness65
Website: https://www.relationship-impact.com
“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” —Charles Darwin
I've never quite understood the 40 hour workweek. Have you? I mean, if you can get your work done in half of the time...why do you need to sit there until the clock runs out? Production is production, isn't it?
This is just ONE of the issues we discuss with my AWESOME guest, Natalie Nagele, on this week's Leadership Happy Hour. Natalie is what all leaders should be; a life-long learner. She is doing things really good but she still wants to do it better so she can "enable life" for her team. I know you're going to dig Natalie as much as I do!
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Natalie is the co-founder and CEO of Wildbit, the company behind Postmark, Beanstalk and Conveyor. With 29 team members across 5 countries working on multi-million dollar products for developers, she’s proving that you can grow an extremely profitable business while focusing on shorter work days, an enjoyable work-from-anywhere environment, and staying small.
Useful background information on Wildbit’s culture and leadership:
Wildbit’s company values: Under “The rules that shape the how we work and live” on the home page
“Health is the greatest gift.” - Buddha
Is one of you goals to live a healthier life? If so, you can do two things immediately...
On this episode I had the great pleasure to talk to THREE TIME natural body building champion Wade Lightheart. We, as leaders, need to take care of ourselves. If we're not running at our optimum there is no way we can be 100% on point for our teams.
Wade opened my eyes about a lot of health prevention issues and strategies. AND...he gives a special offer at the end of the podcast for those who care to partake.
I really enjoyed the candor that Wade shared on the show and also his ability to take some complex issues and make them easy to execute.
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Wade T. Lightheart, host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, is a 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, one of the world’s most innovative nutritional supplement companies. He is also the author of several books including the best-selling books, “Staying Alive in a Toxic World” and “The Wealthy Backpacker.” The AWESOME Health Podcast is a big part of his mission to help others x their digestion and transform their health with the daily practice of positive principles, rituals and optimizers.
Few alive have traveled farther or crusaded harder on behalf of helping individuals transform their digestive health, wellness and overall lives than Wade T. Lightheart. A er competing in Mr. Universe and his health failing him following a competition victory, Wade began to search for answers. In the process, he learned so much about what makes digestion work, along with other principles that form what he calls the AWESOME Health system. Wade’s journey into vegetarianism and bodybuilding took his health to new heights, empowering him to help others with a unique perspective. Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and is the Co-Founder and Director of Education at BiOptimizers, a digestive health company.
Check him out at: https://bioptimizers.com/ AND http://www.wadelightheart.net/
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
I'll admit it...there are a LOT of things in this world I know nothing about, however, I rectified one of those knowledge deficiencies on this week's show when we talked benefits with expert Allison DePaoli.
I had no idea there were so many things to consider. Not only from an employer standpoint but also from an employee's. We talk risk, what to look for, and a whole lot more! You're going to dig Allison...she makes benefits fun!
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A veteran of the insurance and benefits industry, Allison began her career in the Greater Washington DC area and later moved to Florida to work in the family employee benefits firm, as the Vice President of Operations.
After moving to San Antonio TX in 2000, she began her career with Aflac as a top 1% sales producer and learned how to effectively engage employees in making their benefits plan work for them.
Allison moved on to found De Paoli Professional Services in 2015, allowing her to deliver best in class Enhanced Benefits (formerly known as Voluntary Benefits) as well as effective enrollment and implementation strategies. In 2017, she expanded De Paoli Professional Services again to offer best in class employee benefits.
Check her out HERE!
“The world as we have created...it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”― Albert Einstein
This week....we're getting DEEP on the show. We're talking beyond leadership into your consciousness! Yes....I know....pretty cool stuff. I get to talk to Mark Gober about his new book, What if You're Not Who You Think You Are.
I truly enjoyed this interview with Mark. It was smart, insightful and pushed me to question a lot of things that I held as true in my mind. I think you'll find the same.
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Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. After researching extensively, he wrote An End to Upside Down Thinking to introduce the general public to these cutting-edge ideas – all in an effort to encourage a much-needed global shift in scientific and existential thinking. Mark is a senior member of Sherpa Technology Group, a firm that advises businesses on mergers & acquisitions and strategy. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in New York.
Mark has been quoted for his opinions on business and technology matters inBloomberg Businessweek and elsewhere, and he has authored internationally published business articles. He has participated in several Summit Series events and has attended the annual TED Conference for the past 8 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he was captain of the tennis team.
Visit Mark online at MarkGober.com Connect with Mark via LinkedIn Also at Facebook & Instagram
“You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” - Heather Schuck
It isn't easy doing it all. How do you run a successful business, take care of your team and still manage to be there so your kids know who you are? Like I stated...it isn't easy!
On this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Jay Gibb. Jay is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Cloudsponge. We hit a full rack of different topics but what I really took away from our time together was Jay's intentionality in maintaining balance in an off balance world.
I know you'll dig Jay's down to earth style as much as I did! CHEERS!
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Jay Gibb, an ex-so ware developer, has successfully pivoted from the services industry to the B2B SaaS industry. By managing a completely remote engineering workforce for over 10 years through hundreds of so ware development projects, Jay has learned what to do and what not to do, building a successful company.
As an entrepreneur with children at home, Jay had to navigate the waters of work/life balance, and enjoys sharing his lessons with other business builders.
Now Jay teaches others how design and construction of growth mechanisms at online companies can drive success without burnout. From entrepreneurs and founders, to product managers and growth marketers, Jay’s knowledge and systems help businesses generate more leads, referrals and virality.
Connect with Jay...
jay@cloudsponge.com
cloudsponge.com in/jaygibb
@CloudSponge
“Be yourself! Don’t try to fabricate your personality in the guise of impressing others.” ― Ashish Patela
Do you hate giving presentations? You're not alone. Most do. But, research suggests, that people that can effective present get promoted faster, make more money, and eat without gaining weight (I made that last fact up) (But...I wish it were true)).
If you're looking to "up your game" in presenting the material that is going to make a difference for your organization, then this episode is for you! I had the great privilege to talk to, Diane Diresta! She is a communications expert, presentations expert, former media coach for the NBA....in short, she has got the GOODS!
I've been speaking professionally for nearly 10 years and Diane gave me some tips I had never considered before so get a pen, get some paper and get ready to get better!
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Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations - whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd, or from an electronic platform. Diane is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, which has been called the “Bible of Public Speaking.” With a client list that boasts companies and organizations like Ti any & Co., Madison Square Garden, NBA, Spectrum Reach, and L’Oreal, Diane’s experience speaks for itself.
A Certi ed Speaking Professional, Diane is one of only 12% of speakers to hold that designation. She was President of the New York City chapter of National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. Diane has been featured on CNN and Bloomberg Radio, and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian UK, and Investor’s Business Daily. She currently resides in Staten Island, New York.
Connect with her on her website: https://www.diresta.com/
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." ― Dalai Lama
Ever feel like you've left the best part of yourself at home when you get to work? I know I have. Perhaps it's the people. Or, maybe, it's a series of situations that cause you to question why you're even doing what you're doing. Rest easy...you're not alone and there are things you can do to be your best.
This episode's guest is Tevis Trower. She's an incredible person with some unique and poignant views on what you can do to keep your humanity at work. We talk about a lot of things but, specifically, hit on how to bring your best self to work; how to get past the habit of discontent; and how to change your point of focus for your best life.
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Balance Integration Corporation Founder/CEO Tevis Trower is a pioneer in optimizing corporate cultures. Heralded in bestselling Megatrends 2010 as “corporate mindfulness guru for the new millennium”, Tevis has assisted powerful organizations ranging from Disney to Morgan Stanley work from the top down in optimizing their most precious assets: human beings.
Serving clients in over 70 US markets, Europe and Latin America, Balance Integration has provided global executive immersions for prestigious organizations including Harvard Business Review Events, Young Presidents Organization, PWC, KKR, Soros, Bloomberg LP, Viacom, Google and The Economist on issues including imposter syndrome, trust, innovation, emotionally sustainable leadership, and fostering an environment of radical success. You can find profiles and expert advice from Tevis featured in respected media outlets including Forbes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Glamour, YogaJournal, CIO, Pink, RealSimple, Crain’s, New York Post, Financial Times, WWD, New York Observer, MSNBC, FoxBusiness, NY1 and Martha Stewart. As NYU Faculty teaching Business Creativity & Personal Mastery, Tevis also served as worklife expert to WebMD and Huffington Post.
Tevis lives what she teaches from her home in Woodstock, enjoying surfing, snowboarding and playing guitar.
Check her out on her website: https://www.balanceintegration.com/
"Dignity of human nature requires that we must face the storms of life." -Mahatma Gandhi
Part of being human is to know that we're heard, we're valued, we're respected and that what we do provides some kind of meaning. Where does that come from? It's all about dignity!
Today's workplace cultures have a void and that void is dignity. People's needs aren't being met and this episode's guest is out to change it! Her name is Esther Weinberg and she has got the GOODS! Want to change your workplace to one where people want to be and flourish? Take a listen!
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Esther Weinberg is a leader in redefining organizational culture.
She and her team assist mid to large media companies, their employees and specifically their executive leadership teams to build sustainable company cultures based on respect, safety and trust.
Esther is a powerhouse game changer who has successfully transformed organizations, executive leaders, and teams for over 20 years. From a Disney and FOX executive to an expert in organizational leadership development, Esther’s unique training and mentorship ability taps into the pulse of the current challenges today’s media, publishing and tech companies are facing internally.
Using The Ready Zone TM framework, Esther coaches and trains leaders through change with proven systems to reframe, refocus and realign – and ultimately rise to lead.
Esther creates breakthrough strategies for Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Turner, Warner Bros., Sony, DreamWorks Animation, Univision, Discovery Communications, CNN, Adobe and Disney.
Esther has built a reputation as a thought leader that practices what she shares, standing in the shoes of C-Suite executives as both an interim CEO and leader at numerous organizations. Esther’s passion for developing leaders globally and building cross-cultural solutions stems from her work abroad including in Botswana, Israel and in Uganda. Esther also held executive positions at Disney/ABC Television Group and Fox.
Esther is a graduate of New York University with a major in Journalism and CoachU. She is a member of Women in Cable Telecommunications, PromaxBDA, and Harvard’s Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital as well as an Introductory Leader for Landmark, a worldwide company facilitating personal development programs.
Contact: Esther Weinberg at esther@mindlightgroup.com, 323-424-3474.
"A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them."--M. D. Arnold
I'm a life long learner. In part, that's why I do the podcast...I'm always learning things from my guests and this week is no exception...she blew me away!
This episode's guest is Carey Jenkins. She the CEO of a tech company and had a very unconventional path to getting there. She shares some key insights about that path, what she's learned along the way and some great strategies that you can employ today to lead better, lead smarter, and be the leader you should!
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Carey Jenkins had an unconventional path to CEO of Substantial, a Seattle-based digital product studio that’s worked with companies like Amazon, Mercedes Benz, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2012, Carey joined the client services team, and six short years later she became the CEO. As the sixth female employee and first mother hired at Substantial, Carey is proud that Substantial has grown the female employee base to 37% overall and 40% on the leadership team, and she is committed to empowering other women to seize more leadership opportunities.
Carey brings 17+ years of experience in client relationship management, delivery management, and business development. Her brand of leadership focuses on relationships, both internal and external, and building mutually beneficial partnerships with clients and team members. She is passionate about the combination of transparent, empathetic, and direct communication, which she attributes to her Southern upbringing mixed with formative years in New York.
Her eclectic background has been formative in developing her leadership values. While completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New York City, she worked her way through college as a real estate agent, barista, waitress, and actress before pivoting to journalism. She had her first professional experience as an Executive Assistant at Jane Magazine, where she managed the magazine web presence opening up a path to client services and digital products. For the past 12 years, Carey has called Seattle home, where she lives with her husband and five year old daughter.
Check out her company: https://substantial.com/
Follow her on twitter: https://twitter.com/Substantial
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." - Yogi Berra
I like talking about leadership legacy. Let's face it, policies and plans fade away but a legacy is what stays. What does that take? It takes an investment of yourself, as leader, in others. Something that I refer to as the leadership tithe...that you're sharing that 10% of yourself that really matters.
On this episode I'm talking with Alex Vorobieff. Alex, quite frankly, blew me away with some of his leadership insights and I know he'll do the same for you...plus, he's a great conversationalist. It was just a lot of fun and I learned some new stuff.
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Alex Vorobieff helps business owners replace chaos with clarity and finally attain the success they desire. He has also launched a magazine and podcast, Confident ROI to share business leader stories about what tools and concepts are working in the real world so listeners can confidently select the tool that will advance their company. Website & LinkedIn
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller
Leading a team can be hard when they're by your side every day. Now...imagine you're in charge of a team of 60 creative people, spread all over the Globe, varying deadlines to meet, and customers that what quality work. Sounds daunting...doesn't it?
On this episode I get to talk to Dayne Shuda and he does just that. He is a serial entrepreneur and he shares he trials, his triumphs and what it takes to lead a team that is all over the place. But take heart...his strategies aren't just for people that lead remote teams, they can be applied immediately with the people that are standing right next to you.
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A little about Dayne from Dayne...
Wisconsin is where I was raised. I’m proud to be from the Midwestern United States and feel fortunate to live around so many great people. Ghost Blog Writers is my job, but I can’t call it work because I enjoy every aspect of what I do. In the past I’ve worked as a brand manager for a catalog and ecommerce firm. Today, I enjoy doing all I can to provide businesses with the blog content they need to achieve their goals.
Check out his work at: https://ghostblogwriters.com/
"Never mistake the power of influence." - Jim Rohn
In life, we're all trying to influence someone. It may be our wife, our kids, our boss or our team. Regardless of who we're trying to sway our way, it takes some skill.
On this episode, I have the great privilege of talking to Dr. Mario Garcia. In full disclosure, Mario was one of my professors and his views were so profound I knew I had to have him on the show. Mario has got the goods and you're going to get a lot from our conversation.
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Dr. Mario Garcia, U.S. Army Captain (Retired), is an NLP Coach Trainer and Executive & Business Results Coach who specializes in personal breakthroughs since 1992.
He serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to being a Board Certified NLP Trainer; Master NLP Practitioner; Master Time Line Therapy Techniques™; Professional Certified Coach (ICF); Certified Mental Game Professional Coach (IMGCA); CCE Board Certified Life Coach; Conversational Intelligence Certified Coach, and has also presented nationally and internationally in 56 countries to general audiences speaking on the topics of leadership development, building high-performance teams, and peak performance. He is the Founder and President of the Neuro Strategic Coaching Institute. Dr. Mario is married to his high-school sweetheart Wanda for 42 years, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Dr. Mario and Wanda reside in Miami, FL USA. For more information, keynote speaking services, executive coaching and/or training call 305-480-5800 or visit www.neurostrategiccoach.com. Email: drmario@neurostrategiccoach.com"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller
As the saying goes...."teamwork makes the dreamwork!" That's what we're talking about this week on the podcast: Leading Great Teams!
Jeffrey Davidson and I have a great conversation on what it takes to get your team to the next level, what it means to lead, and how what you do is so much more important than what you say. We also talk about the power of failing. I know you're going to dig it as much as I did.
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By the age of 35, Jeffrey had been both director at a start-up and president of a multi-million dollar sales organization. Despite his reading, the teaching, and different roles he wasn’t a good leader. None of his teams came close to reaching their potential. In frustration he gave up on management and became a consultant. Real leadership began when a client asked Jeffrey to build a team of analysts. He started by hiring good people. And keeping an unrelenting focus on learning and improvement. Within 2 years the team was the envy of the organization. Eventually, Jeffrey realized he hadn’t taught people how to be a good team. The team had taught Jeffrey how to lead. Jeffrey took his hard-won knowledge and went back into consulting, rescuing high-impact projects. In every instance there were at least two problems — and one of them was always teamwork. Have you noticed the world is more connected, complex, chaotic, and faster than ever before? It feels like these forces are trying to rip your business apart. Jeffrey speaks to organizations about the need for responsive leaders and adaptive teams. More, he lays out the steps it takes for leaders to get teams from Meh to High-Performance!
Check out his website here: https://leadinggreatteams.com/
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” - Winston Churchill
I've spent a lot of time on marketing campaigns that have netted absolutely nothing. I don't have a clear strategy going in and, in the end, don't have a clear outcome when it's done. The same has applied when attempting a new venture as a leader. Have you had the same?
On this episode I get to talk to marketing genius, Phillip Stutts. Okay, he doesn't call himself a genius but I do. Phillip and I talk about his book, Fire Them Now! It's a great conversation about what you need to be thinking about with strategy, connecting with your customers, and being in the game. I enjoyed every moment of our conversation and I know you will too!
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Phillip Stutts is a leading global authority on digital media and political marketing, and he’s your ticket to winning in this disruptive new economy.
Phillip Stutts, author of Fire Them Now, is one of the masterminds behind the curtain of political marketing. With more than 20 years of political and marketing experience, Stutts has worked with multiple Fortune 200 companies and has over two decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend and contributed to over 1,000 election victories, including hundreds of U.S. House campaigns, dozens of U.S. Senate campaigns and even three Presidential victories. He founded Go BIG Media in 2015 and has won more than 30 prestigious awards for their work with US Senators, Governors, and Presidential Candidates, including a Pollie Award for Best Digital/Internet Independent Expenditure Presidential Campaign and the Goldie Award for Digital Video Excellence in a Presidential Campaign.
Now, he’s revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and strategies from the ultimate startup success story: a political campaign, but the backdrop to writing his book is his incurable esophagus disease which is causing him to really speak his mind about everything. In his new book, Fire Them Now: The 7 Lies Digital Marketers Sell and the Truth About Political Strategies That Will Help Businesses Win, Stutts divulges the key ingredients of any successful campaign to transform the corporate mindset.
"Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk." --Doug Larson
I'll admit it. I'm a horrible listener. Let me clarify that....I'm horrible listener and, because I know that, I am constantly working on improving my listening skills. Most of the time I've got so much going on in my head that I am only partly in the conversation.
That's why I loved talking with this week's guest, Oscar Trimboli. He's the author of the book, Deep Listening, and we talk about how to be fully present in the conversations you're having so you can really hear what's being said. His book (and Oscar) have a really mellow vibe to them and I know you'll want to listen to it more than once (and buy the book).
Speaking of which...you can get the book HERE!
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Oscar Trimboli is a coach supervisor, speaker and author of Deep Listening: Impact beyond words, The 125/400 Rule: The Art and Science of Listening and Breakthroughs: How to confront your assumptions. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive teams in local, regional and global organisations, Oscar has experienced firsthand the transformational impact leaders and organisations can have when they listen beyond the words.
He consults to organisations including Cisco, Google, HSBC, News Corp, PayPal, Qantas, TripAdvisor helping executives and their teams listen to what’s unsaid by the customers and employees.
Oscar lives in Sydney with his wife Jennie, where he helps first-time runners and ocean swimmers conquer their fears and contributes to the cure for cancer as part of Can Too, a cancer research charity.
Ways to connect with Oscar:
https://au.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli
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“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” --Buddha
Sometimes...I know what I'm doing but I have no idea what's going on in my head. Nor do I know what's going on in the heads of the people on my team. Wouldn't it be nice to know what all that "grey matter" is doing?
Well, you're in luck! This week I'm talking to Ann Betz. Ann has a specialization in the neuroscience of leadership and we talk about just that....what is going on up there!? Ann is super smart and I know you'll get as much from our conversation as I did.
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Ann Betz, CPCC, PCC, CNTC, is the co-founder of BEabove Leadership and an international speaker and trainer on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching and human transformation. Ann served as the neuroscience consultant to The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) for many years, and provides neuroscience, leadership and coaching consulting to many other corporations and non-profits.
Ann is also the co-developer/leader of BEabove Leadership’s popular training program for advanced coaches: Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching, which has been offered in the U.S, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, China, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
A certified professional coach for over 15 years, Ann is the author of a groundbreaking white paper on brain research and coaching. She contributes to Choice Magazine, Coaching at Work, Coaching World, the ICF and CTI’s blogs, and other coaching and HR publications.
Ann is the lead author of Integration, the power of being Co-Active in work and life, an exploration of consciousness and the future (John Hunt Publishing, 2015), as well as a ground-breaking white paper on the neuroscience of the International Coach Federation coaching competencies. She is also a published poet, using her understanding of the brain and consciousness to bring to life the wonders of the human soul. Ann speaks internationally on neuroscience, leadership and coaching (and occasionally poetry as well), and she excels at making the complexities of the brain come to life with depth, humor and simplicity.
Ann lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her partner Will Sharon, their angelic border collie Jack, and two very enlightened cats named Paz and Luz.
Read Ann’s blog on the brain at www.yourcoachingbrain.wordpress.com and on poetry at www.eccentricspirit.wordpress.com.
"There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation." -W.C. Fields
Yes, it's true. I've been accused by some of being a tad abrupt in my career. It's not that I don't care about people's feelings it's just that I get so focused in on mission that I forget about them. It's something I've worked on my entire life (and will continue to do so).
That's why I'm so excited about sharing this episode with you because I'm talking to the man who does just that...helps bulls thrive in china shops. David Quick is my guest and we have a frank conversation about what it means to lead, how do you get led, and answering the question of "what kind of bull are you?" I really enjoyed talking to David and I know you'll love listening to his strategies for leading better.
David offered some cool FREE resources on the show. You can get them HERE!
CHEERS!
More on David...
David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings.
Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David will take a deep dive into employee performance, help your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, better understand your current organizational gaps, and get more top performers into your organization.
David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place.
Get more on David here: https://helpingbulls.com/lhh/
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
Great communication and clear expectations are the key to any successful evolution. You can't just toss the baton in the air and hope the next runner in the relay get it, you have to hand it off. Those are some of the great points I got from this week's guest, Barbara Turley.
Barbara is the CEO of Virtual Hub and she shares some key points on managing virtual teams, how important process is, and (and I already alluded to) what great communication with your team really looks like.
She also offered our listeners some great FREE resources that you can get HERE!
CHEERS!
More on Barbara...
Barbara Turley’s mission is to eradicate “small business overwhelm” by simplifying the o shore outsourcing process and facilitating cost-e ective business scalability. She and her team make this happen every day at The Virtual Hub.
The Virtual Hub is a virtual assistant recruitment and management agency disrupting a stale industry. Rather than doing business “the usual way,” they actually create their own virtual assistant successes (and yours) through deep training programs, ongoing career development and coaching.
Barbara proudly wears the label of Founder and CEO at The Virtual Hub as well as the titles wife and mom ... and host The Virtual Success Show podcast.
Check out her website at: https://www.thevirtualhub.com/
"Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way." - Ronald Reagan
Are you ready to get your mind blown? That's what this interview was like for me. It was so action packed that it was like drinking water from a fire hose!
My guest this week is Arthur Carmazzi and he lets it all go in our time together...sharing everything! From his beginnings in the leadership world to being ranked as one of the top thought leaders in the world. Grab something to write with...you're not going to want to miss a thing!
CHEERS!
More on Arthur...
Arthur is ranked as one of the world’s Top 10 most influential thought leaders in leadership and organizational culture by Global Gurus. As a Motivational Keynote Leadership Speaker, bestselling author and founder of the Directive Communication Psychology, Arthur’s brain clarity research and gamification methodologies have influenced the training and leadership development industry through his unique neuroscience and game-based psychological approaches to leadership and corporate culture transformation. His innovative tools, assessments, and games, have a visible ROI on marketing conversion, engagement, productivity and effective behaviour modification. Research by Arthur Carmazzi on the genetic foundations of the brain’s Ambiguity Relief clarity getting processes have been the inspiration of the Colored Brain model used across multinationals in 52 countries. DCI has over 400 licensed Directive Communication (DC) Psychology leadership and culture trainers in 18 different countries who are delivering Value to clients globally
He is the developer of the CBCI (Colored Brain Communication Inventory) for creating Team Cooperation and Synergy and EDMA Management Gap Analysis tool used for “Psycho-Productivity” management as well as the CCE (Organizational Culture Assessment). To support performance further, Arthur has created Squadli, a Web/phone based Performance Measurement and gamification app. These tools have been implemented across a variety of HR and Leadership disciplines by some of the world’s top multinationals to generate greater efficiency of human capital. The unique “linked implementation” structure of Arthur’s training tools and methods have earned him and the Directive Communication methodology accreditation from the prestigious American Institute of Business Psychology.
Arthur Carmazzi Social Media Links:YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/CarmazziTV
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurcarmazzi
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/arthurfcarmazzi
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcarmazzi
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Arthur_Carmazzi
“Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want.” – Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator
In my life, I have worked with and for some amazing leaders. Those were the people that I learned the most from and took the time to invest in me. Many of them were women. I only share that because in this episode we're talking about some of the disparities that are still out there in preparing women to lead.
My guest this week is Meredith Crawford. She's smart, she's been in the trenches, and her mission is to help women step into the leadership roles they were meant to do and do it well. We hit the full spectrum on leadership issues but also touch on many of the particular issues women face in today's "modern" workforce and what they can do to lead better, lead smarter, and compete.
I know you're going to enjoy this time with Meredith as much as I did! CHEERS!
More on Meredith..
She started her agency after realizing that business leaders and entrepreneurs needed to do things differently in the future to win and maintain customer loyalty. She is dedicated to teaching step-by-step, everything essential to savvy marketing and skyrocketing your side hustle, to streamline cash flow, build a sustainable, profitable, stress-free business.
Connect with her with any of these mediums...
MAIN CONTACT: Ashley Crouch - ashley@appleseedcommunications.co Meredith's Details: Email: meredith@solernomedia.com Phone: 360.951.9228 cell Skype: MeredithC9876 Business Website: http://www.solernomedia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solerno-media/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solernomedia/April is Humor Month! ENJOY!
Humor has always been a part of my life. Not just my regular life but also my leadership life. It has been the one tool that has helped me connect with others, be more approachable and also more likeable (when what I had to do could have pushed it in another direction). This week's guest, Andrew Tarvin, is the expert on scientifically (and strategically) using humor to make the work you do and the workplace you do it in, more effective and enjoyable.
We talk about his new book, Humor That Works, in this episode. We get down, dirty, and he shares some tools you can use right now.
Get his book HERE!
I know you'll enjoy this interview as much as I did. He's smart and hilarious!
More On Andrew....
Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.
Through his company, Humor That Works, Andrew has helped more 25,000 people at 250+ organizations—including P&G, GE, ESPN, Microsoft, the U.S. Navy, PepsiCo, and the International Association of Canine Professional—learn to be more productive, less stressed, and happier. Combining his background in business with his experience as an international comedian, his programs are engaging, entertaining, and effective.
Prior to starting his company, Andrew was a top-rated project manager at Procter & Gamble, managing million dollar projects for a $350 million business. He is also an accomplished comedian, having performed in more than 1,000 shows all around the world.
Andrew is the best-selling author of Humor That Works: 501 Ways to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 100,000 times. He has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 1 planet (Earth). He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.
Check him out on his website (and bring him in to speak!): http://andrewtarvin.com/
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ― John F. Kennedy
How many training classes have you sat in and wondered....."what the hell am I doing here?" Or how about that time when the training was really great but you couldn't remember what it was about a few weeks later. Even worse, you get no personal development at all! Sadly, we've all been there (I know I have).
This week I had the great opportunity to talk with Jakob Heuser. He's an evangelist for human centered instruction and, quite frankly, a really cool guy that knows his stuff. We talk about a lot on the show about all facets of how development matters. From recruitment to retention, what you do in investing in your team makes a difference.
I know you're going to dig this episode. I got a lot from it and it's not something we've talked on the show about before so ENJOY!
More on Jakob...
Jakob Heuser (HEW-zer) has taken up the mantle of Evangelist for human-centered instruction to help businesses, start-ups and brands retain talent. His unique blend of engineering and instructional experience results in a different kind of training; it’s optimized for the LEARNER, not the instructor.
This approach is a breath of fresh air in a world overcrowded with ebooks andgeneric leadership seminars. When surveyed by Gallup, 87% of millennials rate “professional or career growth and development opportunities” as the most important factor to them in a rewarding job. Yet in that same poll, less than 15 percent of all employees surveyed had received useful training or development opportunities in the last 30 days.
Jakob is turning that knowledge into action, helping businesses invest in their team. No matter if it’s your employees or their leaders, his goal is to help you turn your talent into an advantage.
Connect with Jakob on Linkedin.
Check out his website.
“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” –George S. Halas
I don't watch a lot of sports on Television. Admittedly, it gives me less to talk about at the gym with the other guys but there's always our ailments (that's talk for people over 50). Even so, I do love sports movies. Perhaps I love them because I get the backstory on the team, the players, and how they all made it through the trials together to win.
That's why I love this week's guest, Mike Lombardi, as we talk about his book, Gridiron Genius...I get the backstory on what makes a championship team (and Mike knows about championships). We talk about the value of hard work, how to bring the team together, and what separates the good from the great.
I know you'll get as much from Mike's experience as I did so ENJOY!
More on Mike...
MICHAEL LOMBARDI former General Manager and three-time Super Bowl-winning executive was most recently on the coaching staff for Bill Belichick in the New England Patriots' front office, after thirty years working for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Cleveland Browns. He has a top-ten sports podcast, GM Street, is on the Bill Simmons's podcast network. Belichick once said of Lombardi: Mike’s one of the smartest people I know,” “He’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with and was a huge asset to me for the two years that he was here. He studies football, and he knows it very well. I would say on probably all teams.”
Lombardi’s body of knowledge 35 years in the making. A former defensive lineman at Hofstra University, he has more than three decades of experience in professional football, as a coach, executive, and media analyst. His coaching and front office career have included jobs with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns (where he was the general manager and director of player personnel) and New England Patriots. His television experience, CBS Sports, Showtime and the NFL Network. Also, he has written extensively for numerous print and digital media platforms, including NFL.com, Sports Illustrated, and the National Football Post, the latter of which he founded and served as editor-in-chief for three years.
Get the book HERE!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle
If I had to sum up this week's episode in two words, those two words would be "DAMN AWESOME!"
Why? Because I'm talking to a guy who not only knows what he's talking about as far as leadership goes, he walks it every day.
My guest is Chris Cavallini. Chris has an interesting back story (to include a little bit of time in the Navy) and he shares it all with us. We talk about the power of honest feedback, how it's your responsibility as leader to set the pace, and how action is what it is all about.
I'm also going to request that you email me and let me know one of your favorite leadership tips so I can share it on the show. Send it to me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com. If I share it, I'll send you a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets the Other Books Won't Tell You!
I know you'll love Chris as much as I did! CHEERS!
More on Chris...
Chris Cavallini is the CEO and founder of Nutrition Solutions, a national lifestyle brand, and meal preparation company boasting high profile clientele such as New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. During his turbulent youth, he was arrested 17 times prior to his 18th birthday and later served jail time for the distribution of anabolic steroids. Cavallini ultimately changed his life’s course by dedicating his life to personal development, philanthropy and using his platforms to educate people on the practical action steps and mindset needed to reach the next level. Chris has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Bloomberg TV.
Connect with Chris on his website: https://nutritionsolutions.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallini/?hl=en
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.” - Dwight Eisenhower
Did you hear? Humor Month is coming up in April! And, my friends, I want you to be ready. In today's world, having fun isn't something we should hope for, it is something we should plan for so...I am sharing this interview with you a month prior to humor month so you've got time to be ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
The guest is Jess Ruggieri and she works at.....wait for it...The Fun Department! Jess is, among other things, the Ambassador of Inclusion and she is sharing some tips with us this week to get your team engaged with a little bit of fun!
This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Research has shown that people that enjoy where they work and what they do are not only more productive, they are more loyal. That means it's a two-fer. One strategy, two results....engagement and retention. I know you're going to love Jess as much as I do so get ready to write some stuff down and put into action!
CHEERS!
More on Jess...
Jess Ruggieri has found her place as the ambassador of inclusion at the fun dept., a training and coaching company driven by the implementation of "innovative solutions for a happier, healthier, more connected workplace.” Featured on various news and media outlets, the fun dept.’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies to those with as few as 10 employees and is not partnered with Zappos’s training company, Delivering Happiness.
Jessica's history with the fun dept. goes back nine years when the founder, Nick Gianoulis, went out of his way to work from her coffee shop. “I simply wanted to create a fun and welcoming environment for both my staff and my customers,” she said. It took Jessica nine years to make a career jump. With her extensive experience in management, psychology, interpersonal communication, organizational processes, training & development, and having received her Master’s in Health Promotion and her certification as a Health & Fitness Coach, Jessica landed her dream job—utilizing her passions and skillsets to impact company culture.
“It is a simple and unique systematic approach where we teach companies how to design appropriate ‘play’ techniques to connect and de-stress employees.” Jessica and the fun dept. team have been “playing it forward” to improve work environments for customers, employees, and the bottom line!
Connect with Jess at the Fun Department here: https://thefundept.com/
"Smooth seas don't make skillful Sailors." - Chinese Proverb
It's always fun for me to talk to someone with a semi-similar background. Further, I love talking to people that have a heart for leadership and, more importantly, people.
This week's guest is Tom Schwab. Aside from spending a little time in the Navy, Tom is the CEO of Interview Valet and a serial entrepreneur. He has introduced me (and you the listener of this podcast) to so many cool people. As leaders, we're always learning and Tom has taken my learning to a new level this past year.
Two things (among many) that I really enjoyed about this interview with Tom and that I know you will too. First, is that Tom isn't afraid to share his core beliefs on the show. That's trait too often absent in today's leadership. Second, is his love of people.
Grab a cold one...this is a great show! Enjoy!
More on Tom...
Tom Schwab helps thought leaders find online success; more traffic, leads and raving customer fans with targeted podcast interview marketing. Tom has had an interesting, yet unconventional path leading him to marketing and starting Interview Valet. From running nuclear power plants, managing sales in Fortune 500 medical device company, to starting several of his own businesses.
Tom is the epitome of an authentic leader. Website & LinkedIn
"It' in our DNA to care for others, cheer others on, help others, and inspire others." -Larry Cockerel
I, like you, have been on a lot of teams in my life. I've been on good teams, bad teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have kicked some ass. I have not, however, been on a team where conflict is not present. In some way, shape, or form...conflict is there.
Conflict can get a bad rap within the business world. We're always talking about how to get along with difficult people but what if it's just a difficult situation with a lot of different personalities?
On this week's episode I'm talking to Dr. Liane Davey and we're discussing the new book she has coming out called, The Good Fight! It's about managing and harnessing the power of conflict within your team. Conflict is good. Without it, we'd never get anywhere! ENJOY!
My "Hot Skinny" Leadership Tip comes from my good friend Larry Cockerel from his new book, Your Life Matters. Check it out and check Larry out at: https://larrycockerel.com/
More on Liane...
Dr. Liane Davey is the New York Times Bestselling author of You First, Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and the organizational psychology expert for Quartz magazine.
As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises on business strategy and executive team effectiveness and has worked with executives at companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Aviva, TD Bank, 3M, and SONY PlayStation.
Liane has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and has served as an evaluator for the American Psychological Association’s Healthy Workplace awards.
Connect with her and pre-order her book at: https://www.lianedavey.com/
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
In today's economy, you know that it's our people that are the commodity that we're all fighting to keep. It's not just about recruiting the right people...it's about what you do when you've got them on that makes the difference. Not just in their care and feeding but in harnessing the power of their knowledge.
This week I'm talking to Steve Trautman and the topic is, Do you Have WHO It Takes To Execute Your Strategy? I learned a lot from Steve as we discussed talent risk, transfer knowledge and how to create a learning organization. I know you will too.
My "Hot Skinny" tip this week comes from my good friend Sarah Gibson. If you have a leadership tip you'd like to share, email me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com.
CHEERS!
More on Steve...
Steve Trautman has more than twenty years’ experience as a leading international expert in talent risk management and knowledge transfer. A pioneer in the field, Steve has created the only proven methodology for assessing, aligning and mitigating talent risk for technical teams within Fortune 500 companies. His clients have included: Boeing, Costco, Goodyear, Aetna, Farmers Life Insurance, Bank of America, Microsoft, and Qualcomm, among others.
Steve is also the author of several books: Teach What You Know: A Practical Leader’s Guide to Knowledge Transfer Using Peer Mentoring (Prentice Hall, 2006), Do You Have Who It Takes? Managing Talent Risk in a High-Stakes Technical Work Force (Greenleaf, 2017) and co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management: Powerful Tools for Leveraging a Changing Workforce (McGraw-Hill, 2011).
Steve is a frequent speaker and panelist and has presented for such conferences as Qualcomm, American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Management, Utilities Service Alliance, and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, among others.
By implementing Trautman’s proprietary processes, C-suite executives from blue-chip companies around the globe have dramatically increased their speed and efficiency in revenue, market share and strategy execution. In addition, Steve’s finely-honed methods have been proven to bring new employees up to speed in 1/2 the normal time.
Prior to founding The Steve Trautman Co., Steve worked in leadership roles for Microsoft and Expedia, where he honed his knowledge transfer methods and skills. Today, Steve brings his experience to and focuses his expertise on solving the most critical talent management and workforce problems executives are facing, including:
When he is not working to change how executives think about talent risk management and knowledge transfer, Steve can be found hiking around the Northwest with his wife and two kids.
Check him out on his website: https://stevetrautman.com/
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy
We're all negotiating something. At work we may be negotiating the big deal. At home, we may be negotiating who is going to clean up the mess the dog just made on the floor (we just got a new puppy). Wherever you're at, you're negotiating.
This episode takes us on a journey on how to negotiate with purpose and authenticity. Corey Kupfer is the guest and he's got the goods!
Corey and I discuss a lot of different aspects of negotiation and he knows how to do it. He's been negotiating multi-million dollar deals for a long time and he shares that wisdom with us on this episode!
Don't miss out on your opportunity to be (semi) famous by sending in your leadership tips for the Hot Skinny! Email them direct to me at chip@unconventionallleader.com and, if I share them on the show, you'll get a FREE e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You!
I know you'll love Corey! CHEERS!
More on the legend Corey Kupfer...
Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator and dealmaker with more than 30 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author and professional speaker. He is the founder and principal of Kupfer & Associates, PLLC, a leading corporate and deal law firm; the founder and CEO of Authentic Enterprises, LLC, a speaking, training and consulting company committed to inspiring authenticity in business; the author of the Amazon best-selling book Authentic Negotiating: Clarity, Detachment & Equilibrium - The Three Keys To True Negotiating Success & How To Achieve Them; and the creator and host of the Fueling Deals Podcast, launching on February 20, 2019.
Check out his website HERE!
Nothing says success like success!
How are your New Year's goals going? If you're like most, you've already moved on to the ones you are going to set in 2020. 2020!? Is that really the place we are at?
On this episode we're talking about success! It's a relative term. What may say success to me may be much different from you. Regardless, success of any kind is the result of a LOT of hard work.
It's no matter where your goals for this year are...we're ready to pull them out of the trash heap and put things back in motion because we're talking to Kelly Roach about her new book, Unstoppable!
Kelly knows what it takes to move forward, get things done, and leave a legacy. I know you'll enjoy our talk as much as I did so grab yourself a cold one and let's get ready to RUMBLE!
More on Kelly...
Kelly Roach is the founder of Kelly Roach Coaching, a rapid growth coaching and consulting company for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders. A few years ago Kelly was successful, but was yearning for more. She knew she was meant for something bigger, and wanted to create a business that allowed her to serve others, make a difference, and create unlimited income while doing it. After personally producing more than $30 million in sales in record time, Kelly charged to the top of a global Fortune 500 firm, netting 7 promotions in 8 years. That’s when she launched Kelly Roach International, to help businesses do the extraordinary by using innovative strategies to rapidly increase productivity and profits. Kelly is committed to empowering individuals to create freedom through building a business that nurtures their dreams, brings deep fulfillment and, most importantly, allows them to enjoy an extraordinary quality of life. Her philosophy is deeply rooted in helping others accomplish personal and professional success without compromising the ability to live a balanced, rich life. Get her book and connect with her HERE!"If you don't like what people are saying, change the conversation." -Don Draper (AMC's Madman Series)
The quote I have above is one of my favorite quotes of all time. We live in a time of immediacy of communication. People know what's happening when it's happening and it's up to us, as leader's to stop acting tactically and start being strategic in how we manage our own and our organization's reputations.
As it happens, I have just the person on this episode to help us quit chasing our tails and get down to business in doing so. His name is Bill Coletti and we're talking reputation management. I really enjoyed talking with Bill on this interview. He's a really smart guy, really fun, and gives us some tools that we can use RIGHT NOW to make a difference for our organizations.
This week's "Hot Skinny" tip is really great too. If you've got a tip you'd like to share, email it to me at chip@unconventionalleader.com and, if I share it on the show, you'll get a free e-book (along with being semi-famous for being on the show).
CHEERS!
More on Bill....
Bill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best- selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns.
Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the rm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida o ces, where as a member of the senior management team.
He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as well major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the rst executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.
Bill is the proud father of two strong and con dent young women; one in college at Florida State University, and the other o to ride horses any chance she can get.
Check him out (AND BUY HIS BOOK) at: https://kith.co/
“The Person Who Says It Cannot Be Done Should Not Interrupt The Person Who Is Doing It.” – Chinese Proverb
Are you ready to rumble? Okay, that has nothing to do with this week's interview...but is a fair question. Are you ready?
My 2019 is off to a great start. How about yours? Do you have a leadership tip you'd like to share on the show? Email it to me at chip@unconventionalleader.com.
People need the benefit of your experience and YOUR huge brain! If I share it on the show, yes, you'll get FREE stuff! Nothing trumps free.
I am so excited to share this week's interview with you. It is with Lee Caraher of Double Forte. Every time I re-listen to an interview and get ready to put it up for you I think...this is the best interview ever! And, this week is no different. Lee is so smart and has so much great information to share that I know you won't walk away without things you can implement RIGHT NOW!
As a side note, you MUST take heed and implement the things she shares about putting an Alumni program into place. That, without a doubt, is the top 10 of tips I've gotten on this show.
CHEERS!
More on Lee...
Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing; an acclaimed communication strategist, she’s known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer and technology brands in the country.
Lee’s the author of Millennials & Management based on her experience with failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who have fun together at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble.
Lee is active in the community and currently serves on three nonprofit boards. A graduate of Carleton College with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two sons and a blind cat.
Check her out at: https://double-forte.com/
"Persuasion is often more effective than force." - Aesop
I don't know about you...but I'm always trying to persuade someone to do something and, quite frankly, it's a skill that we as leaders need. Gone are the days of beating someone over the head to get them do get something done (like that was every truly effective).
On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour, I have the great pleasure of talking with the Prince of Persuasion, Jeff Tippett, and his new book, Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications Is the Only Force You'll Ever Need.
Jeff was a pure joy to talk to. He was funny, knowledgeable, and gives some easy implementable tips on how you get people over to your side of the fence. Trust me, you're going to want to take note and to buy his book (the link is at the bottom).
We also have a great segment on the "Hot Skinny" from Allan Larson. If you've got a leadership tip for the hot skinny, make sure you email it to me at chip@unconventionalleader.com and, if I share it on the show, I'll send YOU a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You!
Enjoy the show! CHEERS!
More on Jeff....
Jeff Tippett is an entrepreneur, speaker and author who specializes in persuasive communications. He is an industry practitioner, as the founder and partner of an award-winning public affairs + communications firm. His new book is called Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications is the Only Force You Will Ever Need.
Buy the book here: https://unleashingyoursuperpower.com/
"We say things to ourselves that we'd never say to our worst enemy....because they'd kick our ass."
-Chip Lutz
How's your year going so far? We're not very far in and I'm hoping that you're off to a great start.
This time of year always makes me stop and take stock of where I am versus where I think I should be. Both personally and professionally. Many times in my 50 years on this earth when I don't think I am where I think I should be I wonder why? Most often than naught, it's because I've held myself back. I've told myself certain things that have kept me from progressing.
This episode's guest throws a trump card on that crap. Her name is Karen Brown and her mission is helping people get rid of those limiting beliefs so they can be who they were meant to be and achieve what their destiny demands.
I really enjoyed this interview (like I do nearly all) and I know you will too! Let's get this year into gear! CHEERS!
More on Karen...
Karen Brown, is an Ironman World Championship Finisher. In order to succeed in the Ironman Triathlon, she engaged the help of professional coaches and utilized the power of the unconscious mind and neurosciences. She combined these with a 28-year business coaching career, bringing to bear the mission of elevating leadership effectiveness and professional performance – with Velocity, ease and sustainability.
Brown is a thought-leader in leadership and professional performance and published two books on the subject, the most recent of which Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life. She is often called upon to be a subject-matter expert on leadership podcasts and panels.
Check her out on her website: https://www.velocityleadershipconsulting.com/
"When you celebrate mediocrity, it becomes the norm."
-Chip Lutz
Happy New Year! It's 2019 and we're ready to start taking names and kicking some booty here in the LHH Studio. How about you? How was your 2018? Everything you wanted? Everything you expected? Mine was awesome and I'm expecting 2019 to be even better...and I want the same for you!
This episode is dedicated to making sure we start YOUR year off right. I purposely held off on producing this show until the New Year because my guest, Adam Hergenrother, is going to blow you away on how to be your best every day this year...and beyond!
CHEERS!
More on Adam..
Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies which includes Keller Williams Vermont, Hergenrother Realty Group, BlackRock Construction, Adam Hergenrother Training, and Adam Hergenrother Foundation.
In less than ten years, Adam has built this rapidly growing company through his commitment to thinking big and never giving up. Fearless and purposeful; unconventional and systematic, Adam sets a seemingly impossible goal then quickly gets to work on closing the gap to achieve it: no limits, no regrets.
In 2018 alone - Adam Hergenrother Companies was named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for the second year in a row, Hergenrother Realty Group was named the #18 real estate team by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal, and BlackRock Construction made the Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list for the second time in two years.
Connect with Adam on his website: http://adamhergenrother.com/
Through Adam’s bold vision, Adam Hergenrother Companies is developing leaders and building businesses worldwide.
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Here it is! Episode 100! Thank you for being a great audience, sharing your ideas and feedback with me and working to always make a difference for you and your team.
This episode has some new portions. New music, intro/outro and I've also added a section called "The Hot Skinny" - this is where I share YOUR leadership tips on the show! If you have one you'd like to share, email it to me at chip@unconventionalleader.com and, if I use it, I'll send you a free e-book!
This week's guest is a good friend of mine and I know you're going to love what she shares. It's a perfect celebration (for me) of my 100th episode and a great starter to what to be focusing in on the New Year!
Jessica Pettit, CSP is the guest and the topic is her book, Good Enough Now. I'm not going to spoil it for you, listen and get the goods! ENJOY!
More on Jessica...
Audiences are inspired to stand up and take action as Jessica Pettitt leads them down the path to understanding they are good enough to make the changes they seek. Challenging long held assumptions about the type of people who drive change and are successful, Jessica eradicates excuses and provides strategies to communicate openly and actively seek success.
Let's roll up our sleeves, make space for real talk, develop reality based plans, for actual change.
Humor is a great equalizer and is often the quickest way to diffuse conflict and move toward real connection. With a background in stand up comedy, Jessica Pettitt, frames even difficult subjects in an engaging and welcoming way.
As a professional speaker, her expertise earned her the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. A designation held by fewer than 800 people world-wide. As a facilitator, she provides the framework for open, welcoming, and productive conversation. Whether she provides a motivational keynote, an in-depth workshop, facilitates group interaction, or frames an entire conference as emcee, Jessica brings humor, a high level understanding of adult learning, and an ability to engage participants and encourage them to engage with each other. Participants walk away focused and confident in their role to make change now.
By moving the discussion away from daily squabbles or task oriented challenges, to a larger vision of what is possible and how best to engage people of diverse experiences, Jessica provides the context to evaluate the situation now and move forward successfully to what could be.
For more than a decade, Jessica has been educating college and university staff members to support and guide diverse students to success. Her social justice and diversity curricula are used nationwide. This background uniquely qualifies her to educate employers on building welcoming, productive, and innovative teams. The ability to communicate, listen, learn, take responsibility, acquire and retain talent and resources will lead to and maintain a welcoming, and dare we say, fun workplace environment. This has a direct impact on your bottom line NOW.
Connect with Jess direct and get the goodies she mentioned on her website: https://goodenoughnow.com/
It's time to pump it up and flex those muscles...well, it's time to flex your curiosity muscle.
They say that curiosity killed the cat but, after this week's interview, I know it's the lack of curiosity that killed the company. My guest this week is innovation expert and author, Diana Kander, and we talk about her new book, The Curiosity Muscle.
Diana shares the four questions leaders need to ask to keep their organizations from becoming irrelevant and keep their teams moving forward in the right direction. Her insights really made me think about what I'm currently doing in my business to stay ahead but also what I could be doing in my relationships.
She's super smart and I know you'll get as much from our conversation as I did. Enjoy!
More on Diana...
Diana Kander and her family escaped from the Soviet Union when she was 8-years-old. By the time she was an American citizen, she had perfected her skills as an entrepreneur – selling flea market goods to grade school classmates at a markup.
Today, Diana is the Director of Innovation Culture and Habits for Maddock Douglas, a Chicago-based innovation consulting firm. In this role, she trains executives and Fortune 1000 companies to be more innovative and inspires employees to think like entrepreneurs.
How did she get here? Diana was a Georgetown educated attorney who left her successful law practice to start and sell a number of ventures. The businesses spanned a number of industries: software, real estate, hospitality, construction, staffing and consulting. After the sale of her last company, Diana spent three years as a Senior Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the largest non-profit in the world dedicated to entrepreneurship and education, and two years as a professor of entrepreneurship in the MBA program at the University of Missouri.
Diana is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller All In Startup, a novel outlining lessons for launching a successful business. The book has been used in over 70 colleges to teach innovation and entrepreneurship. Diana lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her high school sweetheart and husband, Jason, and their awesome son, True.
Connect with her on her website (AND BUY THE BOOK!): https://dianakander.com/
Growing up, I loved the Indiana Jones movies. Yes, they were packed with action and a great story line but what really intrigued me was that Mr. Jones was an archaeologist. He did it all in the name of science...well, ok, maybe that is a stretch (but I still loved the movies).
My guest this week is the world's only Leadership Archaeologist, Krister Ungerboeck. He's originally a mid-western boy (like me) but has been all over the world and, in this episode, he shares the insights he's found through his travels (and experience) on leadership.
I know you'll like this episode. Krister is very smart, very insightful and he gave me tons to think about (and I know he will you too). ENJOY!
More on Krister...
Krister Ungerboeck is the world’s first Leadership Archaeologist™. He travels the world to unearth the most powerful – and often surprising – models, ideas, and secrets of leadership.
Previously, Krister was the award-winning CEO of a 3,000% growth tech company. During his time leading Ungerboeck Software, he did business in 40 countries, built businesses in six, and lived in three. He also learned to speak French and German as an adult, which gives him a unique perspective on communication. Then, over the past few years, he became a prominent CEO coach and highly desired keynote speaker… but a very different kind than one might expect. In a sea of speakers spouting clichéd success secrets, Krister stands out as a successful CEO who bravely shares breathtakingly real stories of his own setbacks, combined with concrete, immediately actionable steps for audiences to sidestep the mistakes he’s made.
For the past decade, Krister has been on a “seeking secrets” journey, mining the minds of some of the greatest thinkers around the world and across disciplines, digging in dark places where others don’t… all to unearth unseen insights into the question of why growth companies tend to outgrow their leaders so quickly.
In addition to exploring the globe for new leadership insights and ideas, Krister is a top-rated leadership keynote speaker, CEO coach and consultant, and author of the highly acclaimed book, SEEKING CEO SECRETS: The Leadership Archaeologist's 12 Tools to Unearth Unseen Potential.
Check him out on his website: https://www.krister.com/
Is your team busy? Ok, are they busy doing the right things? Busy doesn't mean productive...that's a fact!
This week on the show we are tackling what's ailing most of today's organizations and answering the question of...How do we engage our employees?
My guest this week is Rene Johnston-Gingrich. She's the owner of Employee Engagement Solutions and she shares some easily actionable strategies for you to get your team performing at the next level. We hit a wide array of leadership solutions but, specifically, talk about how to tie your team to value, inspire and motivate them. I know you'll get as much from our conversation as I did. ENJOY!
More on Rene...
Rene's organization specializes in improving culture, retention and profitability by building more engaged teams.
Rene’ spends much of her time working with organizations across the United States. She is an author and speaker whose work can be found in various print and online publications. Rene’ also serves as a regular columnist for The Spokane Journal of Business, Catalyst magazine, and as an adjunct faculty member for the Lewis-Clark State College Business Division. Rene’ was selected as a TEDx speaker and holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.
She works with businesses in the financial, retail, service and healthcare industries as well as the non-profit sector where she utilizes her business expertise and experience to develop and deliver custom programming that is highly motivational, fast-paced and interactive.
Connect with her direct at: http://employeeengagementsolutions.com/